Error - Bad Reference : GLASS
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
When running the PartL calculation the following error may be returned…
Hevacomp PartL and XML files
A recent SBEM update as of the 18th September has resulted in Hevacomp PartL being unable to produce XML files.
A grace window, where both existing and new versions of SBEM could be used by energy assessors, was provided for by BRE in every previous…
XML File Location
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
When running a PartL calculation, a host of input files and log files…
Curtain Walling
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
This article gives an overview of how to model curtain walls for PartL…
XML File not created
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
After a successful EPC calculation, an XML document is normally produced…
BRUKL Report - U value checks not considered
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
It appears that U-Value checks are not being considered when you view…
BRUKL Report - Area Weighted U value
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
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N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The BRUKL compliance report contains Criterion 2 which considers the…
Room is a Shell Area option greyed out
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The option for this may appeared greyed out as below:
Method …
Internal Partition Centre Lines
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Typically rooms are entered using the internal edge of room surfaces…
NCM Database - Occupancy and Heat Gain in PartL
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Design conditions specified in your room properties, such as occupancy…
HEPA Filters and Notional Auxiliary Energy
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
When defining HEPA filters as part of the ventilation system, the…
BRUKL Report - Lighting Output Results
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
When entering lighting calculation information in PartL, the results…
BRUKL Report - Internal Surfaces in U-Value check
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The SBEM calculation engine performs a comprehensive check on U-Values…
Specific Fan Power
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Specific Fan Power for fan coils can be set up to emulate a central…
Seasonal Efficiencies Error - "Keyword out of range: Heat SSEFF
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
If the efficiency figures of your systems are not entered correctly…
Heating System Controls greyed out
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Heating System Controls are greyed out on the Part L HVAC Systems…
Glazing Light Transmittance vs Transmission
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The Light Transmittance and Transmission figures used in a Part L…
Notional Building Glazing
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The SBEM engine can adjust glazing areas in Notional buildings so…
BRUKL report - External doors missing
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
In certain circumstances, external doors will not appear on the BRUKL…
Excessive thermal bridging
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
PSI date for thermal bridging is decided by the construction type…
Error - EPCGEN message, no compliance report and blank results
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Under very unusual circumstances, the Compliance Report and Energy…
Non-standard HVAC systems
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
It may be necessary when using the PartL program to enter 'non-standard…
BRUKL Report - Energy Consumption
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The BRUKL Compliance and Energy reports from the Part L program contain…
Unable to Generate EPC
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
SBEM Error Guidance
Overview
The EPC tab in your PartL menu may appear greyed out or inactive.
Method
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BRUKL Report - District heating is displayed, none selected
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
District Heating results may be present in the Project building service…