SimBuild 2004 Publications

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Technical Papers & Presentations
Invited Presentations

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Technical Papers & Presentations

Application of CFD Tools in Building Engineering and Fire Simulation
J Abanto, D Barrero, M Reggio, JP Hardy, B Ozell (paper | presentation)

Design and Optimization of Displacement Ventilation Systems in Large Retail Stores
P Alspach, I Lavedrine (paper | presentation)

Simulation for Refrigerant Charge Diagnostics in Supermarket Applications
K Assawamartbunlue, M Brandemuehl (paper | presentation)

IFC HVAC Interface to EnergyPlus - A Case of Expanded Interoperability for Energy Simulation
V Bazjanac, T Maile (paper | presentation)

Sunshades and Their Acoustical Performance
T Bleiberg, E Shaviv (paper | presentation)

Converging on a Recommended Set of Interpretations and Assumptions in Applying Standard Tests to Energy Analysis Tools
D Bradley, M Kummert, T McDowell (paper | presentation)

Simplified Modeling of Transient Distribution System Efficiency for Ducts in Attics
M Brandemuehl, P Alspach (paper | presentation)

A Simulation Tool for the Study of Urban Heat Island Mitigation
H Bryan, V Agarwal, P Antia (paper | presentation)

Comparative Analysis of One-Dimensional Slat-Type Blind Models
C Chantrasrisalai, D Fisher (paper | presentation)

Improvement of the ASHRAE Secondary HVAC Toolkit Simple Cooling Coil Model for Simulation
R Chillar, R Liesen (paper | presentation)

EnergyPlus: An Update
D Crawley, L Lawrie, C Pedersen, F Winkelmann, M Witte, R Strand, R Liesen, WF Buhl, J Huang, R Henninger, J Glazer, D Fisher, D Shirey, B Griffith, P Ellis, L Gu (paper | presentation)

Simulation of Radiant and Conductive Strategies Applied to Task / Ambient Conditioning
A Deshmukh (paper | presentation)

Simulation of Tubular Daylighting Devices and Daylighting Shelves in EnergyPlus
P Ellis, R Strand, K Baumgartner (paper | presentation)

Exploring Performance Query Space
S Gupta, A Mahdavi (paper | presentation)

The Simulation of Hybrid and Natural Ventilation; Can European Skills & Tools Translate into a North American Context?
J Hand, R Southall (paper | presentation)

Whole Year Analysis of TIM-PCM Solar Thermal Storage Wall
D Heim (paper | presentation)

Development of an Energy Savings Benchmark for All Residential End-Uses
R Hendron, R Anderson, C Christensen, M Eastment, P Reeves (paper | presentation)

Development of Trade-Off Equations for EnergyStar Windows
J Huang, R Mitchell, S Selkowitz, D Arasteh, B Clear (paper | presentation)

Implementation of Two-Dimensional Foundation Model for Radiant Floors Into EnergyPlus
P Ihm, M Krarti (paper | presentation)

Finer Nuances of Modeling Evaporation Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
N Kapoor (paper | presentation)

Performance Analysis of a Residential Ground Source Heat Pump System With Antifreeze Solution
M Khan, J Spitler (paper | presentation)

Development and Application of an Inverse Building Model for Demand Response in Small Commercial Buildings
KH Lee, J Braun (paper | presentation)

Usage of Building Energy Simulation for HVAC Fault Detection
S Lee, D Claridge (paper | presentation)

A Simulation Tool for the Optimization of Advanced Facades
M Lehar, L Glicksman (paper | presentation)

Variable Heat Recovery in Double Bundle Electric Chillers
R Liesen, R Chillar (paper | presentation)

Flow in an Underfloor Plenum
P Linden, I Kanda, D Yamaguchi (paper | presentation)

An Extended Model for Under Floor Air Distribution
Q Liu, P Linden (paper | presentation)

Investigation of Reinforcement Learning for Building Thermal Mass Control
S Liu, G Henze (paper | presentation)

Near Real-Time Weather Data Archive
N Long (paper | presentation)

Simulation Synergy: Expanding TRNSYS Capabilities and Usability
T McDowell, D Bradley, J Thornton, M Kummert (paper | presentation)

