A High-Quality Residential Data Set for Validation of Computer Simulation Models PDF

Four new identical unoccupied production homes have been operated for two years in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to compare the heating and cooling energy performance of alternative glazing systems with and without interior shading. The homes provide data for north/south and east/west glazing orientation and three glazing types with and without light- and dark-colored interior shades. The operation of each home is controlled and documented with a data logger, which also provides simulated internal sensible and latent gains. On-site weather measurements include wind speed, temperature, humidity, and high-quality solar radiation measurements of incident solar radiation on each building façade and horizontal.

For this paper, a data set has been prepared that will allow simulation program developers to test the ability of their models to accurately represent the hourly operation of typical production housing and the impact of alternate glazing and shading systems over an entire year. The data set includes an hourly weather file formatted to work with TRNSYS. A description of the homes, including plans, energy-related specifications, operational schedules, and measurements of air leakage and HVAC system characteristics is included. The data set includes measured hourly indoor temperatures, total heating and cooling loads, and energy consumption.

Presented at Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings X – December 2007

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