HVAC System Design

Steve Cocchi — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 23:27:05 GMT

Current Revision posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Steve Cocchi on 3/14/2022 11:27:05 PM

	Product(s):	OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	All
	Area:	Data Managers
	Subarea:	HVAC Manager

Overview

OpenBuildings Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator's HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

"EnergyPlus is a whole building energy simulation program that engineers, architects, and researchers use to model both energy consumption—for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and plug and process loads—and water use in buildings. Its development is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office."

Accordingly, the systems defined in the HVAC Manager must comply with the rules of Energy Plus. You can find these prefabricated systems by selecting 'Application' in the top left corner of the HVAC manager menu. The relevant system(s) can then be copied to your Project and applied to rooms/zones as required.

An example of adding a PTAC air conditioning system, and assigning to rooms, can be found in the manual - here.

Please note, a comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems using the above interface. To create your own HVAC System, it is instead advised to use the Simplified System option, which can be found as below:

Tags: HVAC, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, energyPlus

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:19:52 GMT

Revision 13 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 2/22/2022 11:19:52 AM

	Product(s):	OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	All
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Data Managers
	Subarea:	HVAC Manager

Overview

OpenBuildings Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator's HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

An example of adding a PTAC air conditioning system, and assigning to rooms, can be found in the manual - here.

Tags: HVAC, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, energyPlus

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:19:23 GMT

Revision 12 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 2/22/2022 11:19:23 AM

	Product(s):	OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	All
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Data Managers
	Subarea:	HVAC Manager

Overview

OpenBuildings Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator's HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

An example of adding a PTAC air conditioning system, and assigning to rooms, can be found in the manual - here.

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:46:32 GMT

Revision 11 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 2/11/2021 2:46:32 PM

	Product(s):	OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	All
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Data Managers
	Subarea:	HVAC Manager

Overview

OpenBuildings Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator's HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

Accordingly, the systems defined in the HVAC Manager must comply with the rules of Energy Plus. With this in mind it is advisable to primarily use the standard systems that have been included in the software. You can find these prefabricated systems by selecting 'Application' in the top left corner of the HVAC manager menu. The relevant system(s) can then be copied to your Project and applied to rooms/zones as required.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. Details about relevant training resources can be found here.

An example of adding a PTAC air conditioning system, and assigning to rooms, can be found in the manual - here.

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Fri, 15 May 2020 13:31:56 GMT

Revision 10 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 5/15/2020 1:31:56 PM

	Product(s):	OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	All
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Data Managers
	Subarea:	HVAC Manager

Overview

OpenBuildings Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator's HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. Details about relevant training resources can be found here.

The Bentley Learn Server offers the following AECOsim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 12:35:52 GMT

Revision 9 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 10/2/2019 12:35:52 PM

	Product(s):	OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	All
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	HVAC Manager
	Subarea:	N/A

Overview

OpenBuildings Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator's HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. Details about relevant training resources can be found here.

The Bentley Learn Server offers the following AECOsim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:36:36 GMT

Revision 8 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 8/24/2018 7:36:36 AM

	Product(s):	AECOsim Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	All
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	HVAC Manager
	Subarea:	N/A

Overview

AECOsim Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, AECOsim Energy Simulator’s HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

Accordingly, the systems defined in the AES HVAC Manager must comply with the rules of Energy Plus. With this in mind it is advisable to primarily use the standard systems that have been included in the software. You can find these prefabricated systems by selecting 'Application' in the top left corner of the HVAC manager menu. The relevant system(s) can then be copied to your Project and applied to rooms/zones as required.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. Details about relevant training resources can be found here.

(Please note that in pre Connect Edition versions (such as v8i) the capability to create custom HVAC systems is only available in the full version of AECOsim Energy Simulator. The New option in the above screenshot will be greyed out in the version supplied with AECOsim Building Designer v8i).

The Bentley Learn Server offers the following AECOsim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 08:37:21 GMT

Revision 7 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 8/2/2018 8:37:21 AM

	Product(s):	AECOsim Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	V8i
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	HVAC Manager
	Subarea:	N/A

Overview

AECOsim Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, AECOsim Energy Simulator’s HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. Details about relevant training resources can be found here.

The Bentley Learn Server offers the following AECOsim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:09:25 GMT

Revision 6 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 8/1/2018 2:09:25 PM

	Product(s):	AECOsim Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	V8i
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	HVAC Manager
	Subarea:	N/A

Overview

AECOsim Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, AECOsim Energy Simulator’s HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. Details about relevant training resources can be found here.

Please note that capability to create custom HVAC systems is only available in the full version of AECOsim Energy Simulator. (The New option in the above screenshot will be greyed out in the version supplied with AECOsim Building Designer).

The Bentley Learn Server offers the following AECOsim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:16:01 GMT

Revision 5 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 11/30/2017 4:16:01 PM

	Product(s):	AECOsim Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	V8i
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	HVAC Manager
	Subarea:	N/A

Overview

AECOsim Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, AECOsim Energy Simulator’s HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. A good third-party training resource can be found here.

The Bentley Learn Server offers the following AECOsim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:15:11 GMT

Revision 4 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 11/30/2017 4:15:11 PM

	Product(s):	AECOsim Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	V8i
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	HVAC Manager
	Subarea:	N/A

Overview

AECOsim Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, AECOsim Energy Simulator’s HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. A good third-party training resource can be found here.

The Bentley Learn Server offers the following AECOsim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:21:30 GMT

Revision 3 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 11/11/2016 9:21:30 AM

	Product(s):	AECOsim Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	V8i
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	HVAC Manager
	Subarea:	N/A

Overview

AECOsim Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, AECOsim Energy Simulator’s HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. A good third-party training resource can be found here.

Please note that the Bentley Learn Server offers the following AECOsim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:52:30 GMT

Revision 2 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 11/10/2016 4:52:30 PM

	Product(s):	Aecosim Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	V8i
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	HVAC Manager
	Subarea:	N/A

Overview

AECOsim Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, AECOsim Energy Simulator’s HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. A good third-party training resource can be found here.

Please note that the Bentley Learn Server offers the following AECOsim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES

HVAC System Design

Shane Regan — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:51:06 GMT

Revision 1 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 11/10/2016 4:51:06 PM

	Product(s):	Aecosim Energy Simulator
	Version(s):	V8i
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	HVAC Manager
	Subarea:	N/A

Overview

AECOsim Energy Simulator offers a limitless number of possible HVAC configurations, consisting of subsystems, loops, connections and components.

Method

In effect, AECOsim Energy Simulator’s HVAC Manager is an interface into the Energy Plus simulation engine, which is generated by the US Department of Energy.

A comprehensive knowledge of Energy Plus is recommended should you wish to edit or create custom HVAC systems. A good third-party training resource can be found here.

Please note that the Bentley Learn Server offers the following Aecosim Energy Simulator HVAC courses:

Tags: Aecosim energy sim, HVAC, AECOsim, AES