Evaluation procedure for building energy performance prediction tools

Technical Report · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6321599· OSTI ID:6321599

The ASEAM program has been developed for the Building Systems Division of the US Department of Energy (DOE) as a public domain energy analysis tool for commercial buildings. This microcomputer program is based upon simplified analysis methods using modified annual ''bin temperature frequency data.'' The load calculation routines are based on a methodology documented by the ASHRAE Technical Committee on Energy Calculations (TC 4.7). The HVAC system and heating and cooling plant routines were developed by W.S. Fleming and Associates (WSFA). ASEAM is an ''interactive'' computer program. Its algorithms include heating and cooling calculations, and HVAC system and plant calculation routines with options to size cooling equipment and air flows. The program is structured so that input and output files can be manipulated to perform comparison studies. In addition to load calculation and HVAC system energy consumption reports, annual estimates for seven (7) energy end use categories are reported: Heating, cooling, HVAC pumps, HVAC fans, cooling tower, lighting, and equipment.

• Research Organization: Building Energy Design Tool Development Council number914, Washington, DC (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-83CE30752
• OSTI ID: 6321599
• Report Number(s): DOE/CE/30752-T2; ON: DE89004162
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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