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2. Add Air Exchange Remove Air Exchange Select All Deselect All Cancel Figure 35 Air Exchanges Infiltration Inputs Performance Rating Method Page 34 Room Zone Thermal Template Data Other End Uses Exterior Lighting The hyperlink takes the user to the options dialog box which facilitates the calculation of the exterior lighting power allowance baseline and the proposed model total The dialog is constructed based on the requirements of ASHRAE 90 1 section 9 4 5 and Is divided into two surface types tradable surfaces and non tradable surfaces similar to Table 9 4 5 within ASHRAE 90 1 2007 The units listed for each end use type are the same as those listed in ASHRAE 90 1 2007 Baseline Total To develop the exterior lighting power allowance the user needs to input the appropriate values for the project in the Area Length etc column The value input here will be multiplied by the unit value for that end use to determine the Baseline Subtotal W At the bottom of the dialog box under totals the sum of the Baseline Subtotals is reported in the Baseline Total cell Note the note express that the baseline total has an additional 5 added as per the requirements within ASHRAE 90 1 Ch 9 Sec 9 4 5 Note when entering values in the Area Length etc column pay close attention to the units for each end use line item They vary from per location to per linear foot
3. Atrium Each additional Floor Atrium First three Floors Audience Seating area Audience Seating area Audience Seating area Audience Seating area Audience Seating area Audience Seating area Audience Seating area Audience Seating area Audience Seating area Audience Seating area Automotive Service Repair Banks Office Banking activity Classroom Lectures Training Classroom Lectures Training Conferences Meeting Multipu Convention center Exhibit sp Corridor Transition Corridor Transition Hospital Corridor Transition ManuFac Courthouses Police station Pe Courthouses Police station Pe Courthouses Police station Pe Dining area Con Ever Gy Moti Feni Perf Feli Spor Trar S Page 20 VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator The prototype data also contains additional grouping schemes that may be relevant to the users project needs The Word Search Grouping tool is used to place rooms thermal zones into room groups amp IES lt VE gt Room Group Selection Rules Rules list Afen O ee gt By thermal template EN x gt a threshold value Lei Edit rule gt AND Y gt than threshold values For each more than a number of occupied hours E x gt threshold for more than of occupied hours gt Actual v Notional Comparison Z cIBSE ADL2A 5 K CIBSE ADL2A 1 HTM 2025 150 7730 f A
4. BPRM E CSI BH page 47 Performance Rating Method Sizing Runs Sizing Runs D Preliminary Data Setup D Envelope Thermo physical Properties D Room Zone Thermal Template Data HVAC Systems Other Input Data D Generate Baseline 2 Sizing Runs Room Load Calculations E wi DO UE OOOO E O UU EU EE Sizing reports Proposed Baseline 0 Baseline 90 Baseline 180 Baseline 2 0 Simulations Results FEE Figure 42 Sizing Runs Sub categories and Tasks Room Load Calculations This navigator step automatically opens up the ApacheLoads dialog with default information applied The user can edit the information relating to the proposed model The four baseline runs are generated automatically ASHRAE Loads 3 Results file for both bro and do files for Room loads Analysis type Manual Room and Apache System loads Heating Loads Cooling Loads Auxiliary ventilation air exchange Auxiliary ventilation air exchange Natural ventilation air exchange Natural ventilation air exchange Include local and when link ticked opposite SunCast sky shielding SunCast link Time settings for profiles Default Design days and time settings for profiles Time hh mm 12 F de Geen Design days May to amp Week day Monday i aami Week day Monday Month January Simulation Heat Balance Method settings ter time step vu preconditioning ioys Autosizing page 48 Performance Rating Me
5. Proposed 0 Baseline 9 1 4 Proposed Vs Baseline MEP Proposed other lighting controls Description None Baseline other lighting controls Description None Performance SCoP SSEER Cim SFP kW Performance SCoP SSEER Cim SFPZk W Description VAVWRH None 3900 cfm Dy Bulb None None None 5 1 EWC 22 w apm Fossil Fuel Gas 42 54 kw 2 Speed 19w gpm Performance Rating Method Results Cost Savings Summary Table 1 8 2 b Table 1 8 2 b the cost savings summary table is presented ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD N 1 8 2 b Energy Cost amp Consumption by energy Type PRM Compliance Percent Savings Energy Type Units Proposed Design Baseline Design Energy Use Cost Energy Use Cost Energy Use Electricity kBtu 184 737 47 62 995 48 176 679 01 560 247 54 4 56 Gas kBtu 116 267 03 10 231 50 124 965 21 10 996 94 6 96 Subtotal Model Outputs 0 21 301 004 50 73 226 98 301 644 21 71 244 48 On site Renewable Energy Energy Renewable Narrative Generated Energy Cost kBtu Photovoltaic Panels 0 00 0 00 Generated from source Wind Power 0 00 0 00 Generated from source Combined Hest and Power 0 00 0 00 Generated from source Solar Water Hesting 0 00 0 00 Generated from source Exceptional Calculations Energy Cost Narrative Savings Savings Summary Units Proposed Design Baseline Design Energy use Cost Energy use Cost Energy use Total kBtu 301 004 50 73 226 98
6. This command imports an ASHRAE 90 1 baseline data set which can then be used as a starting point for any PRM project When the command is activated the software automatically imports a range of default ASHRAE data in a fully functional VE format This allows a user to define the building based on the building type for early stage analysis or space type for more detailed analysis e ASHRAE 90 1 Thermal Templates Building Area Method or Space by Space Method For the Building Area Method default data is derived from o ASHRAE 90 1 Internal Gains Occupancy Lighting Equipment e For the Space by Space Method default data is derived from o ASHRAE 90 1 Lighting power densities o ASHRAE 62 1 Occupancy densities o Title 24 ACM Equipment power densities e Both methods use ASHRAE 90 1 Profiles Schedules from the User s manual ASHRAE 62 1 Outdoor fresh air rates ASHRAE 90 1 Envelope Fabric Data ASHRAE Climate Zone specific ASHRAE 90 1 Baseline Systems 1 to 8 O O O All of these defaults are editable to suit your actual project through subsequent steps of the navigator After the Navigator command has been activated the user must then select the 90_1_2007_IP folder and subsequently select the associated VE mit file Page 10 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Se lt E gt ModellT E CSI CSI Testing Kieran Ms 28 Beta 6 Ms 28 Beta 6 mit Axonometric Model File Edit view
7. 20 30 1392 3 SA UU 45 1 Office 17 80 1380 0 172 2 0 0 45 1 Contains detailed information relating to performance of each individual system including sizing data relating to each individual room served by the system The information includes page 51 Performance Rating Method Sizing Runs Heating and cooling coil sizes Supply fan data Return fan data Exhaust fan data optional O A data Local heating coil data Local airflow and fan data Engineering checks are also provided Baseline 0 The report contains data relating to the Baseline 0 model sizing runs Baseline 90 The report contains data relating to the Baseline 90 model sizing runs Baseline 180 The report contains data relating to the Baseline 180 model sizing runs Baseline 270 The report contains data relating to the Baseline 270 model sizing runs Performance Rating Method page 52 Simulations Simulations Preliminary Data Setup Envelope Thermo physical Properties 77 Room Zone Thermal Template Data D HVAC Systems Other Input Data Generate Baseline Sizing Runs Simulations E BD DIDIER E Figure 43 Simulations Tasks Proposed Model Simulation This step allows the user to set up a full annual simulation for the proposed model Apache Simulation axe Results fle p Propose aps Climate file ChicagoMidwayT Mr bat Mo
8. Page 37 Performance Rating Method HVAC systems HVAC Systems Figure 39 HVAC Systems Sub categories and Tasks CH H t j SS ER SS i Preliminary Data Setup LI Envelope Thermo physical Properties Room Zone Thermal Template Data _ HVAC Systems LI Baseline System Edit Current Baseline Db E Assign Rooms 2 DE LI Proposed System Improve Upon Baseline D E Edit Current Proposed LI E OR Custom System 3 E Assign Rooms N LI System Schedules D ei Performance Curve Data O E Other Input Data LI Generate Baseline LI Sizing Runs LI Simulations LI Results LI This navigator category consists of a number of sub categories and tasks designed to guide users through the process of setting up the baseline amp proposed HVAC systems Note It is important to have HVAC grouping schemes created before attempting the HVAC navigator steps Users must create thermal grouping schemes for both the Baseline amp Proposed HVAC networks in co ordination with the actual HVAC system design The proposed HVAC system should be created as per the actual proposed system design The baseline systems should be created as per Appendix G Baseline system types and quantities are defined in Appendix G section G3 1 1 Baseline System Setup Baseline system configuration for system sizing runs Edit Current Baseline Users are presented with the eight ASHRAE 90 1 baseline HVAC systems which correspo
9. The full BPRM report is generated containing all the above tables plus Table 1 1 A 1 1 General information General Information To replace this report image To replace this reporti Imaga 1 Open ModelViewer 2 Aanst your modse opiaty using Xray mode 3 Save the image as axon bmp to the lt ModelFokier gt Vista folder For more information const documentation Y To replace this report image 1 Ga ModelVi iawer FR ave the image as plan bmp to the lt ModelFolderVist folder i Fd more information consult the i a d Performance Rating Method Responsible individual IES Company name IES Simulation program Integrated Environmental Solutions Virtual Environment version Energy Code ASHRAE 90 1 2007 Appendix G Model data Project file Building floor area Total conditioned floor area Total conditioned volume Number of conditioned rooms No of floors Heating calculation data Principal heating source Results file Calculated Cooling calculation data Principal cooling source Results file Calculated Design weather Source Weather location Weather file Climate zone ASHRAE 90 1 Koeppen Geiger Construction 6 1 0 Manual mit 2152 78 ft2 2152 78 fi2 19776 21 ft3 ei 1 Gas Manual bio 16 Jun 2010 09 37 Electricity Manual clg 16 Jun 2010 09 37 ASHRAE design weather database Chicago Illinois ChicagoMidwayTMY D D
10. fies INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS ASHRAE 90 1 Appendix G PRM VE Gaia PRM Navigator Performance Rating Method By INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED Developers of the IES lt Virtual Environment gt Date June 2010 A New Approach to Energy Modelling Wee BOSTON MA GLASGOW SCOTLAND DUBLIN IRELAND LONDON ENGLAND MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA SAN FRANCISCO CA DUBAI UAE Contents VE Gaia PRM Navigator ITO CNC WO EE 5 VE Gaia PRM Navigator What makes It different 5 VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Structure kk KEREN ENEE 5 VE Pro Modules to utilize with PRM REENEN 6 Premna Data SetU ssaa EAE E S ae en SNe AEE EAA EEA A EAER 8 ege et E 9 She Locatonanad Eer EE 9 ite elem Data ASHRAE BaSGlinG E 10 Kee e 11 Update Profile Working Week Qe lie E 11 EEN Ie lee Me e td EE 12 SE e E E EN I E E ENS AE N NE AE E EE A N EEA S E N AE 12 HoE OPII E 16 olte eT ON amp GNadING ee natania atai at at aea RA a 19 OR ODO e AE E ENEAN EE E ET ETE E ATOE ee 19 io e s sie ole EE 19 E e ere Re E RE 20 Bie Olgas ioe Group mA Col 6 e Le EE 20 Solar Shading Calculation cccccccccccsssceceeececeeeeeceeeeeceeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeesseeeeeseeesseeeesseeeesseeesseeeeseaes 24 Envelope Thermo Physical Properties EN 25 ASHRAE Baseline Constructions asic once cecwtendeeestecoice geaennert en 25 Propo ced le ele e on TUC OR EE 26 E Ea e r E E E navedandisiastininiemleanis 26 Custo
11. 0 0 0 0 00 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 d 00 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 3 0 0 0 0 Building Energy amp End Use Summary Ki Ki CH CO Wi CO Cooking 0 0 0 0 1 00 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 00 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 00 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 00 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 30 0 0 0 0 E CH _ INTEGRATED ENVIRON MENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD fees Total 27 269 0 104 4 27 I 07 20 24 570 0 97 3 2 06 20 18 288 4 85 7 6 07 30 5 903 4 58 5 2 07 30 1 533 0 43 5 40 07 30 187 7 26 6 28 07 30 This table shows a detailed breakdown of the monthly performance of each of the PRM end use categories for all fossil fuel meters The annual fossil fuel energy consumption is also shown for each end use and summed to give the total annual fossil fuel energy consumption Baseline Or This step enables the generation or display of the 10 minute checklist report for the baseline 0 model Baseline 90 This step enables the generation or display of the 10 minute checklist report for the baseline 90 model Baseline 180 This step enables the generation or display of the 10 minute checklist report for the baseline 180 model Performance Rating Method page 65 Results Baseline 270 This step enables the generation or display of the 10 minute checklist report for the baseline 270 model Display Selected Reports This ste
