• Repair project file

    Hi Shane i wonder if you would kindly take a look at a project file which may be in need of repair. This has happened before and I uploaded the project folder and you where able to repair the file path to the project. The project was loading fine…

  • Does anyone have experience of modelling an air supported structure to ascertain the heat loss.

    We have a project where our client is looking to provide a new air supported structure/ dome over an existing training pitch, the structure is to be heated and cooled as required. Can this be modelled using Hevacomp.

  • Fresh Air Having Large Effect on CIBSE Gain Results

    Hi, I am carrying out cooling calculations for an open plan office with FCU's. When using CIBSE Gain to calculate the room cooling loads I am selecting 'conditioned primary fresh air' as I have air at 18deg C from a central AHU with no humidification…

  • HEVACOMP Heat Loss Result

    Hi Good morning, For the HEVACOMP Heat Loss Calculation, is there a way to know the required supply air flow based on the calculated total heat loss from the result? I'm looking at something similar with the CIBSE gain calculation where the result…

  • CIBSE Gain Queries

    I have turned off infiltration, ventilation, occupants and casual gains from my model to test the solar load portion only. However I still see loads attributed with "Convective" and "Latent" (albeit small). Should these loads exist in my calculation…

  • Heat Gain Simulation reading No solar input

    Hi I'm running a heat gain simulation on a room that is essentially a greenhouse. The glass roof etc has all been set up as has the weather info. The results output of the simulation reads that the temperature within the room stays constant all…

  • HELP WITH LOAD CALCULATIONS DATA AND TRANSFERRING IT INTO TOTAL BUILDING DESIGN

    I have constructed my hevacomp model in the design database using the load calculation tab along with sizing all my mechanical pipe and duct systems using the pipe and duct sizer netsys tab. I am wondering if it is possible to transfer all this data…

  • K VALUE FOR DEFAULT BENDS AND TEES

    Hi Understood the below links gives K-value for some of the fitting however, it doesn't show the assumed value for different default bends and tees . Please could you be able to post the k vale for the default connection fittings. i want to verify the…

  • MODELLING OF DUCT PASSING THROUGH RISER AT 45 DEGREE.

    HI I HAVE A DUCT PASSING VIA RISER FROM L1 TO L6 AT AN ANGLE OF 45 DEGREE OR SAY NOT IN A 90 DEGREE VERTICAL WAY. PLEASE COULD YOU BE SO KIND TO DEMONSTRATE HOW THIS CAN BE MODELED. MANY THANKS

  • Duct Sizing - How to connect a diffuser to the underside of a plenum box

    Product(s): Hevacomp Mechanical Designer Version(s): V8i (N/A) Environment: N/A Area: Netsys Subarea: Ductwork Overview Whilst designing a ductwork system it may be required to connect a ceiling…

  • Duct Sizing - How to draw an offset in Netsys

    This video shows how to draw an offset in Hevacomp Netsys

  • Hevacomp temp files appearing on Desktop

    Product(s): Hevacomp Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: N/A Subarea: N/A Problem On occasion, you may find many temporary files and some project data appears on your desktop upon running…

  • What is the latest version of Hevacomp?.? Is it V8i 26.06 .00.38 ?

    What is the latest version of Hevacomp?.? Is it V8i 26.06 .00.38 ?

  • XML Generation for EPC

    I've been trying since 6PM GMT to generate an xml for EPC lodgement. Its now 12AM GMT and still nothing. The latest upgrade is installed. This needs lodging by 12PM 26/09. Anybody any pointers?

  • Hevacomp Energy Assessor course and exam (PartL Level 3/4) - London Nov 2018

    Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 3 & 4 (SBEM) Allows Hevacomp users - via an accredited Energy Assessor scheme provider - to work towards Energy Assessor status to show competency in production of EPC's using an approved SBEM interface…

  • Heating System Controls greyed out

    Product(s): Hevacomp Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Design Database Subarea: Part L Problem Heating System Controls are greyed out on the Part L HVAC Systems tab. Solution These…

  • Hevacomp Energy Assessor Level 5 Course - London, September 2018

    Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 5 (Dynamic Simulation) Allows Hevacomp users - via an accredited Energy Assessor scheme provider - to work towards Energy Assessor status to show competency in production of EPC's using Hevacomp Simulator…

  • Energy Calculation - HWS and occupancy

    Product(s): Hevacomp Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Mechanical Designer Subarea: Design Database Problem Hot Water Usage is reported as zero upon running the Design Database Energy…

  • Bentley Hevacomp V8i Update 6 now available for download

    The AECOsim product team is pleased to announce the availability of Bentley Hevacomp V8i SS1 Update 6 (26.06.00.06). This incremental update addresses changes to the UK Part L SBEM and BRUKL engines for lodging EPC's. Design Database interface to SBEM…

  • License Activation

    Product(s): Hevacomp Version(s): V26 Environment: N/A Area: All Subarea: License Activation Overview This document explains how to enter your Activation Key to activate your Hevacomp license…

  • Hevacomp Energy Assessor course and exam - London, May 2018

    Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 3 & 4 (SBEM) Allows Hevacomp users - via an accredited Energy Assessor scheme provider - to work towards Energy Assessor status to show competency in production of EPC's using an approved SBEM interface…

  • Netsys warning - Insufficient Pressure

    Product(s): Hevacomp Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Netsys Subarea: All Problem A message stating Insufficient pressure for outlet on current floor is returned upon sizing a system…

  • Netsys Chilled Water Pipe Sizing error/glitch

    Hi All, I'm trying to calculate the pressure drop for a chilled water system which starts with 250mm diameter pipe and reduces in size before it reaches the emitters. The issue i'm having is that even though I've fixed the pipework size for flow and…

  • Bentley Hevacomp - BS 7671 Amendment 3 (Correction Factor cmin)

    I have been asked to clarify that the correction factor cmin been used for calculations with the Hevacomp connect software Is this true and if so how

  • Hevacomp Part L Energy Assessor course and exam - September 2017

    Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 3 & 4 (SBEM) Allows Hevacomp users - via an accredited Energy Assessor scheme provider - to work towards Energy Assessor status to show competency in production of EPC's using an approved SBEM interface…
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