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Does PPR piping need insulation?

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Rudolph Carneiro on Nov 1, 2012, 2:42 pm

We have run into a situation with piping material used in a hotwater distribution system. Our client is using Polypropelene piping. (PPR)
The thermal transmitance of this piping is in the...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 1, 2012, 5:48 pm

Energy Modeling for DMV Inspection Station

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Maria Fiorelli on Nov 1, 2012, 4:29 pm

We have a project in question that is DMV office and vehicle inspection station. The vehicle inspection lanes side of the building are approximately 50% of the total project square footage. The...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 1, 2012, 5:13 pm

LED Screens--In or out of the Baseline

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Rob Watson on Oct 24, 2012, 6:30 pm

I'm working on the a project that has LED "media screens" on each of its four facades. Would I include this energy and power load in the baseline as part of "process"--it's for advertising and...

Last reply: Rob Watson, Oct 31, 2012, 9:36 am

Review Comments

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posted by Emily Catacchio on Nov 11, 2011, 9:52 am

Maybe this is old news, but I just discovered it, so maybe others haven't yet.
The summary review comments, especially for this credit, come in a nearly illegible no-formatting-in-sight...

Last reply: Marie Kranjack, Oct 29, 2012, 6:32 pm

ASHRAE 90.1-2007 6.4.1.4- Verification of Equipment Efficiences

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Marina Andrade on Oct 29, 2012, 8:21 am

There is a Brazilian HVAC manufacturer that has an centrifugal chiller with magnetic bearings equipment (air condensation). The equipment is not tested by AHRI and there is no laboratory in...

Last reply: Marina Andrade, Oct 29, 2012, 2:01 pm

Option 1 for District Thermal Energy

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Francesco Passerini on Oct 24, 2012, 6:28 am

I’m modeling a building that is connected to a district...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Oct 24, 2012, 10:26 am

SF used for energy model vs. building GSF

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Craig Flandermeyer on Oct 22, 2012, 4:31 pm

Our building energy model s.f.(table eap2-1) 74,000+/- does not match the gross building s.f. reported in 1.1A 94,000+/-. The difference is approximately 20,000 s.f. and is due to wall thickness...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Oct 22, 2012, 7:36 pm

Office Building + warehouse + Production Floor

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Jackson . on Oct 17, 2012, 6:08 am

Hi all,

We have a project back in climate zone 1 and in the struggling to understand energy modeling for such building combination.
Our office are using unitary split units with OA...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Oct 22, 2012, 10:16 am

G3.1.2.9 and Miscellaneous Exhaust Fan Power

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Matt Edwards on Oct 16, 2012, 5:29 pm

Section G3.1.2.9 says that baseline "system fan electrical power for supply, return, exhaust, and relief (excluding power to fan-powered...

Last reply: Matt Edwards, Oct 18, 2012, 11:25 am

EAp2 Prescriptive Path- Renovation and Addition

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posted by Eric Elizondo on Oct 17, 2012, 9:59 am

EAp2- Option 2 Prescriptive Method

The current project consists of an existing building that is being renovated along with a new addition to the building. The prescriptive method indicates...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Oct 17, 2012, 10:34 am