Calibration and validation of a combustion-cogeneration

Ferguson, A. and Kelly, N.J. and Griffith, Brent and Weber, Andreas (2008) Calibration and validation of a combustion-cogeneration. In: The Canadian Building Simulation Conference, eSim 2008, 2008-05-20 - 2008-05-22.

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Abstract

This paper describes the calibration and validation of a combustion cogeneration model for whole-building simulation. As part of IEA Annex 42, we proposed a combustion cogeneration model for studying residentialscale cogeneration systems based on both Stirling and internal combustion engines. We implemented this model independently in the EnergyPlus, ESP-r and TRNSYS building simulation programs, and undertook a comprehensive effort to validate the model's predictions. Using established comparative testing and empirical validation principles, we vetted the model's theoretical basis and its software implementations. The results demonstrate acceptable-to-excellent agreement, and suggest the calibrated model can be used with confidence.

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Ferguson, A., Kelly, N.J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6517-5942, Griffith, Brent and Weber, Andreas;
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