12. Asis KK Angular lock Angular increment TT 45 Drag Face lock Drag dimension 1 0000 d m Face Snapping in E Axonometric View Figure 8 Locks Dialog Box Grid Snapping to the grid when building model geometry ensures the creation of an accurate compact model which enhances accuracy and performance later in the analysis This option allows the distance between grid points to be set in both the x and y direction Checking the grid box in the locks menu will force the drawing tool to snap to the grid In general it is recommended to use a grid separation distance of 4 inches 0 1m Gd Sethinges Display Asis Dimension m 0 1000 Ave Dimension m 0 1000 Figure 9 Grid Settings dialog box Inner Volumes This option allows you to add or remove inner volumes from your model Page 13 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Inner Volumes Select to Add Remove inner volumes Add inner volumes Remove inner volumes Figure 10 Inner Volumes Dialog Box Inner volumes are used to take account of the thickness of walls ceilings and floors The thickness of the walls will be defined later in the Apache Constructions Database The thickness of the wall is represented in the model by a grey line which is offset into the room by the thickness of the wall Inner volumes are only suitable for use in models with relatively simple geometry Figure 11
13. Location Selection There are four tabs associated with this dialog box e Location amp Site Data there are two options for selecting Selection Wizard or Set Location LU yn e T A LE a p a A LEAT A a Ge VE CHE bg d v LA LA Lf VS I LA We NN e v v Page 9 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator e Design Weather Data provides feedback on the climate selected and the ability to review and customize key parameters of the climate selected This data will be used for the Sizing Runs e Simulation Weather Data Reports the weather file that ApacheSim will be utilizing for simulation runs The file is selected based on the choices within Location amp Site Data Selection Wizard however the user can also change the selection within this tab to browse and select a different weather file This data will be used for the annual thermal energy simulations e Simulation Calendar provides the ability to select and customize a holiday template days considered to be holidays which could trigger different building operation setting based on the country and other parameters Once the location is selected the climate file which provides the input data for the hourly energy 8 760 hours is determined The VE actually runs the energy analysis on 6 minute time steps as a default versus hourly so that the influence of thermal mass can be accounted for within the design Prototype Data ASHRAE Baseline
14. Plan view of model separated into 4 inner volumes Page 14 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Adjacency Separation Distance Model Settings Adjacency separation distance mi 0 100 Yertical horzontal element transition angle IT Check Options C Intersection _ Constructions Zones C Groups C Surfaces Visibility Figure 12 Model Settings Dialog Box This command opens the model settings window Adjacency separation distance defines the maximum distance that two surfaces can be away from each other while still being recognised by the software as being adjacent For example the two rooms in the image below on the right are 0 1m meter apart so the software would recognize them as being adjacent Although in theory this is fine in complex models it can cause errors to occur It is recommended to always snap directly to the surface of the adjacent room as shown in figure below on the left This can be done easily by using the Model Endpoint lock Figure 13 Plan view example of room adjacencies Page 15 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Input Options Zoning instructions Zoning is of critical importance to the model Too many zones and the model becomes over complex too few and detail is lost Although the main focus should be on capturing core functional spaces e g offices in commercial buildings or living rooms bedrooms etc
15. The following list of VE Pro modules are classified into two categories required and beneficial It is recommended that the user confirm which VE Pro modules they have licenses for so that they have the full capability of the PRM navigator available e Required o ModellT Suncast ApacheSim ApacheLoads ApacheHVAC e Beneficial Based on what type of efficiency measures or HVAC system is being analyzed Page 6 O O O Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator o FlucsPro LightPro Radiance o Macroflo Figure 1 provides an over of the Virtual Environment software platform The upper right portion of the diagram identifies the four tiers of the VE comprised of VE Ware VE Toolkits VE Gaia VE Pro For additional information on the four levels go to How and when should integrate performance analysis for sustainable design The lower portion of Figure 1 identifies the different modules that a part of VE Pro For additional information on the different modules please go to http www iesve com Software VE Pro VE Mechanical pape Spee pe s IndusPro PiscesPro and 3 calculation duct sizing pipe sizing ApacheSim ApacheHVAC thermal HAC MacroFlo ModelBuilder VE Egress il we Simulex Lisi VE Daylight Part L2 EPC England and Wies Section 6 EPC Se UK Dwellings 7729 a SE Ann GT simulation VE Compliance geometry Revit VE Costs o F
16. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 March kWh 439 5 2 145 8 10 3 2 9 DA 298 0 0 0 0 0 624 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 720 0 Max kW 1 5 5 1 1 0 Di D A3 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GE I 1 D ad d H 25 18 i D 18 f e I D ar i Gi ad d a D ar an D I D A aa al DH Day Hour 1708 30 1700 30 12 30 15 20 25 13 30 EE 1 00 30 1 00 30 17 08 30 1 00 30 1 00 30 1 00 30 1700 30 1700 30 1 00 30 48 1530 Pesak end i GA 1 5 0 0 D 0 1 0 8 AA 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peak PCT 16 2 0 0 5 4 1 4 Be 33 8 0 0 0 0 20 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 April kWh 421 5 1 900 4 103 4 13 9 20 5 J0r 8 0 0 0 0 KA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 673 0 Max kW 1 5 5 1 2 6 DA 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 6 BEES REES eee 16 16 8s am 16 pe es SES pon Sg SE Ke DS EE rege Day Hour 1708 30 1700 30 16 20 16 20 17 7 13 30 16 20 1 00 30 1 00 30 1 08 20 1 00 20 1 00 30 1700 30 1 00 30 1 00 30 1 00 30 416 741630 Fesk end ny f oe We 1 5 0 0 2 6 0 3 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peak PCT 12 3 WY 21 1 2 0 2 3 32 7 0 0 0 0 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 May kWh 410 5 1 784 5 514 9 34 7 194 1 524 4 0 0 0 0 709 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4232 9 Max kW 1 5 5 1 ER DA 1 2 46 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 6 12 12 127 Day Hour 3708 30 1700 30 IEN 18 30 12 15 30 18 30 1700 30 1 00 30 3708 30 1400 30 17 00 30 1700 30 1700 30 1700 30 1 0030 412 7141630 Fesk end i l l Ss 1 5 0 0 4 5 DA 1 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peak
17. 93 0 00 0 00 11 184 06 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 32 198 44 9 92 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 301 806 18 Copyrigh 2010 inmegraied Environmental Solutions LiniRed All rights reserved Baseline 180 rotation on W w wech y H SH Ss EN ki 46 88 18 45 125 050 97 104 96 0 00 0 00 11 134 10 14 01 744 54 1 14 3 281 52 79 2 32 14 015 60 10 04 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 32 198 44 9 92 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 301 324 65 Baseline 270 rotation 23 61 y N 85 27 91 646 88 18 45 124 175 04 105 57 0 00 0 00 10 978 42 13 50 753 29 1 09 3 013 97 2 09 14 945 76 8 75 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 32 198 44 9 92 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 301 684 89 Baseline Baseline Building Performance SOU 247 54 10 996 34 0 00 50 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 71 244 49 Solution 23 612 85 12T 91 646 88 18 45 124 965 21 105 13 0 00 0 00 11 230 01 13 76 748 58 1 09 3 308 46 2 35 13 933 80 10 01 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 32 198 44 9 92 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 301 644 21 32 198 44 page 57 Resul Full Report tS
18. Edit Multiplex MU000044 hl wm e t t ee en en en en gn wm ee 8 Solar r H Le SunCast i i SOLAR SHADING ANALYSIS Description VAY re heat Sys 7 CHW cooling HW heat amp re heat OA econ SAT reset d E opt energy recovery RA plenum Any layer can be transfer air exhst zone q Energy d a apache Editing mode Global Editing DI H f be THERMAL CALCULATION AND SIMULATION R KZ _ ApacheHvA Deselect All Assign from Room Group Lock Layer Selection H je HYAC SYSTEM SIMULATION INTERFACE a a MacroFio 1 of 1 layers selected 4 EZ MULTIZONE AIR MOVEMENT a a Vista Io Jimi R f Na RESULTS ANALYSIS q WS ADVANCED ANALYSIS i E Grouping Schemes V E 2 HVAC Network a 72 H Components Floors ee J i Jl Heating Coils 90 1 Building area method IP al a Cooling Coils 90 1 Space by space method IP H He Supply Fan Floor level i Extract Fan es ii D D Spray Chamber Floor types e RN Steam Humidifier Air Handling Units i GR Active Horizontal Duct Manual selection q o E Active Vertical Duct e i la Mixing Damper Set pane VpS i EI Room i z Air Source Heat Pump EH o H 4 Heat Recovery aj i B EN SC DEEN 1 Colour 01 4 i Independent Time Switches TD Independent Controllers with Sensors ene pean We mm H a Independent Controllers with Different Zone 003 Colour 03 i E To Dependent Time Switches Zone 004 Colour 04 il E Dependent Controllers with Sensors aes ES ee eg ee ee SES E oe ee H H A Dependent
19. Figure 23 VE Model Structure view of Room Groups If residential rooms exist in the model this process needs to be repeated for the Space types Performance Rating Method Page 23 VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Residential room group Solar Shading Calculation Clicking this hyperlink automatically opens the SunCast module and performs solar shading calculations Solar shading calculations are performed hour by hour for the 15 day of each month of the year These results will be fed into the Apache Dynamic Thermal Simulation as a simulation link Figure 24 Suncast Solar Shading Calculations status dialog box Page 24 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data Envelope Thermo Physical Properties Preliminary Data Setup Envelope Thermo physical Properties ASHRAE Baseline Constructions Proposed Building Constructions Improve Baseline O Custom Construction Type AN D O E oa DD D Surface assignment Above ground Below ground LI Room Zone Thermal Template Data HVAC Systems A Other Input Data AN Generate Baseline II Simulations NW Results J Figure 25 Envelope Thermo Physical Properties Sub categories and Tasks This navigator category consists of a number of sub categories and tasks designed to take users through the process of assigning ASHRAE baseline amp proposed building envelope information ASHRAE Baseline Constructions St
20. PCT 93 9 0 0 21 4 2 3 To 25 8 0 0 0 0 18 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This table shows a detailed breakdown of the monthly performance of each of the PRM end use categories for all electric meters The annual electricity energy is also shown for each end use and summed to give the total annual electrical energy Note The total column in this report may not be the sum of end uses any excess generated electricity negative total is assumed to be exported page 64 Performance Rating Method Results Building Energy amp End Use Summary Table Fossil Fuel 16 Jun 2010 Report for All Fossil Fuels simulated 16 Jun 2010 at 10 30 Weather file ChicagoMidwayTM tut Month January February March April May June Category Kit Max Ktuh Day Hour Fesk end use Peak PCT kBtu Max kEBtu h Day Hour Fesk end use Peak PCT kBtu flex kBtu h Day Hour Fesk end use Peak PCT kBtu Max kBtu h Day Hour Fesk end use Peak PCT kBtu Max kBtu h Day Hour Fesk end use Peak PCT Kit Maes Ktuh Day Hour Pesk end use Peak PCT Space Heating ZF 209 0 104 4 104 4 100 0 21 570 0 97 3 2 08 30 100 0 15 288 4 85 7 5 07 30 25 7 100 0 5 903 4 RS 2 07 30 100 0 1 533 0 43 8 10 07 30 43 8 100 0 187 7 25 6 28 07 30 25 6 100 0 Service Water Heating Sek a a a 0 0 0 0 d 00 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 d 00 3 0 0 0 0
