LoginSimulation tools are not yet used as much and as well as they should all along building life cycle ( BLC ). Most important decisions are still taken almost without using these tools.
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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In order to provide an integrated building design system that easily can be adapted by building designers, the Danish Building Research Institute has developed such system.
This paper presents a decision support system (DSS), named Building Energy Code Advisor, that aims to: (i) check if the early design of the exterior envelope complies with Model National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (MNECCB) [1] requirement
This paper presents the preliminary modelling perspectives of an ongoing project where a exible simulation tool for component and system analysis of district heating consumer installations is developed. The simulation tool makes it possible to sim
Calibration with actual data has been considered as one of the most important and difficult part for the systematic energy audit procedure.
A two-dimensional numerical simulation of airflow around bluff bodies is presented in this study. The two turbulence models, i.e., standard k-e model and RNG k-e model, are employed to predict the flowfield and wind effects on bluff bodies.
Sound predictions based on the wave theory were carried out on HVAC duct networks.
It is necessary to use the dynamic simulation program to evaluate the dynamic characteristic of the HVAC system.
The use of air flow modeling tools for building design is still limited due to lack of explicit standards governing infiltration and ventilation rates in buildings. There is also inconsistency and discrepancy in the use of such modeling tools thro
The legislation and energy awareness have lead to increased thermal insulation levels in buildings. Consequently, heat flow, between the indoor and outdoor environments, due to thermal bridging is forming an increasing fraction of building thermal
This paper presents a method for dynamic numerical analysis of the thermal environment in an atrium. In this study, the quantity of condensation on and the quantity of evaporation from the surface of water in a small pool (water surface area, 1m2)
The main aim of this study is to derive some simple rules for an optimal management of direct electric heating in residential buildings. Optimal management should minimise the running cost of heating while maintaining comfort, in the case of contr
The ISE (Intelligent Simulation Environment) concept, developed by CSTB since the early nineties, has been applied to the development of various Simulation Environments (such as IISiBat III for TRNSYS or IISiBat II for COMIS).
This paper describes a simulation based method for the integrated performance appraisal of buildings incorporating daylight utilisation technologies.
The physical space we experience and live in on a daily basis is controlled by the physical laws of nature, which are identified through science.
This paper presents the process followed for defining the features of the next-generation HOT2000 simulator, and the conclusions drawn at the workshops, concerning the most appropriate modelling approaches.
Addressing the complexity underlying design questions does not appear to be sufficient reason for simulation to be widely deployed in design practice.
A building simulation program has been developed and a model of a standard Swedish single family house has been built up. The model uses an explicit finite-difference method to calculate the temperatures of the next time step.
The objective of the work presented in this paper is to develop a building performance assessment tool that will assist the design process rather than be aimed at giving endorsement to a completed design. he paper discusses the concepts behind the
It is required that the urban air temperature is estimated on the average and macroscopically for studying the urban thermal environmental problems in summer.