Types of building data required for energy modeling and steps involved in creating an energy model
Lesson Progress
Types of building data required for energy modeling and steps involved in creating an energy model
- Energy Modeling 101 is a basic energy modeling class for recent mechanical engineering graduates or summer hires who have been introduced to energy modeling.
- The course includes reviewing terminology, definitions, and basics of energy modeling as related to the design process.
- Quality control (QC) options regarding energy modeling inputs are also discussed.
- The course touches on Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) and provides links to related websites.
- The course reviews terminology related to energy modeling such as R-value, SHGC, schedules, building mass, process loads, etc.
- ASHRAE 90.1 and 89.1 set prescriptive requirements for architects and engineers for energy modeling inputs.
- Energy modeling is required by law, sustainable policies, Department of Army memorandum, and other ECBs.
- Energy modeling is required for projects or renovation costs greater than 25%, for new buildings designed and constructed in accordance with the Heat Pack 2005 and 490 in reference to 90.1.
- Energy modeling is required for LCCA and to compare the building’s energy usage to a baseline.
- The process of energy modeling includes running calculations based on inputs, analyzing outputs, modifying inputs for the desired outcome, and running the energy model again. Popular software for energy modeling includes Trace 700, inQUEST, and Carrier HAPs.