1LINKING THE COMIS MULTI-ZONE AIRFLOW MODEL WITH THE

This paper describes an effort to link the COMIS 3.0 multi-zone airflow model with the EnergyPlus building energy simulation program. COMIS 3.0 is a network-based multi-zone airflow model developed by a multinational team in the framework of International Energy Agency’s Annex 23 for simulating airflows through the building fabric due to infiltration or natural ventilation, and from zone to zone, as well as the interactions of the HVAC system, ducts, and exhaust hoods and fans. EnergyPlus is a new whole-building energy simulation program being developed for the United States Department of Energy that combines the best features of the DOE-