Abstract
This paper provides a preliminary assessment on the accuracy of the Brazilian regulation simplified model for commercial buildings. The first step was to compare its results with BESTEST. The study presents a straightforward approach to apply the BESTEST in other climates than the original one (Denver, Colorado, USA). The second step consisted on applying the simplified model for common buildings, and compare the results with those obtained using a state of the art building energy simulation (BES) program. Significant errors were found when comparing the simplified model with BESTEST and the common buildings analyzed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Building Simulation 2011, 12th IBPSA Conference, November 2011 |
| Place of Publication | Sydney |
| Publisher | International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) |
| Pages | 902-909 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | 12th International IBPSA Building Simulation Conference (BS 2011), November 14-16, 2011, Sydney, Australia - Sydney, Australia Duration: 14 Nov 2011 → 16 Nov 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | 12th International IBPSA Building Simulation Conference (BS 2011), November 14-16, 2011, Sydney, Australia |
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| Abbreviated title | BS 2011 |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Sydney |
| Period | 14/11/11 → 16/11/11 |