Solution Validation for a Double Façade Prototype

Pau Fonseca i Casas, Antoni Fonseca i Casas, Nuria Garrido-Soriano, Alfonso Godoy, Wendys-Carolina Pujols and Jesus Garcia
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Pau Fonseca i Casas: Computing Laboratory, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Antoni Fonseca i Casas: Computing Laboratory, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Nuria Garrido-Soriano: Computing Laboratory, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Alfonso Godoy: Computing Laboratory, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Wendys-Carolina Pujols: ACCIONA Infraestructuras (S.L.), 28108 Madrid, Spain
Jesus Garcia: ACCIONA Infraestructuras (S.L.), 28108 Madrid, Spain

Energies, 2017, vol. 10, issue 12, 1-19

Abstract: A Solution Validation involves comparing the data obtained from the system that are implemented following the model recommendations, as well as the model results. This paper presents a Solution Validation that has been performed with the aim of certifying that a set of computer-optimized designs, for a double façade, are consistent with reality. To validate the results obtained through simulation models, based on dynamic thermal calculation and using Computational Fluid Dynamic techniques, a comparison with the data obtained by monitoring a real implemented prototype has been carried out. The new validated model can be used to describe the system thermal behavior in different climatic zones without having to build a new prototype. The good performance of the proposed double façade solution is confirmed since the validation assures there is a considerable energy saving, preserving and even improving interior comfort. This work shows all the processes in the Solution Validation depicting some of the problems we faced and represents an example of this kind of validation that often is not considered in a simulation project.

Keywords: solution validation; simulation; optimization; double façade; energy saving; energy demand (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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