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2. Tools
To decide which software to use, you need to define the level of accuracy you want before you start the dynamic thermal simulation. Each dynamic thermal simulation software has its own specific features, strengths and weaknesses.
Tools evolve very quickly, so we won't spend too much time listing their strengths and weaknesses, as they evolve with each new version.
Nevertheless, we would like to mention a few tools that are widely used on the market (see the Find out more fact sheet):
• TRNSYS: software particularly used for research projects or projects requiring precision (CSTB, highly qualified design offices...), not very user-friendly but with great openness and almost infinite capabilities;
IES-VE: perhaps one of the best tools on the market! user-friendly and comprehensive;
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Bibliography
Software tools
TRNSYS 17, TRaNsient SYstem Simulation tool, CSTB éditions
DesignBuilder
http://www.designbuilder.co.uk
Virtual Environment, IES
...Websites
DYNASTEE – Dynamic Analyses, Simulation and Testing – Building energy modeling
IBPSA – International Building Performance Simulation Association
DOE (Department of Energy) – Government...
Events
Days organized by IBPSA (once a year over several days)
Standards and norms
- « Performances thermiques des composants de bâtiment, caractéristiques thermiques dynamiques » - NF EN ISO 13786 - (juillet 2008)
- Ergonomics of thermal environments – Analytical determination and interpretation of thermal comfort by calculating PMV and PPD indices and local thermal comfort criteria - NF EN ISO 7730 -
- Standard 140-200Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis...
Regulations
RT2012 thermal regulations, decree of October 26, 2010.
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