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Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Dynamical Systems
Methods, Tools and Applications in Engineering and Related Sciences
Volume 17, 2011 - Issue 6
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Object-oriented sub-zonal modelling for efficient energy-related building simulation

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Pages 543-559 | Received 28 Sep 2010, Accepted 25 May 2011, Published online: 04 Jul 2011

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Figure 1. Staggered grid (a) evidencing pressure and velocities nodes, and grid application to the (b) x and (c) z momentum equations.

Figure 1. Staggered grid (a) evidencing pressure and velocities nodes, and grid application to the (b) x and (c) z momentum equations.

Figure 2. Boundary layer for (a) x and (b) z velocity, and grid for the (c) x momentum equation on the west boundary.

Figure 2. Boundary layer for (a) x and (b) z velocity, and grid for the (c) x momentum equation on the west boundary.

Figure 3. Transition between the standard grid and its modular representation.

Figure 3. Transition between the standard grid and its modular representation.

Figure 4. Modelica connection scheme for a 3 × 3 room.

Figure 4. Modelica connection scheme for a 3 × 3 room.

Figure 5. Horizontal duct with laminar flow.

Figure 5. Horizontal duct with laminar flow.

Figure 6. Mean x velocity on the duct end section versus (a) K (number of volumes along z) and versus (b) I (number of volumes along x).

Figure 6. Mean x velocity on the duct end section versus (a) K (number of volumes along z) and versus (b) I (number of volumes along x).

Figure 7. Steady-state velocity profile on the duct end section.

Figure 7. Steady-state velocity profile on the duct end section.

Figure 8. Temperature distribution within the room (°C) with natural convection: experimental data (a) and simulation results of COMIS (b), the presented Modelica models (c) and Code_Saturne (d).

Figure 8. Temperature distribution within the room (°C) with natural convection: experimental data (a) and simulation results of COMIS (b), the presented Modelica models (c) and Code_Saturne (d).

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