21. a GBXML file to be imported from another CAD platform such as ArchiCAD or other Note IES has developed plug ins can be downloaded at www iesve com for the following BIM platforms that facilitate translating the model into the VE platform in enhanced ways compared to straight GBXML e SketchUp and SketchUp Pro version 6 amp 7 e Revit Architecture 2009 2010 2011 e Revit MEP 2008 2009 2010 2011 Model Settings The model setting window allows you to change the adjacency separation distance vertical horizontal element transition angle and perform model checks Vertical Horizontal Element Transition angle define at what angle a wall becomes a ceiling or a floor By default if a surface is at an angle less than 60 it is recognized by the software as a ceiling or floor Adjacency separation distance m 0 100 Vertical horzontal element transition angle I Check Options Intersection Constructions _ Zones Groups Surbaces Check Visibility Figure 17 Model Settings Dialog Box The model check option allows you to perform a check on the quality integrity of the geometry in your model Check the boxes for intersections and surfaces and click the check button A text file will be created which will flag up any error in your model geometry It is recommended to perform model check regularly throughout the model building process It is usually far easier to fix a geometry problem soon after i
22. guide the user through the Performance Rating Method process It particularly targets the USGBC LEED Energy amp Atmosphere Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance energy modeling process however it can be used in a number of other ways as well For example the following Green Rating Systems but not limited to that are used in different parts of the world also point to ASHRAE 90 1 Appendix G PRM process as the requirement for energy credits as well LEED Canada points to ASHRAE 90 1 2007 Estidama points to ASHRAE 90 1 2007 LEED India points to ASHRAE 90 1 2004 template data within the PRM navigator is based on 90 1 2007 version so user will currently need to edit the input assumptions to run analysis for a different version of ASHRAE 90 1 What makes it different from other tools that are used for energy modeling It could be generally categorized as a wizard but it s a smart navigator The PRM Navigator not only allows users to implement and manage the PRM process in a new way it also navigates how the user can access the different VE Pro modules required see required module list below to complete the different types of analysis involved in the PRM process ina streamlined manner The user is also given real time feedback along the way so they can compare how their design stacks up to the 90 1 requirements 5in1 All five models proposed design 4 baseline models required for the PRM live in one f
23. is shown in the figure below The user can either directly enter a value 1 100 in the input cell under Please enter lighting reduction value or if targeting a 10 reduction can just select the check box to the right of the input cell By providing an input in either one of these ways the LPD Proposed will be derived by taking the LPD Baseline value and multiplying it by 100 the lighting reduction Subsequent entries into the reduction field will reduce the current proposed value by that percentage If you desire to test alternate reductions compared to the baseline then reset the proposed LPDs in the top section to match the Baseline press OK and then reopen the dialog and enter a new reduction Page 31 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data LPD Baseline WI SPACE Office Enclosed 1 100 LPD Proposed Wi Ft oe Figure 32 Reduce Lighting Power Dialog Custom Inputs ASHRAE 62 1 Parameters The hyperlink opens the ASHRAE 62 1 Parameters Editor figure below which is composed of three tabs and shows all Building and Space options available In the upper left hand corner the user has the ability to select the check box for show active space types to isolate just those utilized within the model The three tabs include Occupancy and Ventilation provides the parameters for each line item that serve as the inputs into the ventilation calculations for t
24. of their building An on off filter is included which allows the weekday order re shuffle override to only be assigned to selected Profiles The All check box allows a quick toggle to turn the entire list of profiles on off Page 11 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G B Navigator Profile Weekly Pattern Editor Filter all M IT all Weekly profile ALL External lighting Sun Sat ALL Internal lighting Process Sun Sat BLOG Assembly Equip BLOG Assembly Light BLOG Assembly People BLOWS Health Equip BLOWS Health Light BLOG Health People BLOG Hotel Motel Equip BLOG Hotel Motel Light Day order Ce User defined Middle East Fri Sat Week day type Week day order Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Holiday eet Am _ Figure 7 Profile Weekly Pattern Editor Dialog x Building Geometry Settings Locks Locks allow the user to snap the drawing tool to various items in the model view window such as model endpoint midpoint grid etc When creating model geometry it is useful to have the lock window open so you can switch different locks on and off depending on the particular modeling task you are trying perform Page 12 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Grid Asis Model Endpoint Dat Endpoint Midpoint Nearest point Perpendicular KKEKKKKKK Parallel Drawing Guides PARIS
25. the height of the room and what plane the room sits on You can name the room here or you can choose to name the room later by right clicking on it in the room list in the side bar Draw the outline of a room by clicking on points in the model view window to define the room vertices It is important to snap to the grid j d doe E Colour 01 Si ME Layer 01 Q EHP Gib 2 kesk Reference room Room Type Room Placement Plane mi 0O Height depth mi 3 00000 Create inner volume Room Groups I H Room Templates ar Figure 15 Shape Settings Dialog for drawing shapes Import DXF amp Manually Extrude When importing a dxf it is important to select the correct scale factor The drawing will appear in grey in the model view window and will sit behind the model Use this to as a guide in which to trace your rooms over while snapping to the grid at all times icia DAF EI Look in 9 drawings OH bi gt m dxf My Recent Documents 3 Desktop My Documents o Mu Computer File name def 3 My Network Files of type DXF Files D dall Scale Factor Plane ml Maximum Arc Chord Distance ml user defined Page 17 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Import GBXML Revit ArchiCAD etc This hyperlink offers an alternative to manually building a model within the lt VE gt ModellT module It allows
26. 301 644 21 71 244 48 0 21 Copyright 2010 integrated Environmental Solutions Limied All rights reserved Percent Savings Energy use Cost 0 21 2 18 Energy Savings Summary Table 1 8 2 Table 1 8 2 the energy savings summary table is presented Performance Rating Method N 1 8 2 Performance Rating Table PRM Compliance End Use Proce Proposed Proposed Proposed Baseline Baseline ss Design Energy Design Units Building Results Design Units Building Results Type BS Energy use kBtu 17 171 17 Energy use kBtu 23 612 85 Internal Lighting No Electricity Demand MBH 5 29 Demand MBH 7 27 a T Energy use kBtu 87 282 74 Energy use kBtu 91 646 88 Exterior Lighting No Electricity Demand MBH 17 57 Demand MBH 18 45 Energy use kBtu 116 267 03 Energy use kBtu 124 965 21 Space Hesting Fossil Fuel No Gas Demand MBH 104 36 Demand MBH 105 13 i Se Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Space Hesting No Electricity Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 Wi Energy use kBtu 20 612 81 Energy use kBtu 11 230 01 Space Cooling No Electricity Demand MBH 19 73 Demand MBH 13 76 S Energy use kBtu 1 286 92 Energy use kBtu 748 58 Pumps No Electricity Demand MBH 1 39 Demand MBH 1 09 T o Energy use kBtu 6 427 01 Energy use kBtu 3 308 46 Hest Rejection No Electricity Demand MBH 4 26 Demand MBH 2 35 D Energy use kBtu 19 758 38 Energy use kBtu 13 933 80 Fans Interior No Electricity Demand MBH 17 24 Demand MBH 10 01 i a Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy us
27. 7 3 27 3 48 48 7 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 83 6 43 4 71 9 27 0 94 3 81 5 41 8 72 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 page 56 Results Baseline Costs Table 1 8 1 b Table 1 8 1 b the baseline costs table is presented H 1 8 1 b Baseline Energy Costs Energy Type Electricity Las Total Baseline Coste Baseline Energy Table 1 8 1 Table 1 8 1 the baseline energy table is presented Performance Rating Method End Use Internal Lighting Exterior Lighting Space Hesting Fossil Fuel Space Hesting Space Cooling Pumps Hest Rejection Fans Interior Fans Parking Garage Service Water Heating Fossil Fuel Service Water Heating Receptacle Equipment Interior Lighting Process Refrigeration Data Centre Equipment Cooking Fossil Fuel Cooking Elevators Escalators Other Processes Proce ss No No No No No Yes Yes Baseline 0 rotation 590 122 14 11 039 59 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 371 161 73 N 1 8 1 Baseline Performance Baseline Design Energy Type Electricity Electricity Gas Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Total Annu
28. 9 SIZING Reports ccccecccceecccceececceeeeeceeceeeeeeeeseeeeesaeeesseeeeseeeeeseaeeeseaeeeseeessesessaeeesseeeessaueessueeesaeseesanes 50 LE 2E BEE 50 EE a A EAA ee eee 52 ES EE 52 Page 3 Performance Rating Method Contents EE eege 52 Et EE 52 SE e Ers Proposed Mod l SimulatiOn EE 53 OETAN o mn EE 53 SEI EE UEP WEE 53 eege 54 sian Pv OOM WEE 54 er E 54 Ee dE EN eege 55 Cost Savings Summary Table 1 8 2 b eegenaarteg 56 Energy Savings Summary Table 1 8 2 aise eicteiecieeictciecee tins cetiecine xteentasinse ecentinceiesanca camer 56 Baseline Costs Table EE 57 Baseline Energy Table 8 57 EUR ele EE 58 O T ne 62 PPO DEE 62 Bt oe E ee ee ee 65 Dee 65 BN WO os eeeectee seco nics seeneceeseeseapisacenceesscnacenveeessessuctue sueeoteracenate seesasesaeeesen seenecesteeuasesaeescee eee 65 Baseline EE 66 Display Selected Reports E 66 Page 4 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator VE Gaia PRM Navigator Introduction VE Gaia Step by step analysis workflows VE Gaia s complete workflow environment is driven by step by step smart navigation that opens wide the power of IES analysis A series of Navigators guide users through a range of tasks from advanced modelling to energy carbon analysis to LEED and Green Star credit interrogation and report creation VE Gaia PRM Navigator What makes it different The PRM Navigator establishes a workflow concept to
29. Controllers with Differentie i a H H x Les H a e L Ze Location Belmullet Peninsula ASHRAE Climate Zone derived E start e L apps IK lt E gt ApHYAC Ms Be see ApHVAC user guide for further information on Multiplexing amp the group assignment feature AHU System Parameters Select the HVAC network s from within the white dialogue box amp set the below system information click Apply amp OK This information is critical to the baseline sizing runs page 40 Performance Rating Method HVAC systems Edit AHU System Parame ters Cooling coil min LAT 55 00 EK Heating coil LAT 55 00 HF F o Economizer High Limit Temp 70 00 100 outside air system Y N n Include Energy Recovery YIN D W 0 000 Sensible Heat Effectiveness Latent Heat Effectiveness 0 000 Energy Consumption 0 kw on lz Proposed System Improve Upon Baseline Users are presented with the option to use the Baseline system as the proposed system Edits can be made to the baseline system amp then saved as the proposed system This is a useful feature for early stage PRM modelling Edit Current Proposed Edits can be made to the proposed system here OR Custom System Create proposed HVAC as designed Assign Rooms As per baseline room assignment AHU System Parameters As per baseline AHU system parameters assignment System Schedules set ADHVAC
30. Data Room Zone Thermal Template Data Preliminary Data Setup LI z Envelope Thermo physical f Properties LI Room Zone Thermal Template Data LI Space classification 2 UE Room conditions Setpoints LU E Internal Heat Gains Equipment e People d EI Lighting i ASHRAE 62 1 Parameters 0 e Air Exchange IAQ Outside Air 0 E Infiltration LE Other End Uses Exterior Lighting DE Elevators O E Service Hot Water Deu HVAC Systems LI D Other Input Data LI D Generate Baseline L z Figure 29 Room Zone Thermal Template Data Sub categories and Tasks This navigator stage consists of a number of sub steps that take the user through assigning thermal template information to the Proposed amp baseline models Space Classification This step assigns building thermal template information to the proposed model based on the selected thermal template scheme i e the Building area method or Space by space method This step is closely linked to the Room zone Group Assignment step Therefore all spaces in the model must first be assigned to the appropriate groups in either the BLDG or SPACE grouping schemes This can be done manually or with tools provided in the Room zone Group Assignment step Note that you must decide whether to use the Building Area Method OR the Space by Space Method not a combination of the two If you opt for the Space by Space method then ensure that the room group assignment u
