[TRNSYS-users] heat capacitance of furnishings ect.

[David BRADLEY]

Karol,
The general rule of thumb that I use is 5 times the default (which 
accounts only for the thermal capacitance of the air). The formula ends 
up being ZoneVolume*1.2*1.007*5 (1.2 is the density of air, 1.007 is the 
specific heat)
Best,
  David


On 7/17/2012 06:01, Karol Bandurski wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
> I model block of flats in TRNSYS. One Dwelling is one zone.
>
> I am wondering how can I estimate heat capacitance of zones. I take 
> into account partition walls and air, but what about furniture and 
> other equipment?
>
> Do you have some idea/experience? maybe some constant coefficient 
> should be applied by me?
>
> Regards,
>
> Karol
>
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> Karol Bandurski MSc.
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