Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
Abstract
The energy use and peak load requirements of the addition to
Records Storage Building in Austin, Texas were analyzed using the
DOE 2.1B building energy simulation program. An analysis was made
for the building as specified in schematic designs and primary
drawings. To reduce the solar heat gain of the building through
the windows and skylights, a glass with high reflectivity and low
overall heat transfer coefficient was used to study the reduction
of glass conduction and glass solar loads. Other options which
were studied included increasing the wall and roof insulation,-
reducing the light level, temperature setback, and implementing
the proposed ASHRAE standards. Finally, the energy consumption of
the building was compared with the energy consumption of the
building with solar film and other options which conformed to the
proposed ASHRAE energy standard
