Calculation of thermal loads imposed on residential buildings. Le calcul des charges thermiques appliquees aux immeubles de logements

Describes computer-based method of calculating heating or cooling capacity of a building, or energy consumed or natural temperature reached without air conditioning. Assumes steady state conditions and establishes heat balance in the form of a matrix separating climatic and occupancy effects. Presents intermittent heating dynamic calculation in non-steady state conditions. Treats causes of uncertainty building use, climate data, air infiltration and presents calculation programs developed in building physics laboratory of Liege University. Provides examples demonstrating simple programs are frequently more accurate if allowance is made for heat gains from people and insolation.