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Analysis of two-dimensional heat transfer through building products. Includes a graphical user interface that allows users to draw cross sections of fenestration and other building products, which can then be analyzed by an automatic mesh generator and finite-element heat transfer algorithms. Results are displayed graphically. Screen Shots
Keywords
two-D heat transfer, building products, fenestration
Validation/Testing
N/A
Expertise Required
Understanding of heat flows through building products; knowledge of properties of materials useful.
Users
Version 5.2 in use by over 1000 users internationally.
Audience
Building product developers, designers, analysts determining window ratings (NFRC).
Input
Graphic user interface; user enters cross sections of the building products, can read .DXF files and bitmaps.
Output
U-factors, isotherms, color-flooded isotherms, heat-flux vector plot, and color-flooded lines of constant flux.
Computer Platform
Requires Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. Pentium or better. At least 64MB of random access memory (RAM), 128 MB of RAM is preferred for optimum operation. Hard disk drive with at least 15 megabytes of available disk space.
Programming Language
C, FORTRAN
Strengths
State-of-the-art user interface; automatic meshing/re-meshing completely user transparent; advanced radiation and convection models can be incorporated into the finite element analysis algorithms used. The current version is 32-bit, which is faster than previous versions.
Weaknesses
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Contact
Company: |
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |
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Mail Stop 90-3111 |
Facsimile: |
+1 (510) 486-4089 |
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Availability
Available at no cost by downloading from the website.