Cooling Demand In Museum Premises – Numerical Prediction And Measurement Validation

The paper presents the results of identification and assessment of the energy demand for cooling purposes in the museum building. The analysis of cooling demand and assessment of indoor air quality were performed by the simulation analysis and validated by the measurement campaign of the indoor air quality in the building under consideration. For the purpose of thermal analysis the IDA ICE software was used. All simulations were carried out using meteorological data recorded by the local weather station. The results of the study indicate the necessity to use cooling in the museum premises. Presented analysis of the heat loads, which can occur in the exhibition rooms, can be helpful in making the decision about the installation of air conditioning systems in the museum, especially when thermal renovation of the building is planned. Such system can guarantee proper protection of the exhibits as well as thermal comfort for visitors.