Specification and Implementation of IFC Based Performance Metrics to Support Building Life Cycle Assessment of Hybrid Energy Systems
E Morrissey, J O'Donnell, M Keane, V Bazjanac (paper | presentation)

Evaluating the Evolution of Garden Office Typology and Determining Its Performance
S Narayan (paper | presentation)

Modeling of Ventilation Air Heat Recovery and Its Impact in High-Performance Green Buildings
S Nuernberger, A Lau (paper | presentation)

BuildingPI: A Future Tool for Building Life Cycle Analysis
J O'Donnell, E Morrissey, M Keane, V Bazjanac (paper | presentation)

Analysis of Air-Conditioning Options for Fourteen Existing Schools in Colorado
T Phillips, D Frey, VR Salcido (paper | presentation)

Modeling of a Thermal Mannequin in Flovent
V Potnis (paper | presentation)

The Development of Improved Energy Efficient Housing for Thailand Utilizing Renewable Energy Technology
S Rasisuttha, J Haberl (paper | presentation)

CFD Analysis Challenges in Building Simulation for SimBuild 2004 Conference
F Schmid, G Burrell (paper | presentation)

The Practical Application of Building Simulation Tools in Designing a Real Building
P Simmonds, B Mehlomakulu (paper | presentation)

Resources for Teaching Building Energy Simulation
R Strand, R Liesen, M Witte (paper | presentation)

Comprehensive Community NOx Emission Reduction Methodology: Overview and Results From the Application to a Case Study Community
YH Sung, J Haberl (paper | presentation)

An Analysis of Design Strategies for Climate-Controlled Residences in Selected Climates
S Visitsak, J Haberl (paper | presentation)

Experience Testing EnergyPlus With The ASHRAE 1052-RP Building Fabric Analytical Tests
M Witte, R Henninger, D Crawley (paper | presentation)

A Simulation-Based Testing and Training Environment for Building Controls
P Xu, P Haves, J Deringer (paper | presentation)

Pressure Boundary Conditions in Multi-Zone and CFD Program Coupling
Z Zhai, Y Gao, Q Chen (paper | presentation)

Validation of the Thermal Effect of Roof-Spraying and Green Plants in an Insulated Building
N Zhou, W Gao, C Marnay, M Nishida, T Ojima (paper | presentation)

Invited Presentations

Analysis Techniques for Sustainable Design Solutions
P Alspach, P Haves, M O'Leary (presentation)

Calculation of Residential Cooling Loads Using Heat Balance Methods
C Barnaby (presentation)

Sequential Optimization of Thermal Comfort with CFD
B Blackmore (presentation)

Making the Right Decisions Early: Simulation for Every (Green) Building
R Bolin (presentation)

Component Models for Residential HVAC System Energy Calculations
M Brandemuehl, M Wassmer (presentation)

Use of Simulation in the Design of a Naturally Ventilated Federal Office Building for San Francisco
T Christ, E McConahey, P Haves, P Linden (presentation)

BEopt: A Software Tool for Identifying Optimal Building Designs on the Path to Zero Net Energy
C Christensen, S Horowitz, A Courtney, K Tupper, G Barker (presentation)

(Selected) Post-Design Applications of Simulation in Buildings
D Claridge (presentation)

Neural Nets and PI Control Using Steady State Prediction Applied to a Heating Coil
C Delnero, D Hittle (presentation)

ASHRAE 90.1: State of the Energy Cost Budget Method
K Emerson (presentation)

Geographic Variation Studies Using EnergyGauge USA
P Fairey (presentation)

Towards the Routine Use of Multivariate Optimization in the Design and Rating of Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings
B Griffith (presentation)

Advanced Simulation for ASHRAE SP-102: Advanced Energy Design Guide - Small Office Buildings
B Liu (presentation)

Simulation for Sustainable Building Design
D Nall (presentation)

LEED Certification and Simulations
S Reilly (presentation)

Simulating Green
S Reilly, V Olgyay (presentation)

A Self-Contained Model to Investigate the Physical Behaviour of Design Objects
D Schwede (presentation)

Using ASHRAE's ECB Method for Determining the LEED Energy & Atmosphere Credits
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