Parametric Study Of Window Frame Geometry

Jan Jakub Zajas, Per Heiselberg

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBuilding Simulation 2013 : BS2013
Number of pages8
PublisherThe International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference
Publication date2013
Pages893-900
ISBN (Electronic)978-2-7466-6294-0
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association: Building simulation 2013 - Chambéry, France
Duration: 25 Aug 201328 Aug 2013
Conference number: 13
http://www.bs2013.fr/

Conference

Conference13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association
Number13
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityChambéry
Period25/08/201328/08/2013
Internet address

Bibliographical note

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Keywords

  • Energy Saving
  • Thermal Transmittance
  • Building Envelope
  • Window Frames
  • Insulation Properties
  • Heat Loss

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