LoginThe properties of transparent plaster covering transparent insulation materials (TIM) were investigated using a whole building simulation program (ESP-r).
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Even in relatively warm area in Japan, frost damage of roof tiles occurs. In this study, the influences of several factors on frost damage are considered from a thermal environmental point of view.
Long-wave radiation heat transfer is calculated using a geometrical factor the so-called view factor, which is normally estimated in a simplified way by building simulation programs, especially when there is no information in the literature due to
Numerical simulation study on the effects of fountain on around thermal environment | 2007 | English
With the fast development of urbanization in China, the urban thermal environment has been worsen due to the more and more obvious heat island phenomena. Aartificial waterscape is regarded as one of the most effective methods to improve the outdoo
In order to realize “design by simulation” in building design, this paper discusses the methodology of applying building thermal simulation in the building conceptual design stage.
The heat transfer characteristics in building window frame have significant three-dimensional characteristics, but window U-value model are often used in most building codes for thermal analyses to simplify the calculations.
In the paper, Equivalent Slabs approach is presented to compute thermal bridges in building constructions properly and quickly.
For large scale commercial buildings, the inner heat gains acts in an uncertain way in time serial and space.
Atrium is becoming a popular common space in commercial buildings nowadays.
Through the paper a model simulating the thermal performances of an environment in transient state is presented.
Heat island is a big issue for large cities especially located in hot and moist climate in Asian countries. The phenomenon is severer in an urban canyon because of surrounding highrise buildings causing little ventilation and heat dissipation from
Using solar thermal energy is an interesting option for heat driven air conditioning e.g. desiccant cooling, but it is very important to know with which efficiency this renewable energy is used.
Meteorological data set for China building thermal environment analysis has been developed by Climatic Data Center of China Meteorological Administration and Tsinghua University.
Optimal design method for buildings & urban energy systems using genetic algorithms | 2007 | English
In this study, a new optimal design method for buildings and urban energy systems is proposed. Also its applicability is analyzed through a simple case study. Multi Island Genetic Algorithms (MIGA) are adopted for this optimization.
The air barrier technique is to apply the special airflow through window fan to improve the thermal environment near the windows in winter and summer, and especially in winter, to simplify the air conditioning system of perimeter zone of office bu
The systematic numerical simulation program is developed to calculate the total energy efficiency of housing polymer electrolyte fuel cell co-generation system (PEFC-CGS) which is combined with hot water floor heating (HWFH).
A mathematical model has been developed for simulating the performance of small-scale fuel-cell cogeneration systems. An experimental programme has been conducted to calibrate the model (i.e.
Urban issues to be resolved concerning building energy systems involve not only global warming but also the heat island phenomenon, the planning of urban infrastructures for electricity generation and distribution, and water purification.
As a comfortable and energy-efficient air conditioning system, the application of radiant floor heating system is increasing greatly used in the north of China.
According to the cold climate in winter, a new novel ventilation system was put forward based on the analysis of the heat distribution at the subway station in Harbin.