Getting Started
General Software Information
Registration
Introducing the Virtual Environment
Starter Page
Introduction
About
Interface Basics
Closing the Start Page
IES Online
New Project
Common Configuration Options
Location & Weather
HVAC Methodology
Schematic Geometry Wizard
Building Footprint & Orientation
Storeys & Roof
External Glazing
Input Units
Creating the Project
Create From Starter Geometry
Create From Project Template
Creating User Templates
Create From BIM File
Configure Section Behaviour
Open Project
Pinned Location & Weather
Additional Options
Components of the Virtual Environment
File Menu
Activating & Archiving Projects
View Menu
Tools Menu
Texture Rendering & Colour Preferences
User Preferences
Help Menu
Keyboard Shortcuts
Installation & Keys
VE - Quick Installation Guide
Applications Overview
Installing or Upgrading IES Software
Troubleshooting the Installation/Licensing
Licensing and Registering IES Products
Moving Software Licences
Help System
Training & Further Guidance
VE-GAIA
Create the model geometry
Generate/Import/Draw Geometry
Auto-generate from Starter Geometry
Create from BIM
Drawing in the VE
Need help?
Set building type
Create building metrics report
Building Metrics Report
Understand the Climate
Climate Metrics Report
Notes
Climate Index Simulation
Climate Energy Index (CEI)
Monthly breakdown
Consider Bio-climatic design responses
Review solar impact of building
Plan for climate change
Select generic climate change weather files
ASHRAE Climate Zones
Select climate weather files you have added to the VE in APlocate
Get climate change weather files
Specify file in APlocate
Re-run reports to see effect of predicted climate change weather
Reduce Construction Impacts
Define constructions
Opaque constructions
Glazed constructions
Apply constructions
Set adjacent condition
Assign constructions a category at a time
Assess materials, waste & alternatives
Materials Review report
Overview.
Impact
One Click LCA Integration
Create One Click LCA User Account
Upload Materials and Energy
Reduce CO2 & Operational Energy
Carry out baseline thermal simulation
Energy/Carbon report
Comfort
Room loads
Other notes
Review peak loads / plant size
Increase Site Resource
Apply renewable strategies
Enter rainwater collection area and simulate
Consider the potential for reducing energy & water use
Notes
Increase Renewable Energy use
Apply renewable strategies
Simulate
Renewable Energy (LZCT) report
Notes / Considerations
Use the energy hierarchy
Low carbon v renewables
Indicative potential
Model Geometry
ModelIT
What is ModelIT?
The ModelIT Workspace & Browser
Levels of Decomposition & Display Mode Options
Model Browser Functions & Room Groups
Model Browser
Grouping scheme ‘HVAC Zones and Zone Groups’
Space Groups
Model Functions
Colours & Layers
Grid & Locks
Drawing Shapes
Draw Partitions & Construction Lines
Adding Doors, Windows & Holes
PV Panels, Import Options & ConstructDXF
Create Slice, Scale & Extrude
Opening Stamp Tool
Draw Openings in Plan View
Create Storeys
Add Voids and/or Stratify
Model Consistency Report
Rename Spaces
Model Viewer
APlocate
Edit Functions
Edit Glazing, Doors Louvres
Edit Heights & Create Roof
Divide Space
Separate Composite Space & Edit Vertices
View Functions
Key-in and Edit Functions
Fit & Zoom Options
Selection & Rotation
Move Levels & Object List
North Indicator & Co-ordinate Location
ModelIT Menu Functions
DXF & GEM Files
Import gbXML File
STL, DXF & Bitmap File
Merge Model Data & Rendering
Model Settings Menu
ConstructDXF
Geometry Navigators
Key-ins
Settings Menu / Model Settings
Revit Plug-in
User Settings and Information
Building Data
Space Data
Sustainability VE-Toolkit
VE-Toolkit for LEED-USA
VE-Toolkit for LEED-INDIA
VE-Toolkit for Green Star Australia
SketchUp Plug-in
Introduction
Toolbar Options
Identify Rooms & Set Room Properties
Toggle Rooms
Toggle X Ray
IESVE Menu
Access Virtual Environment Suite Tools
Using Google Earth to set location and Terrain
Common drawing issues
ConstructDXF
What is ConstructDXF
Using ConstructDXF
The ConstructDXF Window
Modifying & Performing Calculations
Components
Component Modeller
Fundamentals
Model Functions
Edit Functions
View, File Functions & Libraries
Performance Components
Importing components from library
Manually Defining a Component
FAQ
BIM Navigator
Import BIM file
Step 1: Check BIM model
Read modelling best practice
Check volumes
Check ceiling voids
Utilise floor levels / stories
Consider model element properties
Step 2: Load BIM exchange file into the VE
Set VE shell import preferences
Load BIM exchange file
Step 3: Check and correct geometry
Stage 1: Apply "Heal geometry"
Stage 2: Visual geometry inspection
Resolve warped geometry / glazing for export
View front elevation to check ceiling voids
Remove unwanted triangulated surfaces
Remove unwanted escaping volumes
Stage 3: Use VE tools to fix geometry
Cap escaping volumes
Identify and create missing spaces
Review import report
Step 4: Choose import option
New Project: Select automated configuration option
Import data only
Import geometry only
Import geometry and assigned data
Import geometry and all data
Existing project: Use geometry and data merging wizard
Step 5: Import selected data into the VE Project
Import
Export VE model to / as
2D AutoCAD drawing (DXF)
3D AutoCAD drawing (DXF)
CAD surface geometry (gbXML)
Green building XML (gbXML)
New file - add loads results if simulated
Existing file - add loads results if simulated
VE geometry (GEM)
Project template (MIT)
Master template (TPL)
IESVE Integration to Revit
1 Introduction
2 Developing the Revit Model
3 Drawing Revit Walls
4 Element Properties
5 Modelling Tips & Common Issues
6 Rooms and Spaces
7 The Difference Between Rooms & Spaces
8 Ceiling Voids & Utilising Floor Levels
8.1 Ceiling Voids:
8.2 Utilising Floor Levels
8.3 Roof Level Rooms/Spaces
9 Ceilings Constructions within the Revit Model
10 Tagging Constructions within Revit
11 Coordinate System within Revit
12 File Types
Model ViewerII
Overview
Toolbars
Controls
Movie Creation
Display Settings
Known Issues
Simulex
Scenes
Location
ApLocate
Overview
ApLocate Tabs
Location & Site Data
Map
Design Weather Data Tab
Simulation Weather Data
Simulation Calendar
Weather Selection Wizard
Location Data
Source of Design Weather
Simulation Weather File
SunPath
Menu & Building Element Data
Create & Assign Data
Templates
Building Template Manager
Template Types
Constructions
MacroFlo Opening Types & Thermal Conditions
Thermal
System
Space Conditions
Internal Gains
Air Exchanges
Building Regulations
Comfort
LightPro (Electric Lighting)
Radiance Surface Properties
Functions
Tabular BTM
Tabular Building Template Manager Basics
Tabular BTM Window
Menu Bar
Toolbar
Side Panel
Status Bar
Using the Tabular Building Template Manager
Applying Changes to Multiple Templates
Configuring Columns and Tabs
Importing Templates from VE Projects
Data Validation & Data Grid Colours
Internal Gains and Air Exchanges
Data Filtering
Filtering Basics
Managing Filters
Exporting and Importing Raw Template Data
Exporting Template Data
Importing Template Data
Appendix A. Known Limitations
Appendix B. Frequently Asked Questions
Constructions
Overview
Main dialog – Project constructions
Classes, Categories & Columns
Menu Options & Side Panel
Editing an Opaque Project Construction
Opaque Constructions - Tabs & Ground-Contact Adjustment
Opaque Constructions - Tabs & Layers
Editing a Glazed Project Construction
Glazed Construction - Construction Layers
Glazed Construction - Layer Buttons
Glazed Construction - Thermo-Optical properties grid
Construction orientation
Project materials
System or library constructions
