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Proceedings of eSim 2004: 3th Conference of IBPSA-Canada

     

THE FRAMEPLUS™ ONLINE MODEL FOR SIMULATING AND SPECIFYING THE THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF FENESTRATION SYSTEMS

Stephen Kemp, Stephen Carpenter, P. Eng

Abstract: FRAMEPlusâ„¢ online is a simplified, web based, calculation tool that can accurately determine the thermal performance of fenestration products. Currently, computer software, such as FRAMEPlusâ„¢, is being successfully used to rate the energy performance of windows. Window simulation labs, building researchers and window manufacturers are the primary users of this software. The building design community of architects, HVAC engineers and builders has not used this tool because it is too complex and time consuming. FRAMEPlusâ„¢ Online uses a database of calculated FRAMEPlusâ„¢ results for typical fenestration framing constructions and an independent centre-of-glass calculation. The results for centre-of-glass, edge of glass and frame are then area weighted to calculate the thermal performance of the window. FRAMEPlusâ„¢ Online provides an easy to use interface for commonly used commercial fenestration options and also has a capability to produce a specification report. This easy to use tool allows users to quickly evaluate the effect of specification options on the thermal performance of fenestration systems.
Pages: 145 - 148
Paper:
esim2004_18