1、18.1CHAPTER 18NONRESIDENTIAL COOLING AND HEATING LOAD CALCULATIONSCooling Load Calculation Principles 18.1Internal Heat Gains . 18.3Infiltration and Moisture Migration Heat Gains . 18.14Fenestration Heat Gain . 18.16Heat Balance Method 18.16Radiant Time Series (RTS) Method 18.22Heating Load Calculat
2、ions 18.30System Heating and Cooling Load Effects. 18.41Example Cooling and Heating Load Calculations 18.44Previous Cooling Load Calculation Methods 18.57Building Example Drawings 18.61EATING and cooling load calculations are the primary designHbasis for most heating and air-conditioning systems and
3、 com-ponents. These calculations affect the size of piping, ductwork, dif-fusers, air handlers, boilers, chillers, coils, compressors, fans, andevery other component of systems that condition indoor environ-ments. Cooling and heating load calculations can significantly affectfirst cost of building c
4、onstruction, comfort and productivity of occu-pants, and operating cost and energy consumption.Simply put, heating and cooling loads are the rates of energyinput (heating) or removal (cooling) required to maintain an indoorenvironment at a desired temperature and humidity condition. Heat-ing and air
5、 conditioning systems are designed, sized, and controlledto accomplish that energy transfer. The amount of heating or coolingrequired at any particular time varies widely, depending on external(e.g., outdoor temperature) and internal (e.g., number of peopleoccupying a space) factors.Peak design heat
6、ing and cooling load calculations, which are thischapters focus, seek to determine the maximum rate of heating andcooling energy transfer needed at any point in time. Similar princi-ples, but with different assumptions, data, and application, can beused to estimate building energy consumption, as de
7、scribed in Chap-ter 19.This chapter discusses common elements of cooling load calcu-lation (e.g., internal heat gain, ventilation and infiltration, moisturemigration, fenestration heat gain) and two methods of heating andcooling load estimation: heat balance (HB) and radiant time series(RTS).1. COOL
8、ING LOAD CALCULATION PRINCIPLESCooling loads result from many conduction, convection, and radi-ation heat transfer processes through the building envelope and frominternal sources and system components. Building components orcontents that may affect cooling loads include the following:External: Wall
9、s, roofs, windows, skylights, doors, partitions, ceil-ings, and floorsInternal: Lights, people, appliances, and equipmentInfiltration: Air leakage and moisture migrationSystem: Outdoor air, duct leakage and heat gain, reheat, fan andpump energy, and energy recovery1.1 TERMINOLOGYThe variables affect
10、ing cooling load calculations are numerous,often difficult to define precisely, and always intricately interrelated.Many cooling load components vary widely in magnitude, and pos-sibly direction, during a 24 h period. Because these cyclic changes inload components often are not in phase with each ot
11、her, each compo-nent must be analyzed to establish the maximum cooling load for abuilding or zone. A zoned system (i.e., one serving several indepen-dent areas, each with its own temperature control) needs to provide nogreater total cooling load capacity than the largest hourly sum ofsimultaneous zo
12、ne loads throughout a design day; however, it musthandle the peak cooling load for each zone at its individual peak hour.At some times of day during heating or intermediate seasons, somezones may require heating while others require cooling. The zonesventilation, humidification, or dehumidification
13、needs must also beconsidered.Heat Flow RatesIn air-conditioning design, the following four related heat flowrates, each of which varies with time, must be differentiated.Space Heat Gain. This instantaneous rate of heat gain is the rateat which heat enters into and/or is generated within a space. Hea
14、t gainis classified by its mode of entry into the space and whether it is sen-sible or latent. Entry modes include (1) solar radiation through trans-parent surfaces; (2) heat conduction through exterior walls and roofs;(3) heat conduction through ceilings, floors, and interior partitions;(4) heat ge
15、nerated in the space by occupants, lights, and appliances;(5) energy transfer through direct-with-space ventilation and infiltra-tion of outdoor air; and (6) miscellaneous heat gains. Sensible heat isadded directly to the conditioned space by conduction, convection,and/or radiation. Latent heat gain
16、 occurs when moisture is added tothe space (e.g., from vapor emitted by occupants and equipment). Tomaintain a constant humidity ratio, water vapor must condense on thecooling apparatus and be removed at the same rate it is added to thespace. The amount of energy required to offset latent heat gain
17、essen-tially equals the product of the condensation rate and latent heat ofcondensation. In selecting cooling equipment, distinguish betweensensible and latent heat gain: every cooling apparatus has differentmaximum removal capacities for sensible versus latent heat for par-ticular operating conditi
