RIUSKA
This is part of an integrated simulation system for building services design and facilities management. It can be used in everyday design processes and covers the thermal simulation needs of the whole-building life cycle.
The user can add building envelope materials, internal loads, and HVAC into the created 3D model and perform thermal calculations. RIUSKA can be used for space simulations to dimension cooling or heating equipment, or for energy calculations of the whole building. As a calculation engine RIUSKA is presently using DOE-2.1E.
The IFC file format is used to import the building 3D model into RIUSKA. The 3D model must be created in some IFC-compliant 3D modeling tool. RIUSKA currently supports IFC 2x3 (CoordinationView with SpaceBoundaryAddOnView).
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Keywords
Energy calculation, heat loss calculation, system comparison, dimensioning, 3D modeling
Validation/Testing
N/A
Expertise Required
Engineering background needed to analyze calculation results. Programs offer efficient use of default data libraries to help the user to choose input values.
Users
Over 200 in Europe, USA and Australia.
Audience
Design engineers in HVAC design projects and facility managers during operation and maintenance.
Input
The user can either provide input data about materials, thermal loads, schedules, and HVAC or choose from predefined library values.
Output
Several spreadsheets can be produced, presenting inputs used and hourly or yearly values for cooling and heating energy consumption, temperatures, and cooling loads.
Computer Platform
PC-compatible, Windows XP/Vista/Windows7
Programming Language
Visual Basic
Strengths
Simple interface structure and the possibility to use default library values enable quick access to space and building simulations.
Weaknesses
Only the predefined HVAC systems are available.
Contact
Company: |
Olof Granlund Oy |
Address: |
Malminkaari 21 |
Telephone: |
+358 10 759 2000 |
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Availability
Contact Olof Granlund for availability and pricing.