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RESEARCH ARTICLES

The work addresses the construction of a simplified
computational model to evaluate the feasibility of the use of
Thermo Active Buildings Systems (TABS) for office buildings in
Chile, in order to set the theoretical basis for the design and
dimensioning of these systems in the Chilean context, taking
into account specific local conditions like its high seismic risk
and the extreme variation of climates. To do so, an analytic
model has been conceived, using the Engineering Equation
Solver (EES) software. Firstly, a simple base model for a typical
office building has been developed, and has been next applied
to the climate conditions of eight climatic zones, ranging from
the Atacama Desert to the Patagonia region. The results show
a quite different performance of the system depending of the
ambient conditions. They also reveal relevant aspects to be
considered when designing TABS, such as the control strategies. The information obtained with the model will eventually serve as a base line to choose the appropriate set of design strategies for each climatic zone.