https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanationen-USTelligent Community 12https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanationMon, 24 Aug 2020 09:13:44 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:8ed162f2-921e-4a24-8ee6-877fba8544a3Shane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Hevacomp Wiki by Shane Regan on 8/24/2020 9:13:44 AM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="border:0px solid #dce5f0;background-color:#dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td width="30%" style="text-align:right;"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>Hevacomp Mechanical Designer</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>V8i (N/A)</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;"> </span></h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The &#39;Energy Consumption by End Use&#39; section of a Compliance Report can be a useful tool&nbsp;in pinpointing the reasons for a poor energy rating. While Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Hot Water categories are largely self-explanatory, Auxiliary Energy can appear slightly ambiguous.</p> <h1><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/EnergyConsumption.jpg"><img style="margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;display:block;" src="/resized-image/__size/940x0/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/EnergyConsumption.jpg" alt=" " /></a>Explanation</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Controls, pumps and fans throughout the building will determine the Auxiliary Energy result. It is dependant on numerous factors, including:</p> <ul> <li>Type of HVAC system</li> <li>Specific Fan Power</li> <li>Variable speed pump selection</li> <li>Ductwork leakage classification</li> <li>AHU leakage classification</li> <li>Room Type (in particular hours of operation as set by NCM Activity database)</li> </ul> <p>The <a title="2013 NCM modelling guide" href="/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/25480.the-ncm-modelling-guide" target="_blank">2013 NCM modelling guide</a> should be of assistance in explaining the full calculation method, if required.</p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/NewLogo.png"><img width="189" height="60" style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: SBEM, Hevacomp Mechanical Designer, PartL, Auxiliary Energy</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation/revision/5Tue, 23 May 2017 10:13:47 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:8ed162f2-921e-4a24-8ee6-877fba8544a3Duncan Brownhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation#commentsRevision 5 posted to Hevacomp Wiki by Duncan Brown on 5/23/2017 10:13:47 AM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="border:0px solid #dce5f0;background-color:#dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td width="30%" style="text-align:right;"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>Hevacomp Mechanical Designer</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>V8i (N/A)</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;"> </span></h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The &#39;Energy Consumption by End Use&#39; section of a Compliance Report can be a useful tool&nbsp;in pinpointing the reasons for a poor energy rating. While Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Hot Water categories are largely self-explanatory, Auxiliary Energy can appear slightly ambiguous.</p> <h1><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/EnergyConsumption.jpg"><img style="margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;display:block;" src="/resized-image/__size/940x0/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/EnergyConsumption.jpg" alt=" " /></a>Explanation</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Controls, pumps and fans throughout the building will determine the Auxiliary Energy result. It is dependant on numerous factors, including:</p> <ul> <li>Type of HVAC system</li> <li>Specific Fan Power</li> <li>Variable speed pump selection</li> <li>Ductwork leakage classification</li> <li>AHU leakage classification</li> <li>Room Type (in particular hours of operation as set by NCM Activity database)</li> </ul> <p>The <a title="2013 NCM modelling guide" href="/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/25480.the-ncm-modelling-guide" target="_blank">2013 NCM modelling guide</a> should be of assistance in explaining the full calculation method, if required.</p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/NewLogo.png"><img width="189" height="60" style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: SBEM, Hevacomp Mechanical Designer, PartL, Auxiliary Energy</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation/revision/4Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:28:31 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:8ed162f2-921e-4a24-8ee6-877fba8544a3Duncan Brownhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation#commentsRevision 4 posted to Hevacomp Wiki by Duncan Brown on 3/28/2017 11:28:31 AM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="border:0px solid #dce5f0;background-color:#dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td width="30%" style="text-align:right;"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>Hevacomp Mechanical Designer</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>V8i (N/A)</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;"> </span></h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The &#39;Energy Consumption by End Use&#39; section of a Compliance Report can be a useful tool&nbsp;in pinpointing the reasons for a poor energy rating. While Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Hot Water categories are largely self-explanatory, Auxiliary Energy can appear slightly ambiguous.</p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/4762.Capture.PNG"><img style="margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;display:block;" alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/940x0/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/4762.Capture.PNG" /></a></p> <h1>Explanation</h1> <p>Controls, pumps and fans throughout the building will determine the Auxiliary Energy result.</p> <p>Therefore it&nbsp;is dependant on numerous factors, including:</p> <ul> <li>Type of HVAC system</li> <li>Specific Fan Power</li> <li>Variable speed pump selection</li> <li>Ductwork leakage classification</li> <li>AHU leakage classification</li> <li>Room Type (in particular hours of operation as set by NCM Activity database)</li> </ul> <p>The <a title="2013 NCM modelling guide" href="/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/25480.the-ncm-modelling-guide" target="_blank">2013 NCM modelling guide</a> should be of assistance in explaining the full calculation method, if required.</p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/NewLogo.png"><img width="189" height="60" style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: SBEM, Hevacomp Mechanical Designer, PartL, Auxiliary Energy</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation/revision/3Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:28:17 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:8ed162f2-921e-4a24-8ee6-877fba8544a3Duncan Brownhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation#commentsRevision 3 posted to Hevacomp Wiki by Duncan Brown on 11/16/2016 12:28:17 PM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="border:0px solid #dce5f0;background-color:#dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td width="30%" style="text-align:right;"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>Hevacomp Mechanical Designer</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>V8i (N/A)</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;"> </span></h1> <p>The &#39;Energy Consumption by End Use&#39; section of a Compliance Report can be a useful tool&nbsp;in pinpointing the reasons for a poor energy rating. While Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Hot Water categories are largely self-explanatory, Auxiliary Energy can appear slightly ambiguous.