What Exactly is Energy Modeling and Building Simulation?

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What exactly is Energy Modeling and Building
Simulation?
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Introduction

• Energy simulation modelling is a virtual or
  digitalized simulation of a building or complex
  that focuses on energy consumption, utility
  bills, and the life cycle costs of various
  energy-related items such as air conditioning,
  lighting, and hot water. It is also used to
  calculate the return on investment of green
  energy solutions such as solar panels and
  photovoltaics, wind turbines, and high-efficiency
  appliances. Understanding building simulation is
  essential for understanding energy modelling

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Who is benefited by energy modelling?

• Engineers (no more massive spreadsheets!
• Manufacturers (Quantitatively prove that your
  product saves money in X amount of time.)
• Owners of buildings (Get the most bang for your
  buck up front)
• Tenants of a building (lower monthly bills!)
• The Natural World (one can determine the options
  to use the least energy and have the least
  emissions)
• As well as MANY MORE BENEFITS!

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How do I create an energy-model or a building
simulation?

• The right software is required to simulate a
  building on a computer.
• Although either software package can be learned
  quickly, becoming a master takes years (just like
  anything else worthwhile).

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What do I need before I begin Energy Modeling?

• Geometry and building location
• Materials for construction (walls, windows,
  u-values, shading coefficients)
• The building's overall operation
• Every interior load value (Lighting, plug loads,
  occupant numbers and activity level).
• System types (is it constant volume or variable
  air volume? DX coils or ice cold water?) - If you
  don't know what type of system you have, you can
  use a model to determine what is best!
• You must be astute...

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Which software is the most effective?

• This is not our place to say! We don't want to
  receive a lot of hate mail. Each package has
  advantages and disadvantages. Some packages have
  excellent functionality but a poor user
  interface, while others have excellent user
  interfaces but limited functionality. It is
  entirely dependent on what you are doing.
• eQUEST is probably the quickest and also
  cost-free option. Keep in mind that it is almost
  entirely focused on energy, and that load design
  in eQUEST should be left to the experts.
• If you need to do Load Design Energy, the TRACE
  700 is an excellent choice. Tell your boss to
  swallow his pride and buy it for you. It includes
  free support.
• Alternatively, if you are only interested in Load
  Design, TRACE 700 Load Design is an option (it
  costs much less and you still get unlimited
  support).

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Thanks!

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