- Author
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Carroll, W. L.
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Schaefgen, J. R.
- Title
- Review of Computer Software Applicable to the MIUS Program. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 77-1307
October 1977
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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MIUS; computer programming; buildings; heating load; cooling load; energy requirements; scheduling; cost analysis; optimization; reviewing
- Identifiers
- modular integrated utility systems; computer applications
- Abstract
- Thirteen computer programs are examined for potential application to the Modular Integrated Utility System (MIUS) program. The software programs considered calculate all or partial combinations of: heating and cooling loads, simulation of physical systems to determine the energy requirements necessary to satisfy those loads, prediction of optimal operation schedules and associated costs, and accomplishment of full life-cycle economic analyses. A set of criteria for evaluation of this software is presented. Information regarding the programs, obtained from user manuals and a series of seminar presentations, is collected and systematically summarized in a standardized format using information available as of June, 1974. An evaluation summary of each program as of that date is given.