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Since the appearance of the first edition of 'Energy Simulation in Building Design', the use of computer-based appraisal tools to solve energy design problems within buildings has grown rapidly. A leading figure in this field, Professor Joseph Clarke has updated his book throughout to reflect these latest developments. The book now includes material on combined thermal/lighting and CFD simulation,... Read more
Introduction, A brief history of simulation, Simulation overview, Integrative modelling, Energy flowpaths and causal effects, The need for accuracy and flexibility, Energy modelling techniques, References; Integrative modelling methods, Response function methods, Time-domain response functions, Frequency-domain response functions, Numerical methods, Which Method?, References; Building simulation, System discretisation, Finite volume energy equation formulation, Equation structuring, References and further reading; Processing the building energy equations, Establishing the energy matrix equation, Matrix partitioning for fast simultaneous solution, Mixed frequency inversion, References and further reading; Fluid flow, The nodal metwork method, Computational fluid dynamics, Moisture flow within porous media, Linking the building and flow domains, References; HVAC, renewable energy conversion and controls systems, Approaches to systems simulation, HVAC systems, New and renewable energy conversion systems, Control systems, Linking the building, flow and systems models, References; Energy related sub-systems, Weather, Geometrical considerations, Shading and insolation, Shortwave radiation processes, Longwave radiation processes, Surface convection, Casual heat sources, Daylight prediction, Mould growth, References; Use in practice, Validation, Performance assessment method, Uncertainty, Large scale considerations, Support mechanisms, References; Future trends, Design process integration, Virtual construction, Concluding remark, References; Appendix A Thermophysical properties; Appendix B Deficiencies of simplified methods; Appendix C Fourier heat equation; Appendix D Admittance method, worked example; Appendix E Point containment algorithm; Appendix F Nomenclature; Index
Biography
J A Clarke
'I use the first edition and look forward to using the update'
Dr F Winkelman, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, USA
'There is certainly a need for comprehensive guides to the practice of building simulation. Since the publication of the first edition of this book there has been growth in the community of simulation users.'
Chris Hancock, Architect.
