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Microcomputer Energy Analysis Studies of Selected Building Types in a Hot, Humid Climatic Zone
Abstract
The DOE-2 building energy analysis computer
program has been used in both the design and analysis
of new or retrofitted buildings. The combination
of ease of use, economy, and the capability of
producing a comprehensive thermal analysis has made
this tool valuable to the design professional. Recent
developments in the microcomputer area make it
possible to employ hourly building energy analysis
computer models, such a s DOE-2, that were once
available only through use of mainframe computers,
A microcomputer version of the DOE-2 model is currently available for the study of design and analysis
simulations of many building types. Several
characteristic buildings emphasizing variations in
housing, office/commercial, and school types are
being studied. These building types form typical
low-scale buildings that are found throughout the
region. The discovery of the effects of shape, orientation , mass, and other architectonic elements on
energy conservation form a major concern of the survey.
A DOE-2 program version adapted for use on a
microcomputer demonstrating similar modeling capabilities to the mainframe version is the primary analytical tool used in this study. DOE-2 simulates
the heating and cooling loads and the energy consumed
by both the primary plant and secondary HVAC
energy sources.
Citation
McQueen, T. M.; Leaver, J. F. (1986). Microcomputer Energy Analysis Studies of Selected Building Types in a Hot, Humid Climatic Zone. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6467.