Modeling Windows in DOE 2.1E

TitleModeling Windows in DOE 2.1E
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication1994
AuthorsM. Susan Reilly, Frederick C Winkelmann, Dariush K Arasteh, William L Carroll
Conference NameThermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings V Conference
Date Published12/1992
Conference LocationClearwater Beach, FL
Call NumberLBL-33192
Abstract

The most recent version of the DOE-2 building energy simulation program, DOE-2.1E, provides for more detailed modeling of the thermal and optical properties of windows. The window calculations account for the temperature effects on U-value, and update the incident angle correlations for the solar heat gain properties and visible transmittance. Initial studies show up to a 30% difference in calculating peak solar heat gain between the detailed approach and a constant shading-coefficient approach. The modeling approach is adapted from Lawrence Berkeley Laboratorys WINDOW 4 computer program, which is used in the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) U-value rating procedure 100-91. This gives DOE-2.1E the capability to assess the annual and peak energy performance of windows consistent with the NFRC procedure. The program has an extensive window library and algorithms for simulating switchable glazings. The program also accounts for the influence of framing elements on the heat transfer and solar heat gain through the window.

LBNL Report Number

LBL-33192