31. E Office Enclosed Hot water consumption USgall h pers 0 00000 SPACE Office Open plan Cooling SPACE Parking garage Garage area Cooling profile t SPACE Post office Sorting area Simulation cooling setpoint F i SPACE Religious buildings Fellowship hall Cooling zone ooling zone SPACE Religious buildings Workship pulpit Che Plant auxiliary energy E E Set independenti JALL Extemal lighting Dun Sal 7 et independently v External lighting Sun Sa e SPACE Retail Mall concourse BEER SPACE Retail Sales area l Model Settings Ta Solar reflected fraction fo 05 Pe Import Templates Thermal Conditions E Furniture mass factor fi D Room heating and cooling plant Add Template e internal gains and ventilation E Teme peee control S in percentage Do ax percentage en i 7 saturation 0 saturation 60 i H Apache Profiles Database Heating Cooling Zones Figure 30 Building Template Manager Page 29 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data Internal Heat Gains Set Proposed internal gains Note Equipment amp People gains should remain the same in both the proposed amp baseline models Equipment Baseline amp Proposed equipment loads should remain the same except in special cases Editing the baseline column will apply changes to both models Editing the proposed column will only edit the proposed model and a message will appear alerting the user that difference
32. SHRAE 55 anza 7 Actual v Notional Comparison 150 7730 f ASHRAE 55 e x gt threshold for more than of occupied hours Selected rule description Description Create a room group of the currently selected rooms Group 0 Selected Group 1 Unselected Rule applies to all rooms in the current model an Create grouping scheme From current rule Figure 20 Room Group Selection Rules Dialog Box The grouping schemes that exist in the project must be extracted into the room group creator by selecting extract Performance Rating Method Page 21 VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator o IES lt E gt Import Room Grouping Scheme Available schemes Scheme Name m Space types Residential al gt Add Unit types Residential Tai om S Manual selection Floors Wi Save schemes Current Scheme Goar ine Group Name oom Name Search Pattern sb Add Remove COMM Elevators COMM Gym Move up COMM Gym Cha Move down COMM Parking Cancel EEN _ Figure 21 Import Room Grouping Scheme Dialog Box Depending on the naming convention used common words are placed in the Room Name Search Pattern dialog for each group This name search uses the Perl regular expression syntax see the user guide PatternBasedGrouping pdf for further information In this example the rooms have been named using the convention detailed in the ro
33. Space Space Heat Fans Parking Water Water Receptacle Lighting Cente Elewators Space Total Total pe Lighting Lighting Heating Cooling Pumps Rejection Interior Garage Heating Heating Equipment Process Refrigeration Equipment Escalators Heating Cooking Cooking Total kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh KWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh kWh gross net All fuels SI units Electricity 5 032 25 550 a 6 041 377 1884 5791 a D 0 9 436 0 o 0 o D 0 D 54 141 25 15 25 15 Fossil Fuels W A 24 075 a a a A a a o a A A A 0 o A a 34 075 15 83 15 83 Renewables 0 A a a o a A o D o o A A A a a o o A 0 00 0 00 Totals 5032 25580 34 075 6041 arr 1884 5 791 a a D 9 436 D 0 D A a D D 88 216 40 98 40 98 Fossil Fuels only alternative units MBtu Fossil Fuels 0 0 0 0 118 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116 3 0 05 0 05 Totals 0 0 0 0 116 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118 3 0 05 0 05 TOTAL ELECTRICITY 54 141 22 kWh 25 149 kWh Bag gross area TOTAL FOSSIL FUELS 118 3 MBtu 0 054 MBtu Ham gross ares Motes Energy is reported hourly to all end use categories This report lists delivered or site energy energy summated across the building boundary or metering point This table details the utility breakdown for each of the end use categories associated with the PRM analysis and includes electricity fossil fuels and any renewables The report also displays the total energy associated with electricity and fossil fuel
34. Tools ModelIT Draw Settings Help Import prototype model data Look in e Prototype models D gt 2 Ce ie 90_1_2007_IP_Edit System_prototypes_only My Recent Documents Desktop My Computer My Network Places File name model Files of type Prototype model Dest mit DI Cancel As Room Load Calculations Ei a DP Figure 5 Prototype Data Templates Fossil Fuel Type This command allows the user to select the appropriate fuel type per energy use which will be subsequently used in the automatic generation of PRM results reportage in the Results section of the Navigator This step is only important if these energy end uses are served by fossil fuels If they are served by electricity and assigned the appropriate fuel code this step is not necessary Fossil Fuel Type a Space Heating Service Water Heating Cooking Gas F Figure 6 Fossil Fuel Type Dialog Box Update Profile Working Week Order The hyperlink takes the user to the Profile Weekly Pattern Editor which is used to dictate the daily operation of the building at a daily weekly level It allows the user to customize the operational days of their building to match the project requirements For example in the Middle East region the typical working week is Sun Thu with Fri Sat being the weekend In the UK US however the working week is Mon Fri with Sat Sun being the weekend This dialog allows the user to customise the weekly operation
35. U DN t a q Pucat F EE ee D ji R kee skel Fast te i reat ee LE een BEE i a z T Lu EAR log a H e D LU D i e e g og vg vg d d d a a t Uess sagen i 1 d ei V oa eme ee ee mp e 4 a A i Loge Betnuliet Peninsula ASHALE Orase Zone derived Tast e L e005 IS ewes aperwar rw H gp e e e em e e e e e e e e e e e wm pm e e e ge e e e e e e ell Baseline HVAC network should be renamed amp organised accordingly Selecting the S icon amp double clicking any ADHVAC baseline network will allow users rename HVAC networks page 39 Performance Rating Method HVAC systems Assign Rooms HVAC grouping scheme must be assigned to the ADHVAC networks Double clicking the Multiplex amp using the Assign from room group icon allows groups of rooms to be assigned to the selected ApHVAC network Be lt E gt ADHYAC Ms 28 Beta 6 H AC System Baseline90Deg File Edit view Tools ApH AC Components Controllers Help SR WAS C SeridchK CIE d re Je ases TO em Ro He Applications VE Gaia motto D S RS senn ED HBH S ze DtRH ZA baM 8 ModelBuilder ZA ke ke UI Eat d km mmm mm 2 D 7 ge Be lt amp ModellT ry g BUILDING MODELLER Edit Multiplex Display Layer 1 444 13 Edit Mode Global DI 1 of 1 layers selected Re CompLib e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e COMPONENT MODELLER i E
36. VAC User Guide provides information regarding the control profiles referenced by the prototype baseline HVAC systems While there are a number of options for heating and cooling profiles and custom profiles can also be created via the Apache Profile Database Manager this is unnecessary in this context as the assumption of continuous heating and cooling set points is appropriate to the room loads calculation Note that the HVAC system equipment sizing is based upon design day simulations with the actual proposed and baseline systems including timed variation of set points operating schedules etc As these set points will be used only for very preliminary eg conceptual or early schematic design and then system sizing constant setpoints MUST be used It is not necessary to include timed set points for nighttime setback etc as this is setup in a later step in the navigator Building Template Manager fel Ea Project Template File JENCSINCSI Testing Kieran Ms 28 Beta 6 Ms 28 Beta 6 mtd Wy Template Types Thermal Conditions Building Regulations Room Conditions System Internal Gains Air Exchanges SPACE Manufacturing High bay gt 25 ft floor to i Heating SPACE Manufacturing Low bay lt 25 ft floor to c Heating profile i SPACE Museum General exhibition Simulation heating setpoint TE SPACE Museum Restoration Heating zone Heating zone SPAC
37. al Energy Use kBtu year Total Process Energy kBtu year Copyright 2010 imegrated Environmental Solutions LimRed All rights reserved Baseline 90 rotation 00 227 84 11 016 28 0 00 0 00 30 00 0 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 71 244 12 Units of Annual Energy amp peak demand Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use Btu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use Btu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Energy use kBtu Demand MBH Baseline 0 rotation 23 612 85 7 27 91 646 88 18 45 125 449 86 105 05 0 00 0 00 11 623 45 13 60 750 71 1 02 3 650 62 2 66 12 828 33 11 11 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 32 198 44 9 92 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 301 761 12 Baseline Baseline 180 rotation 270 rotation 390 402 02 360 232 17 310 927 40 11 004 49 30 00 50 00 30 00 30 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 SO DO 30 00 30 00 0 00 30 00 0 00 30 00 0 00 71 395 42 71 236 65 Baseline 90 rotation 18 45 125 184 95 104
38. as per known project specifications When choosing this option the user is taken straight to the ApCdb construction data base manager were they can create custom construction types for the proposed model from scratch Project constructions fel Ea File Edit View Settings Calculations Tools Help HSEaagvrx 9 mo Opaque Constructions Glazed Constructions C Intemal Ceilings Floors Doors C ntemal Partitions C Roofs C Ground Exposed Floors External Walls Description standard wall construction 2002 regs Generic sheet steel Generic sheet aluminium Generic PROPOSED DM standard U 0 57 Generic C25 Ext Wall Non Res Steel Framed R 13 0 7 5 23 164 Generic C24 Ext Wall Non Res Steel Framed R 13 0 7 5 2 3 164 Generic Figure 28 Project Constructions Dialog Box Note For future reference when using the VE The line items in the dialog above that are highlighted in green mean that those external wall types in this case are being used in the model Surface Assignment This command allows the user to assign proposed construction types to model surfaces Note that baseline constructions will be automatically assigned to the baseline model once created later step in the PRM Navigator Process Above Ground Assign above ground proposed constructions Below Ground Assign below ground constructions As per ASHRAE 90 1 calculation method Page 27 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template
39. del Links Simulation SunCast link MacroFlo Link Te ApacheH Ac link proposed asp Simulation Time Step mn minutes Radiance calculations have not been performed a l Reporting interval minutes F Ausiliary ventilation air exchange a Preconditioning Period days Natural ventilation air exchange Simulation Options Output Options Estimated results file size r a Mb 0 Baseline Model Simulation This step will automatically run a full annual simulation for the 0 baseline model Full PRM Simulation This step will run a full annual simulation for the proposed and all four baseline models The user is required to set up data relating to the proposed simulation The four baseline simulations are run automatically page 53 Performance Rating Method Results Results BPRM Report BPRM results are presented in a format similar to the standard LEED letter template D Preliminary Data Setup D Envelope Thermo physical Properties D Room Zone Thermal Template Data D Other Input Data D Generate Baseline D Sizing Runs Simulations Results BPRM Report User details Data for Tables 1 3 and 1 4 Cost Savings Summary Table 1 8 2 b Energy Savings Summary Table 1 8 2 Baseline Costs Table 1 8 1 b Baseline Energy Table 1 8 1 Full Report 10 Minute Checklist Proposed Baseline 0 Baseline 90 Baseline 160 Baseline 2 0 K Display Selected Rep
40. e kBtu 0 00 Fans Parking Garage No Electricity Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 A Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Service Water Heating Fossil Fuel No Gas Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 E Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Service Water Heating No Electricity Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 i SS Energy use kBtu 32 198 44 Energy use kBtu 32 198 44 Receptacle Equipment Yes Electricity Demand MBH 9 92 Demand MBH 9 92 WD Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Interior Lighting Process Yes Electricity Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 i _ Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Refrigeration Yes Electricity Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 _ Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Data Centre Equipment Yes Electricity Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Cooking Fossil Fuel Yes Gas Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 _ Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Cooking Yes Electricity Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Elevators Escalators Yes Electricity Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 CR Energy use kBtu 0 00 Energy use kBtu 0 00 Other Processes Yes Electricity Demand MBH 0 00 Demand MBH 0 00 Total Annual Energy Use kBtu year 301 004 50 301 644 21 Total Process Energy kBtu year 32 198 44 32 198 44 Copyright 2010 integrated Environmental Solutions Limited All rights reserved Percent Savings Percent Savings 2
