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CELLAR

CELLAR logo.

Calculates the heat loss to the ground from a rectangular building with a foundation of the cellar type with constant insulation thickness at the floor and the wall. Both the heat loss variation during the year, including the peak effect, and the accumulated heat loss during the heating season are calculated. The effect of a sudden cold-spell may be analyzed.

The results are based on heat conduction in a semi-infinite ground with homogeneous soil. The effect of moisture movements or changes in moisture content is not considered. Screen Shots

Keywords

cellar, heat loss, design rules

Validation/Testing

N/A

Expertise Required

High level of computer literacy not required; engineering background helpful for analysis

Users

Over 100 world wide

Audience

Mechanical, energy, and architectural engineers working for architect/engineer firms, consulting firms, universities and research laboratories.

Input

Building geometry, thermal characteristics, internal and external loads. Input may be in SI units or BTU.

Output

User defined charts and text output of temperatures and heat losses. Data are presented in SI units or BTU.

Computer Platform

Standard PC running Windows 95/98/NT or compatible.

Programming Language

Delphi

Strengths

Fast and easy to use.

Weaknesses

N/A

Contact

Company:

Address:

Iliongr�nden 159
Lund S-224 72
Sweden

Facsimile:

+46 46 136264

E-mail:

info@blocon.se

Website:

http://www.buildingphysics.com

Availability

Software price is about $220. Free support is given via email for one year. Multiple licenses and school licenses available at lower cost. See web site for on-line manuals (PDF) and demo programs.

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