System or library materials
Shading Devices
Derived parameters
Condensation analysis
Hints & Tips
Composite layers
BRE materials
Cost planning and life cycle software
Profiles
ApPro - Apache Profiles Database
1. Introduction
2. Units
3. Main Dialog
3.1. Outline
3.2. Daily, Weekly and Annual Profiles
3.3. Compact, Free-form and Scripted Profiles
3.4. Project Profile Lists
3.5. Project Profile Buttons
3.6. Menus
3.7. Toolbars
4. Creating and editing Daily Profiles
4.1. Graphically editing a Daily Profile
5. Creating and editing Weekly Profiles
6. Creating and editing Annual Profiles
7. Finding a Daily Profile
8. System Daily Profiles
9. System Weekly Profiles
10. System Annual Profiles
11. Compact Profiles
12. Formula Profiles
12.1. Menu Options
12.2. Step Functions (greater or less than)
12.3. Ramp Functions
12.4. Comparing Two Simulation Variables
12.5. Logical Operators (AND, OR)
12.6. Typed Formulae
12.7. Formula Variables
12.7.1. Weather variables
12.7.2. Room variables
12.7.3. Other variables
12.7.4. Exceptions
12.8. Formula Operators
12.9. Formula Functions
12.10. Example Modulating Profiles
12.11. Example Absolute Profiles
13. NCM Considerations
13.1. NCM Profiles
13.2. Profile Substitution Table
14. Free-form Profiles
14.1. Creating and editing a Free-form Profile
14.2. Profile Time Series
15. Scripted Profiles
15.1. Creating a Scripted Profile
15.2. Scripted Profiles Introduction
15.3. Defining Scripted Profiles
15.4. Profile Evaluation
15.5. Accessing Simulation State – Profile Context
15.5.1. Weather Data
15.5.2. Room Data
15.5.3. Surface Data
15.5.4. Model Data
15.5.5. Simulation Data
15.6. Example
15.7. Units
15.8. Runtime check output
15.9. Working With Scripted Profiles in APpro
15.9.1. Importing a Scripted Profile Package into APpro
15.9.2. Creating a new Scripted Profile Package
16. Appendix A: Hints and Tips
16.1. Profile Naming Conventions
16.2. Deleting Profiles
16.3. Keep Formula Profiles as short as possible
16.4. Replacing missing profiles
Profile Filtering
What is Profile Filtering
Using Profile Filtering
Filtering in Drop-lists
Filtering in Tabular Edit
Filtering in ApacheHVAC
Profile Preview Graphing
Further Notes on Filtering
Appendix A. Frequently Asked Questions
Apache (application) Interface
ApacheView
Overview
Site and Weather Data
Building Element Data
Space Data
Overview
System
System Parameters
System Data Tab
Plenum Associations
Space Conditions
Internal Gains
Air Exchanges
Comfort
Editing Space Data for a Set of Spaces
Editing Space Data in Tabular Format
Zone Data
Meters
Apache Systems
Overview
Apache Systems dialog
General data for selected system
Heating
Cooling
Hot Water
Solar water heating
Flat Plate Collector
Parabolic Trough Collector
Auxiliary energy
Air supply
Cost & Control
UK NCM System Data Wizard
Overview
Heating system
Cooling system
System adjustment
Metering Provision (Control corrections)
Ventilation
Electricity Generators
Overview
PV Panels
Wind generator parameters
CHP Generator
Thermal Analysis Programs
Apache Menu Bar
Energy Sources and Meters
Apache Toolbar
Tabular Space Data
Overview
Tabular Space Data Basics
Using Tabular Space Data
Applying Changes to Multiple Rooms
Configuring Columns & Tabs
Data Validation
Colours & Group Switching
Data Filtering
Managing Filters
Exporting & Importing Space Data
Additional Features
Appendix A. Known Limitations
Appendix B. Frequently Asked Questions
ApacheView Model ViewerII
Input Data Visualisation
Data List
Options
MacroFlo Natural Ventilation Interface
MacroFlo
Overview
Building Element Opening Type Data
MacroFlo Opening Types
MacroFlo Toolbar
MacroFlo ModelViewer II
Input Data Visualisation
Options
Variable Types and Data List
Apache Systems
Overview
Apache Systems dialog
General data for selected system
Heating
Cooling
Hot Water
Solar water heating
Flat Plate Collector
Parabolic Trough Collector
Auxiliary energy
Air supply
Cost
Control
Renewable / Electricity Generators
Solar water heating
Flat Plate Collector
Parabolic Trough Collector
Electricity Generators
PV Panels
Wind generator parameters
CHP Generator
Design Options
Overview & Concepts
Design option operations
Modify application object
Filtering formula
Formula variables
Design options model variables
VE interfaces
Master Templates
Introduction
Accessing Master Template Options
Import & Assign data
Import Data (Advanced)
Master Template Restore & Export
Reference Data - Apache Tables
Table 1 Ground Reflectance
Table 2 Precipitable Water Vapour Depth (In Metres)
Table 3 Dry-Bulb Temperatures
Table 4 World Weather Data
Table 5 U-Values for Glazing
Without Frames
With Frames
Table 6 Thermal Conductivity, Specific Heat Capacity and Density
Table 8 Shading Coefficient and Short-wave Radiant Fraction for Blinds and Curtains
Table 9 Transmission Factors for External Miniature Louvres
Table 10 Sensible and Latent Gains from People
Table 11 Radiant Fraction for Casual Gains
Table 12 Winter Design Temperatures and Air Changes
Table 13 Heat Emitter Radiant Fraction
Table 14 Solar Absorptivity
Table 15 Thermal Resistances of Air Gaps
Table 16 Diffusion Resistance Factors
Table 17 Permeances
Table 18 Vapour Resistivities
Table 21 Inside Surface Resistance (Table A3.5 CIBSE Guide)
Table 22 Outside Surface Resistance (Table A3.6 CIBSE Guide)
Table 23 Emissivities of Various Materials (Table C3.7 CIBSE Guide)
Solar Analysis
SunCast
1 Introduction to SunCast
1.1 SunCast Features
1.2 Getting Help
2 Starting SunCast
2.1 Application Bar
2.2 Mode
3 The Model View
3.1 Model Browser
3.1 Space Obstruction Status
3.2 Surface Obstruction Status
4 The Image View
4.1 Create and Delete Images
4.2 Copy an Image
4.3 Save Image(s)
4.4 Print Image
4.5 Zoom All Images
4.6 Create AVI Movie
5 The Analysis View
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Solar Energy Analysis
5.1.2 Solar Exposure Analysis
5.1.3 Methodology Notes
5.1.4 Other Notes
5.2 Simulation Setup
5.3 Display Setup
5.4 Results Persistence
5.4.1 Load
5.4.2 Save
6 The SunCast Toolbar
6.1 Load Settings
6.2 Save Settings
6.3 Select Objects
6.4 Image Script
6.5 Site Plan
6.6 SunPath Diagram
6.7 Sun Up/Down Times Table
6.8 Sun Up/Down Times Graph
6.9 Solar Shading Calculations
7 SunCast Menu
7.1 Load Settings & Obstruction States
7.2 Save Settings & Obstruction States
7.3 Load Shading Results
7.4 Load Images
7.5 Save Images
7.6 Load AVI Movie
8 Site Menu
8.1 Location
8.2 Plan
9 Image Menu
9.1 Single Image
9.2 Timed Images
9.3 Fly-Round
9.4 Sun-view Images
10 Calculations Menu
10.1 Solar Shading for Apache
10.2 Annual Probable Sunlit Hours
10.3 Sunrise/Sunset Times Table
10.4 Sunrise/Sunset Times Graph
10.5 SunPath Diagram
11 Options Menu
11.1 Ground Plane Settings
11.2 Surface/Shading Colours
11.3 Clock Position in Images
11.4 Model Obstructions
12 View Menu
13 Help Menu
14 Miscellaneous
14.1 Zoom to an Area of an Image
14.2 Definition of Azimuth and Altitude
14.2.1 Azimuth
14.2.2 Altitude
SunPath
Introduction to SunPath
File & Options Menu
View & Project Menu
Edit Menu
Analysis Menu
Help Menu & Miscellaneous
Thermal Energy Analysis
Loads Analysis
ApacheLoads
Introduction
Heating Loads
Cooling Loads
Simulation & Autosizing settings
ApacheCalc
Introduction
Heating Loads
Cooling Loads
Autosizing settings
Apache Dynamic Simulation
Interface for ApacheSim
Batch Simulation
HVAC Modelling (ApacheHVAC)
ApacheHVAC Part A: Overview and Fundamentals
Overview
Model Setup for ApacheHVAC
Domestic Hot Water Zones
ApacheHVAC Interface Overview
A Component-based Approach to System Simulation
ApacheHVAC Workflow using the System Parameters Interface
ASHRAE Loads and ApacheHVAC System Sizing
System Modeling Fundamentals
HVAC System Components
Managed systems
