Computerized instrumented residential audit (CIRA/sup TM/)

Technical Report · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5327175· OSTI ID:5327175

Sonderegger, R C; Garnier, J Y; Dixon, J D

The introduction of microcomputers and the development of user-friendly programs make the task of computer energy consumption in buildings manageable. One such program developed is the Computerized, Instrumented, Residential Audit (CIRA/sup TM/). CIRA is a collection of programs related to building energy analysis and designed for a wide variety of microcomputers. It couples the state-of-the-art in interactive features with the latest developments in simplified computer models of building energy analysis. Features that distinguish CIRA from other computer programs are friendliness, helpfulness, multiple choice, dynamic defaults, and goof-proofing. The computer accepts entries on such house components as walls, windows, doors; roof and subfloor; active and passive solar features; heating and cooling system; information on how the house is oriented and shielded; occupant behavior related to energy use; and prices for the various fuels used. Guides to CIRA inputs and outputs are given. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5327175
• Report Number(s): LBL-PUB-425; ON: DE82014993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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