Method of Test for Evaluating Building Performance Simulation Software
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- GARD Analytics, Arlington Heights, IL, (United States)
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140 Method of Test for Evaluating Building Performance Simulation Software specifies the method to test the core competency of building performance simulation (BPS) software, a broad class of software which includes building energy modeling (BEM) software. Standard 140 has been widely used by BEM software vendors to help diagnose and compare the results from the program with other modeling programs. The Standard is also referenced by codes, standards, government programs, and other incentive programs as a part of minimum requirements for qualifying BEM software. The explanatory information, summary tables and figures in this 140 User’s Manual (referred to as “this Manual”) are provided to help users in implementing various suites of tests specified in Standard 140-2023 (referred to in this manual as “Standard 140” or “the Standard”).
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Buildings and Industry. Building Technologies Office
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 2565354
- Report Number(s):
- ANL--25-11; 196033
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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