Andreas Nicolai
Institut for Building Climatology, Faculty of Architecture, TU Dresden, Germany
Anne Paepcke
Institut for Building Climatology, Faculty of Architecture, TU Dresden, Germany
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3384/ecp1713263Published in: Proceedings of the 12th International Modelica Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, May 15-17, 2017
Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 132:6, p. 63-72
Published: 2017-07-04
ISBN: 978-91-7685-575-1
ISSN: 1650-3686 (print), 1650-3740 (online)
We discuss the application of the FMI Co-Simulation technology to building energy performance simulation, where detailed physical building models are coupled to Modelica-based HVAC component and plant models. First, we describe the generation process of the building FMU from our stand-alone building simulation program NANDRAD and sketch out internal algorithms for FMI version 2 capabilities. Then, coupling scenarios are described and physical interface conventions are presented. Usability is addressed by automatic generation of building-model specific adapters and wrappers. The building FMU and plant FMUs are then simulated together using different Co-Simulation master algorithms. Finally, based on simulation results and performance analysis we conclude with recommendations on suitable master algorithm options and specific features of suitable building FMUs.
FMI, Co-Simulation, Energy, Building Simulation, HVAC System, Physical Interface, Master Algorithm
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