Overview

The following is a breakdown of components that make up the gains in the CIBSE Heat Gain Calculation.

Method

•Solar Load
This is the direct and diffuse solar loads through glazed components (windows\rooflights)

•Fabric Load
This is the sensible load from fabric components (walls, floors, roofs etc)

•Convective Load
This is the sensible load from infiltration. It also includes any fresh air or conditioned air introduced locally to the room

•Latent Load
This is the latent load from people, equipment and infiltration.

•Casual Load
This is the sensible load from people, lighting  and equipment.