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DES Option 1 - Baseline System Heating Type Clarification
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Mike Ramos on
We're using Option 1 of the "Treatment of District or Campus Thermal Energy in LEED v2 and LEED 2009 - Design and Construction" document to comply with EAp2 / EAc1.
Equipment as per table 6.8.1.A 90.1-2007
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Vassil Vassilev on
Greetings, In the project we are modeling, there are air conditioners which are supposed to operate in cooling mode at OA temperature close to the design heating OA. In this table and also in othe
Cogen Gas Rates
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Wes Lawson on
Hello all, We are attempting to model a cogen system (using gas to create electricity and using waste heat for domestic water heating). My questions are as follows: 1.
District virtual rate:
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Haojie Wang on
We have project using district steam. We use DES v2 to calculate the virtual rate based on state averaged electricity (0.084$/kWh) and gas (0.00757$/MBTU).
Air leakage through revolving door
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Claes Engström on
Hi ! According to building envelope compliance documentation Part I, revolvning doors should have air leakage less than 1,0 cfm/ft2. A manufacturer of revolving doors informed me that all revolvin
Solar service hot water system
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Rosana Correa on
Hi, The service water system in this building is heated by solar thermal collectors only, with no secondary heating system.
Roof insulation & suspended ceiling
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Charline SEYTIER on
Hi everyone, We are working on a major renovation project where the owner wants to install roof insulation above the suspended ceiling.
Pressure Drop Adjustment for Lab Buildings
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by John Nott on
I am trying to Calculate the required Pressure Drop adjustment for a lab facility, using Addenda "p" from ASHREA 90.1-2007.
Natural Ventilation Savings
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Marcus Sheffer on
I may have helped you, now it's your turn to help us all. The USGBC is seeking input and information related to the modeling of naturally ventilated and naturally conditioned buildings.