Conventional usage scenarios
The calculation method for the 2012 Thermal Regulations - General points
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Conventional usage scenarios
The calculation method for the 2012 Thermal Regulations - General points

Authors : Bruno SLAMA, Stéphane ROBIN

Publication date: August 10, 2015 | Lire en français

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9. Conventional usage scenarios

Usage scenarios reflect the behavior of building occupants.

Two levels of modelling are envisaged:

  • the overall scenario for use of the building or part of it (called a "zone") in the first instance;

  • secondly, a refinement of occupancy and input rates by occupants and appliances according to activities.

9.1 Zone use

RT 2012 provides for 32 general scenarios that define overall hours and durations of use, temperature levels and domestic hot water requirements.

For example:

  • single-family home ;

  • multi-family...

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