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Pressure drop adjustments

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Gustav Alfaro on Aug 3, 2010, 5:37 pm

I have a question, for hotel buildings the baseline HVAC system type to be used should be PTAC/PTHP according to ASHRAE 90.1 (ductless).
This proposed building will be composed by a chilled...

Last reply: Gustav Alfaro, Sep 1, 2010, 6:32 pm

Baseline case: No Baseboard Radiators?

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Jean Marais on Aug 24, 2010, 11:43 am

I'm looking for where the Appendix G incorporates Radiators or other heating types like radiant floor in the baseline model, but can't find it. Does this mean that the baseline brings all the...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 29, 2010, 5:42 pm

New USGBC guidance on district energy systems (DES)

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Tristan Roberts on Aug 16, 2010, 1:53 pm

The new USGBC guidance document on LEED projects using district energy systems is here! I've discussed it in more detail in this...

No Cooling in Design Case: Baseline Cooling Setpoint Temperature

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Jean Marais on Aug 9, 2010, 2:10 am

Model Cooling as required in both design and baseline cases.
Cooling Set Point for design case is -50°C (there is no cooling planned)
Q1: Cooling Set Point for baseline case?

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Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 12, 2010, 6:06 pm

Air curtains vs. Vestibules

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Maya Karkour on May 31, 2010, 7:12 am

Hi,
ASHRAE 90.1 mandatory provisions require amongst other things to have vestibules for all main building entrances.
In a retail project, is there a possibility to replace the...

Last reply: Jean Marais, Aug 2, 2010, 7:16 am

EAp2 Tablep2-4: Baeline Performance- Degree Rotation

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by John Klein on Jul 22, 2010, 10:05 am

I am overseeing entry of LEED data for the project and have a question regarding what is meant in this table by baseline rotation? Can anyone provide a succinct explanation or point me to a...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Jul 24, 2010, 10:34 am

ASHRAE- LPD limits

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Rosana Correa on Jul 16, 2010, 4:29 pm

In one of our projects, we have closed large areas with ceiling height of 95 ft. It is very difficult to illuminate these environments properly according to the boundaries of ASHRAE. The...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Jul 19, 2010, 8:40 pm

Complex Energy Model- Dinamic PV panels

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Rosana Correa on Jul 6, 2010, 1:11 pm

We are managing a museum certification in Brazil and the building coverage/envelope is composed of photovoltaic panels that are controlled by the automation system and move in accordance with the...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Jul 13, 2010, 9:44 am

leed NC v3 process energy

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by NASSER A F ALMUSAEED on Jun 30, 2010, 5:34 pm

Hi ,
for a printing company
if per example we have 100kw of energy use for the hvac lighting and building system and a 100 kw of energy use for the printing machinery and we save 50...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Jul 13, 2010, 9:39 am

§ 6.4, Meet the requirements i ASHRAE

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Lisa Håkansson on Jun 21, 2010, 3:35 am

Hi!
We will use ASHRAE compliance forms for our project, and try to fill the out.

In the form for HVAC, part 2, § 6.4 system worksheet, contains the mandatory requirements for HVAC...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Jun 25, 2010, 10:21 am