18、ons. In extremely dry climates, humidifica-tion may be required, rather than dehumidification, to maintainthermal comfort.Radiant Heat Gain. Radiant energy must first be absorbed by sur-faces that enclose the space (walls, floor, and ceiling) and objects inthe space (furniture, etc.). When these sur
19、faces and objects becomewarmer than the surrounding air, some of their heat transfers to the airby convection. The composite heat storage capacity of these surfacesand objects determines the rate at which their respective surfacetemperatures increase for a given radiant input, and thus governs there
20、lationship between the radiant portion of heat gain and its corre-sponding part of the space cooling load (Figure 1). The thermal stor-age effect is critical in differentiating between instantaneous heatgain for a given space and its cooling load at that moment. PredictingThe preparation of this cha
21、pter is assigned to TC 4.1, Load Calculation Dataand Procedures.18.2 2017 ASHRAE HandbookFundamentals (SI)the nature and magnitude of this phenomenon to estimate a realisticcooling load for a particular set of circumstances has long been ofinterest to design engineers; the Bibliography lists some ea
22、rly workon the subject.Space Cooling Load. This is the rate at which sensible and latentheat must be removed from the space to maintain a constant spaceair temperature and humidity. The sum of all space instantaneousheat gains at any given time does not necessarily (or even fre-quently) equal the co
23、oling load for the space at that same time.Space Heat Extraction Rate. The rates at which sensible andlatent heat are removed from the conditioned space equal the spacecooling load only if the room air temperature and humidity are con-stant. Along with the intermittent operation of cooling equipment
24、,control systems usually allow a minor cyclic variation or swing inroom temperature; humidity is often allowed to float, but it can becontrolled. Therefore, proper simulation of the control system givesa more realistic value of energy removal over a fixed period thanusing values of the space cooling
25、 load. However, this is primarilyimportant for estimating energy use over time; it is not needed tocalculate design peak cooling load for equipment selection.Cooling Coil Load. The rate at which energy is removed at acooling coil serving one or more conditioned spaces equals the sumof instantaneous
26、space cooling loads (or space heat extraction rate,if it is assumed that space temperature and humidity vary) for allspaces served by the coil, plus any system loads. System loadsinclude fan heat gain, duct heat gain, and outdoor air heat and mois-ture brought into the cooling equipment to satisfy t
27、he ventilation airrequirement.Time Delay EffectEnergy absorbed by walls, floor, furniture, etc., contributes tospace cooling load only after a time lag. Some of this energy is stillpresent and reradiating even after the heat sources have beenswitched off or removed, as shown in Figure 2.There is alw
28、ays significant delay between the time a heat sourceis activated, and the point when reradiated energy equals that beinginstantaneously stored. This time lag must be considered when cal-culating cooling load, because the load required for the space can bemuch lower than the instantaneous heat gain b
29、eing generated, andthe spaces peak load may be significantly affected.Accounting for the time delay effect is the major challenge incooling load calculations. Several methods, including the two pre-sented in this chapter, have been developed to take the time delayeffect into consideration.1.2 COOLIN
30、G LOAD CALCULATION METHODSThis chapter presents two load calculation methods that varysignificantly from previous methods. The technology involved,however (the principle of calculating a heat balance for a givenspace) is not new. The first of the two methods is the heat balance(HB) method; the secon
31、d is radiant time series (RTS), which isa simplification of the HB procedure. Both methods are explainedin their respective sections.Cooling load calculation of an actual, multiple-room buildingrequires a complex computer program implementing the principlesof either method.Cooling Load Calculations
32、in PracticeLoad calculations should accurately describe the building. Allload calculation inputs should be as accurate as reasonable, withoutusing safety factors. Introducing compounding safety factors atmultiple levels in the load calculation results in an unrealistic andoversized load.Variation in
33、 heat transmission coefficients of typical buildingmaterials and composite assemblies, differing motivations andskills of those who construct the building, unknown infiltrationrates, and the manner in which the building is actually operated aresome of the variables that make precise calculation impo
