OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL L3/4 (SBEM) course and exam
We are pleased to announce the availability of the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL course for Energy Assessors, along with the related exam.
For further information please see our OpenBuildings Energy Simulation Community - announcement here.
OpenBuildings for PartL Calculations
We are pleased to announce that the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator has been fully approved for PartL calculations in both England and Wales.
To obtain the above priority build please log a Service Request here .
Please note that this will be included…
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…
Bentley Hevacomp 18th edition and PartL (5.4.b.0) update
The AECOsim product team is pleased to announce this patch release for Bentley Hevacomp V8i SS1 Update 7. This patch brings the product up to date for the recently released 18 th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) which will come into full effect in…
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…
Hevacomp V8i Update 6 Hot Fix
Note that update 6.1 has been released. With the update installed it is no longer necessary to apply this hotfix.
It has come to our attention that Update 6 was released with a v5.3 EPC generator, rather than the v5.4 EPC generator. As v5.3 has been…
PartL 2010 and 2013 in the same project
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
Since the release of PartL 2010 v4.1.g and PartL 2013 v5.3.a, the PartL 2010 program…
U-Value checks not carried out
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer - Part L
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
It appears that U-Value checks are not being considered when you view…
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…
Compliance report is not generating - option is 'greyed out'
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Design Database
Subarea:
Part L
Overview
In some very rare instances the PartL program will not produce a Compliance…
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…
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…
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…
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…