Heat Load Calculation

Variable            

        Decides for what variable the maximum should be calculated, "Max heat supplied" or "Room unit heat".

        For "Max heat supplied" the heat (positive or negative) from the air supply and infiltration air is included. 

Ventilation

        Ventilation fans can be turned on or off. By default they are on.

Internal gains

        Part of the internal gains (heat from electrical light, occupants and equipment) used in the simulation.

        Smoothing of schedule can be adapted here. Per default the value of the System parameters is linked here.

        (5 = +/-1h; 0 = no smoothing - this function is valid for schedules of internal gains)

Weather

        Use synthetic weather: Uses weather data from the Design data file, given in Location in the General tab.

        Simulated period:  Shows the simulation period. This is set from Design data, but may be altered. 

        Clearness number: 0 = no solar radiation, 1 = full solar radiation.

        Used fixed ambient temperature: Uses the set ambient air temperature instead of from the Design data file.

        Design period using climate file:  Uses weather data from the given period of the set climate file. 

See also Heat Load Calculation and Results in the IDA ICE Getting Started manual.

For an overview of predefined simulations, see the Simulation tab chapter in the ESBO Manual.