HOTCAN - A computer program for estimating the space heating requirements of residences.

Dumont R.S. Lux M.E. Orr H.W.
computer, ventilation heat loss, heating needs, mathematical modelling
Year:
1982
Bibliographic info:
Computer program no.49 Division of Building Research National Research Council of Canada September 1982 5 figs. 4 tabs. 7 refs. 57pp. #DATE 01:09:1983 in English

Lists the HOTCAN computer program devised for use in the Division of Building Research (NRC) program on low energy houses. It is written in BASIC and is capable of estimating the space heating requirements of residences. Gives basic equations and assumptions, and weather data required, along with a listing of the program and a sample run.

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