B. Energy Simulation of Building using eQuest

 1   INTRODUCTION TO ECBC & LEED

  • Overview of Background and Structure Significance of ECBC & LEED
  • Objective of Code and benefits
  • Scope of application
  • Overview of Code compliance options and requirements

 2   HVAC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • Mandatory and prescriptive requirements
  • System efficiencies and controls
  • Natural ventilation

3   WHOLE BUILDING PERFORMANCE METHOD

  • Overview of the Whole Building Performance method
  • Simulation general requirements
  • Introduction to eQUEST

 4   ENERGY SIMULATIONS - I

  • Software tool demonstration
  • Best practice for simulations

5   ENERGY SIMULATIONS - II

  • Simulation inputs for standard and proposed building
  • Develop a baseline model
  • Documenting results

 6   ENERGY SIMULATIONS - III

  • Develop a proposed design case
  • Comparing results between baseline and proposed design
  • Compliance calculations
  • Parametric simulations
  • Documenting results

 

C. DESIGN BUILDER TRAINING FOR BUILDING ENVELOPE ANALYSIS & MODELING HVAC SYSTEMS

 1  Introduction to energy simulation Model Setup (hands on);

  • Introductions and short lecture
  • Installation/Context sensitive help
  • Location and region, Ground temperature, Weather file

 2  Geometry Modelling (hands on);

  • Building, Block, Zone, Partitions Constructions, Windows, Shading Visualisation.

 3  Internal loads and operational schedules (hands on);

  • People, Lights, Equipment, Thermostats Compact schedules

 4  Simulation, Results (hands on);

  • For Natural Ventilation and for Ideal HVAC system, review following outputs:
  • DB/EnergyPlus HTML output
  • DB Result Viewer graphical output

     Lecture/Discussion:  Daylighting, Natural Ventilation, CFD

  • Presentation of previously developed results demonstrating these capabilities.

  5  Cooling load estimates using ASHRAE Heat Balance Method Results (hands on);

  • Cooling load estimation using the ASHRAE Heat Balance Method programmed in EnergyPlus
  • Non-coincident and coincident load estimation.

 6  HVAC Systems, DX Systems, VAV and Fan Coil Systems with Water Cooled Chilled Water Plant

  • Introduction to Detailed HVAC Interface
  • Model these systems; carry out simulations and review results using:
  • DB/EnergyPlus HTML output
  • DB Result Viewer graphical output

 

Advance Training Program on “Design and Simulation of Radiant Cooling Systems"

The aim of the training programme is to help professionals involved in designing of HVAC systems and working on energy simulation to enhance their knowledge on radiant cooling system and be in a better position to design and implement radiant cooling systems in building projects they are involved in.

The broad agenda for the training program is as follows:

 Topics Covered

 I  Introduction, Relevance & Importance of Radiant Cooling

  • Basics of Radiant Cooling: Slab cooling
  • Basics of Radiant Cooling: Radiant Panels

 II Equipment for Slab and Radiant Panel Cooling Systems

  • Radiant Cooling System Design including Chillers and Ventilation

 III Case Studies of Buildings with Radiant Cooling

  • Simulation Tools for Radiant Cooling System

 IV Exercise on Radiant Cooling System Calculation/Simulation

This is a specific training program targeting mainly experienced professionals working in the building energy sector. Potential participants for this training program should have knowledge in designing building HVAC systems or practicing energy simulation tools.