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IES ApacheHVAC - Proposed system for VRF
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Alice chen on
Hi All, I am modelling a VRF system using ApacheHVAC in IES. But have no idea which prototype to choose.
Lighting power density of a Clinic
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Rodrigo Dias on
Hello I'm working in a energy simulation of a medical clinic, where it is possible to make some types of exams and diagnoses, but it doesn't have spaces like intensive care or surgical areas.
Treatment of Outdoor Air for Incomplete Spaces
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Joseph Chappell on
I recently received LEED review comments regarding the treatment of incomplete space in an energy model for a proposed new construction building.
Automatic shades with manual control
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Erika Duran on
ASHRAE 90.1-2007 mentions that for the Proposed case automatically controlled fenestration devices or shades may be modeled, but manually controlled shades should not be modeled.
Exceptional Calculation for Elevator
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Thomas Hellmann on
My read on ASHRAE-90.1 and numerous forums, is that USGBC may allow for an exceptional calculation to be performed for elevator energy savings, provided that; 1) Schedule of operation remains the s
Suspended Ceiling
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Omar Elrawy on
Dear all, I have a suspended ceiling with a 60 cm air gap between the panels and the reinforced concrete slab where all the electro-mechanical lies, but it doesn't act as plenum zone si
Commercial Interior; EAc1.3
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Vassil Vassilev on
Hi Marcus, Could you please advice me about the following situation: Regarding Option 1 of credit EAc1.3 of CI, the reviewers are requesting an extra CO2 sensor to be added for the densely occupied
Unmet Loads Hours
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by VICTOR MORENO on
Hello, i have a question about Unmet Loads Hours. This value is (Time Setpoint Not Met During Occupied Heating + Time Setpoint Not Met During Occupied Cooling) or (Time Setpoint Not Met During Hea
Group Approach for EAp2 & EAc1 certification
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by soham babu on
The question is related to Group Approach when we input two building details in minimum energy performance calculator, out of two building one of the building will not achieve the energy cost savin