DELPHIN 5
H. Fechner and U. Ruisinger, Institute of Building Climatology - Technische Universität Dresden
Workshop language: English

DELPHIN 5 is a simulation program for the coupled heat, moisture, and matter transport in one and two-dimensional building constructions. The DELPHIN software is used for a range of different applications:
Calculation of thermal bridges including evaluation of hygrothermal problem areas, design and evaluation of inside insulation systems, evaluation of ventilated facade systems, ventilated roofs, transient calculation of annual heating energy demand, drying problems, calculation of mold growth risks and further applications.

Kindly note: Workshops W1 and W2 (DELPHIN 5 Workshop in German language) have been merged due to a lack of registrations for W2.

DesignBuilder
J. Marais, b.i.g. Gruppe, DesignBuilder Germany & Austria
Workshop language: English

DesignBuilder provides advanced modelling tools in an easy-to-use  interface. Analysts can quickly and easily construct geometry or import geometry from a BIM-Model. To reduce rework, the same geometric model and properties are used for a wide spectrum of analysis such as CFD, daylighting, HVAC design and control, energy, utility cost and lifecycle costs and comfort analysis. The user can employ state-of-the-art optimization algorithms to simultaneously compare design variables so as to present the best solution combinations to the client. DesignBuilder combines advanced energy simulation with the fastest  modelling technology on the market so that architects, engineers and  energy assessors can reduce a building’s impact on the environment.

Performance Optimization of DELPHIN 6
A. Nicolai, Institute of Building Climatology - Technische Universität Dresden
Workshop language: English

Improving simulation speed of hygrothermal construction detail simulation through selection of suitable numerical algorithms and parameters in the DELPHIN 6 simulation program.

BIM HVAC
D. Weiß, TIAN Building Engineering/Inst. für Bauklimatik - Technische Universität Dresden
Workshop language: German

Demonstration einer thermischen Gebäudesimulation sowie einer Strömungssimulation mit dem BIM HVAC Tool:
- Import von CAD-Geometrien
- Erstellen einer Gebäudegeometrie mit Materialien und Konstruktionen
- Verwenden von Nutzerprofilen
- Auswertung der Simulation anhand des sommerlichen Wärmeschutzes
- Luftströmung im beheizten Raum
- Außenströmung mit verschiedenen Hindernissen