MODELING OF NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS USING ENERGYPLUS SOFTWARE

Abstract

Concern about global warming in recent years has led to increased interest in buildings natural ventilation, which is consistent with the concepts of sustainable development and green energy. As the buildings consume a significant part of energy, it is necessary to investigate all aspects of energy consumption, and considerable attention is given to natural ventilation. The indoor air flow in a building depends of the position of the building, the size and location of windows and doors, and the prevailing winds that can dramatically change the direction of air flow inside the building. This paper presents a method of modeling the of natural ventilation system in buildings by using EnergyPlus software. One illustrative example is provided.