Modelling of complex fenestration systems - Application of different toolchain approaches on real case scenarios

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This paper presents a comparative study among wellestablished simulation tools showing their capabilities evaluating complex fenestration systems in terms of thermal and daylight performance. Two powerful and flexible toolchain approaches based on EnergyPlus and TRNSYS including third-party software are analysed in detail and their application is shown on exemplarily test cases. By investing into comparative simulations, capabilities of both toolchains are highlighted, and pros and cons are discussed within this paper. Upon comparison with measured data, the ability of both toolchains to predict real case scenarios is shown. Satisfying alignment has been achieved in energy performance prediction (cooling loads, temperatures) as well as daylighting prediction (illuminance levels). Remaining uncertainties reflects the sensibility in used model definitions, used data as well as tool handling.

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Hauer, M., De Michele, G., Babich, F., Plörer, D., & Avesani, S. (2019). Modelling of complex fenestration systems - Application of different toolchain approaches on real case scenarios. In Building Simulation Conference Proceedings (Vol. 7, pp. 4926–4935). International Building Performance Simulation Association. https://doi.org/10.26868/25222708.2019.211107

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