WINDOW 6-THERM 6 Validation Research
Task Group
CHAIR'S
CONTACT INFORMATION
SCOPE
This research project
will gather and generate SHGC and U-Factor test data for comparison
with the results from simulating these complex glazing systems
using WINDOW 6 and THERM 6. The first task will be to gather any
pertinent SHGC and U-Factor test results from previous research
projects (e.g., ASHRAE and NFRC), and determine if it is appropriate
for comparison to WINDOW 6 and THERM 6 results. The second task
will be to select and test actual windows in NFRC 201 accredited
solar calorimeters and NFRC 102 accredited thermal chambers for
comparison with WINDOW 6 and THERM 6 simulation results. Finally,
the results from solar calorimeter and hot box testing will be
compared with WINDOW 6 and THERM 6 simulation results and the
reasons for any differences will be identified and explained.
The final report shall
identify which fenestration attachments and product types can
be adequately simulated using WINDOW 6 and THERM 6. If possible,
the investigators will provide recommendations to improve to the
software.
Status
- Sunergy Consulting was awarded the contract. Currently,
testing and simulating contracts are being put in place.
Documents
Meeting Notes
Participants:
- Joe Hayden (Chair)
- Christian Kohler
- Peter Lyons
- Bipin Shah
- Ray McGowan (Staff)
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