A Demonstration of the Run-Time Coupling between ESP-r and TRNSYS

A run-time coupling between ESP-r and TRNSYS has been developed to offer the possibility of an integrated simulation environment that simultaneously manages detailed performance prediction of both building physics and energy systems. The co-simulator’s design and implementation are described, together with a series of tests used in its verification. An example of the type of system which can be addressed by the coupling of these tools is demonstrated, and its computational efficiency is assessed.