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.