[Bldg-sim] BIN Method Tool

[Jim Dirkes]

Back in the day, I used a BASIC program called ASEAM that was developed by an ASHRAE research project.  It was capable of modeling only a single zone and limited number of HVAC systems (as I recall). I think I found a version of it online a few years ago and then decided I'd probably not use it, and no longer have it.  You may be able to find it....  ASEAM (A Simplified Energy Analysis Method) uses a modified bin method approach for energy calcs.

James V Dirkes II, PE, BEMP, LEED AP
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From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Randy Wilkinson
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 7:08 PM
To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] BIN Method Tool

I have a program called TMY2BIN which converts freely available TMY2 hourly weather files into bin weather files for use in simplified energy calculations.  It does allow you to define occupancy hours.  Cost is $25  Check it out at: http://www.hvacware.net

I do not have any calculations for common ECM's that use this bin weather data.  That's why you get the big bucks.

Randy

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Randall C. Wilkinson, P.E., C.E.M.
hvacware.net
Spokane, WA

On 13-08-27 02:56 PM, Mike Karpman wrote:
Hi,

Does anyone know of any current tools that use the BIN method? I am imagining something that both processes weather data into BINs (taking into account occupied versus unoccupied times), and maybe includes some templates for common energy efficiency measures?

Thanks,
Mike

Mike Karpman
Karpman Consulting
(860) 430-9110
41C New London Turnpike
Glastonbury, CT 06033




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