</p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/4762.Capture.PNG"><img style="margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;display:block;" alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/940x0/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/4762.Capture.PNG" /></a></p> <h1>Explanation</h1> <p>Controls, pumps and fans throughout the building will determine the Auxiliary Energy result.</p> <p>Therefore it&nbsp;is dependant on numerous factors, including:</p> <ul> <li>Type of HVAC system</li> <li>Specific Fan Power</li> <li>Variable speed pump selection</li> <li>Ductwork leakage classification</li> <li>AHU leakage classification</li> <li>Room Type (in particular hours of operation as set by NCM Activity database)</li> </ul> <p>The <a title="2013 NCM modelling guide" href="/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/25480.the-ncm-modelling-guide" target="_blank">2013 NCM modelling guide</a> should be of assistance in explaining the full calculation method, if required.</p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/NewLogo.png"><img width="189" height="60" style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: SBEM, Hevacomp Mechanical Designer, PartL, Auxiliary Energy</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation/revision/2Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:21:11 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:8ed162f2-921e-4a24-8ee6-877fba8544a3Duncan Brownhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation#commentsRevision 2 posted to Hevacomp Wiki by Duncan Brown on 11/2/2016 4:21:11 PM<br /> <table style="border:0px solid #dce5f0;background-color:#dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td width="30%" style="text-align:right;"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>Bentley Hevacomp</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>V8i (N/A)</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;"> </span></h1> <p>The &#39;Energy Consumption by End Use&#39; section of a Compliance Report can be a useful tool&nbsp;in pinpointing the reasons for a poor energy rating. While Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Hot Water categories are largely self-explanatory, Auxiliary Energy can appear slightly ambiguous.</p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/4762.Capture.PNG"><img style="margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;display:block;" alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/940x0/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/4762.Capture.PNG" /></a></p> <h1>Explanation</h1> <p>Controls, pumps and fans throughout the building will determine the Auxiliary Energy result.</p> <p>Therefore it&nbsp;is dependant on numerous factors, including:</p> <ul> <li>Type of HVAC system</li> <li>Specific Fan Power</li> <li>Variable speed pump selection</li> <li>Ductwork leakage classification</li> <li>AHU leakage classification</li> <li>Room Type (in particular hours of operation as set by NCM Activity database)</li> </ul> <p>The <a title="2013 NCM modelling guide" href="/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/25480.the-ncm-modelling-guide" target="_blank">2013 NCM modelling guide</a> should be of assistance in explaining the full calculation method, if required.</p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/NewLogo.png"><img width="189" height="60" style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: SBEM, Hevacomp Mechanical Designer, PartL, Auxiliary Energy</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation/revision/1Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:58:11 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:8ed162f2-921e-4a24-8ee6-877fba8544a3Shane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/27952/auxiliary-energy---an-explanation#commentsRevision 1 posted to Hevacomp Wiki by Shane Regan on 4/25/2016 3:58:11 PM<br /> <h1><b><img width="189" height="60" style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" /></b></h1> <table style="border:0px solid #dce5f0;width:500px;background-color:#dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><b>&nbsp;</b></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><b>&nbsp;</b></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><b>&nbsp;</b></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><b>Applies To&nbsp;</b></span></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>Hevacomp Mechanical Designer</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>V8i</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:&nbsp;</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:&nbsp;</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:&nbsp;</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Original Author:</strong></td> <td>Bentley Technical Support Group</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;"> </span></h1> <p>The &#39;Energy Consumption by End Use&#39; section of a Compliance Report can be a useful tool&nbsp;in pinpointing the reasons for a poor energy rating. While Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Hot Water categories are largely self-explanatory, Auxiliary Energy can appear slightly ambiguous.</p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/4762.Capture.PNG"><img style="margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;display:block;" src="/resized-image/__size/940x0/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/4762.Capture.PNG" alt=" " /></a></p> <h1>Explanation</h1> <p>Controls, pumps and fans throughout the building will determine the Auxiliary Energy result.</p> <p>Therefore it&nbsp;is dependant on numerous factors, including:</p> <ul> <li>Type of HVAC system</li> <li>Specific Fan Power</li> <li>Variable speed pump selection</li> <li>Ductwork leakage classification</li> <li>AHU leakage classification</li> <li>Room Type (in particular hours of operation as set by NCM Activity database)</li> </ul> <p>The <a title="2013 NCM modelling guide" href="/products/building/performance/w/building_performance__wiki/25480.the-ncm-modelling-guide">2013 NCM modelling guide</a> should be of assistance in explaining the full calculation method, if required.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <hr style="width:100%;" /> <h1>See Also</h1> <p><a href="/Products/w/Products__Wiki/product-technotes-and-faqs.aspx">Product TechNotes and FAQs</a></p> <p><a href="/Products/Building/w/Building__Wiki/building-product-technotes-and-faqs.aspx">Building Product TechNotes And FAQs</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1>External Links</h1> <p><a title="Bentley homepage" href="http://www.bentley.com/">Bentley homepage</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Products/Hevacomp+Mechanical+Designer/">HevacompMechanical Designer</a></p> <p><a href="http://appsnet.bentley.com/kbase/">Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase</a></p> <p><a href="http://lms.bentley.com/">Bentley LEARN Server</a></p> <h1>Comments or Corrections?</h1> <p>&nbsp;Bentley&#39;s Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this &quot;Comments or Corrections?&quot; section. THANK YOU!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: SBEM, Hevacomp, PartL</div>