[en] A series of new simulation tools are being developed
to help the building energy auditor in establishing his
diagnosis (including benchmarking and detailed
analysis of actual energy consumption) and in
evaluating the selected Energy Conservation
Opportunities (ECOs).
The Building-HVAC System global models
presented here include simplified models of building
zones and of HVAC equipment. Only a limited
number of easily identifiable parameters is required.
The simplicity of the models and the use of an
equation solver to run the simulation ensure good
robustness and full transparency. The development,
the implementation and the use of these models are
discussed in the present paper. Focus is also given to
the calibration of the tools to the monthly utility
bills.
Disciplines :
Energy
Author, co-author :
Bertagnolio, Stéphane ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Thermodynamique appliquée
Lebrun, Jean ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique
Andre, Philippe ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences et gestion de l'environnement > Département des sciences et gestion de l'environnement
Language :
English
Title :
Development and use of equation based simulation tools to support audit of commercial buildings
Publication date :
July 2009
Event name :
Eleventh International IBPSA Conference
Event organizer :
International Building Performance Simulation Association
Event place :
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Event date :
July 27-30, 2009
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of the eleventh International IBPSA Conference, Glasgow, UK
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