Building Energy Analysis Software

Abstract

Effective utilization and conservation of the significant energy used by building systems has been of great importance in recent decades. The quickest and the most accurate way to evaluate an energy-saving idea is by using the computer. The HVAC simulation program developed for this project significantly reduces the time required to analyze various energy-saving ideas against a base case (no energy-saving option). With this software, five types of HVAC systems (or terminal systems) can be simulated. These HVAC systems are: variable (or constant) air volume system with (or without) reheat; dual duct/multizone (2-deck) system; four-pipe fan coil system; triple deck multizone system; and closed water loop heat pump system. From the example data presented in this paper, comparative results for the energy usage of various HVAC system types and energy-conserving equipment are obtainable.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0190-1052

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

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© 2024 The Authors, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Dec 1998

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