Thermal Analysis of Buildings - Configuration Perturbations and Observed Climate Interface
Title | Thermal Analysis of Buildings - Configuration Perturbations and Observed Climate Interface |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1986 |
Authors | Robert Sullivan, Yu Joe Huang, James Bull, Isaac Turiel, Ronald L Ritschard, Stephen E Selkowitz |
Journal | ASHRAE Transactions |
Volume | 92 |
Date Published | 04/1985 |
Other Numbers | EEB-W 85-06, W/BS-195 |
Abstract | Results are presented that indicate a proportional relationship between building thermal loads for varying configuration parameters. Through the use of numerous building energy simulations using both the DOE-2.1 and BLAST energy analysis computer programs, it is shown that the relationship is independent of climatic location and covers a broad spectrum of those variables that influence a buildings energy use. The theoretical justification associated with such a phenomenon is treated using a multiple regression-derived algebraic expression that clearly establishes the linear independence of a buildings 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. |
LBNL Report Number | LBL-19383 |