Description

This paper presents the development and use of a simplified model for predicting the cumulative sensible cooling load for a single-zone building. Cooling load predictions are compared to results obtained using the detailed Thermal Analysis Research Program (TARP), a sophisticated computer model previously developed at the National Bureau of Standards. Weekly sensible cooling loads, predicted by the simplified model, agreed to within 3% of the values predicted by TARP.

The investigation described within this paper reveals that the effect of thermal mass could not be incorporated within a simplified model due to complex interactions between the structure of a building, furnishings within the building, and climatic conditions.

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

Product Details

Published:

1988

Number of Pages:

22

File Size:

1 file , 1.5 MB

Product Code(s):

D-OT-88-3156