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This course will cover the fundamentals of building energy dynamics and the simulation of energy flows in a building. It will also cover validation of programs and practical applications.

AE 454, AE 455, and ME 412 (or equivalents)

This course will familiarize students with recent developments and current research in the area of building energy simulation. It will provide them with a valuable tool for research on building mechanical systems and their energy use. The knowledge gained will also be useful in practical applications in building energy system design.

1. The energy balance on a building
2. Building HVAC systems and their control strategies
3. Analyzing HVAC system operation and energy consumption
4. Building energy standards
5. Building energy analysis program algorithms
6. Building energy analysis (BEA) computer programs capabilities
7. Verification of BEA program performance
8. The benefits of BEA
9. Barries to performing successful BEA
10. Critical success factors
11. Choosing parameters for analysis
12. Carrying out the analysis

3 classes/week