A method has been developed that permits the numerical simulation of foundation heat loss for a large variety of climates at a significant reduction in computer time. By decomposing the governing heat conduction equation into steady-state and periodic components, a numerical scaling procedure was developed that enables a one-time simulation of the periodic foundation heat flow. These nondimensional results can be scaled up for any climate. Superposition with the corresponding steady-state component results in an accurate calculation of the foundation heat loss. A procedure was also developed that permits the simulation of snow cover.
Units: I-P
Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, 1988, vol. 94, pt. 2, Ottawa
Product Details
- Published:
- 1988
- Number of Pages:
- 19
- File Size:
- 1 file , 1.3 MB
- Product Code(s):
- D-OT-88-02-1
