Delphin
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Posting Date | 18 December 2009
Type of tool | Simulation Tool
Countries where the tool has been developed | Germany
Geographic Coverage | International
Theme | Thermal comfort, indoor air quality, acoustics, Calculation, simulation, General, Very low energy buildings, Heating, domestic hot water, Air conditioning, cooling, ventilation, air infiltration
Target Group | Building professionals
Conditions of availability | Other
Strengths | Flexibility: user can control almost all model features and use the program for many different application cases (including soil transfer models, clothing, storage tanks). Calculation speed: DELPHIN has one of the fastest numerical solvers for HAM transfer problems while providing the most flexibility at the same time User-friendliness: User interface of DELPHIN provides quick access to all input and implements the modeling in a unique and easy-to-grasp way
Weaknesses | Flexibility: user can model the same problem in several ways, and potentially obtain different results Complexity: interaction of different models and transport processes may require much experience and a longer learning curve, particularly for analyzing and interpreting the results
Tool Languages | English
Delphin is a comprehensive numerical simulation tool for the combined heat, moisture, and matter (e.g. salt) transport in porous building materials. It is mostly applied to calculate transient processes in building envelopes and construction details, and predict condensation problems and durability risks in general.
Tool website URL(s) | http://www.bauklimatik-dresden.de/delphin/index.php?aLa=en
Submitted by Hicham LAHMIDI (BUREAU VERITAS)
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