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EAc1 ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Energy Simulation Model

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Denise Newbould  on 

Can someone tell me how difficult this modeling software is to use, and how long would it take an engineer who isn’t already familiar with it to get up to speed?

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Tue May 8, 2012, 2:24 pm

Virtual vs Scaled CEP modeling for LEED EAc1

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posted by  Larry Jones  on 

Hi all, We are modeling a new construction hospital whose cooling loads are met by 3 onsite 1350 ton chillers.

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Mon Apr 2, 2012, 6:18 am

LEED V2 - NC A Building Housing a CHP Plant for a Campus DES

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Melissa Crowe  on 

I have a CHP project that I cannot seem to fit in any one clearly defined compliance path.

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Tue Mar 27, 2012, 6:10 pm

New vs. Existing Building Renovation

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posted by  Keith Amann  on 

What is the threshold or level of renovation performed on a given project to make the jump from existing building to new?

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Thu Mar 15, 2012, 8:53 pm

ASHRAE 90.1 2007 Humidification system

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posted by  Ricardo Marques  on 

Hi! In Ashrae 90.1 2007 appendix G, in baseline simulation, what is the system type for humidification? (If the proposed building has humidification) Many thanks Ricardo

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Wed Mar 7, 2012, 5:12 pm

Kitchen Hood Exhaust and Make-up Air

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posted by  Cory Duggin  on 

What is the correct way to account for kitchen hood exhaust and the consequential 100% OA makeup energy? This is a commercial kitchen and serving area in a hospital. Thanks in advance.

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Wed Mar 7, 2012, 4:28 pm

Fan Power Calculation

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posted by  Smart Green  on 

In base case, how to calculate bhp/cfm value for AHUs if we know flow (in CFM) & cooling capacity (btu/h) details?

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Wed Mar 7, 2012, 4:14 pm

ASHRAE 90.1 2007 - Evaporative humidifier/ cooler

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posted by  Ricardo Marques  on 

Dears Sirs, In ASHRAE 90.1 2007 APPENDIX G, in baseline simulation, when I should use evaporative humidifier/cooler? Many Thanks Ricardo

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Tue Mar 6, 2012, 3:24 pm

Buildings with Non-Standard Space Temp/Humidity Conditions

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posted by  Evelyn Dicks, EI, CxA  on 

I am working on an archive library that requires 50F and 35% RH indoor space conditions.

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Thu Mar 1, 2012, 1:12 pm

Addition to Hospital with Shared HW and CHW Plant

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posted by  David Weigel, PE  on 

I am working on a large (250,000 square-foot) addition to a 250,000 square-foot building, both are mixed-use but primarily hospital.

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Tue Feb 14, 2012, 2:58 pm