Degree Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2006
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Gregory M. Maxwell
Abstract
A study was conducted to compare the simulation results from EnergyPlus building energy simulation software to actual building energy usage. The building used in the study was the Energy Resource Station located in Ankeny, Iowa. The building consists of controlled test rooms, dedicated air handling units and dedicated air-cooled chillers for the purpose of obtaining quality data for empirical validation studies. Weather data was also collected at the facility and used in the simulation software. Three tests were conducted to provide variation in cooling coil operating conditions and chiller loading. For one test an electric humidifier was used to provide additional latent loading for the system. EnergyPlus models were developed for each set of test conditions (including weather data) and the output was compared to experimentally measured data. Results are presented graphically as well as a statistical comparison. Comparisons were made at the zone, system and plant levels.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/rtd-180813-11659
Publisher
Digital Repository @ Iowa State University, http://lib.dr.iastate.edu
Copyright Owner
Som Sagar Shrestha
Copyright Date
2006
Language
en
Proquest ID
AAI1439885
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
120 pages
Recommended Citation
Shrestha, Som Sagar, "Empirical validation of building energy simulation software:: EnergyPlus " (2006). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 853.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/rtd/853