41. ep 1 The user must first select the Building Type Step 2 Subsequently both Opaque amp Fenestration construction category types must then be selected from the provided drop down boxes By pushing the ok button pre defined construction materials will then be imported into the ApCdb construction data base manager with default values corresponding to the relevant ASHARE Climate Zone requirements Note If a US climate zone location has been selected back in the site location amp climate step the relevant ASHRAE 90 1 baseline construction will be automatically imported into the ApCdb construction data base manager Page 25 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data Baseline construction type selector xi Building type Opaque External walls Steel Framed v Roofs Insulation Entirely above Deck D Doors Swinging Floors Steel Joist X Floors slab on grade Unheated D Fenestration vertical glazing Metal Framing all other D Skylights Skylight without curb All D oe Figure 26 Baseline Construction Type Selector Dialog Box Proposed Building Constructions Within this section the user can choose to assign proposed building constructions from one of two options Improve Baseline The user can choose to select amp edit any default ASHRAE 90 1 baseline construction type for use in the proposed model Clicking the Show Baseline button will display a li
42. er of emor messages Number of defaults cveridden 0 Copyright 2010 integrated Environmental Solutions Limed All rights resened Table 1 4 Comparison of Proposed versus Baseline Design N 1 4 Comparison of Proposed versus Baseline Design Model Input parameter Construction Exterior wall construction Roof construction Floor slab construction Window to gross wall ratio Window area distribution Fenestration U Vsalue North Fenestration U Vsalue non North Fenestration SHGC North Fenestration SHGC non North Fenestration visual light transmittance N Fenestration visual light transmittance Shading devices Performance Rating Method Proposed Description Input U value area weighted standard wall conditioned Total Area Area ni D Hi Lo Hi Lo a 2153 0 0 2 152 8 Baseline Building a D a D a 0 Baseline Description Input U value area weighted Z5 Ext Wall Non Res 0 35 Steel Framed R 13 0 0 28 construction 2002 regs fa 7 5 2 3 1 3 U 0 064 0 365 CZ5 Roof Non Res flat roof 2002 regs 0 25 Ins Above Deck R 20 0 27 3 5 U 0 048 0 273 Z5 Floor Non Res standard floor G Floor ee construction 2002 reas 0 25 Steel Joist R 30 0 5 3 0 21 e HERE U 0 038 0 214 Overall 80 Overall 40 No E d IS North South East 80 80 80 80 North South East 40 40 40 40 West West CZ5 Window Non Res low e d
43. fa This report produces output in accordance with the LEED ME 2 2 Submittal Template April 2006 option 1 Pertormance Rating Method The Virtual Environment software has all the capabilities described in G2 Simulation General Reguirements in Appendix G of ASHRAE 90 1 2007 The baseline building and proposed building in this project s energy simulation runs use the assumptions and modelling methodology described in Appendix G of ASHRAE 90 1 2007 The report outputs that sequence with the following 20 1 sections 1 1 General info 1 2 Space Summary 1 3 Advisory messages 1 4 Comparison of proposed design versus baseline design energy model inputs 1 5 Energy type summary 1 8 On site renewable energy if applicable 1 7 Exceptional calculation measure summary if applicable 1 8 Performance rating method compliance report page 58 Results Table 1 2 Space Summary 1 2 Space Summary Building Use Occupancy type A Z SPACE Office Open plan Table 1 3 Advisory Messages 1 3 Advisory Messages Adwisory Messages Conditioned Un Area ni Hi Lo 2 153 Totals 2 152 8 Copyright 2010 imegrated Environmental Solutions immed AN nights reserved Proposed Building Number of hours heating loads mot met to be manually assessed by user Number of hours cooling loads not met to be manually assessed by user Number of warning messages Numb
44. g Simulation Options Simulation time step 6 minutes Output Options Preconditioning days Cate As above the user can edit the information relating to the proposed model The four baseline runs are generated automatically Assign System Sizing Data This step automatically assigns the sizing data generated from the step above to the proposed and baseline HVAC networks page 49 Performance Rating Method Sizing Runs Sizing Reports Proposed This step enables the generation or display of a system level report for the proposed model The report is broken down into three sections Project Summary be Project summary To replace this report image 1 Gallet Re To replace this report image 1 Open ModelViewer 2 Adjust your modal appropriately using Xray mode 3 Save the image as axon bmp to the lt ModelF older Vista folder For more information consult the documentation To replace this report image 1 GE oo DEER 444 bmp tothe lt ModelF older Vista folder For more information consult the documentation Model data Project file Building floor area Total conditioned floor area Total conditioned volume Number of conditioned rooms Heating calculation data Results file Calculated Profile month Outdoor winter design temp Cooling calculation data Results file Calculated Manual mt 2152 78 i 2152 78 ft 19776 21 ft 5 Manual_p htn 09 44 16Jun 2010 Januar
45. gle area and presents the user with step by step smart navigation and management of the PRM workflow and analysis process The Navigator is driven through the successful execution of specific actions and commands which are activated by the user in a defined sequence This smart navigation leads the user through the process of basic geometry creation to constructions thermal data assignment and ultimately to the automatic generation of a full set of PRM compliant results which are presented in a format similar to the LEED EAc1 Letter Template The Navigator also provides the user with predefined prototypical ASHARE data which can be used to populate the model with default baseline information The main structure of the PRM Navigator workflow includes Preliminary Data setup Envelope Thermo Physical Properties Room Zone Thermal Template Data HVAC systems Other Input Data Generate Baseline Sizing runs Simulations Results SE SSS ely The ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator functions as a series of hyperlinks that are accessed within the smart navigator tree structure that is located on the upper left side of the interface The hyperlinks take the user to the relevant VE Pro module and dialog box to complete the tasks associated with that topic Note that the user can increase the size of this area by dragging downward on the border between the VE Gaia workflows area and the Rooms area VE Pro Modules to utilize with PRM Navigator
46. he model The user may select an alternate 62 1 occupancy category for each thermal template if they desire by picking from the drop down menu The Default Occupancy column is not editable this is the default occupancy level as per the ASHRAE 62 1 standard for each occupancy category The Design Occupancy column can be edited if your proposed building has a different occupancy Note that any previous edits to occupancy under the Internal Heat Gains will be reflected here Edits here will also be reflected in the Internal Heat Gains People window Values for Ra and Rp are derived based on 62 1 Table 6 1 o Percentage increase in ventilation on the lower right side of the dialog box the user can enter a custom value 1 100 for the percentage increase in ventilation After inputting a value and hitting ok the percentage increase input is applied to all the line items included on this tab This may be useful if the project is attempting to achieve LEED EQ Credit 2 Exhaust Requirements provides the parameters for each line item that serve as the inputs into the ventilation calculations for the model The user may select an alternate exhaust rate category if they desire by picking from the drop down menu This will update the exhaust flow rates accordingly as per 62 1 Table 6 4 Edits may be applied to the exhaust per unit column if this is how they are specified in Standard 62 1 restrooms residential kitchens Custom
47. ile versus having to maintain the data across five different model files Input Data Once and Manage Edits effectively The manner in which inputs are handled allows the user to input the data within the model which influences the inputs in all five models Creating the Baseline Models The required baseline models are generated from the proposed design filtered through the requirements of ASHRAE 90 1 Appendix G at the stage in the process the user chooses to develop them The user has two choices VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Structure The main objectives of the VE Gaia PRM Performance Rating Method Navigator are to 1 Manage the overall process including inputs edits and cycles of the PRM ASHRAE 90 1 Appendix G 2 Provide industry recognized defaults and input selection options ASHRAE standards data as the basis to assist the process Page 5 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator A range of individual software modules and features are available within the VE Pro suite which can be used to construct a detailed PRM model The user needs to manually switch between modules and know at which point in the process a specific feature needs to be used In summary it can be difficult to understand how each module and feature fits into the overall PRM workflow analysis process The VE Gaia PRM Navigator is a tool which brings all of the individual VE Pro modules and features together in a sin
48. in residential buildings it is also necessary to capture the area volume of other miscellaneous ancillary spaces such as elevator shafts toilets stairs etc The single most important aspect to note in relation to these space types is that they do not have to be represented exactly and individually to effectively convey the energy consumption of the building In other words it is not necessary to model each and every space separately but instead zones can be outlined around each of these space types that capture all of a space type together The zoning thermal block requirements outlined in ASHRAE 90 1 Appendix G proposed model thermal zones and baseline model thermal zones to be the same should also be kept in mind when creating the building geometry The details presented should be followed closely in order to meet the requirements of the Performance Rating Method As outlined in the concept document it is helpful that defined zones are broken down as per the list of space types used in the prototype data Residential Bedroom Common circulation Lobby voi Figure 14 Table of Room Names These space types correspond exactly with the room thermal templates and provide some indication of Page 16 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator what spaces should be grouped together Manually Extrude Rooms Zones Click the draw extruded shape button and the shape settings window will open Set
49. ized exhaust flow rates may be specified by selecting User specified exhaust rate as the exhaust rate category and editing one field to specify the rate in terms of cfm sf ACH or exhaust per unit of units A user may also specify whether exhausted zones are served by 100 transfer air or not If Y is selected that zone will not have any system supply air but will be served by Page 32 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data transfer air only e Zone Air Distribution Provides the parameters for each line item influencing the system design and ventilation calculations The values can be manually edited within this tab The Mandated Supply Air Flow column should be edited if a zone must receive a specific number of air changes e g hospitals laboratories etc The Min SA Flow columns should be edited for VAV spaces Min SA can be specified in terms of of max or cfm sf If values are input in both columns the larger of the two will be used The values for Ez should be input as per 62 1 Table 6 2 and are based on your system design Note that the baseline model will always use 0 4 cfm sf for the VAV turndown and Ez values of 1 0 for cooling and 0 8 for heating as required by 90 1 Note If the user has not yet applied the ASHRAE Prototype Data using the Prototype Data ASHRAE Baseline hyperlink then the ASHRAE 62 1 Parameters Editor will not appear Note If the user has not yet applied z
