EVALUATION OF THE MULTIZONE AIR FLOW SIMULATION CODE COMIS

A careful evaluation of the multizone nodal air flow simulation code COMIS was performed. The purpose of the evaluation of a computer code is to assess its limits of validity (i.e. to verify its validity within some limits) and to improve its use ability. Evaluation is an alternative to validation since validation can never actually be achieved. The steps of this evaluation are analytical evaluation, comparison with experimental data and user sensitivity. The methods used are described and the result of the evaluation is presented. The conclusion addresses the need for user-friendly tools and guidelines for the analysis of simulation output for professionals.