| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/C531604/1 |
| Title: |
UK participation in IEA Task 34/43: Testing and validation of building energy simulation tools |
| Principal Investigator: |
Strachan, Dr P |
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| Department: |
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Strathclyde |
| Scheme: |
Overseas Travel Grants Pre-FEC |
| Starts: |
10 April 2005 |
Ends: |
09 April 2008 |
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16,859
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| Building Ops & Management |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
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Simulation is becoming a key tool in improving building design. The reasons for this are the increasingly stringent Building Regulations (in UK and elsewhere) which relate to low energy use and low carbon emissions and the forthcoming implementation of the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings. As simulation becomes more widely used, so the need for validation and accreditation becomes more necessary. Validation of building simulation programs is a complex, long-term, task because of the inherent complexity of the integrated thermal, lighting, ventilation performance calculations.The International Energy Agency (IEA) has been at the forefront of developing validation tests, some of which are currently being incorporated in national Standards. The new lEA Task 34/43 will build upon previous research, focusing on the following important areas: multi-zone buildings, including both fabric and air heat transfer pathways; double-skin facades; control strategies for mechanical equipment; shading/daylighting/load interaction; ground-coupled heat transfer and the specification of a simulation centre to coordinate future international efforts.Program developers have a key role to play in the development of appropriate validation tests. The two investigators are closely involved with two widely-used building simulation programs (ESP-r and HTB2). The work of the IEA Task will benefit the program development and validation of the two groups. Also, the work of the investigators and research students in their research groups will feed in to the IEA workplan.This proposal will enable the investigators to participate fully in the work of the new IEA task by providing the required travel and subsistence support for attending the biannual meetings. The research work will be carried out by the investigators with internal funding and inputs from PhD students.
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http://www.strath.ac.uk |