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Energy Simulation Softwares

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Carolina Vergnano  on 

Hello everyone, We are looking for an energy simulation software.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Tue Dec 20, 2011, 5:16 pm

Baseline system selection for Laboratory

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Ramesh Narayanan  on 

G3.1.1 exception c stating "For Laboratory spaces with a minimum of 5000 cfm of exhaust, use system type 5 or 7 that reduce the exhaust and makeup air volume to 50% of the design values during unoc

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Wed Nov 23, 2011, 2:08 pm

Variable Speed Fan Coil Unit

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  James Chueh  on 

There are more and more companies making fan coil units with VFD motors, automatic variable supply air control rather than traditional 3-speed control, which gives them variable air volume capabili

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Wed Nov 16, 2011, 1:59 pm

Energy Modeling a Concrete Dome

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Nelina Loiselle  on 

We are completing an energy model for a concrete dome. We chose the dome structure because it is more energy efficient than conventional building types. This was a design decision.

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Integral Group
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Tue Nov 15, 2011, 3:02 pm

LEED 2009 Energy Modeling using HAP 4.3

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Arub Vijay  on 

Is it acceptable to conduct the LEED 2009 Energy Modeling using Carrier HAP 4.3 version?

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Wed Oct 26, 2011, 9:46 pm

Exceptional calculation - hot water use reduction in hotel

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Christine Robbins-Elrod  on 

We're working on a hotel that will have a reduction in hot water consumption throughout the hotel (particularly in the guestrooms, where 2.0 GPM showerheads and 1.0 GPM faucet aerators will be inst

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SERA Architects
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Mon Oct 10, 2011, 7:20 pm

heating load unmet hours

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Razan Nejem  on 

in the energy modeling result using HAP, the heating load unmet hours turns out to be 2000, however it shouldn't exceed 300 hours, knowing that our system is chilled water not dx units and the Tsta

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Tue Oct 4, 2011, 12:05 pm

EAC1 Credit Information

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Sari Kujawa  on 

Under the credit information website with "Credits, Credit Details, Points, Thresholds" listed. The Path is noted as "12% new/8% existing (1 pt) while our template form notes 10 points documented.

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Mon Oct 3, 2011, 12:42 pm

LEED 2009 for New Construct, Optimize Energy Perform - EA CR 1

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posted by  John Harrington  on 

I have two buidings on the same site/project boundry. Do I model the two buildings as one building?

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Mon Sep 19, 2011, 8:40 pm

Modeling OA for naturally ventilated space

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Orlin Velinov, PE  on 

We have a project that is a parking garage structure.

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Thu Sep 8, 2011, 3:04 pm