System Parameters Dialog, Tabbed Sections and Toolbar
System Parameter Links
System Prototypes & Sizing Workflow Navigator
Library
Multiplexing HVAC System Networks
Prototype Layers
Principal v's Non-Principal & Principal Rooms
Edit Multiplex Options
System Loads, Ventilation, and Autosizing
Zone-level loads, sizing and related setup procedures
System Equipment and Plant Loads Sizing
Load sizing and Ventilation Reports
Service Water Heating (Domestic Hot Water)
ApacheHVAC Part B: Equipment, Loops, Components & Controls
Introduction
HVAC System Components
Plant Equipment and Water Loops
Generic Heat Source
Hot Water Loop and Heating Equipment Sequencing
Part Load Curve Heating Plant dialog
Hot Water Boilers
Air Source Heat Pump
Heat Transfer Loop
Water-to-air Heat pump
Chilled Water Loops, Pre-Cooling, Heat Rejection, and Chiller Sequencing
Thermal Storage
Part Load Curve Chillers
Electric Water-cooled Chillers
Electric Air-cooled Chillers
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems
Prototype VRF Systems
Editing & Defining VRF Systems
Air-source VRF
Reference
Cooling and heating energy meter
Source type
Outdoor temperature operation range
Minimum part-load ratio for continuous operation
Outdoor unit control
Load priority
Load priority with compressor power
Zone priority
Master thermostat priority
Thermostat offset priority
Profile
Heat recovery mode
Piping correction
Heat rejection/acquisition fan Electric Input Ratio (EIR)
Heat rejection/acquisition fan meter
Crankcase heater
Defrost strategy
Electric resistance backup heat for indoor units
Backup cooling source
Backup heating source
Performance curve set
Autosize outdoor unit
Oversizing factor
Design condition – outdoor unit
Reference condition – outdoor unit
Reference condition – indoor unit
Water-Source VRF
Reference
Cooling and heating energy meter
Source type
Source water loop
Minimum part-load ratio for continuous operation
Water-source unit control
Load priority
Load priority with compressor power
Zone priority
Master thermostat priority
Thermostat offset priority
Profile
Heat recovery mode
Piping correction
Crankcase heater
Electric resistance backup heat for indoor units
Backup cooling source
Backup heating source
Performance curve set
Autosize water-source unit
Oversizing factor
Design condition – outdoor unit
Reference condition – outdoor unit
Reference condition – indoor unit
VRF System Results
Dedicated Waterside Economizers (types)
DX Cooling
Airside Network Components
Heating Coils
Cooling Coils
Spray Chamber
Steam Humidifiers
Air-to-Air Heat/Enthalpy Exchanger — Heat Recovery Devices
Fans
Mixing & Return Air Damper Set
Controlled Divergent “T” Junction (splitter damper)
Ductwork Thermal Properties
Room Unit Types
Direct Acting heater/Cooler
Hot Water Radiators
Chilled Ceilings
Controllers
General Settings
Algorithm & Airflow Control
Independent & Dependent Controllers
Room Unit Controllers
Hot Water Radiator Control
Chilled Ceiling Control
Direct Acting Heater/Cooler Control
ApacheHVAC Part C: Working with Prototype HVAC Networks
HVAC Network Editing Interface
A Component-based Approach to System Simulation
HVAC System, Node and Component results
System Modeling Fundamentals
HVAC Systems Library
Multiplexing HVAC System Networks
Creating a Multiplex
Editing Multiplex (incl. Components & Controllers)
4 Managed systems
Tabbed Sections, Interface, Links and Workflow
Prototype Layers
Principal vs. Non-principal multiplex
Export / Import data with Tabular Edit
5 System Loads and Autosizing
Zone-level loads, sizing & related system setup
System equipment & plant loads and sizing
System Prototypes & Sizing workflow navigator
Prototype HVAC Systems (section under construction)
Prototype HVAC systems: System types and configurations
Working with Prototype Systems
Prototype HVAC Systems: Common Features
Rules for Air Flow Specification
ApacheHVAC Part D: System Parameters Interface
Introduction
2 System Parameters Interface – Overview and Main Elements
System Parameter Links
ApacheHVAC Workflow using the System Parameters Interface
Prototype Layers
Principal vs. Non-principal multiplex
Export / Import to Tabular Edit
System Parameters Interface
Dialog sections and tabs in general
Schedules tab – ISM phase 1
System Parameters tab
Zone Temperature, Humidity, & Equipment tab
Zone Ventilation & Exhaust tab
Zone Loads & Supply Airflows tab
Zone Airflows, Turndown, & Engineering Checks tab
ApacheHVAC Part E: Prototype Systems
Prototype HVAC systems: System types and configurations
Working with Prototype Systems
Prototype HVAC systems: Common features
Prototype systems: System-specific descriptions and guidance
ApacheHVAC Part F: Loads Analysis and Reporting Tools
Introduction
ASHRAE Loads
Reporting New Variables
Generating Loads Reports
System Loads and Sizing Reports
Appendix A-J
Appendix A: Rules for Air Flow Specification
Appendix B: System Parameter Dialog Data Mapping
Appendix C: ApacheHVAC Component and Controller Limits
Appendix D: HVAC Systems Modeling Guidance for the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 Performance Rating Method (PRM)
1.1.1 Fan power for PRM Baseline systems
1.1.2 DX Cooling EER and COP for PRM Baseline systems
1.1.3 Baseline systems 2 and 4
Minimum source temperature setting for the ASHP component
ASHP sizing
Backup electric resistance heat
Appendix E: Ground-Source Heat Pump Modeling using ApacheHVAC and Gaia Geothermal Ground-Loop Design (GLD)
Appendix F: Modeling VRF systems
Appendix G: Hydronic Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems
1.2 Modeling hydronic heated and/or cooled slabs using radiant panels (method 1)
1.3 Modeling heated or cooled slabs using slab zones and hydronic loops (method 2)
1.3.1 Hydronic Radiant Slab Zones
1.3.2 ApacheHVAC Hydronic Loops and Controls for Radiant Slabs
1.3.3 Illustrative results indicating appropriate modeling of radiant cooling slab
Appendix H: Modeling UFAD and DV in ApacheHVAC
Appendix I: Solar Hot Water Applications in ApacheHVAC
Solar Hot Water in Apache HVAC
Typical configurations
Advanced configurations
Appendix J: Pre-ISM Zone Loads, Ventilation, and Autosizing using the Loads Data Spreadsheet and original System Schedules interface (VE2015 and earlier versions)
1 Zone Loads, Ventilation, and Autosizing using the Loads Data Spreadsheet
1.1 Zone-level loads and sizing
1.2.1 Zone-level system set up and autosizing steps
1.2 System-level loads and sizing
1.2.1 Unmet Load Hours tests
1.2.1.1 Definitions of terms used in the Unmet Load Hours range test
1.2.2 Understanding loads for ApacheHVAC components in Vista Results
2 HVAC controller profiles relative to setpoints entered in the System Schedules dialog
2.1.1 An example and further explanation for CP7 and HP6 profiles
2.1.2 Coordination with changes made to setpoints via the System Schedules and Setpoints dialog
3 Manual Adjustment of Control Throttling Range for Tighter Control of Space Temperature and Humidity
3.1.1 Reducing control bandwidths for tighter control or to avoid overlapping control bands
3.1.2 Manual editing of HVAC profiles to alter the midband offsets from setpoint and thus modify this aspect of the throttling range
3.1.3 Humidity control — dehumidification, sub-cooling, and reheat to SAT
References
Introduction
Hvac System Wizard
General Setup & Zoning
Proposed - Airside System Selection
Proposed - Waterside System Selection
Compliance - Airside System Selection
HVAC Analysis & Reports
Optimisation and Parametric Analysis
Elements
Parametric
User Interface, Simulations & Results Viewer
Defining Simulation File Set from VE
Elements - Defining Parameter Rules and Variables
