Am I right to assume in the baseline building:
1 - The use of HVAC system 2 for all hotel spaces since it is considered a "Residential" building (according to table G3.1.1A of ASHRAE90.1-2007) ? Can we apply this system type to all zones (bedrooms, corridors, reception)?
To other zones (car parks, exercise center, restaurants), I am considering “nonresidential” building types.
2 - To decide which HVAC system to consider for all “nonresidential” area, I apply the criteria from table G3.1.1A to all “nonresidential” 2600 m2 with 5 floors and select system 6, correct?
3 - However, there are also spaces that fall under G 3.1.1 exception b (space peak thermal load that differ 31,2W/m2 or more than the average of the system). Does the calculation of the average thermal load regards only the nonresidential spaces? Or should I include in this calculations all the building’s area?
4 - Regarding the DHW system, there are 2 boilers of 125 kW each (nominal nameplate power), serving 2 storage tanks of 3.000 liters each. The baseline DHW system that I'm choosing for the baseline is a Gas storage water heater, with more than 22,98 kW and, therefore, has 80% (Et), right?
Thank you in advance!
Marcus Sheffer
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February 22, 2018 - 11:20 am
1. Yes assuming the proposed systems are electric heating. For the non-residential space first subtract the area of the residential spaces then enter Table G3.1.1A.
2. Yes only use the area of the non-residential spaces.
3. Any G3.1.1 exceptions should be relative to the majority of non-residential spaces. So yes only the non-residential spaces.
4. The DHW systems should use the same fuel type and be based on the same load unless claiming savings for a reduced hot water load.
Ricardo Sá
Director of SustainabilityEdifícios Saudáveis Consultores (503 910 767)
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February 23, 2018 - 4:48 am
Thanks Marcus!
Ricardo Sá
Director of SustainabilityEdifícios Saudáveis Consultores (503 910 767)
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February 27, 2018 - 5:16 am
Another issue came up!
Regarding point 2): to determine the nonresidential HVAC system, must I include the "Car park" (unconditioned) building area?
Thank you all in advance!
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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February 27, 2018 - 9:25 am
No. Just the conditioned space.