TY  - BOOK
AU  - Shukla, Yashkumar (DP2912)
AU  - Bansal, Narendra K. (Guide)
TI  - Calibration of building simulation models using real time measurements  (Softcopy is also available)
U1  - Ph.D. TH-0067 
PY  - 2018///
N1  - CONTENTS
Undertaking    i
Certificate    iii
Acknowledgments    v
Abstract    vii
Table of contents    ix
List of figures    xv
List of tables    xix
1 Introduction    1
1.1 Background    1
1.2 Calibration of Simulation Models    3
1.3 Classification of Calibration Approaches    4
1.4 Applications of Calibrated Simulation Models    7
1.5 Calibration Objectives, Scale, and Accuracy    9
1.6 Reasons for Performance Gap   11
1.7 Motivation for the Study    13
1.8 Research Hypothesis    14
1.9 Research Question    14
1.10 Research Objectives   15
1.11 Research Scope and Limitations    15
1.12 Dissertation Structure    16
2 Literature Review    17
2.1 Manual Calibration Case Studies    17
2.2 Automated Calibration Case Studies   21
2.2.1 Sensitivity Analysis with Optimization Algorithms    21
2.2.2 Calibration using Bayesian Approach    28
2.2.3 Supercomputing and Machine Learning Algorithms    30
2.2.4 Other Calibration Approaches    33
2.2.5 Uncertainty Estimation    35
2.3 Using Additional Building Measurements for Calibration   38
2.4 Research Gaps    44
2.5 Research Contribution    45
3 Research Methodology   46
3.1 Calibration Approach    46
3.2 Methodology Overview    49
3.2.1 Estimation Methods   50
3.2.2 Calibration Framework    52
3.2.3 Application to Demonstration Buildings    58
3.3 Building Information  60
3.3.1 Building A – Net Zero Energy Building, Ahmedabad   60
3.3.2 Building B – Commercial Building, Hyderabad   65
3.3.3 Building C – Laboratory Building (Testbed), Ahmedabad   69
4 Estimation of Outdoor Air Exchange Rates from Measurements   73
4.1 Introduction   73
4.2 Methodology    76
4.2.1 Estimation Approach    76
4.2.2 Estimation Methods   77
4.2.3 Calculation of Simulation Inputs    87
4.3 Estimation Framework    91
4.4 Application of Method to Building A    96
4.4.1 Measurements    96
4.4.2 Estimation Method    97
4.4.3 Estimates    103
4.4.4 Validation Experiments   108
4.5 Application of Method to Building B    111
4.5.1 Measurements    111
4.5.2 Estimation Method    112
4.5.3 Estimates    113
4.6 Summary    116
5 Estimation of Envelope Properties from Measurements    121
5.1 Introduction    121
5.2 Methodology   123
5.2.1 Estimation Approach   124
5.2.2 Estimation Methods   124
5.2.3 Calculation of Simulation Inputs   130
5.3 Estimation Framework   133
5.4 Application of Method to Building C   136
5.4.1 Measurements   137
5.4.2 Estimation Method   138
5.4.3 Estimates    140
5.4.4 Validation Experiments   142
5.5 Application of Method to Building A    143
5.5.1 Measurements   144
5.5.2 Estimation Method    145
5.5.3 Estimates   145
5.6 Summary   147
6 Estimation of HVAC Parameters from Measurements   151
6.1 Introduction   151
6.2 Methodology   152
6.2.1 Estimation Approach   153
6.2.2 Estimation Methods  153
6.2.3 Calculation of Simulation Inputs   159
6.3 Estimation Framework   162
6.4 Application of Method to Building A   166
6.5 Application of Method to Building B   168
6.6 Summary   172
7 Estimation of Occupancy from Measurements   174
7.1 Introduction   174
7.2 Methodology   176
7.2.1 Estimation Approach   176
7.2.2 Estimation Methods  177
7.2.3 Calculation of Simulation Inputs   180
7.3 Estimation Framework   182
7.4 Application of Method in Building A   184
7.4.1 Measurements   185
7.4.2 Estimation Method   185
7.4.3 Estimates   187
7.5 Application of Method in Building B   189
7.5.1 Measurements   189
7.5.2 Estimation Method   189
7.5.3 Estimates   191
7.6 Summary   193
8 Calibrated Simulation Models of Demonstration Buildings   195
8.1 Calibration of Building A   195
8.1.1 Calibration Details   196
8.1.2 Calibration Results   196
8.1.3 Relative Importance of Estimated Parameters   200
8.2 Calibration of Building B   203
8.2.1 Calibration Details   204
8.2.2 Calibration Results   205
8.2.3 Relative Importance of Estimated Parameters   209
8.3 Calibration of Building C   211
8.3.1 Calibration Details   212
8.3.2 Calibration Results   212
9 Conclusions and Future Research   214
9.1 Summary and Conclusions   214
9.2 Future Research   226
References   ccxxviii
Appendix 1: Simulation Inputs of Demonstration Buildings      ccxlviii

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