ASHRAE 90.1 2016 Section 11 ECB Supporting document (to be used in conjunction with the 90.1 2016 PRM navigator)
The intent of this document is to outline and provide guidance regarding workflow when using the VE ASHRAE 90.1 PRM navigator to complete analysis for 90.1-2016 section 11 Energy Cost Budget (ECB) method.
Because the PRM (Appendix G) and ECB (Chapter 11) ASHRAE rule sets are similar, using the PRM & ECB Navigator will streamline either of the PRM or ECB energy modeling exercises. In order to work effectively with this navigator to develop an ECB model, it is important to be aware of the differences between the two energy modeling rule sets. The following describes, in brief, what should be considered when implementing the ECB Method through the use of this navigator.
1. Selection of the ECB method for ASHRAE 90.1 Workflow Navigator
Action: Click the “Select ASHRAE standard” navigator action item and select the option for “ASHRAE 90.1-2016 ECB”. This will automatically generate the ECB Budget model within this Navigator workflow and auto-generate the ECB Budget model reports
2. A single baseline model for ECB analysis
For the ECB method, the baseline model is referred to as the Budget model and is generated and simulated only at the same orientation as the proposed. This is handled automatically by the navigator when in ECB mode for both loads calculations and simulations.
3. ECB HVAC systems
Autosized prototype systems have been developed with reference to table 11.5.2-1 to accommodate the ASHRAE 90.1-2016 ECB HVAC Systems. When the “Edit current Baseline” navigator workflow is selected the relevant ECB budget system should be selected from the “ECB systems” prototype library.
The systems have also been added into the HVAC Systems Wizard.
4. Thermal Mass for ECB Budget Model Opaque Construction Assembly
Budget model Opaque assemblies including roofs, floors, walls, and doors are modeled using performance parameters (assembly U-value, insulation R-value, etc.) in ASHRAE 90.1 Tables 5.5 (same as PRM); however the budget assemblies are automatically modeled with the same heat capacity or thermal mass as the proposed building assemblies.
5. Automated Reports for ECB Compliance
The 90.1-2016 Navigator automatically produces reports for ECB Compliance, as per official ASHRAE templates.
