WINDOW 6-THERM 6 Validation Research Project Monitoring Task Group

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SCOPE

This research project will gather and generate SHGC and U-Factor test data for comparison with the results from simulating these complex glazing systems using WINDOW 6 and THERM 6. The first task will be to gather any pertinent SHGC and U-Factor test results from previous research projects (e.g., ASHRAE and NFRC), and determine if it is appropriate for comparison to WINDOW 6 and THERM 6 results. The second task will be to select and test actual windows in NFRC 201 accredited solar calorimeters and NFRC 102 accredited thermal chambers for comparison with WINDOW 6 and THERM 6 simulation results. Finally, the results from solar calorimeter and hot box testing will be compared with WINDOW 6 and THERM 6 simulation results and the reasons for any differences will be identified and explained.

The final report shall identify which fenestration attachments and product types can be adequately simulated using WINDOW 6 and THERM 6. If possible, the investigators will provide recommendations to improve to the software.

Status

• January 22-Simulations continue, all tests complete.
• June 09-some simulations underway, ;in between the glass venetian blinds likely to be complete by the summer membership meeting, other products will finish later.
• May 09-All physical testing complete, simulations underway likely to finish near end of May
• March 09-12/22 u-factor test complete; 13/26 SHGC test complete, simulations pending
• January 09-6 of 22 u-factor tests complete; 13 of 26 shgc tests complete, simulation not started yet
• December 08-SHGC testing on hold for weather; simulation subcontract signed and underway
• November 08:  several U-factor and SHGC tests are complete, simulation contract near its beginning.
• March 08:  Membership awarded Sunergy Consulting the contract. 

Documents

• Modified RFP/contract
• Original RFP

Meeting Notes

2010

• March 10
• February 10
• January 22
• January 11

2009

• December 21
• December 14
• November 9
• October 30
• October 8
• September 24
• September 17
• September 8
• September 2
• August 19
• June 30
• June 12
• May 20
• April 30
• April 8
• March 19
• February 26
• February 5
• January 20

2008

• December 18
• November 20
• October 16
• September 11
• August 18
• July 18
• July 14
• June 6
• May 8

Participants:

• Joe Hayden (Chair)
• Robin Mitchell
• Christian Kohler
• Peter Lyons
• Willie du Pont (contractor)
• Ross McCluney
• Tyler Westerling (subcontractor)
• Charlie Curcija (subcontractor)
• Bipin Shah
• Ray McGowan (Staff)

This Task Group Reports to:

• Research SC