This paper discusses a detailed building energy simulation model that has been made available to thebuilding designer through a graphic user interface. The simulation model uses hourly energy calculationsdriven by an hourly weather data generator. Capabilities of the simulation portion include: monthlyenergy loads and utility bill predictions, peak load analysis, demand charge evaluations, life-cycle cost:analysis, and floating space temperature prediction for comfort analysis in passive designs.
This paper presents an integrated approach for the energy saving, control optimization and BEMS/BMSapplication of centralized air conditioning systems. The approach is based on the field test/monitoring, building realistic performance simulation and emulation. The methods and their roles for improving the operation, the control optimization and EMCS/BMS application are discussed. Examples of utilization are presented.
In order to improve upon previous calibration techniques, this paper presents new calibration methodsincluding a temperature bin analysis to improve hourly x-y scatter plots, a 24-hour weatherdaytype bin analysis to allow for the evaluation of hourly temperature and schedule dependent comparisons, and a 52-week bin analysis to facilitate the evaluation of long-term trends. In addition, architectural rendering is suggested as a means of verifying the building envelope dimensions and external shading placement.
Within the framework of an Anglo-French validation project funded by EDF and the BRE, a building model has been tested using an error analysis method. The first step enabled the identification of the different discrepancy sources. The second step pointed out the way the model should be improved to fit to reality. Presently, the major accuracy gains can be expected from improvements on heat exchange between air and heating system, glazing modelling and solar radiation distribution.
The first purpose of our work has been to allow-as far as heat transfer modes, airflow calculation and meteorological data reconstitution are concerned-the integration of diverse interchangeable physical models in a single software tool for professional use, CODYRUN. The designer's objectives, precision requested and calculation time consideration, lead us to design a structure accepting selective use of models, taldng into account multizone description and airflow patterns.
From a structural perspective, the question is whether temperature changes during the lifetime of a building are sufficient to affect its integrity. Changes in average temperature and temperature differentials are the key thermal loading parameters. Ile purpose of this paper is to show bow computer models have been used to construct design charts for thermal loading. Firstly, the models were calibrated from temperature measurements of actual structures. The field tests cover several years and a range of climatic conditions.
After a brief review of the development of thermal design tools world-wide, those available in Australia are considered and four are selected for validation. A review of validation methodologies is followed by simulation results compared with measured data obtained from simple test cells. Some preliminary results are presented The current continuation of the work is outlined.
A major case study of a high rise, city-centre of ce building in continental Europe was undertaken in a true commercial environment. Three dimensional thermal and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling was carried out for major spaces in parallel with wind tunnel tests and results compared. Three different methods were used to assess the ventilation rate in the wind tunnel tests: surface pressure coefficients, tracer gas and direct velocity measurements.
Me design of a fuzzy rule-based controller for the mixing-box of an air-handling unit is used to demonstrate how data obtained by computer simulation can be used to generate the rules. The controller uses measurements of the return and fresh air temperatures, together with the pressure drops across the dampers, to calculate values for the actuator control signals which determine the position of the dampers. The paper explains the methods used to generate the rules, discusses the choice of fuzzy reference sets and describes the approach used to produce suitable training data.
If the information generated through building simulations is to reach and influence building and design professionals it is necessary to present it in an accessible format. Most simulation programs are not sufficiently friendly for use by those who do not have specialised training. The processes involved in obtaining the information do not sufficiently reflect the usual methods of accessing information employed by designers. Many aspects of the Macintosh-based HyperCard make it well suited to the project-based contextual nature of the design process.
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