[Bldg-sim] Is there a point to "virtual partitions"?

[Chris Yates]

Hello,

/Virtual partition: a transparent partition with no mass and no thermal 
resistance.  If the simulation employs an air flow network it may also 
be considered as a hole allowing air to pass through the partition. 
Usually used to define a perimeter zone. (BTW this isn't quoting any 
source, just what I understand!)/

I feel I may be describing a cultural nuance of energy modelling in the 
UK. So I'd like to ask the following:

    * Do engineers in countries apart from the UK use "virtual partitions"?
    * What benefits do virtual partitions have over physical partitions?

Any other comments will be gratefully received.

Many thanks
-- 

Chris Yates C Eng MCIBSE

/Building Physics Consultant/

Tel:+447960731576

Email: chris.malcolm.yates at gmail.com

Skype: christopher.m.yates

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