[Bldg-sim] Should I learn Modelica?

Jacob Lindblom jacob.lindblom at ivl.se
Mon Mar 11 01:10:47 PDT 2013


Dear all,
I like to model building energy use in an environment which does not limit me to pre-defined input data fields and keep code hidden in a black boxes. I like to have the option to go beyond the interface and be able to model odd design of buildings and HVAC solutions. However, I am not a computer programmer and why invent the entire wheel again. Therefor I look for a tool/environment which already has some building modules. I have been thinking about TRNSYS.
The Modelica language seems also very interesting. BERKELY lab has some building component library and moreover do I get the impression that Modelica is relatively easy to use and learn and do perhaps not require Master degree in programming to master.
Comments are welcome
Best regards
Jacob Lindblom, B.Sc. constructional engineering, M.Sc. Energy engineering
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Climate & Sustainable Cities - building dep.

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