ASEAM: A Simplified Energy-Analysis Method. Microcomputer Program Users Manual

摘要

This manual describes the detailed step-by-step proceudres required to use a Simplified Energy Analysis Method (ASEAM); a microcomputer program developed for the purpose of comparing results predicted by the ASHRAE TC 4.7 procedure with those of the DOE-2.1A hourly simulation computer program. ASEAM has been found to track well with energy differences computed by DOE-2 over a range of conditions. ASEAM can be used to examine the energy aspects of alternative building designs using conventional construction and mechanical systems. The program can also be used to evaluate the individual or combined effects of various energy efficient design strategies and is structured to accommodate the most widely used application of energy analysis methods; the comparison of a base case to an alternative. ASEAM is interactive. Its algorithms include heating and cooling load calculations, and HVAC system and plant calculation routines with options to size cooling equipment and air flows. HVAC systems are configured by selecting from and/or combining eight (8) basic system types, control options, five (5) heating plants and five (5) cooling plants. The use of temperature frequency bin data is recommended. In addition to load calculation and HVAC system energy consumption reports, annual estimates for seven (7) energy end use categories are reported. The ASEAM Users Manual includes input forms, input data tables, a BASIC language source code listing and a description of the algorithms employed. (ERA citation 08:046619)