Conference Paper

Proceedings of Building Simulation 2019: 16th Conference of IBPSA

     

Modelling Of Complex Fenestration Systems – Application Of Different Toolchain Approaches On Real Case Scenarios

Martin Hauer 3, Giuseppe De Michele 2, Francesco Babich 2, Daniel Plörer 1, Stefano Stefano 2
1 University of Innsbruck
2 Eurac Research
3 Bartenbach GmbH

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26868/25222708.2019.211107
Abstract: This paper presents a comparative study among wellestablished simulation tools showing their capabilities evaluating complex fenestration systems in terms of thermal and daylight performance. Two powerful and flexible toolchain approaches based on EnergyPlus and TRNSYS including third-party software are analysed in detail and their application is shown on exemplarily test cases. By investing into comparative simulations, capabilities of both toolchains are highlighted, and pros and cons are discussed within this paper. Upon comparison with measured data, the ability of both toolchains to predict real case scenarios is shown. Satisfying alignment has been achieved in energy performance prediction (cooling loads, temperatures) as well as daylighting prediction (illuminance levels). Remaining uncertainties reflects the sensibility in used model definitions, used data as well as tool handling.
Keywords: Complex Fenestration Systems, Thermal Modelling, Daylight Modelling, Co-Simulation, Workflow
Pages: 4926 - 4935
Paper:

BS2019_211107