Energy Systems Modeling

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic knowledge is required in Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics. Knowledge in Computer Programming and Numerical and Computational Methods is also recommended.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical lectures (T): oral exposition of the defined topics.

Practical lectures (TP): resolution of practical problems previously defined, using BES and CFD software. Individual participation in the problem resolution is evaluated (20%).

Evaluation Method: individual work in the TP classes (20%); simulation project (60%) and final exam (20%).

Learning Outcomes

The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the use of computer simulation tools (open source software) to help simulating engineering projects in areas related with building energy simulation (BES) and fluid dynamics, which structures the course into two main parts.

 

In the building and energy systems simulation component, it is intended to introduce students to the procedures of building modeling, simulation and results assessment.

 

Regarding the fluid dynamics (CFD), it is intended to familiarize students with the necessary steps for systems' modeling, providing them with the necessary knowledge for the discretization of the calculation domain, and setup of the problem.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

SEE: Definição geométrica do edifício; Materiais e soluções construtivas; Ganhos internos e perfis de uso; Dados climáticos; Infiltrações de ar e ventilação; Definição de sistemas de AVAC.

 

CFD: Definição e formulação básica; Equações de conservação; Processo CFD: geometria, discretização, configuração, condições de fronteira, solução, visualização.

Head Lecturer(s)

Adélio Manuel Rodrigues Gaspar

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 20.0%
Exam: 20.0%
Project: 60.0%

Bibliography

Greenshields, C., OpenFOAM Foundation (2019), OpenFOAM Uswer Guide, Version 7.

Cebeci, T., Shao, J.S., et al. (2005), Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineers: From Panel to Navier-stokes Methods with Computer Programs. Springer.

Chapra, S., Canale, R. (2014). Numerical Methods for Engineers (7º ed). McGraw–hill Higher Education.

Ferziger, J.H., Peric, M. (2013), Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics (3ªed). Springer.

Garg, Vishal, Mathur, Jyotirmay, Bhatia, Aviruch (2017), Building Energy Simulation: A Workbook Using DesignBuilder, CRC Press.

Jan L.M. Hensen, Roberto Lamberts (2011). “Building Performance Simulation for Design and Operation”. Routledge.

U.S. Department of Energy (2019), EnergyPlus Essentials, EnergyPlus™ Version 9.2.0 Documentation.

U.S. Department of Energy (2019), Input Output Reference, EnergyPlus™ Version 9.2.0 Documentation.