50. late Data HVAC Systems Other Input Data Renewable Energy Systems Utility Tariffs D Generate Baseline D Results Figure 40 Other Input Data Tasks CU EE EE E O CO ee Renewable Energy Systems There are three types of renewable systems available e PVS Generator e Wind Power e CHP Generator Performance Rating Method GIG page 43 Other Inout Data Renewables PV generator Wind generator CHP generator DV array type H Derive performance parameters From DN array type PY module nominal efficiency 0 1300 Nominal cell temperature NOCT 90 45 0 Reference irradiance For MOCT Wine S00 Jk Zi coefficient For 0 0040 module efficiency CUIK Degradation Factor 0 9900 Shading Factor 1 0000 Electrical conversion o oe efficiency EE Azimuth Inclination LG clockwise From marth t From horizontal Add panel Remove panel Utility Tariffs This window allows you to set the fuel cost fixed rate for each fuel type in kWh electricity therm nat gas or kbtuh coal or oil Upon Tariff Tariff Units E Ok Fossil Fuel Type All miscellaneous fuel codes are assumed to be electricity except for e Space Heatin page 44 Performance Rating Method Other Input Data e Service Water Heating e Cooking These end uses may be either electricity or fossil fuels and there are two options for fuel code assignment If the fossil fuel option is chosen this window allows you to cha
51. lucsPro LightPro lighting design lighting layout FlucsDL RadiancelES ing lighting CESE attu kaii simula ioe Part F EPC N ireland CostPlan capital coat Part L BER LifeCycle R Ireland ile cycle anh Figure 1 The Four Levels of the VE and VE Pro Modules Page 7 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Preliminary Data Setup E OW CH C ke bai Ge GR KA Preliminary Data Setup Workflow concept Site Location and Climate Prototype Data ASHRAE Baseline Fossil Fuel Type Update profile working week order Building Geometry D Settings E Input Options Site Obstructions and Shading D Input Options a vet selected zones to obstructions Building Orientation Room Zone Group Assignment Solar shading calculations Envelope Thermo physical Properties D Room Zone Thermal Template Data D HVAC Systems D Other Input Data Generate Baseline D Simulations 5 LEI omm D CIE EE EI EI Bee Figure 2 Preliminary Data Setup Sub Categories and Tasks A few things to note that are consistent across all the sub tasks for each of the nine main category areas with the navigator Workflow concept a DP a Figure 3 Task Button Options Each task line will have up to three buttons shown to the right Performance Rating Method provides a link to help files directly related to that task line Notes icon
52. m ENEE 27 se e di o E EE 27 Aea EE T 6 PER EE A A APAT ee eet etre a A PE PE AE PE ee eee ET eee ee T 27 Keele le 27 Room Zone Thermal Template OS Ae tinesisworsasiccweenirereesdeseracunnueiamnawasnenisasientineieemisiannenmaaenatnias 28 va Oe eo E le eee eee eee E nt rene ee ee ee ee eee eee et ee eee ee 28 Room EEGEN 28 Internal Heat Game 30 E a one ener EA N AE E mee enn E P te E 30 Been 30 Bis lte e EEN 30 Page 2 Performance Rating Method Contents Navel gl ask C IM age 62115 5 eeh 32 PE O EEEE E EEEE EE EEE 33 A HUE E i WEEN 33 Tele AT dE 34 let nek REN 35 ES I ole dl E 35 Stee 36 EE Ee 37 SEET e A E E E AA 38 Sie gee E 38 elteren he ee sakes ee ae en eee 38 SEENEN 40 ArU VSEM ees ee f 2 Co eee ee eee eee eee ee Sener ect fee Secret eee eee ence ee eeee ace eee 40 Proposed System ccccccseeccceeececeeeeeseeeeseeeeeseeeeeseceeseeeeseaeeeseeeeeseaeeeseeeeeseueesseeeessaeeesseeesaeeeesaeeeesas 41 prove Upon Baseline EN 41 EdItOUNent PrOD lt 0 D 41 See SU ON T E 41 A een 41 ARU System NC 41 Y e GN E 41 Performance Curve Data 42 Sea e ee E A A AN eee teen ence AE A E A E E E E E E E 43 Renewanie ENETOy oyStE M esisi EEn eee ee eee eee 43 Bil a 44 FSS US WBS E 44 Generate DBaselme nren eneen 46 Generate lee EE 46 Sieg EI e see nee eee at T PAE PET ree ee T EE E ee ie eee ae eee ee EER 48 TELE se Sc cll cio ee ee E ee 48 le let ROOM OZING Dal CN 49 EM Load er die E 49 Ale enee Dala EE 4
53. mbly Spaces Librarics 200 00 200 00 DG Marwfecluriry facility Educational Faclilies Woud ire Lal siup 750 00 750 00 IG Motel Hotels Motels tesorts Dormitores Bedroom ving 250 00 250 00 2 A Moton picture theater Fubic Assembly spaces Auditorium seatng area Dt OU 30 00 DG Multi family Resdential Dwelling unit 250 00 250 00 DG Museum Fubic Assembly Spaces Museume calleries 300 00 300 00 DG Office Office 3uidirgs Cffice Space 275 00 275 00 DG Parking oer are Unoccupied building zone e g stairs attic 0 00 0 00 DG Penitentiary Correctional Facilities Cell 250 00 250 00 4G Performing arte cheater Pubic Assembly Spaces Auditorium seating area bn Op nnn DG Police Fire station Correchonal Facilites Guard Stadions 275 00 275 00 DG Post office Office Suidings Chee Space 275 00 275 00 DG Religious building Fubic Assembly Spaces Places of religous worship 50 00 30 00 Percentage Increase In ventilation Figure 33 ASHRAE 62 1 Parameters Editor Air Exchange Building air exchanges include space ventilation rates amp air infiltration ACH IAQ Outside Air Specify design fresh air rates Note that these values will not be used unless the 62 1 calculations are disabled in the LoadCalcsVentilation spreadsheet Page 33 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data Building Template Manager Iof x Project Template File ie Me EE SEH LEET EE EE Template Types Thermal Conditions B
54. me of Peak EWC Chiller with default CROOO001 Values and VSD sec d pump 2152 8 130 2 8 1516 30 2 sp clg tower fan Contains information relating to the overall performance of the heating and cooling systems e g the system type the floor area served and peak load occurrence System Sizing System Loads de SYSTEM SIZING system loads System Name System Type Area Served ft PRO T_034 VAV with Reheat Office 2152 8 AHU Cooling Coil AHU Cooling Coil AHU Cooling Coil AHU Heating Coil Coil Sizes Sensible Load Latent Load Total Load Total Load kBtu h kBtu h kBtu h KBtu h Peak value 120 1 10 1 130 2 0 0 Time of Peak 8 1516 30 8 1516 30 6 1516 30 Fan Sines AHU Supply Fa m AHU Return Fan Optional Exhaust Min Vent Airflow Flow cfm Flow cfm Fan Flow cfm cfm Peak Value 5589 2 5589 2 0 0 191 6 Time of Peak 7 1516 30 7 1516 30 Engineering Cooling Checks Heating Checks Checks cimi Btw heft te OA cimi Btw heft to OA Peak Value 2 6 60 5 3 5 0 0 39 11 0 0 Time of Peak 91516 20 Calculated p Cooling Calculated Heating SE Components Airflows Served by Cool ng Coil Cooling Coill Cooling Coil Heating Coil Zonerecirc Maximum Minimum Exhaust Flow OA Flow System Sensible Latent Load Total Load Total Load Fan Flow Flow cfm Flow cfm cfm icim Load kBtwh kBtuih kBtuih kKBtu h cfm Office 8 20 567 2 172 2 0 0 45 1 Office 17 60 1095 0 172 2 0 0 45 1 Office 20 30 1414 4 172 2 0 0 45 1 Office
55. mp Boiler Hot water loop and pump Cooling tower Condenser water loop and pump Table 1 5 Energy Type Summary Proposed Description Input area weighted None Total power densi e 2 73 Btu h ft Radiance simulation Mo Total power 17 57 consumption kBtu h Total power densi KM 0 00 Ehr Total power densi y 5 12 Btush ft Total power densit 0 00 Btu h ft Total power density KM 0 00 Brut Total power densi ity 0 00 Btu h ft Total power densi BS 0 00 Btu h tt Copyright 2010 integrated Environmental Solutions Lined All rights resened Proposed Description VAM wRH None Dy Bulb None None Mone EWC Fossil Fuel Gas 2 Speed N 1 5 Energy Type Summary Ls E E Hd a E WW S m ke Performance Rating Method Energy Type Proposed baseline design Electricity Las SCop 55EER Cimi SFP r ki 3900 cm 5 1 22 wigpm 42 54 kW 19w gpm Copyright 2010 integrated Environmental Solutions Lined All rights reserved Utility rate description State generic Grid State generic eGrid Baseline Description None Total power density Btu h ft Radiance simulation Total power consumption tb Total power density Btu h ft Total power density Btu h ft Total power density Btu h ft Total power density Btulh ft Total power density Btu h ft Total power density Ee Baseline VAMWRH Hone Dy Bulb None None N
56. nd to System 1 8 listed within Table G3 1 1A and Table G3 1 1B Users must identify which baseline system is required to be modelled for the project in question based on the building type type and area and whether the energy source is a combined approach fossil fuel electric hybrid etc or Performance Rating Method page 38 HVAC systems electric or other which are outlined in the tables mentioned above Important Note Once the required baseline system s has been identified users must delete the irrelevant baseline systems this can be done by selecting the S icon in the ADHVAC tool bar amp selecting the required networks for deletion Multiple copies of the required baseline system must be made depending of the proposed HVAC system design For the below example four copies of baseline system 007 where made amp positioned in a tidy fashion on the ADHVAC work space Ze xt ADHPAL Ms 20 Beta 6 HVAC System Baseline Systemes Pie Ect View Took AHC Comporarts Controfers Halip E w w D w E d E a gt EA D lt gt e An e f sai ten zip B apinn fiean OS ORs ae VBE 4GA COn Rta Er ME a Medelhst cs 4 Peer wvreseGARarapzwec wrslr Noda mr ce z ergo gie H ara Zeus E Apache Te S A eee ere wm meee A SE JESS t IW Ky Nett _ UY t et aes a at
57. nder the building area method is NOT BLDG If you opt for the Building Area method then ensure that the space by space room group assignment is NOT SPACE Room Conditions set points Set design heating and cooling set point temperatures for ASHRAE load calculation and HVAC system sizing purposes Matching HVAC system sizing with the set points used for system controls requires that the set point Page 28 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data entered here match those in the system heating and cooling profiles To minimize unmet load hours the set points subsequently entered in the System Schedules step must match these setpoints these are not yet linked lf numerous thermal templates are in use for a particular project and all Zones will use the same heating and cooling set points these set points can be simultaneously input via the Edit Group Attributes tool in the Apache Thermal view rather than in the Building Template Manager These set points can also be set for specific thermal templates However if they differ among zones in the project this will not be accommodated by the System Schedules tool in the PRM workflow Therefore proper thermal performance for the zones with unique set points will necessitate creating a separate set of matching control profiles for zone level heating or cooling airflows and or terminal Space conditioning equipment via the Apache Profiles Database Manager The ApacheH
58. nge the fuel type for these fuel codes for the sake of calculating fuel consumption and energy cost Fossil Fuel Type NI Space Heating i cas ll Service Water Heating D s z Cancel page 45 Performance Rating Method Generate Baseline Generate Baseline 7 Preliminary Data Setup D Envelope Thermo physical Properties D Room Zone Thermal Template Data D HVAC Systems D Other Input Data Generate Baseline es SP izing Runs D Simulations Results Bae Bee fe Be Be Figure 41 Generate Baseline Tasks Generate the Baseline Model This navigator step automatically generates the baseline models amp assigns all relevant baseline information created in previous navigator steps stages page 46 Performance Rating Method H D File Edit Yiew Tools Help Axonometiic e e Ia storeys x Seo BR OF oi BA Building Baseline Baseline mp Es dit Cu oposed Iv Iv Iv E Iv F ra ian e Vata Iv ther Input Da e Iv Tarifi Iv E Ic r e Iv Generate Baseline Generate the baseline model IT Sizing Runs Room Load Calculations E A r r Sizing reports Simulations Results v gag i Rooms sl Model 7 111 kde 222 kLde 333 ke 444 Zil Automatically create the 0 deg baseline model Automatically assigns the correct glazing percentage and baseline constructions Location Belmullet Peninsula ASHRAE Climate Zone derived a Start E 2 apps IK lt E gt
59. om zone names help section of the navigator and thus general terms like office retail lobby etc can be used to easily sort the rooms into their appropriate group Page 22 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator 3 IES lt VE gt Import Room Grouping Scheme Available schemes Asagned Thermal Template Scheme I Curent Scheme Colour mer Group Name BLDG Convento BLDG Court Hou BLOG Dining B BLOG Dining BLOG Dining Fi BLDG Dormitory BLDG Elevators BLDG Exercise c BLDG Gymnasiu BLDG Automotive facdityS BLOG Convention centers BLDG Coun Houses BLDG Dining Bar lounge leisure BLDG Dining Cafetena Fast foodS BLOG Dining Family BLDG Domitory BLDG Elevators Equipment BLDG Exercise center BLDG Gymnasium Figure 22 Room Group Naming Example Clicking Apply then places the appropriate rooms into their associated room groups d Model TIR gp Automotive facility kei O BLOG Convention center O BLOG Court House t 0 BLOG Dining Bar lounges leisure DW BLOG Dining Cafetera Fast food I WS RB BLDG Dining Farnily E DI BLOG Dormitory T C BLOG Exercise center a L BLOG Gymnasium TIR BL06 Heath care clinic E BLDG Hospital a kl CH BLOG Hotel kl By BLOG Library BB BLOG Manufacturing facility f SEI ALOG Motel T LJ SLOG Motion picture theater E E BLOG kiuli farniby
