Course detail

Computer Modelling Basics of Buiding Services Systems

FAST-CT09Acad. year: 2012/2013

Introduction to computer modelling of typical tasks of Building Services (BS) and their application in the design and operation of buildings. Modelling of heat and mass transfer processes in buildings and their components and energy systems. Modelling of unsteady boundary conditions. Application of current software tools for simulation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jiří Hirš, CSc.

Department

Institute of Building Services (TZB)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Analysis and algorithmization of basic physical processes to create the internal environment of building.
Simulation of thermal bonds of buildings.
Simulation of thermally activated building constructions.
Modelling of heat transfer and phase change.
Modelling and simulation of the thermal behaviour of buildings.

Prerequisites

Basics of fluid mechanics, thermo mechanics, plumbing systems, heating, cooling and air conditioning. Basics of numerical mathematical methods.

Co-requisites

Applied thermodynamics, building thermal engineering.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and LMS Moodle.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Teaching methods are specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction, basic problems of modelling
2. Modelling of heat conduction in plane walls and half-space
3. Modelling of heat conduction in cylindrical walls and tubes
4. Modelling of heat transfer in free and closed space
5. Modelling of heat transfer during state changes of heat medium
6. Modelling of solid radiation, heating and cooling
7. Pipe thermal insulation thickness modelling
8. Storage tanks capacity modelling
9. Modelling of lighting microclimate of buildings
10. Modelling of thermal performance of buildings and of energy consumption of buildings

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Analysis and algorythm development of basic physical actions in the enviromental technique systems. Software solving and modelin of some projects.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

PLÁŠEK, J.; ŠIKULA, O.: Modelování tepelného sálání v budovách. Brno: VUT v Brně, 2012. 978-80-214-4383- 9. (CS)
ŠIKULA, O.: Manuál k softwaru CalA. Tribun EU, 2009. 978-80-7399-879-0. [http://www.fce.vutbr.cz/TZB/sikula.o/cala_uvod.html] (CS)

Recommended reading

Clarke: Energy simulation in building design. Adam Hilger Ltd, Bristol and Boston, 1985. (EN)
ČSN EN ISO 10211 - Tepelné mosty ve stavebních konstrukcích. 2001. (CS)
PATANKAR, S. V.: Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow. Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, Tailor & Francis Group, New York, 1980. (EN)
Sborník 1. národní konference simulace budov. IBPSA-CZ, Praha, 2000. (CS)
VERSTEEG H.K., W. Malalasekera: Computational fluid dynamics – The finite volume method (second edition). London: Pearson Education Limited, 2007. 978-0-13-127498-3. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch S , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jiří Hirš, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to computer modelling.
2. Numerical modelling of multidimensional time-steady heat conduction.
3. Numerical modelling of transient heat conduction.
4. Modelling of heat transfer in open and closed spaces.
5. Fluid flow modelling using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method 1.
6. Fluid flow modelling using CFD method 2. Modeling of thermal radiation.
7. Modelling of building energy consumption.
8. Phase change modelling.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jiří Hirš, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Modelling of the thermal behaviour of a room.
2. Numerical simulation of 2D steady stay heat conduction.
3. Numerical modelling and simulation of transient heat conduction.
4. Modelling of heat transfer in a limited space.
5. CFD simulation of the thermal state of the room 1.
6. CFD simulation of the thermal state of the room 2.
7. Simulation of annual energy needs for heating and cooling.
8. Modelling of heat transfer of fluids during their phase change.