34、ssible.Even if the designer uses reasonable procedures to account for thesefactors, the calculation can never be more than a good estimate ofthe actual load. Frequently, a cooling load must be calculated beforeevery parameter in the conditioned space can be properly or com-pletely defined. An exampl
35、e is a cooling load estimate for a newbuilding with many floors of unleased spaces for which detailedpartition requirements, furnishings, lighting, and layout cannot bepredefined. Potential tenant modifications once the building is occu-pied also must be considered. Load estimating requires proper e
36、ngi-neering judgment that includes a thorough understanding of heatbalance fundamentals.Perimeter spaces exposed to high solar heat gain often need cool-ing during sunlit portions of traditional heating months, as do com-pletely interior spaces with significant internal heat gain. Thesespaces can al
37、so have significant heating loads during nonsunlithours or after periods of nonoccupancy, when adjacent spaces havecooled below interior design temperatures. The heating loadsinvolved can be estimated conventionally to offset or to compensatefor them and prevent overheating, but they have no direct
38、relation-ship to the spaces design heating loads.Correct design and sizing of air-conditioning systems requiremore than calculation of the cooling load in the space to be condi-tioned. The type of air-conditioning system, ventilation rate, reheat,fan energy, fan location, duct heat loss and gain, du
39、ct leakage, heatextraction lighting systems, type of return air system, and any sen-sible or latent heat recovery all affect system load and componentsizing. Adequate system design and component sizing require thatsystem performance be analyzed as a series of psychrometric pro-cesses.System design c
40、ould be driven by either sensible or latent load, andboth need to be checked. In a sensible-load-driven space (the mostcommon case), the cooling supply air has surplus capacity to dehu-midify, but this is usually permissible. For a space driven by latentFig. 1 Origin of Difference Between Magnitude
41、of Instantaneous Heat Gain and Instantaneous Cooling LoadFig. 2 Thermal Storage Effect in Cooling Load from LightsNonresidential Cooling and Heating Load Calculations 18.3load (e.g., an auditorium), supply airflow based on sensible load islikely not to have enough dehumidifying capability, so subcoo
42、lingand reheating or some other dehumidification process is needed.This chapter is primarily concerned with a given space or zone ina building. When estimating loads for a group of spaces (e.g., for anair-handling system that serves multiple zones), the assembledzones must be analyzed to consider (1
43、) the simultaneous effects tak-ing place; (2) any diversification of heat gains for occupants, light-ing, or other internal load sources; (3) ventilation; and/or (4) anyother unique circumstances. With large buildings that involve morethan a single HVAC system, simultaneous loads and any additionald
44、iversity also must be considered when designing the central equip-ment that serves the systems. Methods presented in this chapter areexpressed as hourly load summaries, reflecting 24 h input schedulesand profiles of the individual load variables. Specific systems andapplications may require differen
45、t profiles.1.3 DATA ASSEMBLYCalculating space cooling loads requires detailed building designinformation and weather data at design conditions. Generally, thefollowing information should be compiled.Building Characteristics. Building materials, component size,external surface colors, and shape are u
46、sually determined frombuilding plans and specifications.Configuration. Determine building location, orientation, and ex-ternal shading from building plans and specifications. Shading fromadjacent buildings can be determined from a site plan or by visitingthe proposed site, but its probable permanenc
47、e should be carefullyevaluated before it is included in the calculation. The possibility ofabnormally high ground-reflected solar radiation (e.g., from adjacentwater, sand, or parking lots) or solar load from adjacent reflectivebuildings should not be overlooked.Outdoor Design Conditions. Obtain app
48、ropriate weather data,and select outdoor design conditions. Chapter 14 provides informa-tion for many weather stations; note, however, that these designdry-bulb and mean coincident wet-bulb temperatures may varyconsiderably from data traditionally used in various areas. Usejudgment to ensure that re
49、sults are consistent with expectations.Also, consider prevailing wind velocity and the relationship of aproject site to the selected weather station.Recent research projects have greatly expanded the amount ofavailable weather data (e.g., ASHRAE 2012). In addition to the con-ventional dry bulb with mean coincident wet bulb, data are nowavailable for wet bulb and dew point with mean coincident dry bulb.Peak space load generally coincides with peak solar or peak drybulb, but peak system load often occurs at peak wet-bulb tempera-ture. The relationship between space and system loads is
