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Validation and Calibration of a Multizone Network Airflow Model with Experimental Data

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Author(s)

A L. Musser, O Schwabe, Steven J. Nabinger

Abstract

This paper chronicles the development and refinement of a multizone network airflow model to represent a two-story classroom-office building. The model is initially developed during the construction state based on architectural plans and published leakage information. After construction is complete, the model is refined based on fan pressurization testing of the building envelope. Measured fan flow rates are then used to refine the air handling system portion of the model. Automated tracer gas decay tests are then used to finetune the flow rates to individual rooms in a final model revision. Prediction of the multizone model with these varying levels of refinement are then compared with additional tracer gas decay tests. The ability of the multizone model to simulate the conditions of the experimental tests is evaluated at each stage of refinement. The level of experimental effort required for each step in the refinement process is evaluated and discussed.
Proceedings Title
2001 Proceedings SIM Conference
Conference Dates
June 13-14, 2001
Conference Location
Undefined
Conference Title
SIM Conference

Keywords

building, classroom, design phase, leakage, multizone model, network airlfow, office building, tracer gas

Citation

Musser, A. , Schwabe, O. and Nabinger, S. (2001), Validation and Calibration of a Multizone Network Airflow Model with Experimental Data, 2001 Proceedings SIM Conference, Undefined (Accessed November 11, 2024)

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Created December 31, 2000, Updated October 12, 2021