TAS

Software package for the thermal analysis of buildings. TAS includes a 3D modeller, a thermal/energy analysis module, a systems/controls simulator and a 2D CFD package. There are also CAD links into the 3D modeller as well as report generation facilities. It is a complete solution for the thermal simulation of a building, and a powerful design tool in the optimisation of a buildings environmental, energy and comfort performance.

Keywords

Building dynamic thermal simulation, building simulation , comfort, CFD, thermal analysis, energy simulation

Validation/Testing

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Expertise Required

Qualified Engineer or Architect. Software include comprehensive tutorials. No training courses are required.

Users

250 user sites. Mainly in Europe, some in Canada & Australia.

Audience

Building services engineers and architects.

Input

A 3D CAD front-end allows building geometry to be input. Geometric data can be entered from other CAD packages. Comprehensive databases on thermal properties of materials, climate data, occupation schedules, plant characteristics. a graphical interface makes for efficient data entry and modification.

Tas can now import gbXML and IDF (EnergyPlus) geometry directly.

Output

Information is provided on comfort conditions, plant sizing, energy use and natural ventilation. There is also a CFD section of microclimate variation. There are pre-formatted inputs and output. all simulation data can be exported to other packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher etc. for customised report preparation.

Computer Platform

Windows XP/Vista.

Programming Language

C++

Strengths

Excellent responsive and accurate tool for concept development.

Weaknesses

Not intended for detailed services layout design.

Contact

Availability

Free Trial CD-ROM of complete package. Starting costs are £1600 for a 1 year licence. Regularly updated -- next update expected in May 2009.

Printable Version