Exercise 10

Instruction:

-     For the model made in exercise 8 investigate a parameter variation. Select appropriate performance parameters (temperatures, energy consumption, heating demand, comfort...). Alter one of the design parameters (window area, construction, orientation...) and investigate its influence on changes of all of the chosen performance parameters. Alter another design parameter and repeat the simulation and analysis steps...

   (refer to the on-line tutorial, or in-built help facilities)  

Assignment:

• Evaluate the change in the selected performance indexes (parameters). Select at least two-three: thermal comfort, energy consumption, maximum load (heating or cooling)... 
• Comment your results and briefly explain the change in performance indexes. Rank from the best to the worst your design options (with different design parameters) for each performance index. What can you conclude ?
• Assume that the temperature of the main zone of your model is free-floating (= no heating or cooling). Comment on the results in terms of whether or not free-floating conditions are acceptable in view of thermal comfort of the occupants.

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