60. one EWC Fossil Fuel Gas 2 Speed Copyright 2070 imegrated Environmental Solutions Lined Al nights reserved Input area weighted 3 75 Mo 18 45 0 00 5 12 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Perfomance SCop 55EER Cim SFP ki 5 1 22 wgpm 0 8 32 29 kW 19w gpem page 60 Results Table 1 6 On Site Renewable Energy N 1 6 On Site Renewable Energy Renewable Source Back up Annual Energy Rated Renewable Energy Type Generated kBtu Capacity MBH Energy Cost Photoveltaic Panels Electricity 0 00 0 00 0 00 Wind Power Electricity 0 00 682 44 0 00 Combined Heat and Power Electricity 0 00 1 71 0 00 Solar Water Heating Electricity 0 00 0 00 0 00 Copyright 2010 integrated Environmental Solutions Lined AN rights reserved Table 1 7 Exceptional Calculation Measures 1 7 Exceptional Calculation Measures The Energy Analysis does not include exceptional calculation method s oe bk J LES be HD UU r A G25 page 61 Performance Rating Method Results 10 Minute Checklist Proposed This step enables the generation or display of the 10 minute checklist report for the proposed model The report contains four separate sections Building Utility Performance Table Building Utility Performance Sg Te SOLUTIONS LTD 16 Jun 2010 Simulated 16 Jun 2010 at 10 30 Weather file ChicagoMidwayTM fut Fans Service Service Interior Data Fuel ty Internal Exterior
61. oning to the model using the hyperlink Room Zone Group Assignment then when the show active space types check box is selected all the inputs will disappear Ashrae 62 1 Pararniclers Edilir E Show active ssace types Ouuvancy and Werlilalivn exhaust Keguirements one Ar Listibuton S l Default courant Density Design Oxcupancy Thermal Template Occupancy Category F2 nersor Density ft2 person 0 00 3G Automotive facility Miscellaneous Spaces Shipping receiving 750 00 3G Convention center Pubic Assembly Spaces Muscurme callerica 275 00 DG Court buse Fubic Assembly Spaces Courtooms 275 00 DG Bring Ba lounges leisure Foul aid Beverage Sar vite Ears o la lounges 100 00 100 00 2 a Lining Cefetena rast fonc Food and beverage Service Cafetenia fast food 2100 0u 10u UU DG Dning Family Food and Beverage Service Restaurant dining 100 00 100 00 DG Dormitory Hotels Motes 2esorts Dormitores Bedroon lvirg 250 00 250 00 DG Elevators Equipment Miscellaneous Spaces Bevatcr macine rooms 0 00 0 00 DG Exercise center Sports and Enterteinmert Health cubjweight rooms 50 00 30 00 DG Gymnasium spots and Entertainmert Gyn stadium pley area 50 00 30 00 d G Health care clinic Health Care L rn F Medical Procedure 200 00 200 00 TiS Hospita Health Care App E Medical Procedure 200 00 200 00 DG Hotel Hotels Motele tecorte Dormitores Bedroon lvirg 250 00 250 00 DG Lisrary Pubic Asse
62. orts Figure 44 Results Navigator Sub categories and Tasks Initially user specified information is entered D D EE EE E EE HEEEG DD D 20 D O O O DE The Navigator then generates individual tables from within the report Finally the BPRM report can be generated in full User Details Input user details for use in the full BPRM report Performance Rating Method page 54 Results TES TES Integrated Environmental Solutions Virtual Environment version 6 1 0 Energy Code ASHRAE 90 1 2007 Appendix G Zip Code Country Code Data Tables 1 3 and 1 4 Certain data relating to tables 1 3 and 1 4 has to be entered manually Information entered here will be shown in the full BPRM report Options n New Construction Existing Construction 1 4 Proposed Vs Baseline Const Proposed shading devices Description None Description None 1 4 Proposed Vs Baseline HVAC Model input parameter HAC Bethan Primary H AC system Other HVAC system Fan supply power Fan power Economiser control Dy Bulb Demand control ventilation None Unitary equip cooling efficiency None Unitary equip heating efficiency None Chiller EWC Chilled water loop and pump Boiler Fossil Fuel Gas Hot water loop and pump Condenser water loop and pump Cooling tower 2 Speed 1 3 Advisory Messages Number of defaults overidden
63. ouble glazing Metal framing sll 1 98 3 00 6mm 6mm 2002 regs other U 0 55 3 12 SHGC 0 40 CZ5 Window Non Res low e double glazing 1 98 Metal framing all 3 00 6mm 6mm 2002 regs other U 0 55 3 12 SHGC 0 40 CZ5 Window Non Res low e double glazing 0 84 Metal framing sll 0 42 6mm 6mm 2002 regs other U 0 55 3 12 SHGC 0 40 CZ5 Window Non Res low e double glazing 0 84 Metal framing sll 0 42 6mm 6mm 2002 regs other U 0 55 3 12 SHGC 0 40 CZ5 Window Non Res low e double glazing 0 78 Metal framing all 0 78 6mm 6mm 2002 regs other U 0 55 3 12 SHGC 0 40 CZ5 Window Non Res low e double glazing 076 Metal framing all 076 6mm 6mm 2002 regs None Copyright 2010 integrated Environmental Solutions Limmed All rights reserved SHGC 0 40 None Diference page 59 Results Table 1 4 Proposed vs Baseline MEP Table 1 4 Proposed vs Baseline HVAC Model Input parameter MEP Other Lighting Controls Interior lighting power density Day lighting controls Exterior lighting power Process lighting Receptade equipment Elevatorsescalators Refridgerstion equipment Cooking equipment Date processing cente equipment Model Input parameter HVAC Primary HVAC system Other HVAC system Fan supply power Fan power Economiser control Demand contol ventilation Unitary equip cooling efficiency Unitary equip hesting efficiency Chiller Chilled water loop and pu
64. ox The dialog allows the room type to be changed from Room to a suitable type of shading type There are three types of shading e Adjacent Building e Topographical Shade e Local Shade Page 19 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Building Orientation This option allows the orientation of the building to be set The arrow points in the direction of north and adjusts when a value is entered on the input line default position pointing straight up Room Zone Group Assignment Va W y Ge Figure 19 Site Rotation Angle Dialog Box Cancel When the prototype data is imported into the working model it contains a series of thermal room groups based on ASHRAE 90 1 Building Area amp Space by Space methods Performance Rating Method Automotive Facility Convention center Court House Dining Bar lounges leisure Dining Cafeteria Fast Food Dining Famil Dormitory Exercise center G Mnasium Health care clinic Hospital Hotel Library Manufacturing Facility Motel Motion picture theater Multi Farnily Museum Office Parking garage Penitentiary Performing arts theater Police Fire station Post office Religious building Retail School University Sports arena Gi E Building area method IP Ze E Space by space method IF h active storage Active storage Hospital
65. p allows the selection of individual PRM runs proposed plus four baseline if multiple simulation runs have been performed page 66 Performance Rating Method
66. s page 62 Performance Rating Method Results Building Energy Performance Table Building Energy Performance pS SSS La SOLUTIONS LTD 16 Jun 2010 simulated 16 Jun 2010 at 10 30 Weather fle ChicagoMidwayTM hg Fans Service Service Interior Fuel ty Internal Exterior Space Space Heat Fans Parking Water Water Receptacle Lighting Data Centre Elewators Space Total Total 1e ype Lighting Lighting Heating Cooling Pumps Rejection Interior Garage Heating Heating Equipment Process Refrigeration Equipment Escalators Heating Cooking Cooking Total K kt MBtu tu Mt MBtu MBtu MBtu MBtu MBtu MBtu MBtu MBtu MBtu MBtu tu MBtu MBtu Mt MBty MEtu gross net Electricity 17 2 a7 0 0 20 6 1 3 ZA 19 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 184 7 85 81 85 81 Fossil Greg 0 0 0 0 116 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118 3 54 01 5401 Totals 172 87 3 1183 20 6 1 3 6 4 19 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o0 307 0 139 82 139 82 anargy TOTAL SITE ENERGY 201 00 MBtu 139 8 kBtu yr gross ares Motes Energy is reported hourly to all end use categories This report lists delivered or site energy energy summated across the building boundary or metering point This table details an energy breakdown for each of the end use categories associated with the PRM analysis The report also displays the total site energy calculated page 63 Performance Rating Method Results Building Energy amp End Use S
67. s in equipment gains between the baseline and proposed must be justified with supporting documentation to the entity reviewing the energy model People Baseline amp Proposed equipment loads should remain the same Editing the value in this dialog will apply the edit to both the proposed and baseline models Lighting Set proposed lighting power densities for space types The default values provided for the baseline model are in line with the values in ASHRAE 90 1 2007 Chapter 9 Lighting within e Table 9 5 1 Lighting Power Densities Using the Building Area Method e Table 9 6 1 Lighting Power Densities Using the Space by Space Method Page 30 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data Reduce Lighting Power Please enter lighting reduction value For each space type Iw Show active Space types Building Type SPACE Office Enclosed Please enter lighting reduction value e 10 e F 107 Reduction concel_ Figure 31 Reduce Lighting Power Proposed Manual Value Entry The dialog above shows the first way that the Lighting Power Density LPD can be input for the Proposed Design model through direct entry of a value on the far right column LPD Proposed W ft2 for each space type Note that the LPD Baseline W ft2 default value shown for each space or building type aligns with the ASHRAE 90 1 2007 Chapter 9 Lighting tables identified above A second approach to establishing the LPD Proposed W ft2
68. ser would input values within and the location where the totals are reported Page 35 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data DS Exterior Lighting Please enter the area or length for each external end use to calculate the total exterior lighting load Category Baseline Subtotal DA Uncovered Parking Areas Parking lots and drives 0 15 wy ft2 Walkways less than 10ft wide 1 0 Wilf Walkways 10ft wide or greater 0 2 Ww ft2 Plaza areas 0 2 Ww ft2 Tradable Surfaces Special feature areas 0 2 Ww ft2 i Building Grounds Canopies and Overhangs Canopies free standing attached and 1 25 Witt i overhangs i Open areas including vehicle sales lot 0 5 Ww ft Outdoor Sales i Street frontage for vehicle sales lots 20 WA d Illuminated wall or surface 0 2 WAT Building facades Illuminated wall or surface length 5 0 Ww le W per location 270 W locatio W per additional ATM per location 90 W locatio Entrances and gatehouses inspection sections at quarded facilities Uncovered area 1 25 wi ft2 ATMs and night depositories Non Tradable Surfaces Loading areas for law enforcements fire ambulance and other Uncovered aba 0 5 wit emergency vehicles Drive through windows at fast food restaurants 400 W per drive through 400 Ww Parking near 24 hour retail entrances 800 MW per main entry 800 Ww Tradable Surfaces Non Tradable Surfaces Baseline total 0 000 wW Baseline Total 0 000 Ww Proposed to
69. st of the baseline constructions So you can assess how your proposed construction compares to the baseline requirements ASHRAE Assembly Wizard x Show Baseline Mass Wal 2teerFrame wall Wood Frame Wall Metal Building wall R value of Continuous Insulation None DI Insulation system i i Insulation fe h F Btu U value Btuzh f F Steel Framing at 16 in OC None 0 8 Steel Framing at 16 in OC R 11 5 5 Steel Framing at 16 in OC R 13 6 0 Steel Framing at 16 in OC E R 15 6 4 Steel Framing at 16 in OC i R 19 7 1 Steel Framing at 16 in OC R 21 7 4 Steel Framing at 24 in OC l None 0 9 Steel Framing at 24 in OC R 11 6 6 Steel Framing at 24 in OC R 13 7 2 Steel Framing at 24 in OC b R 15 7 8 Steel Framing at 24 in OC i R 19 8 6 Steel Framing at 24 in OC R 21 9 0 Figure 27 ASHRAE Assembly Wizard Dialog Box Improved baseline constructions for use in the proposed building can be imported into the ApCdb construction data base manager once manual edits have been made Note that a copy will be made for the proposed building and the baseline construction itself will not be edited Clicking the Apply Page 26 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data button will automatically assign your improved construction assembly to the entire proposed building Custom Construction Type Alternatively the user can choose to create proposed building envelope constructions
70. system operation schedules Indicate the occupied and unoccupied hours and the associated heating and cooling set points The morning start up and after hours operation are in relation to the occupied hours Select the appropriate control strategy for operation using setback page 41 Performance Rating Method HVAC systems temperatures during the unoccupied hours These settings will apply to all ApacheHVAC systems for this project that use the default control HVAC HP1 HP2 CP3 CP6 etc profiles referenced in the prototype baseline system controllers System Schedules Opening Hours Open Close Active Mon Fri 00 18 00 D e 17 00 sv di Ek Saturday 09 00 a 16 00 v e Sunday 10 00 a e BER HEE Holidays 11 00 Jemp Vv Setpoints amp HVAC Timing C Configure settings For each day type independently Configure Use common settings for all day types Occ Hours Nt Unoce Cooling 75 80 Heating 69 60 H AC Timing Hours Morning Startup Time 1 5 TT After Hours Operation 0 5 Night Unoccupied Hours Setback Strategy Temp Setback w H AC Fan cycling sl e Performance Curve Data This feature is currently not functional and will be added in the next version page 42 Performance Rating Method Other Input Data Other Input Data 7 Preliminary Data Setup D Envelope Thermo physical Properties D Room Zone Thermal Temp