Importing Parameter Rules and Variables
Performing a Parametric Analysis
Parametric Examples
Parametric Results
Opening Template Rule Files
Parametric Templates
Hone
User Interface & Defining Sim File Set
Elements - Defining Rules & Variables
Importing Parameter Rules & Variables
Configuring the Hone Worksheet
Running an Optimisation Options
Hone Worksheets
Hone Templates
Glossary
Parallel Simulation Manager
Apache, SunCast and VE Compliance Simulations
PRM and Loads Calcs
Compliance
Task Dialog and Task List
Details, Messages & Descriptions
Settings
Calculation References
ApacheCalc Methods
ApacheSim Calculation Methods
Introduction
Heat Conduction and Storage
Convection Heat Transfer
Heat Transfer by Air Movement
Long-wave Radiation Heat Transfer
Solar Radiation
Casual Gains
Thermo-physical Properties of Air
Room Plant & Control
Room & Building Heat Balance
References
MacroFlo Calculation Methods
Wind Pressure
Buoyancy Pressure
Flow Characteristics
Building Air Flow Balance
Building Air Flow, Heat and Moisture Balances
Techniques for Modelling Flow in Façades and Flues
References
Lighting Analysis
FlucsDL
Introduction to Lighting
Lighting Basics
Lighting Quantities
Visual Functions
Colour in Radiance
Materials in Radiance
Daylight Factor
Sky Component/Vertical Sky Component
Glare
Flucs
Overview
How to Use Flucs
Program Description & Philosophy
Data Input & Data Review
Calculations, Ouput & Utilites
Data Preparation
Room Design Details
Room Analysis Details
Surface Analysis Details
Luminaire Positions
Window Positions & Luminaire Data
Luminaire Data - Polar Curves & Valid Lamps
Lamp Data & Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factors
Appendix A - Tables
FlucsDL
Menus
Toolbars
Dialogue Boxes
Worked Example
FlucsPro
Menus
Toolbars
Dialogue Boxes
Worked Example
LightPro
FlucsLDB
Overview
Dialogue Boxes and Property Sheets
Review Database Dialogue Box
Database & Filters Dialogue Box
Luminaires & lamps
Dialogue Boxes
Predefined Categories
LightPro
Menus
Toolbars
Dialogue Boxes
Radiance
1. Introduction
1.1. Site Location
1.2. Main Menu
1.2.1. RadianceIES Menu
1.2.1.1. View Log File
1.2.1.2. Location Info
1.2.1.3. Simulation Options
1.3. Toolbars
1.3.1. Generic View Toolbar
1.3.2. RadianceIES Toolbar
2. Simulate Tab
2.1 Simulation Method
2.2. Type
2.2.1. Luminance
2.1.1.1. Standard Image
2.1.1.2. Daylight Glare Probability (DGP)
2.2.2. Illuminance
2.2.3. Sensors
2.2.4. Advanced
2.2.4.1. Vertical Sky Component (VSC)
2.2.4.2. Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI)
2.2.4.3. Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA)
2.2.4.4. Annual Sunlight Exposure (ASE)
2.3. Options
2.3.1. Quality
2.3.2. WP Grid and WP height
2.4. Simulation
3. View Images tab
3.1. Viewing Radiance images
3.1.1. Luminance Images
3.1.1.1. Luminance Toolbar
3.1.1.2. Luminance Menu
3.1.2. Illuminance Images
3.1.2.1. Illuminance Toolbar
3.1.2.2. Illuminance Menu
4. Sky/Eye Tab
4.1. Sky Time/Date
4.2. View
4.2.1. Eye / Focus View Positions
4.2.2. View Parameters
5. Surface Properties Tab
5.1. Material Surface Properties
5.1.1. Calculating Transmissivity
5.1.2. Assigning Surfaces
5.2. Modifier Properties
5.2.1. Patterns
5.2.2. Images
5.2.3. BSDF
6. Component Settings tab
7. Luminaire Settings Tab
8. Sensor Settings Tab
8.1. Enabling Sensors
8.2. Switching
8.3. Controls
9. Dynamic Results Tab
10. WP Grid Tab
10.1. Files
10.2. Results
10.3. Thresholds
10.4 Visualisation options
10.5. Options
11. AOI Tab
12. VSC Tab
13. Climate Based Daylight Modelling (CBDM)
13.1. Annual Dynamic (UDI) - Useful Daylight Illuminance:
13.2. Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA)
13.3. Annual Sunlight Exposure (ASE)
14. Accelerad
14.1 Introduction
14.2 System Requirements
14.3 Calculation Parameters
14.4 Accelerad Parameters
14.4.1 Description of Accelerad parameters
14.3 Errors & Troubleshooting
14. Miscellaneous Notes
14.1. Glare
14.2. Daylight Factor/Sky Factor/Sky Component
14.3. Vertical Sky Component
14.4. Average Daylight Factor
14.5. Material Types
15. Design Tips
15.1. Simulation Tips
15.1.1. Design Inertia
15.1.2. Iterate
15.1.3. Virtual Camera
15.2. Design Day(s)/ Design Time(s)
15.3. Design Sky
15.4. Control of Simulations
15.5. Contour Images
15.6. Ground Ambient Value
15.7. Exposure
Appendix
1. Lighting Basics
2. Lighting Quantities
2.1. Luminous flux
2.2. Illuminance
2.3. Luminous intensity
2.4. Luminance
2.5. Luminous efficacy
2.6. Examples of Illuminance
3. Visual Functions
3.1. Accommodation
3.2. Adaptation
3.3. Convergence
3.4. Visual Acuity
3.5. Contrast Detection
3.6. Glare
4. Colour in Radiance
5. Calculation Quality Parameters
6. Materials in Radiance
5.1. Plastic
5.2. Metal
5.3. Glass
5.4. Trans
5.5. Dielectric
7. Radiance Data Files
6.1. Sky File (*.sky)
6.2. Map File (*.map)
6.3. Converted Geometry File (*.rad)
6.4. View Parameter File (*.rdv)
6.5. Accuracy Parameter File (*.rdp)
6.6. Octree File (*.oct)
6.7. Raw File (*.raw)
6.8. Image File (*.pic)
6.9. Log File
6.10. IESNA Luminaire File
8. BSDF Scenarios and Examples
Related Publications
Results Analysis
Thermal Energy Results Analysis
VistaPro
Overview
Specifying Data for Output
Using the Output Toolbar
General Settings
VistaPro
VistaPro Variables
Weather Variables
Model Level Variables
VE Compliance Model Variables
Apache System Variables
Room Variables
Comfort Variables
Surface Variables
ApacheHVAC Results
VistaPro CIBSE TM52
Adaptive Comfort Criteria
Comfort Input Parameters
Report
VistaPro Expressions
Tariff Analysis
Generic Tariff analysis overview
OpenEI Database Tariff Tool (North America)
How to set up and apply rates
Step1: Select source APS/APP file
Step2: Import rates from OpenEI database
Step3: Select electricity rate schedule
Step4: Enter electrical average power factor
Step5: Select gas rate schedule
Step6: Running the Python Script (Calculate)
Export
BPRM reports
Fossil fuel type
VistaPro Battery Storage
Introduction
Battery Model
Control Options
Battery app output
VistaPro Modelviewer II
MacroFlo Arrows
Content Manager / Report
LARI Loads Reporting
Solar Results
Regulations & Rating Systems
PRM Guides
Navigator for ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G
PRM Navigator Introduction
Preliminary Data Setup
Overview
Building Geometry
Edit Geometry
Site Obstructions & Shading
Room/Zone Group Assignment
Envelope Thermo-Physical Properties
Room/Zone Thermal Template Data
HVAC Systems & Other Inputs
Generate Baseline & Sizing Runs
Simulations, Cost & Results
Appendices
BPRM ModelViewerII
Workflow Help
Important Notes 90.1 2007
Important Notes 90.1 2010
Important Notes 90.1 2013
Important Notes 90.1 2016
WorkflowConcept
Site Location and Climate
PRM Select ASHRAE Standard
ECB Guidance 2013
ECB Guidance 90.1 2010
Prototype Data ASHRAE Baseline
Fossil Fuel Type
Update Profile Working Week Order
Locks
Grid
Inner Volumes
Adjacency Separation Distance
Zoning Instructions
Manually Extrude Rooms Zones
ImportDXF and Manually Extrude
ImportGBXML (Revit, ArchiCAD, etc)
Model Settings
PRM Considerations for Baseline Shading 2013
PRM Considerations for Baseline Shading 90.1 2010
Input Options Manually Extrude Rooms Zones
Input Option ImportDXF and Manually Extrude
Input Options ImportGBXML Revit ArchiCAD etc
Set Selected Zones to Obstructions
Building Orientation
Room Zone Group Assignment
Building Area Assessment 2013
Solar Shading Calculation
ASHRAE Baseline Constructions
Improve Baseline
Custom Construction Type
Above Ground
Ground Contact
Space Classification
Space Setpoints 90.1 2013
Space Setpoints 90.1 90.1 2010
Space Setpoints 90.1 90.1 2007
System Schedules
Equipment
People
Lighting
Additional Lighting Controls 2013
Additional Lighting Controls 90.1 2010
