Preface |
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1.1 A brief history of simulation |
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3 | (2) |
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5 | (2) |
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1.3 Integrative modelling |
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7 | (1) |
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1.4 Energy flowpaths and causal effects |
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1.5 The need for accuracy and flexibility |
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18 | (1) |
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1.6 Energy modelling techniques |
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19 | (1) |
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1.7 References and further reading |
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19 | (3) |
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2 Integrative modelling methods |
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22 | (42) |
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2.1 Response function methods |
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22 | (3) |
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2.2 Time-domain response functions |
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25 | (15) |
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2.2.1 Multi-layered constructions |
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28 | (4) |
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2.2.2 Zone energy balance |
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32 | (7) |
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2.2.3 Response function application |
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39 | (1) |
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2.3 Frequency domain response functions |
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40 | (11) |
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2.3.1 Multi-layered constructions |
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41 | (5) |
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2.3.2 Zone energy balance |
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46 | (1) |
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2.3.3 Response function application |
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46 | (5) |
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51 | (9) |
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2.4.1 Taylor series expansion |
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52 | (4) |
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2.4.2 Control volume heat balance |
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56 | (1) |
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2.4.3 Numerical solution techniques |
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57 | (3) |
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60 | (1) |
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2.6 References and further reading |
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61 | (3) |
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64 | (35) |
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3.1 System discretisation |
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65 | (4) |
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3.2 Finite volume energy equation formulation |
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3.2.1 Capacity/insulation systems |
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71 | (11) |
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3.2.2 Exposed surface layers |
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82 | (4) |
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86 | (5) |
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91 | (7) |
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3.4 References and further reading |
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98 | (1) |
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4 Processing the building energy equations |
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4.1 Establishing the energy matrix equation |
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100 | (13) |
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4.1.1 Single zone formulation |
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4.1.2 Zone contents and plant interaction |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (2) |
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4.1.4 Treatment of time-dependent properties |
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112 | (1) |
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4.1.5 Adiabatic boundaries |
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113 | (1) |
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4.2 Matrix partitioning for fast simultaneous solution |
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113 | (12) |
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4.2.1 Single zone solution |
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4.2.2 Multi-zone solution |
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123 | (1) |
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4.2.3 Solution on the basis of complex criteria |
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4.2.4 Treatment of non-linear systems |
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124 | (1) |
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4.3 Mixed frequency inversion |
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125 | (1) |
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4.4 References and further reading |
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125 | (1) |
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126 | (31) |
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5.1 The nodal network method |
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127 | (10) |
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5.1.1 Boundary conditions |
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128 | (2) |
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130 | (1) |
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130 | (1) |
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5.1.4 Component flow models |
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131 | (4) |
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5.1.5 Iterative solution procedure |
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135 | (2) |
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5.2 Computational fluid dynamics |
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137 | (9) |
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5.2.1 Domain discretisation |
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138 | (2) |
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5.2.2 Conserving energy, mass, momentum and species concentration |
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140 | (3) |
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5.2.3 Initial and boundary conditions |
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143 | (1) |
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5.2.4 Iterative solution procedure |
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144 | (1) |
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5.2.5 Results interpretation |
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144 | (2) |
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5.3 Moisture flow within porous media |
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146 | (2) |
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5.4 Linking the building and flow domains |
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148 | (3) |
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5.5 References and further reading |
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151 | (6) |
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6 HVAC, renewable energy conversion and control systems |
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157 | (45) |
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6.1 Approaches to systems simulation |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (26) |
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159 | (8) |
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6.2.1.1 Component process models: algorithmic |
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167 | (1) |
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6.2.1.2 Component process models: numerical |
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168 | (1) |
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6.2.1.3 Modelling by `primitive parts' |
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169 | (4) |
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173 | (5) |
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6.2.3 Wet central heating |
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178 | (7) |
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6.3 New and renewable energy conversion systems |
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185 | (8) |
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6.3.1 Electrical power flow |
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187 | (2) |
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6.3.2 Electrical component models |
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189 | (4) |
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193 | (3) |
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6.5 Linking the building, flow and systems models |
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196 | (2) |
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6.6 References and further reading |
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198 | (4) |
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7 Energy-related sub-systems |
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202 | (10) |
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7.1.1 Availability of weather data |
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201 | (2) |
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7.1.2 Weather collection classification |
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203 | (2) |
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7.1.3 Climate severity assessment |
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205 | (7) |
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7.2 Geometrical considerations |
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212 | (2) |
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7.3 Shading and insolation |
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214 | (7) |
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7.3.1 Insolation transformation equations |
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215 | (3) |
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7.3.2 The complete translation, rotation and projection equations |
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218 | (3) |
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7.3.3 An insolation algorithm |
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221 | (1) |
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7.4 Shortwave radiation processes |
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221 | (15) |
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223 | (1) |
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7.4.2 Solar radiation prediction |
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224 | (2) |
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7.4.3 Inclined surface irradiance |
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226 | (3) |
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7.4.4 Reflection, absorption and transmission within transparent media |
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229 | (5) |
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7.4.5 Intra-zone shortwave distribution |
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234 | (2) |
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7.5 Longwave radiation processes |
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236 | (20) |
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7.5.1 Exchange between internal surfaces |
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237 | (7) |
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7.5.2 View factor determination |
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244 | (10) |
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7.5.3 Linearised longwave radiation coefficients |
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254 | (1) |
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7.5.4 Exchange between external surfaces |
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254 | (2) |
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256 | (6) |
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7.6.1 Natural convection at internal surfaces |
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256 | (2) |
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7.6.2 Forced convection at internal and external surfaces |
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258 | (4) |
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262 | (1) |
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262 | (11) |
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7.8.1 Sky luminance distribution |
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263 | (1) |
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7.8.2 Internal illuminance distribution: analytical method |
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263 | (6) |
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7.8.3 Internal illuminance distribution: numerical method |
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269 | (1) |
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270 | (3) |
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273 | (2) |
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7.10 References and further reading |
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275 | (6) |
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281 | (27) |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (2) |
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8.3 Performance assessment method |
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285 | (13) |
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298 | (2) |
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8.5 Large scale considerations |
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300 | (1) |
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301 | (2) |
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303 | (3) |
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8.8 References and further reading |
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306 | (2) |
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308 | (17) |
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9.1 Design process integration |
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308 | (8) |
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9.1.1 Integrated product models |
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309 | (1) |
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9.1.2 Intelligent interfaces |
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310 | (6) |
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316 | (7) |
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323 | (1) |
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9.4 References and further reading |
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323 | (2) |
Appendix A Thermophysical properties |
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325 | (15) |
Appendix B Deficiencies of simplified methods |
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340 | (2) |
Appendix C Fourier heat equation and construction time constant |
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Appendix D Admittance method: worked example |
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345 | (3) |
Appendix E Point containment algorithm |
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348 | (1) |
Appendix F Radiosity based lighting simulation |
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349 | (6) |
Appendix G The ESP-r system |
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Index |
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