thermal modelling

TAS is a Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM) package that creates extremely accurate simulations of the thermal performance of buildings.

The system uses annual weather data to model how a building performs. At its simplest level the system can be used to produce heating and cooling loads for the use in designing air conditioning systems using single design days. By using the annual weather data is is possible for the designer and the end-user to then check the frequency of different conditions so that they can make judgements on the design requirements of the building. For instance, they could design to raise the summer set-point, to reduce comfort cooling size, if they know the likely frequency of temperatures occurring.

It can be used to evaluate mixed mode and natural ventilation schemes and how they would impact on or how they could be integrated into heating and comfort cooling schemes. Using simple controls functions thermostatically controls dampers can be simulated to model free cooling strategies.

To compliment our commitment to reducing carbon emissions the system will also accurately model the energy performance of the building allowing the user to estimate energy consumption, carbon emissions and operational costs.

We can use this to produce benchmarks against which to compare your building and to evaluate the impact of energy saving strategies proposed for your systems. In all TAS has become a valuable tool to help us help our clients achieve their environmental and commercial aims.