The Building Loads Analysis System Thermodynamics (BLAST) Program, Version 2.0: Input Booklet.
Abstract
The Building Loads Analysis and System Thermodynamics (BLAST) program is a comprehensive set of subprograms for predicting energy consumption in buildings. There are three major subprograms: (1) the space load predicting subprogram, which computes hourly space loads in a building or zone based on user input and hourly weather data; (2) the air distribution system simulation subprogram, which uses the computed space load and user inputs describing the building air-handling system to calculate hot water or steam, chilled water, and electric energy demands; and (3) the central plant simulation program, which simulates boilers, chillers, onsite power generating equipment and solar energy systems and computes monthly and annual fuel and electrical power consumption and plant life cycle cost.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA072435
Entities
People
- E. Sowell
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory