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This paper presents the development and use of a simplified model for predicting the cumulative sensible cooling load for a single-zone building. Cooling load predictions are compared to results obtained using the detailed Thermal Analysis Research Program (TARP), a sophisticated computer model previously developed at the National Bureau of Standards. Weekly sensible cooling loads, predicted by the simplified model, agreed to within 3% of the values predicted by TARP.

The investigation described within this paper reveals that the effect of thermal mass could not be incorporated within a simplified model due to complex interactions between the structure of a building, furnishings within the building, and climatic conditions.

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Citation: ASHRAE Transactions, 1988, vol. 94, pt. 2, Ottawa

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Published:
1988
Number of Pages:
22
File Size:
1 file , 1.5 MB
Product Code(s):
D-OT-88-3156