Analysis of Building Flows

But du cours

To understand and identify the different flows (material, energy) present in buildings

Acquis d'apprentissage visés

Upon completion of this course unit, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental principles of flow analysis in buildings;
2. Characterize the flows present in a building;
3. Analyze and aggregate flows;
4. Apply an analysis methodology to a building.

Prérequis

This course unit requires basic knowledge in:

• thermodynamics and heat transfer;
• building physics;
• mass and energy balances;
• basic mathematical and statistical tools.

Programme

• Introduction, principles and fundamental definitions

• The different flows present in a building, Units

• Aggregation of flows, definition of macro indicators

• Application to a tertiary, residential or industrial building

Modalités d'évaluation

• 1 Practical Work (PW) grade

• Personal project grades

Bibliographie

• Incropera, F. P., DeWitt, D. P., Bergman, T. L., & Lavine, A. S. (2017). Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. John Wiley & Sons.
• ASHRAE (2021). ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
• ADEME (2022). Guide to Energy Efficiency in Buildings. ADEME Éditions.

Supports

• Course and tutorial handouts

• Manufacturer data

• Site data

• In-house calculation tools