  The aim of this paper is to briefly recall heat transfer modes and explain
their integration within a software dedicated to building simulation (CODYRUN).
Detailed elements of the validation of this software are presented and two
applications are finally discussed. One concerns the modeling of a flat plate
air collector and the second focuses on the modeling of Trombe solar walls. In
each case, detailed modeling of heat transfer allows precise understanding of
thermal and energetic behavior of the studied structures. Recent decades have
seen a proliferation of tools for building thermal simulation. These
applications cover a wide spectrum from very simplified steady state models to
dynamic simulation ones, including computational fluid dynamics modules
(Clarke, 2001). These tools are widely available in design offices and
engineering firms. They are often used for the design of HVAC systems and still
subject to detailed research, particularly with respect to the integration of
new fields (specific insulation materials, lighting, pollutants transport,
etc.). Available from:
http://www.intechopen.com/books/evaporation-condensation-and-heat-transfer/heat-transfer-in-buildings-application-to-solar-air-collector-and-trombe-wall-design
