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Bibliographic database Airbase
AIRBASE is the Bibliographic Database of the AIVC. It contains publications and abstracts of articles related to energy efficient ventilation. Where possible, sufficient detail is supplied in the bibliographic details for users to trace and order the material via their own libraries. Topics include: ventilation strategies, design and retrofit methods, calculation techniques, standards and regulations, measurement methods, indoor air quality and energy implications etc. Entries are based on articles and reports published in journals, internal publications and research reports, produced both by university departments and by building research institutions throughout the world. AIRBASE has grown and evolved over many years (1979 to present day, over 22000 references and 16000 documents available online). For most of the references, the full document is also available online.
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The transient simulation program TRNSYS was originally developed to aid in the study of solar energy systems. It was first made public in 1975 when Version 6.0 wag released.
The Energy Kernel System (EKS) project has reached the final year of its three year duration. The modus operandi has been designed, a class taxonomy devised and the software implementation process commenced.
Me Energy Kernel System (EKS) is an energy simulation environment that facilitates the creation, validation and maintenance of simulation programs using the object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigm.
CAD manufacturers are providing an increasing amount of integrated building design software. These integrated CAD systems have few, if any, facilities to assess building performance.
Dimensioning programs for heating radiator networks are still today cumbersome to use. This project is trying to develope easy to use and fast calculation methods for the dimensioning and balancing of radiator networks.
The model coupling problem (MCP) is a general non trivial problem raised by the universal choice of modularity as a conceptual base for object programming and search for efficiency in software tools development.
The simplified thermaI simulation of buiIdings is particularly useful for both bioclimatic design and the selection of the most suitable HVAC systems.
Presently, the building performance analysis requires to take accuratly into account the coupling effects between building, HVAC and control.
This paper discusses the use of the computer program DAYLIGHT, as a method of analysing and evaluating the natural lighting in buildings.
Three complementary approaches may be used in the evaluation of the performance of building control systems-simulation, emulation and field testing.
A "detailed" model of a heat emitter in hot water circulation has been developed considering, two phases (liquid and metal), the non linear heat transfer and the enthalpy transport by the fluid.
This paper deals with the validation methodology used within the PASSYS project focusing on the developed method for empirical whole model validation of building energy simulation programs.
With the accelerating use of building performance prediction models in a design context, the need for comprehensive program accreditation procedures is becoming more pressing.
The topic of this paper is the use of low temperature air (40 F or 5 C) for room cooling. Cold air systems can offer energy and space savings relative to higher temperature cooling systems.
A set of statistical regression equations was developed to predict relative heating and cooling loads of external zones of commercial buildings. The equations were derived from the coil loads predicted by several thousand DOE-2 simulations.
In this paper, we develop a discrete approach to describe the transport of condensible vapors through a microporous substance.
Whole-Building Energy Targets: A Methodology for Future Performance-Based Standards | 1991 | English
Building energy simulation is playing an increasingly important role in the development and implementation of building energy codes and standards in the United States.
Models used for forecasting of future energy demand are often econometrically based and do not attempt to look in detail at end uses of energy.
Changing working processes not only in manufacturing and assembly but also in office work require advanced buildings which allow a maximum of flexibility towards building structure and all its services (HVAC, telecommunications etc.).