Baseline Glazing Visible Transmittance
Non Mandatory Lighting 2013
Daylight Dimming (Proposed) 90.1 2010
Infiltration 2013
Infiltration 90.1 2010
Infiltration 90.1 2007
Exterior Lighting
Elevators
Create DHW Zones 90.1 2013
Create DHW Zones 90.1 2010
Create DHW Zones 90.1 2007
Assign Spaces to DHW Zones 90.1 2013
Assign Spaces to DHW Zones 90.1 2010
Assign Spaces to DHW Zones 90.1 2007
Assign DHW Demand to DHW Zones 90.1 2013
Assign DHW Demand to DHW Zones 90.1 2010
Assign DHW Demand to DHW Zones 90.1 2007
Populate Space DHW Properties 90.1 2013
Populate Space DHW Properties 90.1 2010
Populate Space DHW Properties 90.1 2007
Service Hot Water
PRM Baseline SWH Configuration 2013 IP
PRM Baseline SWH Configuration 90.1 2010
PRM Baseline SWH Configuration 90.1 2007
Generate The Baseline Model
PRM Set Up Room Grouping For HVAC Assignment
Sync Proposed Setpoint Data to Baseline 90.1 2013
Sync Proposed Setpoint Data to Baseline 90.1 2010
Sync Proposed Setpoint Data to Baseline 90.1 2007
Edit Current Proposed
OR Custom System
Edit Current Baseline
Baseline System Configuration (PRM System Selection Dialog) 90.1 2016
Baseline System Configuration (PRM System Selection Dialog) 90.1 2013
Baseline System Configuration (PRM System Selection Dialog) 90.1 2010
Baseline System Configuration (PRM System Selection Dialog) 90.1 2007
Renewable Energy Systems
Tariff Analysis Details
PRM Room Load Calculations
PRM System Load Calculations
PRM Assign System Sizing Data
PRM Proposed
PRM Baseline 0
PRM Baseline 90
PRM Baseline 180
PRM Baseline 270
Thermal Comfort (ASHRAE 55) - Select Spaces in Assessment 90.1 2013
Thermal Comfort (ASHRAE 55) - Select Spaces in Assessment 90.1 2016
Thermal Comfort (ASHRAE 55) - Room BTM Options 90.1 2016
PRM Unmet Load Hour Tolerances
PRM User Details
PRM Data For Tables
PRM Cost Savings Summary
PRM Energy Savings Summary
PRM Baseline Costs
PRM Baseline Energy
PRM Full Report
PRM Proposed Det Sim Report
PRM Baseline 0 Det Sim Report
PRM Baseline 90 Det Sim Report
PRM Baseline 180 Det Sim Report
PRM Baseline 270 Det Sim Report
PRM Proposed_62_1 Report
PRM Baseline 0_62_1 Report
PRM Baseline 90_62_1 Report
PRM Baseline 180_62_1 Report
PRM Baseline 270_62_1 Report
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2012 (IECC)
Workflow Concept IECC
Site Location and Climate IECC
Prototype Data IECC
Fossil Fuel Type IECC
Update profile working week order IECC
Locks IECC
Grid IECC
Inner volumes IECC
Adjacency separation distance IECC
Zoning Instructions IECC
Manually Extrude Spaces / Zones IECC
Manually Extrude Spaces / Zones IECC
Manually Extrude Spaces / Zones IECC
Import DXF & Manually Extrude IECC
Import GBXML IECC
Model Settings IECC
Considerations for Standard Reference Shading IECC
Set selected zones to obstructions IECC
Building Orientation IECC
Space/Zone Group Assignment IECC
Solar shading calculations IECC
IECC Standard Reference Constructions IECC
Above ground IECC
Improve Standard Reference IECC
Custom Construction Type IECC
Custom Construction Type IECC
Ground Contact IECC
Space classification IECC
Space Setpoints IECC
Equipment IECC
People IECC
Lighting Power Densities IECC
Additional Lighting Controls IECC
Standard Reference Glazing Visible Transmittance IECC
Daylight Dimming (Proposed) IECC
Infiltration IECC
Exterior Lighting IECC
Elevators IECC
Create DHW Zones IECC
Assign Spaces to DHW Zones IECC
Assign DHW Demand to DHW Zones IECC
Populate Space DHW Properties IECC
Standard Reference SHW Configuration Guidance IECC
Generate the Standard Reference Model IECC
Set up Space Grouping for HVAC Assignment IECC
Sync Proposed Setpoint Data to Reference IECC
Create Proposed System IECC
Edit Current Proposed IECC
Import and Edit Standard Reference System IECC
1 System Selection
2 Purchased Heat and Chilled Water
3 Demand Control Ventilation
4 Economizers
5 Exhaust Air Energy Recovery
6 Equipment Efficiencies
7 Hot Water Supply Temperature Reset
8 Hot Water Pumps
9 Chiller Selection
10 Chilled Water Supply Temperature Reset
11 Chilled Water Pumps
12 Heat Rejection
Standard Reference System Configuration (IECC System Selection Dialog) IECC
Renewable Energy Systems IECC
Define tariffs data - Electricity IECC
Define tariffs data - Gas IECC
Define tariffs data - Oil IECC
Define tariffs data - Coal IECC
Define tariffs data - Taxes/discount IECC
Sizing Runs - Room Load Calculations IECC
Sizing Runs - System Load Calculations IECC
Update Reference fan sizing data IECC
Sizing reports - Proposed IECC
System Sizing Reports - Standard Reference IECC
Set Utility Tariff data - Simple Option - Set flat rate IECC
Set Utility Tariff data - Simple Option - Set currency IECC
Set Utility Tariff data - Simple Option - Set up cost analysis assignments IECC
Set Utility Tariff data - Detailed Option - Set advanced rate IECC
Set Utility Tariff data - Detailed Option - Set currency IECC
Set Utility Tariff data - Detailed Option - Set site supply IECC
Set Utility Tariff data - Detailed Option - Set utility suppliers IECC
Set Utility Tariff data - Detailed Option - Set up cost analysis assignments IECC
Set proposed results dataset IECC
Check tariff assignments IECC
Review Cost Analysis IECC
TariffAnalysisDetails
Set parameters for 'unmet load hour' temperature tests IECC
Project details IECC
Detailed Simulation Reports - Proposed IECC
Detailed Simulation Reports - Standard Reference IECC
ASHRAE 62.1 - Proposed IECC
ASHRAE 62.1 - Standard Reference IECC
National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 (NECB)
WorkflowConcept
Site Location and Climate NECB
Review Heating Degree Days NECB
Prototype Data
Fossil Fuel Type
Update profile working week order NECB
Locks NECB
Grid NECB
Inner volumes NECB
Adjacency separation distance NECB
Zoning Instructions
Manually Extrude Spaces / Zones NECB
Import DXF & Manually Extrude NECB
Import GBXML NECB
Model Settings NECB
Considerations for Reference Shading
Manually Extrude Objects NECB
Set selected zones to obstructions NECB
Building Orientation NECB
Space Zone Assessment
Solar shading calculations NECB
Custom Construction Type NECB
Above ground NECB
Ground Contact NECB
NECB Reference Constructions
Space classification NECB
Space Setpoints
Equipment NECB
People NECB
Lighting Power Densities NECB
Additional Lighting Controls
Reference Glazing Visible Transmittance NECB
Daylight Dimming (Proposed) NECB
Infiltration NECB
Exterior Lighting
Elevators NECB
DHW Zones
Assign Spaces to DHW Zones
Assign DHW Demand to DHW Zones
Populate Space DHW Properties
Reference SHW Configuration Guidance
Generate the Reference Model
Set up Room/Zone Grouping for HVAC Assignment
Sync Proposed Setpoint Data to Reference
Edit Current Proposed NECB
Or Custom System NECB
Reference System Configuration
1 System Selection
2 Equipment Oversizing
3 Heating Systems
4 Cooling Systems
5 Cooling Tower Systems
6 Economizers
7 Heat Pumps
8 Outdoor Air
9 Space Temperature Control
10 Fans
11 Supply Air Systems
12 Heat Recovery Systems
13 Equipment Efficiencies and Part Load Performance
Import and Edit Reference System
Renewable Energy Systems NECB
Sizing Runs - Room Load Calculations
Sizing Runs - System Load Calculations
Update Reference fan sizing data NECB
Sizing reports - Proposed NECB
Sizing reports - Reference NECB
Set parameters for 'unmet load hour' temperature tests NECB
Project details NECB
Data for Advisory and Input Reports NECB
Energy Savings Summary Table NECB
Proposed Energy Table NECB
Full Report NECB
Detailed Simulation Reports - Proposed NECB
Detailed Simulation Reports - Reference NECB
ASHRAE 62.1 - Proposed NECB
ASHRAE 62.1 - Reference NECB
National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2017 (NECB)
