Before committing to a full compliance analysis it is generally advisable to check the model settings by performing one or two test runs on the actual building. This is done using the button ‘CO2 emissions: test run (actual building)’. Test runs may also be performed on the notional building.
Simulate the building for a few days in winter and a few days in summer. View the results in Vista and check that the model is behaving as designed. In particular, check room temperature control, the operation of mechanical and free cooling and take a look at system loads and energy consumptions. This feedback provides a check on the overall design and helps eliminate model input errors.
