Passive2:PH case

General

Parameters

In this section the building category is chosen
and the occupancy type is chosen depending on which category is appropriate for the simulated building. There are different options, depending if the building is residential or not.

This choice influences the internal loads/heat gains.

The indoor temperature defines the mean indoor temperature during the heating period. The tooltip recommends 20°C (68°F) for residential buildings. For non-residential buildings, the calculation method is described in EN 13790.

The internal heat gains can either be calculated depending on the equipment or a predefined default value can be used.

There are two options for the occupancy setting: design and verification. The verification setting determines occupancy by the treated floor area and uses a predefined default value for internal gains. The design setting uses the occupant quantity from inner loads, as well as a calculated value for internal heat gains. Design is the default setting for non-residential buildings and cannot be changed.

The number of units represents the amount of dwellings in the building.

Zones

Additional zones can be implemented here, to calculate different zones at the same time. They can also be named here.

Additional data

Required data

The first two values describe the lower limit of indoor temperature achieved by ventilation and the maximum indoor temperature during summer.

The design air volume flow rate is defined by the maximum of either
a) required supply of fresh air per person * number of occupants or
b) the sum of the design flow rate in the ventilation/rooms tab.

To account for the air tightness of the building, a measured value from the blower door test (ACH 50 test) and the net air volume are required.

Another important parameter for the calculation of the sensible cooling demand is the Max. Humidity Ratio. If the Humidity Ratio of the outer air (defined by the ambient temperature and the dew point) for a specific month is greater than this value, it is usually necessary to dehumidify the air (see table on bottom).

For the building wind exposure, WUFI has predefined values, which can be chosen from the "Building wind exposure" scope. You can also use the "User defined" tab and input values yourself.

Optional Data

These values can be entered if available but are not necessary. If not defined, WUFI does calculate them.

Calculator humidity ratio

This is a little tool to calculate the maximum water vapor content in the air, depending on the air temperature and the dew point. You can then set the calculated maximum humidity ratio into the column in the table above.

Foundation interface

WUFI® calculates the ground temperature depending on the type of foundation (Reference:EN ISO 13370). There are four different types are available. You also have the option to let WUFI detect the given type by itself or input your own ground temperature measurement. This measurement must be entered in the climate file and will be shown in the fourth row of the Climate tab.

Parameters

Depending on the type of foundation, different values are needed for WUFI. You have the option to either specify them yourself or let WUFI detect them automatically.

Unheated basement

Slab on grade

Suspended floor