WorkflowConcept NECB 2017
Site Location and Climate NECB 2017
Review Heating Degree Days NECB 2017
Prototype Data NECB 2017
Fossil Fuel Type NECB 2017
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factors NECB 2017
Update profile working week order NECB 2017
Locks NECB 2017
Grid NECB 2017
Inner volumes NECB 2017
Adjacency separation distance NECB 2017
Zoning Instructions NECB 2017
Manually Extrude Spaces / Zones NECB 2017
Import DXF & Manually Extrude NECB 2017
Import GBXML NECB 2017
Model Settings NECB 2017
Considerations for Reference Shading NECB 2017
Manually Extrude Objects NECB 2017
Set selected zones to obstructions NECB 2017
Building Orientation NECB 2017
Room/Zone Group Assignment NECB 2017
Solar shading calculations NECB 2017
Default NECB Constructions NECB 2017
NECB Proposed Constructions NECB 2017
Custom Construction Type NECB 2017
Above ground NECB 2017
Ground Contact NECB 2017
NECB Reference Constructions NECB 2017
Space classification NECB 2017
Space Setpoints NECB 2017
Equipment NECB 2017
People NECB 2017
Lighting Power Densities NECB 2017
Additional Lighting Controls NECB 2017
Reference Glazing Visible Transmittance NECB 2017
Daylight Dimming (Proposed) NECB 2017
Infiltration NECB 2017
Exterior Lighting NECB 2017
Elevators NECB 2017
Create DHW Zones NECB 2017
Assign Spaces to DHW Zones NECB 2017
Assign DHW Demand to DHW Zones NECB 2017
Populate Space DHW Properties NECB 2017
Reference SHW Configuration Guidance NECB 2017
Generate the Reference Model NECB 2017
Vestibule Setpoint NECB 2017
Shut-off and Setback Controls NECB 2017
Sync Proposed Setpoint Data to Reference NECB 2017
Set up Room/Zone Grouping for HVAC Assignment NECB 2017
Edit Current Proposed NECB 2017
Or Custom System NECB 2017
Reference System Configuration NECB 2017
1 System Selection
2 Equipment Oversizing
3 Heating Systems
4 Cooling Systems
5 Heat rejection systems
6 Economizers
7 Heat Pumps
8 Outdoor Air
9 Space Temperature Control
10 Pipework insulation
11 Ductwork insulation
12 Ductwork leakage
13 Fans
14 Supply Air Systems
15 Lighting heat gains to return air
16 Heat Recovery Systems
17 Ice Making Loads
18 Equipment Efficiencies and Part Load Performance
19 Purchased Energy & CHP
Import and Edit Reference System NECB 2017
Renewable Energy Systems NECB 2017
Sizing Runs - Room Load Calculations NECB 2017
Sizing Runs - System Load Calculations NECB 2017
Sizing reports - Proposed NECB 2017
Sizing reports - Reference NECB 2017
Set parameters for 'unmet load hour' temperature tests NECB 2017
Project details NECB 2017
Reference User edits
Data for Advisory and Input Reports NECB 2017
Energy Savings Summary Table NECB 2017
Proposed Energy Table NECB 2017
Full Report NECB 2017
Detailed Simulation Reports - Proposed NECB 2017
Detailed Simulation Reports - Reference NECB 2017
ASHRAE 62.1 - Proposed NECB 2017
ASHRAE 62.1 - Reference NECB 2017
VE Navigator for Title 24 2019
1 Overview
1.1 Energy Commission Approval
1.3 Software Capabilities
1.3.1 Scope
1.3.2 Site/Building
1.3.3 Envelope
1.3.4 Lighting and Other Internal Loads
1.3.5 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
1.3.6 Domestic Water Heating
1.3.7 Output
1.3.8 Interface
1.3.9 Documentation
2 Standard Input/Output Reports
2.1 Basic Output Results
2.2 Unmet Load Hours
2.3 Certificate of Compliance Report
3 Fixed and Restricted Inputs
4 Preparing Basic Input
4.1 Overview
4.2 Title 24 Navigator Interface
4.3 Preliminary Data Setup
4.3.1 Importing Title 24 Templates
4.3.2 Set Building Data
4.3.2.1 Project Information
4.3.2.2 Team
4.3.2.3 Exceptional Conditions
4.3.2.4 Special
4.3.2.5 Narrative
4.3.2.6 CALGreen
4.3.2.7 HERS (Not applicable in the current version)
4.3.2.8 Form 1 Tab
4.3.2.9 Form 2 Tab
4.3.2.10 Form 3 Tab
4.3.2.11 Form 4 Tab
4.3.3 Building Geometry
4.3.3.1 Settings
4.3.3.2 Input Options
4.3.3.3 Other Input Options
4.3.3.3.1 IESVE SketchUp Plug-in
4.3.3.3.2 IESVE Revit plug-in
4.3.4 Site Obstruction and Shading
4.3.4.1 Input Options
4.3.4.2 Set selected zones to obstructions
4.3.5 PV Panel Geometry
4.3.6 HVAC Zoning
4.3.7 Set Number of Floors
4.3.8 Building Orientation
4.4 Building Envelope and Construction Materials
4.4.1 Assign Title 24 Standard Constructions
4.4.2 Opaque Building Assembly Setup
4.4.2.1 Materials
4.4.2.2 Composite Materials
4.4.2.3 Construction Status (only New available in current version)
4.4.2.4 Underground Walls
4.4.2.5 Underground floors
4.4.2.6 Roof
4.4.2.7 Door
4.4.3 Glazing Setup
4.4.3.1 Import Glazing Assemblies from Library
4.4.3.2 Import Manufacturer Data from LBNL International Glazing Database
4.4.3.3 External Shades
4.4.4 Surface assignment
4.4.4.1 Above ground
4.4.4.2 Ground contact
4.4.5 Review Surface Assignment
4.5 Space/Zone Thermal Template Data
4.5.1 Space/Room Group Assignment
4.5.2 Space/Room Thermal Template Assignment
4.5.3 Edit Internal Gains
4.5.3.1 Equipment
4.5.3.2 People
4.5.4 Interior Lighting
4.5.4.1 Room Cavity Ratio
4.5.4.2 Set General Lighting Power
4.5.4.3 Create Lighting System Types
4.5.4.4 Apply Lighting System Types
4.5.5 Daylighting.
4.6 Process Loads
4.6.1 Create Process Loads
4.6.2 Assign Process Loads
4.7 Setpoints, Ventilation & Exhaust, Infiltration
4.7.1 Review Space Setpoints
4.7.2 Ventilation and Exhaust
4.7.3 Review Building Floor Data
4.7.4 Infiltration
4.8 Heating & Cooling Loads Calculations for Rooms and Zones (Design Model Only)
4.8.1 Room Load Calculations
4.8.2 Room and Zone Loads Reports
4.9 Hot Water (Commercial SHW)
4.9.1 DHW Loop
4.9.2 Heat Source
4.10 Mechanical / HVAC
4.10.1 Design Model
4.10.1.1 Create a new HVAC System(s) for the Design model
4.10.1.2 Edit existing HVAC file for Design Model
<TODO : Topic name>
4.10.2 Proposed Model
4.10.2.1 Create New HVAC System(s) for Proposed model
4.10.2.2 [Alternative] Copy design HVAC file to represent Proposed HVAC system (applied to compliant Title 24 HVAC system only)
4.10.2.3 HVAC Autosizing On/Off for the proposed model
4.10.2.4 Edit existing HVAC file for proposed model
5 Above-code Decarbonization (Design Model Only)
5.1 Renewable Energy Systems
5.2 Battery Storage
5.3 Tariff Data
6 Generate Standard Model and Simulate
6.1 Generate the Standard Model
6.2 Annual Energy Simulation
7 Results
7.1 Review Results Summary
7.2 Generate Title 24 Compliance Report
8 Special Features and Modelling Assumptions
8.1 Modeling Assumptions
9 Field Verification
10 Checklist for Compliance Submittal
11 Sample Compliance Documentation
12 Compliance Statement
ANNEX – Sample Compliance Report
Title 24 2016
Overview
Standard Input/Output Reports
Preparing Basic Input
Overview
Building Data
Cooling Coil (Chilled Water)
Cooling Coil (Direct Expansion)
Heating Coil (Hot Water)
Heating Coil (Resistance)
Heating Coil (Furnace)
Heating Coil (Heat Pump)
Fans
Evaporative Cooling (Indirect)
Evaporative Cooling (Direct)
Special Features and Modeling Assumptions
ANNEX – Sample Compliance Report
Model Viewer II
UK Regulations
VE Compliance
What is the VE Compliance View?
Site and Weather Data
Building Element Data
Space Data
System
Internal Gains
Air Exchange
Transpired Solar Collector
Apache Systems
Heating
Cooling
Hot Water
Solar Heating
Parabolic Trough Collector
Solar panel
Derived Parameters
Solar water heating (SBEM methodology)
Auxiliary energy
Air supply & Cost
UK NCM System Data Wizard
Electricity Generators
Settings, Menu & Toolbar
Part L
PartL1(2006)
Criterion 1, 2 & 3
Guidance on performing Part L1 (2006) assessments
Part L1 (2006) – Analysis
Space Data & Constructions
References
Part L2
PartL2(2006)ApacheSim
Guidance on performing Part L2 (2006) assessments
Steps in Performing Analysis
Tips for passing Part L2A
L2 (2006) Building & System data
Space Data (actual building)
Space Data (notional building)
Construction Data
Part L2 (2006) ApacheSim – EPC
References
Appendix A. Ventilation in compliance simulations
Appendix B. Calculation of BER and TER
PartL2(2006)VE-SBEM
Guidance on performing Part L2 (2006) assessments
Steps to Performing Analysis
Tips for Passing Part L2a
Part L2 (2006) VE-SBEM – Analysis
Space Data (actual building)
Building Regulations Construction Data
Part L2 (2006) VE-SBEM Results
References
PartL2(2010)ApacheSim
Guidance on performing Part L2 (2010) assessments
Steps in Performing Analysis
Tips for Passing Part L2A
Part L2 (2010) ApacheSim – Analysis
L2 (2010) Building & System data
Space Data (actual & notional building)
Building Regulations Construction Data
Part L2 (2010) ApacheSim – EPC
References
Appendix A. Ventilation in compliance simulations
Appendix B. Calculation of BER and TER
PartL2(2010)VE-SBEM
Overview of VE-SBEM interface features
Fundamentals of Part L2 2010
Steps in performing a VE Compliance analysis
Part L2 (2010) VE-SBEM Results
Tips for Passing Part L2 (2010)
References
PartL2(2013-2014)ApacheSim
Introduction
Guidance on performing Part L2 (2013-2014) assessments
Steps in performing a VE Compliance analysis
Part L2 (2013-2014) ApacheSim – Analysis
Part L2 (2013-2014) ApacheSim Results
Space Data
NCM lighting data dialog
Space Data (notional building)
Building Regulations Construction Data
Tips for Passing Part L2a
References
Appendix A. Ventilation in compliance simulations
PartL2(2013-2014)VE-SBEM
Overview of VE-SBEM interface features
Guidance on Part L2 (2013/2014) assessments
Steps in performing a VE Compliance analysis
Part L2 (2013/2014) VE-SBEM Results
Tips for Passing Part L2 (2013/2014)
Part L2 (2013/2014) EPC
References
Section 6
Section6(2005)ApacheSim
Compliance Methods - Dwellings & Non-Dwellings
Elemental and Heat Loss Methods
Carbon Emissions Method
Section 6 building and system data
SAP 2. Ventilation rate
Data for Part L2
Building Regulations Space Data
Building Regulations Construction Data
Section 6 Analysis and Results
Section6(2007)ApacheSim
Section6(2010)VE-SBEM
Differences for Section 6 (2010)
Building Regulations – Part L Ireland (2017)
Introduction
Guidance on Part L Ireland (2017) assessments
Part L Ireland (2017) VE-SBEM results
Tips for Passing Part L Ireland (2017)
Part L Ireland (2017) BER
VE-Compliance MVII
PartL(2002)
Overview
L2 Elemental Method
Part L analysis and results
Data common to Part L1 and Part L2
Data for Part L2
Building Regulations Space Data
Building Regulations Construction Data
Set Building & System Data
Methods
PartL1(2002)Methods
Basis for calculations
L1 Elemental Method (ADL1 paragraphs 1.3–1.15)
L1 Target U-value Method (ADL1 paragraphs 1.16–1.26)
L1 Carbon Index Method (ADL1 paragraphs 1.27-1.28)
2. Maximum (Table 3) U-value Requirement (ADL1 paragraph 1.29)
3. Additional Requirements (ADL1 paragraphs 1.30-1.45)
Glossary
References
PartL2(2002)Methods
Basis for calculations
L2 Elemental Method (ADL2 paragraphs 1.7–1.68)
E 4. Heating Systems Requirements (ADL2 paragraphs 1.24-1.40)
E 6.1 Office CPR Method (ADL2 paragraphs 1.62-1.66 & Appendix G)
L2 Whole-building Method
L2 Carbon Emissions Calculation Method
Additional L2 Requirements
References
Section6(Scotland)Methods(non-dwellings)
Basis for calculations
Section 6 Elemental and Heat Loss Methods (including building services requirements)
Carbon Emissions Calculation Method
References
Section 63
1. Overview - What is Section 63?
Requirements for using Section 63 in the Virtual Environment
Assessment and Improvement Process
2. Getting Started
Pre-requisites
EPC Simulation and Lodgement
3. Preparing your model for Section 63
Assessor and Building Details
Selecting Section 63 Assessment Mode
Preparatory Checks for Section 63
Boilers > 15 Years Old
Loft Access for Roofs
Assessment Settings for Section 63
EPC Report Reference Number (RRN)
Date of sale or lease of building
Planned completion date for the Section 63 action plan
Has the Section 63 action plan been completed?
