[esp-r] Re: model the ground

[Ferguson, Alex]

Information about configuring BASESIMP can be found here:
 
https://espr.trac.cvsdude.com/esp-r/wiki/BASESIMP.bsm
 
One of the model's inputs requires you to describe the below-grade
insulation configuration; the attached pdf depicts all of the
configurations currently supported by BASESIMP. 
 
(you can safely ignore the 'DO NO DISTRIBUTE' directive at the top of
the document).
 
- Alex
 
Alex Ferguson
Housing, Buildings and Communities Group
CanmetENERGY
Natural Resources Canada
P:+1 613 995 3294
F:+1 613 996 9909
Alex.Ferguson at NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca



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Sent: March 28, 2011 06:55
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Subject: [esp-r] Re: model the ground



Dear Jon, 

 

I am currently comparing two models for single storey houses built in
ESP-r with different construction types, however I am having similar
results for the heating load. Both models have a solid concrete floor
with direct ground coupling and my feeling is that there is something
imprecise in the way I have modelled the ground floor with ESP-r. As a
boundary condition for the concrete floor, I have tried using the ground
monthly profile first, that gave me a very high heating load. I have
then tried to add to the composition of the floor 3 layers of ground of
20cm each and the heating load was reduced but I couldn't see much
difference in the heating load of the different construction types.
Finally I received a suggestion from Ian to use BASESIMP. When I apply
one of the BASESIMP correlation the energy use drops to zero. Can anyone
explain why and is there any explanation available on how to use the
facility? Thank you in advance, 

 

kind regards. 

Arianna 

 


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