OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL Exam - August 2021
We are pleased to announce the next OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL exam has been scheduled for:
25th August 2021 at 10am - available for registration here .
The exam is for energy assessors who wish to become accredited with using OpenBuildings…
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL Exam - March 2021
We are pleased to announce the availability of the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL course, along with the related exam.
These are aimed at energy assessors who wish to become accredited with using OpenBuildings Energy Simulators PartL SBEM interface…
An important note on the PartL calculation
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
It should be noted that the OpenBuildings PartL program does not actually…
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…
XML document not produced for Northern Ireland with PartL 2010 and SBEM 4.1.g
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
The PartL 2010 program (SBEM 4.1.g) is not producing the XML document for Northern…
Cannot lodge XML - Insurer details are missing
Product(s):
PartL - Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (version number)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
Lodgement of the PartL XML file is failing due to validation…
RE: Update to Hevacomp PartL for SBEM 5.3.a
Just to follow up on the above; should any other users be seeking information about the pending Update, please note that all developments will be immediately announced here .
RE: Update to Hevacomp PartL for SBEM 5.3.a
Hi Brian - All the development work has been completed and the program is with DCLG for final accreditation. We are expecting this to go well and be able to provide an update to your current software within the next week or so. This will also contain…
RE: PartL Result & Compliance Results Not Generating
Hi Jamie,
I thought that may be the case, as SBEM has a limit to the amount of surfaces it can handle in a model. Please see below from the iSBEM manual:
There is a way around this in Hevacomp by using Room multipliers - please see here for guidance…
Hevacomp Part L Energy Assessor courses: Now open for registration
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…
U-value check in Compliance Report
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The BRUKL compliance report contains Criterion 2 which considers the operation…
Usage of Biofuels
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
PartL/SBEM has a limited amount of available fuel types. The attached document…
Thermal Bridging/PSI values
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
PSI values for thermal bridging can be adjusted by SBEM if they are not accredited…
Defining solar collectors
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
To include Solar Collectors in your Part L calculation you will need to ensure…
Shell and Core Building Services can cause an error
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
For Shell and Core developments an SBEM error will occur if Stage of Analysis…
Room Types and the NCM Database
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The room types used in the SBEM Part L calculation engine are defined according…
Result changes between 2006, 2010 and 2013 regulations
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
A number of changes were introduced to the SBEM calculation between versions…
Renewable fuel sources
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
There appears to be some confusion as to what is considered to be renewables…
Power Factor and Lighting Controls
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The location of the Power factor and Lighting controls section within the Part…
Potential Measures for Scottish EPC's
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
A requirement to enter Potential Measures has been introduced as part of the…
Partition Centre Lines
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The Part L calculation in Hevacomp V26 now includes an option to allow for additional…
Occupancy gains may appear different
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Occupancy levels that are defined within CAD input are overwridden by the NCM…
Internal Surfaces appearing in PartL U-Value checks
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The SBEM calculation engine performs a comprehensive check on U-Values for external…
Inputting DHW Generator Seasonal Efficiency
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
This document shows the correct way to input the Generator Seasonal Efficiency…
Considering ground floor U-values
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The SBEM calculation engine requires confirmation that U-values for ground floors…