Expected and Available Results
The results of thermal building-dynamics simulation are generally referred to by zone level. They can be divided into instantaneous results and summary results.
The primary results of thermal building-dynamics simulations are hourly values of the following quantities:
• Zone air temperatures, wall surface temperatures, operative temperatures
• Space cooling or heating loads
• Building elements’ heat gains or losses
• Supply airflow rates
• Supply air temperature and humidity
• Energy input to HVAC system components
• Zone humidity levels
The primary summary results of thermal building-dynamics simulations are peak values of these items and monthly or seasonal values of the following quantities:
• Building elements’ heat gains or losses
• Cooling or heating energy demand
• HVAC energy demand
Results for the whole building can be obtained by considering the results for all zones.
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