Abstract

This article presents the experimental design of test-bench carried out for the experimental validation of a theoretical model of the thermal design of a fenestration system. The test-bench simulates the thermal behavior of a room, with one wall and window exposed to outside climatic conditions. Two types of experiences are carried out throughout 1 year of measurements. One with heating (fall, winter) and without heating (summer, spring), alternatively modifying the type of indoor protection of the window and the thermal inertia of the enclosure. Results of uncertainty analysis are also shown. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.