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NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
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 injection fan, while the production floor and warehouse are naturally ventilated.
Do we just simulate the office building only or has to include the production floor + warehouse.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Marcus Sheffer
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October 17, 2012 - 10:08 am
If the entire building is part of the LEED project submission then it all needs to be modeled.
You can use System 9 or 10 from Table G3.1.1A in 90.1-2010 for the unconditioned spaces.
Jackson .
October 21, 2012 - 9:16 pm
Hi marcus,
in climate zone 1, we need more cooling and rather not on heating. But the suggested system 9 or 10 (correct me if i'm wrong) were meant for heating for storage. while the actual, our warehouse and production floor are purely natural ventilated or unconditional spaces.
please assist.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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October 22, 2012 - 10:16 am
System 9 and 10 would also cover ventilated only spaces. In climate zone 1 the heating would likely not come on and therefore not affect the modeling results.