71. t occurs rather than at the end Clicking the rebuild button refreshes all the adjacencies in the model Page 18 Performance Rating Method VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Site Obstructions amp Shading Input Options Manually Extrude Rooms Zones This command has no specific action and simply acts as a prompt giving the user the option of manually extruding zones from scratch If this is the desired option then the standard ModellT toolbar should be used to create zones by manually extruding in plan view When all required zones have been created the Navigator check box should be ticked confirming that the step has been completed Import DXF amp Manually Extrude This command opens the Import dxf dialog and allows the user to place a dxf as a trace layer within the ModellT workspace The user can then use the standard ModellT commands to manually extrude zone geometry using the dxf as a trace layer Import GBXML Revit ArchiCAD etc This command allows 3D GBXML geometry to be imported directly from another CAD package such as Revit or ArchiCAD Set Selected Zones to Obstructions All obstruction zones i e non thermal zones should be selected before this hyperlink Is selected By subsequently clicking on the Navigator command the following dialog will appear Prous elas Room Type Room koom Adjacent Building Topographical Shade Local Shade Figure 18 Creating Obstructions Properties Dialog B
72. tal 0 000 W Proposed Total 0 000 W The proposed total value will be applied to the internal gain ALL Exterior Lighting and will be assigned to the L ees EE The baseline total value will be applied to the internal gain ALL Baseline Exterior Lighting and will be assigned to the last room in the baseline For the baseline total 5 has been added as per ASHRAE 90 1 Ch 9 Sec 9 4 5 o Figure 36 Options Exterior Lighting Baseline and Proposed Inputs and Calculations Elevators Elevator end usage energy can be assigned to the baseline amp proposed model in one of two ways using a peak demand approach or based on an annual kWh rating The number of lifts must be entered in the dialogue box provided and should be the same for both baseline and proposed models The default ASHRAE 90 1 user guide elevator profiles may be used to control this output by selecting the elevator profile for your appropriate building type Elevators Total Number of Elevators Baseline value Proposed Value eek Consumption per Elevator a ae Baseline value Proposed Value Units Annual 300 000 300 000 kwh Peak 5 000 5 000 ki Profile Profile D External lighting Sun DI D External lighting Sun DI o Figure 37 Options Elevators Inputs Dialog Box Page 36 Performance Rating Method Room Zone Thermal Template Data Service Hot Water Each thermal template must be assigned a hot water cons
73. thod Sizing Runs As with a normal ApacheLoads run this will generate information relating to room heating and cooling loads This information is then used to populate the default PRM sizing sheets located in the Loads Data folder of the project directory This will generate flowrate data for use in the proposed and baseline HVAC networks Assign Room Sizing Data This step automatically assigns the sizing data generated from the step above to the proposed and baseline HVAC networks System Load Calculations This navigator step opens up the ApacheLoads dialog again this time an ApacheHVAC network is assigned in order to enable a system sizing calculation This will provide information to size various system elements i e fan and coil data ASHRAE Loads LST Results file for both bm and dn files for System loads Manual Analysis type ApacheHVAC system loads Heating Loads Auxiliary ventilation air exchange Natural ventilation air exchange Indude local and when link ticked opposite SunCast sky shielding Time settings for profiles Default Time hh mm Cooling Loads Auxiliary ventilation air exchange Natural ventilation air exchange SunCast link Design days and time settings for profiles Default Design days May to September Weekday Monday Simulation Heat Balance Method settings ApacheHVACc link prepesed asp k Update ApacheHVAC system sizes Required for plant equipment sizin
74. to per square foot Note when entering values in the cells double click on the cell to select the overall number in blue otherwise your entry value will be before the number that is already there For example if the default value is 0 00 and the user is trying to enter Uu the user only selects the cell once versus twice and inputs 10 then the value that will appear in the cell is 100 Proposed Total Once the baseline Subtotals have been determined the appropriate Proposed Subtotals can be entered in the last column for each line item In addition to the Proposed Total being calculated under the Totals area the Tradable Surfaces and Non Tradable Surfaces totals for both the Baseline and Proposed are calculated as well to provide another reference point to consider Please Note the two notes at the bottom of the dialog box describing where the proposed total value and the baseline total value goes e Proposed Total is applied to the internal gain ALL Exterior Lighting and is assigned to the last room in the proposed model e Baseline Total is applied to the internal gain ALL Baseline Exterior Lighting and is assigned to the last room in the baseline model Exterior lighting is controlled using a default formula profile that simulates a photo cell switch See ASHRAE 90 1 Section 9 for further exterior light details The highlighted portions of the figure below show which columns the u
75. uilding Regulations Room Conditions System Internal Gains Air Exchanges BLDG Automotive facility Bien BLDG Convention center HVAC system JASHRAE Baseline Prototype System DI Wel BLDG Court House Auxiliary vent JV Use same as HVAC aSHRAE Baseline Prototype System DHW system BLDG Dining Cafeteria Fast food I Use same as HVAC ASHRAE DHW Baseline Prototype System DI BLDG Dining Family BLDG Dormitory Heating i Simulation heatin SS BLDG Elevators Equipment Genie Sei Io mp unit capacity H Lo Unlimited BLDG Dining Bar lounge leisure BLDG Exercise center BLDG Gymnasium is BLDG Health care clinic oOo DO BLDG Hospital Simulation cooling JF Unlimited unit capacity BLDG Hotel gt Thermal Conditions Uf Import Templates Room heating and cooling plant E Add Template internal gains and ventilation Remove Template Apache Profiles Database Figure 34 Building Template Manager System Outside Air Supply inputs Infiltration Specify design air infiltration rate ACH Air Exchanges xi Type Exchange Reference Max Variation Profile Adjacent Temperature Profile Temperature Add To Flow Condition Offset F Template Infiltration Infiltration 0 250 ALL External lighting External Air 0 100 ALL External lighting External Air Infiltration RESI ALL Infiltration 0 250 ALL External lighting External Air fit intraton none 0 000 ALL External lighting External Air
76. ummary Table Electricity Building Energy amp End Use Summary ENVIRONMENTAL e SOLUTIONS LTD 16 Jun 2010 Report for All Electric Meters simulated 16 Jun 2010 at 10 30 Weather fle ChicagoMidway TMY bat Fans Service Interior Month Caii Internal Exterior Space Panes Heat Fans Pasking Water Receptacle Taa Data Cente Elewators Space Cooking Total Lighting Lighting Cooling Rejection Interior Garage Heating Equipment Fna Equipment Escalators Heating January kWh 410 5 2647 1 1 6 3 5 1 4 278 1 0 0 0 0 709 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4442 0 Max kW 1 5 5 1 0 1 0 1 Di 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 2 ay e d D E d 31 23 y D fl oo g l d H d 7 d D ri e i d il d 7 4 m A P ei E d D fg a oOo Day Hour 1708 30 1 00 30 RER 06 20 A1 08 30 12 20 1 00 30 1 00 30 1 08 30 1 00 30 1 00 30 1 00 30 1 00 30 1 00 30 17 00 30 26 08 30 Pesk end i Kee 1 5 DA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peak PCT 15 3 50 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 28 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 February kWh 35 7 2 777 6 0 9 245 0 8 264 0 0 0 0 0 T23 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 554 9 Max kW 1 5 5 1 Di 0 1 0 1 1 7 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104 20 2 265 Day Hour 1 08 30 1 00 20 07 30 o8 30 20 07 30 14 20 1 00 30 1 00 30 1 08 30 1 00 20 17 00 30 1 00 30 1400 30 1700 30 1 00 30 3 7 08 30 Pesk end sided 1 5 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pesk PCT 15 4 51 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 25 8 0 0 0 0 0
77. umption quantity USgal h pers The hot water consumption is directly linked to the space occupancy profile lei Es Building Template Manager Project Template Pie Ise HEEM EES EGAL ERT ES i Template Types Thermal Conditions Building Regulations Room Conditions System Internal Gains Air Exchanges BLDG Automotive facility Heating i BLDG Convention center Heating profile ALL External lighting Sun S at DI i BLDG Court House Simulation heating setpoint F Constant DI en BLDG Dining Bar lounge leisure BLDG Dining Cafeteria Fast food BLDG Dining Family Cooling Zi BLDG Dormitory Cooling profile ALL External lighting Sun Sat DI BLDG Elevators Equipment Simulation cooling setpoint TE Constant DI 5 0 BLDG Exercise center Cooling zone Cooling zone gt BLDG Gymnasium Plant auxiliary energy BLDG Health care clinic Set ind enti ALL Extemal lighting SurrSat 7 et independently e External lighting Sun Sa DI BLDG Hospital pe poe i BLDG Hotel xl Model Settings Ta Solar reflected fraction 0 05 ii Import Templates Thermal Conditions E S Furniture mass factor fi 00 Add Template Room heating and cooling plant internal gains and ventilation Se EE EE clase control S in percentage fo ax percentage feo be Apache Profiles Database Se e saturation e Heating Cooling Zones Figure 38 Building Template Manager Hot Water Consumption input
78. when selected a notes field will appear below which allows the user to input specific notes related to that task for documentation purposes or to share with other team Check box provides users the ability to select and check that task as complete This can be important for personal or team tracking on a large or complex project Page 8 VE Gaia ASHRAE 90 1 App G PRM Navigator Workflow concept The hyperlink serves a help guide and takes the user to a more detailed description of the workflow concept for the navigator similar to the information contained within this document Site Location and Climate The hyperlink for this action opens the ApLocate sub program from which the user then specifies the global location of the building Lat gt Lon external design conditions and simulation weather file This process is driven by clicking on the Selection Wizard and following the necessary steps K TES Virtual Fnammpment API orate RAW 201001 Dumgeieoel File Options Help el S aE Location amp Site Cata Location and weather daa Location Lata Location Chicago Illinois Laitude 42 00 N Longitude CX 8 88 W Alttude ft 623 4 Time zone hours ahead of GMT AS Daylight saving time Time adjustment hours 1 From April Through Octoker Adjustment for other months 0 Grourd reflectance 0 20 Terain type Suburbs Wind exposure CIBSE Heating Loade Normal Figure 4
79. y 5 1 F Manual_p cin DH A4 16 Jun 2010 Profile month May Sep Max outdoor temp dry bulb 96 3 F Max outdoor temp wet bulb 76 8 F Design weather Source ASHRAE design weather database Weather location Monthly percentile For heating loads design weather For cooling loads design weather Chicago Illinois 99 6 DA D ASHRAE Loads provides the heating and cooling loads for the Building and rooms using the ASHRAE Hest Balance Method For each analyzed zone the Heat Balance Method calculates the conductive convective and radiative hest balance for esch room surface and a heat balance for the room air The Heat Balance Method directly solves these equations and reports the results of each calculation amp 100 It also allows for a great deal of customization of the simulation inputs A detailed desciption of the Heat Balance Method can be found in the 2005 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook Contains information relating to the project area and volume input data for the sizing calculations and design weather data page 50 Performance Rating Method Sizing Runs System Sizing Plant Loads e d SYSTEM SIZING plant loads Equipment Name Equipment Type Area served ft Peak Load KBtu h Time of Peak 2 Non Condensing Boilers BROOOO2S sequenced Primary Loop 2152 8 64 2 Sized during heating Variable spd pump Equipment Name Equipment Type Area served ft Peak Load kKBtu h Ti

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