Actual completion date for the Section 63 action plan
Use operational rating?
Is DEC and advisory report lodged in register and displayed in building?
Who commissioned the Section 63 action plan?
Name of tenant/delegated person
Has delegated protocol been set up?
Set up date of the delegated protocol
Is mains gas supply available on site?
Applicable Prescriptive Measures
4. Generating a Prescribed Measures Action Plan
Reviewing the Action Plan
No Improvement Targets
Improvement Targets Identified
5. Working with Alternative Scenarios
Creating an Alternative Scenario
Settings for Alternative Scenarios
Assessment Settings
Prescriptive Measures
Alternative Measures
Generating the Action Plan
Reviewing the Action Plan
Reviewing Savings for the Alternative Measure
Adding A New Measure
Deleting an Existing Measure
Notes on Savings Values
Managing Scenarios
Exporting the Active Scenario
Deleting the Active Scenario
Deleting all Scenarios
Finalising the Assessment
Updating the EPC
Generating the final Action Plan
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix B: Automatic Triggers for Prescriptive Measures
Appendix C: Lodging on the Scottish EPC Register
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Overview
Introduction to MicroFlo
Boundary conditions
Components
CFD Settings (Internal Simulation)
CFD Grid
Multi-zone Spaces
Importing Boundary Conditions from VistaPro Results
External Simulation
Running the simulation
MicroFlo Viewer
Troubleshooting
Lifecycle Analysis
CostPlan
Starting CostPlan & Menu Bar
Toolbar
CostPlan Cost Information
Miscellaneous
CostPlanPro
Datasets
Materials Datasets
Systems Dataset
Assigning Data
Components & Dynamic Simulation
CostPlanPro Interface
CostSubsciptionService
Overview
Cost Dataset Installation
LifeCycleAnalysis
LCA Module
CDB Interface
Mixed Used Buildings
Evacuation
Lisi - Overview
Main Menu Commands
Simulex
1 Introduction
1.1 Responsibility
1.2 Copying
2 Testing Features with the Sample Projects
3 Playback Controls
4 The Project Files
5 Other Functions
5.1 Characteristics
5.2 Testing Routes
5.3 Distance Map
6 Modelling an Evacuation with Simulex
6.1 Floors
6.2 Exits
6.3 Staircases
6.4 Defining Links
6.5 Calculation of Distance Maps
6.6 Defining the Occupants
7 Simulation
7.1 Information Window
7.2 Multiple Distance Maps (different routes-to-exit)
7.3 Hints for Problem-Free Simulation
8 Main Program Menu
8.1 Menu: Project
8.1.1 Menu Item: Project > Open
8.1.2 Menu Item: Project > Save
8.1.3 Menu Item: Project > Save As
8.1.4 Menu Item: Project > Close
8.1.5 Menu Item: Project > Exit
8.2 Menu: Building
8.2.1 Menu Item: Building > Add Floor
8.2.2 Menu Item: Building > Replace Floor
8.2.3 Menu Item: Building > Add Staircase
8.2.4 Menu Item: Building > Change Name
8.2.5 Menu Item: Building > Change Height
8.2.6 Menu Item: Building > Delete
8.2.7 Menu Item: Building > Add Link
8.2.8 Menu Item: Building > Delete Link
8.2.9 Menu Item: Building > Add Exit
8.2.10 Menu Item: Building > Delete Exit
8.2.11 Menu Item: DistMap > Setup
8.2.12 Menu Item: DistMap > Calculate
8.2.13 Menu Item: DistMap > Display
8.3 Menu: Routes
8.3.1 Menu Item: Routes > Most Remote
8.3.2 Menu Item: Routes > Test Position
8.3.3 Menu Item: Routes > Stop Testing
8.4 Menu: People
8.4.1 Menu Item: People > Single Person
8.4.2 Menu Item: People > Group People
8.4.3 Menu Item: People > Delete All People
8.4.4 Menu Item: People > Characteristics
8.5 Menu: Simulate
8.5.1 Menu Item: Simulate > Begin
8.5.2 Menu Item: Simulate > Playback
8.5.3 Menu Item: Simulate > Playback in 3D
8.5.4 Menu Item: Simulate > Pause
8.5.5 Menu Item: Simulate > Stop
8.6 Menu: Window
8.7 Menu: Help
9 Function Keys
10 Technical Requirements
11 Principles and Assumptions
12 Walking Speeds
13 Body Dimensions
14 Occupant Types
15 Troubleshooting
16 Literature
Application Programming Interface (API)
Python API Guidance
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Python
1.3 3rd Party Libraries
1.2 Additional Resources
2 VEScripts Editor
2.1 File List
2.2 Scripting Toolbar
2.3 Code Editing Window
2.4 Output Window / Output Window Toolbar
2.5 Help Window
2.6 Watch Window
2.7 Breakpoints
3 Running Scripts
3.1 Promote to Navigator
3.2 Installing a Script Package
3.3 Creating a Script Package
4 Creating a Sample Script
5 Troubleshooting Error Messages
5.1 SyntaxError: Invalid Syntax
5.2 IndentationError: Unexpected Indent
5.3 TypeError: Can’t convert ‘int; object to str implicitly
5.4 KeyError: ‘room_name’
5.5 AttributeError: 'RoomGroups' object has no attribute 'get_room_groupz'
5.6 ArgumentError
5.7 Other Resources
6 VE Python API
6.1 Conventions Used in the VE API and User Guide
6.1.1 Top Level Methods
6.1.1.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.2 AirExchange
6.1.2.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.2.2 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.3 ApacheSim
6.1.3.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.3.2 Enums Defined Here
6.1.3.3
6.1.4 CasualGain
6.1.4.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.4.2 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.4.3 Enums Defined Here
6.1.5 EnergySources
6.1.5.1 Static Methods Defined Here
6.1.6 HVAC Network
6.1.6.1 Enums
6.1.6.2 Components
6.1.6.2.1 HVACAbstractBoiler
6.1.6.2.1.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.2 HVACAbstractComponent
6.1.6.2.2.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.3 HVACAbstractChiller
6.1.6.2.3.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.4 HVACAbstractCHRHeatExchanger
6.1.6.2.4.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.5 HVACAbstractDXCoolingSystem
6.1.6.2.5.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.6 HVACAbstractHeatPump
6.1.6.2.6.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.7 HVACAbstractWaterAirHeatPump
6.1.6.2.8 HVACAbstractWaterWaterHeatExchanger
6.1.6.2.8.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.6.2.9 HVACAirFilter
6.1.6.2.10 HVACAirToAirHeatEnthalpyExchanger
6.1.6.2.10.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.11 HVACAmbientHeatRejectionDevice
6.1.6.2.11.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.12 HVACBoiler
6.1.6.2.12.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.13 HVACChilledCeiling
6.1.6.2.13.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.14 HVACChilledCeilingRoom
6.1.6.2.14.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.15 HVACChilledWaterLoop
6.1.6.2.15.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.6.2.15.2 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.16 HVACChiller
6.1.6.2.17 HVACCombinedHeatAndPower
6.1.6.2.18 HVACComponent
6.1.6.2.19 HVACCondenserWaterLoop
6.1.6.2.19.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.20 HVACCoolingCoil
6.1.6.2.20.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.21 HVACCoolingTower
6.1.6.2.22 HVACDamper
6.1.6.2.22.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.23 HVACDamperSplitter
6.1.6.2.24 HVACDedicatedWatersideEconomizer
6.1.6.2.24.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.25 HVACDHWBranch
6.1.6.2.25.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.26 HVACDHWCHRHeatExchanger
6.1.6.2.27 HVACDHWSystem
6.1.6.2.27.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.27.2 Methods Defined Here
6.1.6.2.28 HVACDirectActingHeater
6.1.6.2.28.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.29 HVACDirectActingHeaterRoom
6.1.6.2.29.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.30 HVACDryFluidCooler
6.1.6.2.30.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.31 HVACDuct
6.1.6.2.32 HVACDXCoolingInstance
6.1.6.2.33 HVACDXCoolingSystem
6.1.6.2.34 HVACEACChiller
6.1.6.2.34.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.35 HVACEnhancedBoiler
6.1.6.2.35.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.36 HVACElectricChiller
6.1.6.2.36.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.37 HVACEWCChiller
6.1.6.2.38 HVACFan
6.1.6.2.38.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.39 HVACGenericCoolingSource
6.1.6.2.39.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.40 HVACGenericHeatSource
6.1.6.2.40.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.41 HVACHeatingCoil
6.1.6.2.41.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.42 HVACHeatPump
6.1.6.2.43 HVACHeatPumpInstance
6.1.6.2.44 HVACHeatSource
6.1.6.2.44.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.45 HVACHeatTransferLoop
6.1.6.2.46 HVACHotWaterLoop
6.1.6.2.46.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.47 HVACHWLDemandLoop
6.1.6.2.48 HVACHWLDHWHeatExchanger
6.1.6.2.48.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.49 HVACInlet
6.1.6.2.50 HVACJunction
6.1.6.2.51 HVACOutlet
6.1.6.2.52 HVACPCMBattery
6.1.6.2.52.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.53 HVACPlenum
6.1.6.2.53.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.53.2
6.1.6.2.54 HVACPLCChiller
6.1.6.2.54.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.55 HVACPreCoolingLoop
6.1.6.2.55.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.56 HVACPump
6.1.6.2.56.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.57 HVACRadiator
6.1.6.2.57.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.58 HVACRadiatorRoom
6.1.6.2.58.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.59 HVACRoom
