Abstract
This paper describes a parametric study on window frame geometry with the goal of designing frames with very good thermal properties. Three different parametric frame models are introduced, deseribed by a number of variables. In the first part of the study, a process of sensitivity analysis is conducted to determine which of the parameters describing the frame have the highest impact on its thermal performance. Afterwards, an optimization process is conducted on each frame in order to optimize the design with regard to three objectives: minimizing the thermal transmittance, maxim izing the net energy gain factor and minimizing the material use. Since the objectives contradiet each other, it was found that it is not possible to identifY a single solution that satisfies all these goals. lnstead, a compromise
between the objectives has to be found.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Building Simulation 2013 : BS2013 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publisher | The International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference |
Publication date | 2013 |
Pages | 893-900 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-2-7466-6294-0 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association: Building simulation 2013 - Chambéry, France Duration: 25 Aug 2013 → 28 Aug 2013 Conference number: 13 http://www.bs2013.fr/ |
Conference
Conference | 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association |
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Number | 13 |
Country/Territory | France |
City | Chambéry |
Period | 25/08/2013 → 28/08/2013 |
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Bibliographical note
Publicized on a USBKeywords
- Energy Saving
- Thermal Transmittance
- Building Envelope
- Window Frames
- Insulation Properties
- Heat Loss