Description

A method has been developed that permits the numerical simulation of foundation heat loss for a large variety of climates at a significant reduction in computer time. By decomposing the governing heat conduction equation into steady-state and periodic components, a numerical scaling procedure was developed that enables a one-time simulation of the periodic foundation heat flow. These nondimensional results can be scaled up for any climate. Superposition with the corresponding steady-state component results in an accurate calculation of the foundation heat loss. A procedure was also developed that permits the simulation of snow cover.

Units: I-P

Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, 1988, vol. 94, pt. 2, Ottawa

Product Details

Published:

1988

Number of Pages:

19

File Size:

1 file , 1.3 MB

Product Code(s):

D-OT-88-02-1