Description

Results are presented that indicate a proportional relationship between residential building thermal loads for varying configuration parameters. Through the use of numerous energy building simulations using both the DOE-2.1 and BLAST energy analysis computer programs, it is shown that the form of the relationship is independent of climatic, location and covers a broad spectrum of those variables that influence a building’s energy use. A simplified theoretical justification associated with such a phenomenon is presented using a multiple regression-derived algebraic expression that clearly establishes the linear independence of a building’s heat gain/loss components. Procedures are defined for the simplification of future parametric studies of the thermal analysis of buildings using a methodology that incorporates the observations reported herein.

Units: Dual

Citation: ASHRAE Transactions, 1986, vol. 92, pt. 1A, San Francisco

Product Details

Published:

1986

Number of Pages:

15

File Size:

1 file , 1.3 MB

Product Code(s):

D-SF-86-2942