6.1.6.2.59.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.60 HVACRoomUnit
6.1.6.2.60.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.61 HVACSolarAirCollectorBIST
6.1.6.2.61.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.62 HVACSolarWaterHeater
6.1.6.2.62.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.63 HVACSourceDependentRoom
6.1.6.2.63.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.64 HVACSprayChamber
6.1.6.2.64.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.65 HVACSteamHumidifier
6.1.6.2.65.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.66 HVACThermalDuctProperties
6.1.6.2.66.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.67 HVACThermalStorageLoop
6.1.6.2.67.1 Attributed Defined Here
6.1.6.2.68 HVACThermalStorageTank
6.1.6.2.69 HVACUnitaryCoolingSystem
6.1.6.2.69.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.70 HVACVRFSystem
6.1.6.2.70.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.71 HVACWaterAirHeatPump
6.1.6.2.72 HVACWaterAirHeatPumpInstance
6.1.6.2.73 HVACWaterSourceLoop
6.1.6.2.73.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.74 HVACWaterWaterHeatExchanger
6.1.6.2.75 HVACWaterWaterHeatPump
6.1.6.2.76 HVACWaterLoopHeatRecovery
6.1.6.2.76.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.2.77 HVACZone
6.1.6.2.77.1 Attributes Define Here
6.1.6.3 Controllers
6.1.6.3.1 HVACAbstractController
6.1.6.3.1.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.3.2 HVACController
6.1.6.3.3 HVACTimeSwitchController
6.1.6.3.3.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.3.4 HVACAbstractControllerWithSensor
6.1.6.3.4.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.3.5 HVACControllerWithSensor
6.1.6.3.6 HVACControllerWithDifferentialSensor
6.1.6.4 Multiplex
6.1.6.4.1 HVACMultiplex
6.1.6.4.1.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.5 Networks
6.1.6.5.1 HVACNetwork
6.1.6.5.1.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.6.5.1.2 Static Methods Defined Here
6.1.6.5.1.3 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.6 Network Objects
6.1.6.6.1 HVACNetworkObject
6.1.6.6.1.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.7 Prototype Systems
6.1.6.7.1 HVACPrototypeSystem
6.1.6.7.1.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.6.7.1.2 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.8 System Curves
6.1.6.8.1 HVACSystemCurve
6.1.6.8.1.1 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.6.9 SystemParameters
6.1.6.9.1 Methods Defined Here
<TODO : Topic name>
6.1.7 IECC
6.1.7.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.8 ImportGBXML
6.1.8.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.8.2 Enums Defined Here
6.1.9 Mv2 (Model Viewer 2)
6.1.9.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.9.2 Enums Defined Here
6.1.10 NECB
6.1.10.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.11 PRM
6.1.11.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.11.2 Enums Defined Here
6.1.12 ProjectInfo
6.1.12.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.13 ResultsReader
6.1.13.1 Notes on Reading APS files
6.1.13.2 Methods Defined Here
6.1.13.3 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.13.4 Enums Defined Here
6.1.14 RoomAirExchange
6.1.14.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.15 RoomInternalGain
6.1.15.1 Methods Defined Here
RoomPowerGain
RoomLightingGain
RoomPeopleGain
6.1.16 RoomGroups
6.1.16.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.17 TariffsEngine
6.1.17.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.17.2 Enums Defined Here
6.1.18 T24
6.1.18.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.19 VEAdjacency
6.1.19.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.20 VEApacheSystem
6.1.20.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.20.2 Static Methods Defined Here
6.1.20.3 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.20.4 Enums Defined Here
6.1.21 VEBody
6.1.21.1 Notes on VE Body Objects
6.1.21.2 Methods Defined Here
6.1.21.3 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.21.4 Enums Defined Here
6.1.22 VECdbConstruction
6.1.22.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.22.2 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.23 VECdbDatabase
6.1.23.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.23.2 Static Methods Defined Here
6.1.24 VECdbLayer
6.1.24.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.25 VECdbMaterial
6.1.25.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.26 VECdbProject
6.1.26.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.26.2 Static Methods Defined Here
6.1.26.3 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.26.4 Enums Defined Here
6.1.27 VEComponentProcess
6.1.27.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.28 VEEnergyMeter
6.1.28.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.29 VEGeometry
6.1.29.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.29.2 Static Methods Defined Here
6.1.29.3 Enums Defined Here
6.1.30 VELocate
6.1.30.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.30.2 Enums Defined Here
6.1.31 VEMacroFlo
6.1.31.1 Methods Defined Here
<TODO : Topic name>
6.1.31.2 Enums Defined Here
6.1.31.3
6.1.32 VEModel
6.1.32.1 Notes on VE Model objects
6.1.32.2 Methods Defined Here
6.1.32.3 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.33 VEProfile
6.1.33.1 Methods Defined Here
For Group Profiles (derived from GroupProfile class) these additional methods are available:
For Free form Profiles (FreeFormProfile class) these additional methods are available:
6.1.33.2 Attributes Defined Here
For Compact Profiles (CompactProfile class) only these additional attributes are available:
6.1.33.3 Detailed Data Description
6.1.34 VEProject
6.1.34.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.34.2 Static Methods Defined Here
6.1.34.3 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.34.4 Enums Defined Here
6.1.35 VERenewables
6.1.35.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.35.2 Enums Defined Here
6.1.36 VERoomData
6.1.36.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.36.2 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.36.3 Enums Defined Here
6.1.37 VESankey
6.1.37.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.38 VESuncast
6.1.38.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.39 VESurface
6.1.39.1 Notes on Surfaces
6.1.39.2 Methods Defined Here
6.1.39.3 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.39.4 Enums Defined Here

6.1.40 VEThermalTemplate
6.1.40.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.40.2 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.40.3 Enums Defined Here
6.1.41 WeatherFileReader
6.1.41.1 Methods Defined Here
6.1.41.2 Attributes Defined Here
6.1.41.3 Enums Defined Here
6.1.42 RefModelUserEdits
6.1.42.1 Methods Defined Here
Third Party Integration
Monodraught HVR
1. Overview
What is Monodraught HVR®?
Monodraught Hybrid Ventilation (HVR) V system
Monodraught Hybrid Ventilation (HVR) X system with heat recovery
Monodraught Hybrid Ventilation (HVR) X+ system with heat recovery and room heating
Requirements for using HVR in the Virtual Environment
2. HVR Background
What is the Priority School Building Programme and design requirements?
Why Choose Hybrid Ventilation?
HVR Key Features
HVR range – key features:
Typical Installation - Operation Detail
Cross Flow
Single Sided Flow
Additional Ventilation
Control Strategy
Controls and user interface
Further Information
3. Using HVR in the VE
Introduction
Importing the HVR units
Using the HVR Grouping Scheme
Duplicating Unit Groups
Deleting Unit Groups
Editing Unit Group Properties
Assigning HVR to Rooms
Assignment Guidance
HVR Assignment
What happens when a room is assigned?
What happens when a room is unassigned?
Editing HVR Opening Types
Changing Opening Type on the view
Changing Opening Type using the browser
Changing Opening Type using Opening Selection and Assignment
Opening Type Updates
Simulating with HVR
Applying HVR to an ApacheHVAC system file
Simulate HVR performance using Apache
4. Comfort analysis
5. HVR and UK NCM analysis (Part L & EPCs)
The NCM framework
Analysing the real building and the Actual Building
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix B: HVR Technical Data
Louvre sizes and requirements for HVR systems
Recommended HVR system room configuration
Appendix C: About Monodraught Ltd.
Monodraught HTM
Overview
HTM Background
Using HTM in the VE
Introduction
Importing the HTM units
Using the HTM Grouping Scheme
Assigning HTM to Rooms
Editing HTM Opening Types
Simulating with HTM
HTM and UK NCM analysis (Part L & EPCs)
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix B: HTM Technical Data
Appendix C: About Monodraught Ltd.
Breathing Buildings NVHR
Overview
NVHR Background
Product Information
Using NVHR in the VE
Importing the NVHR units
Using the NVHR Grouping Scheme
Assigning NVHR to Rooms
Simulating with NVHR
Results Analysis
NVHR and UK NCM analysis (Part L, Section 6, EPCs)
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix B: About Breathing Buildings Ltd.
DAIKIN
System Types
Creating a Daikin VRV System
Daikin VRV Systems (Sizing and Simulation) Application
Example Pipe Length Explanations