ABSTRACT
This chapter presents an introduction to modern approaches to both steady-state and dynamic modelling of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and related plant components and systems. It describes some approaches to representations of components such as water-air heat exchangers are dealt with and their representation in systems that include control elements. The chapter provides a series of simulation case studies to illustrate the application of the methods. It also presents examples of approaches to modelling the key components of a number of renewable energy systems that can be found integrated in buildings. When choosing a modelling method for plant and control modelling, complexity and rigour are to be traded with computational cost. Solar photovoltaic systems are becoming increasingly important elements in building systems and impactful on building performance. Consequently, modelling of such systems has become increasingly important in predicting building performance and in designing both residential and non-residential buildings.
