WUFI analysis is a method used to simulate the hygrothermal (heat and moisture) behavior of building components. Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics, WUFI stands for “Wärme Und Feuchte Instationär,” which is German for “Heat and Moisture Transient”.
Key Features of WUFI Analysis:
- Dynamic Simulations: WUFI performs dynamic simulations of coupled heat and moisture transfer, providing realistic results under actual climate conditions.
- Comprehensive Modeling: It accounts for vapor diffusion, capillary transport, sorption, and weather conditions like rain and solar radiation.
- Risk Assessment: The software helps assess the risk of moisture accumulation, which can lead to mold growth and structural damage.
- Material Properties: It uses standard material properties and easy-to-determine moisture storage and liquid transport functions.
Applications:
- Building Design: Used by architects and engineers to design buildings that are energy-efficient and moisture-resistant.
- Wall & Roof construction methods: Helps designers & builder test or confirm the performance of proposed construction methods.
- New Homes & Renovation Projects: Assists in evaluating the hygrothermal performance of buildings allow strategies to avoid condensation and mould risk.
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