Course detail

Computer Modeling Basics of Buiding Services Systems

FAST-NTB025Acad. year: 2024/2025

Introduction to computer modelling of typical tasks of Building Services (BS) and their application in the design and operation of buildings. Modelling of heat and mass transfer processes in buildings and their components and energy systems. Modelling of unsteady boundary conditions. Application of current software tools for simulation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Ondřej Šikula, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Services (TZB)

Entry knowledge

Basics of fluid mechanics, thermo mechanics, plumbing systems, heating, cooling and air conditioning. Basics of numerical mathematical methods.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Not applicable.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ČSN EN ISO 10077-1, 2007. Tepelné chování oken, dveří a okenic - Výpočet součinitele prostupu tepla: Část 1: Všeobecně. Praha: ČNI. (CS)
ČSN EN ISO 10211-1, 2009. Tepelné mosty ve stavebních konstrukcích - Tepelné toky a povrchové teploty: Podrobné výpočty. Praha: ČNI. (CS)
ČSN EN ISO 10211-2, 2002. ČSN EN ISO 10211-2 Tepelné mosty ve stavebních konstrukcích - Tepelné toky a povrchová teplota - Část 2: Lineární tepelné mosty. 1. Praha: ČNI. (CS)
ISO 11855-2, 2012. ISO 11855-2 Building Environment Design. Design, Construction and Operation of Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems. Geneva: ISO. (EN)
KRAJČÍK, Michal a Ondřej ŠIKULA, 2020. Heat storage efficiency and effective thermal output: Indicators of thermal response and output of radiant heating and cooling systems: Indicators of thermal response and output of radiant heating and cooling systems. Energy and Buildings. 229, 110524. ISSN 0378-7788. Dostupné z: doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110524 (EN)
PATANKAR, Suhas V, 1980. Numerical heat transfer and fluid flow. 1. Bristol, PA: Taylor, xiii, 197 s. Series in computational and physical processes mechanics and thermal sciences. ISBN 08-911-6522-3. (EN)
PLÁŠEK, Josef a Ondřej ŠIKULA, 2012. Modelování tepelného sálání v budovách. Brno: Vysoké učení technické v Brně, Fakulta stavební, Centrum AdMaS - Advanced Materials, Structures and Technologies, 150 s. ISBN 978-80-214-4383-9. Dostupné také z: www.researchgate.net/profile/Ondrej_Sikula/ (CS)
ŠIKULA, Ondřej, 2009. Manuál k softwaru CalA. Brno: Tribun EU. ISBN 978-80-7399-879-0. (CS)
ŠIKULA, Ondřej, 2011. Počítačové modelování tepelně aktivovaných konstrukcí: Computer modeling of thermally activated structures : zkrácená verze habilitační práce. Brno: VUTIUM, 39 s. ISBN 978-80-214-4308-2. Habilitation thesis. Brno University of Technology. (CS)
VERSTEEG, H a W MALALASEKERA, 2007. An introduction to computational fluid dynamics: the finite volume method. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson Prentice Hall, xii, 503 s. ISBN 978-0-13-127498-3. (EN)

Recommended reading

https://www.researchgate.net (EN)
http://www.cfd-online.com (EN)
http://www.ibpsa.org (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-SIS Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CZV1-AKR Lifelong learning

    specialization PNM , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Ondřej Šikula, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to computer modelling and simulations. 2. Modeling of heat transfer by free and forced convection. 3. Modelling of multi-dimensional steady state heat conduction. 4. Modelling of transient heat conduction. 5. Modelling of thermal behaviour of buildings and rooms. 6. Modelling of phase change substances. 7. Modeling of heat and moisture transfer. 8. Fluid flow modelling using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method – CFD 1. 9. Fluid flow modelling using CFD method – CFD 2. 10. Fluid flow modelling using CFD method – CFD 3. 11. Modelling of thermal behaviour of building services systems in buildings. 12. Modelling of thermal behaviour of water tanks. 13. Modeling of thermal radiation in buildings.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Ondřej Šikula, Ph.D.
Ing. Iva Nováková
Ing. Pavel Kučírek

Syllabus

1. Modeling of basic physical phenomena in building services. 2. Modeling of heat transfer by free and forced convection. 3. Modelling of multi-dimensional steady state heat conduction. 4. Modelling of transient heat conduction. 5. Modelling of thermal behaviour of buildings and rooms. 6. Modelling of phase change substances. 7. Modeling of heat and moisture transfer. 8. Fluid flow modelling using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method – CFD 1. 9. Fluid flow modelling using CFD method – CFD 2. 10. Fluid flow modelling using CFD method – CFD 3. 11. Modelling of thermal behaviour of building services systems in buildings. 12. Modelling of thermal behaviour of water tanks. 13. Modeling of thermal radiation in a room.