[Bldg-sim] Bldg-sim Digest, Vol 61, Issue 17

Geof Sawaya gsawaya at lbl.gov
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Hi Hayes -- yes, I am interested.

Please forward to my email.

Thanks -- Geof

On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 2:07 PM, Hayes Zirnhelt <hzirnhelt at hotmail.com>wrote:

>  Hi Geoff,
>
> I have a detailed 10 zone single family dwelling model, which has been
> calibrated to measured data. It only takes about 8 minutes to run, so I'm
> not sure if this qualifies as large scale. In my opinion, even at this
> scale faster simulation times would be useful (especially for parametric
> analysis). Let me know if you are interested.
>
> Hayes
>
>
> From: bldg-sim-request at lists.onebuilding.org
> Subject: Bldg-sim Digest, Vol 61, Issue 17
> To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:00:37 -0800
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> --Forwarded Message Attachment--
> From: gsawaya at lbl.gov
> To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:31:03 -0800
> Subject: [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+
>
> Hi Bldg-sim community,
>
> I am currently doing some work on EnergyPlus with the goal of speeding it
> up.  My background is in Computer Science.
>
> I'm looking for realistic models that I can input to E+ to help me
> understand the areas that need improvement and to better focus my efforts.
>
> Do any of you have any large scale / realistic inputs for EnergyPlus that
> I could use?  I will keep them confidential within the E+ development team.
>
>
> Many thanks --
>
> Geof Sawaya
> DOE Building Technologies Compute Fellow
> EETD / BTD / Simulation Research Group
> Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Berkeley, CA
>
>
>
> --Forwarded Message Attachment--
> From: thomasv at iit.edu
> CC: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> To: gsawaya at lbl.gov
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:48:14 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+
>
> See the projects described in Table of Contents
>
> http://bepan.info/contents
>
> *P - Project Case Studies - eQUEST-Tutor*
>
> *P - Project Case Studies - eQUEST-DOE21E*
>
> *P � Project-Studies � DOE21E*
>
> *P � Projects - to be developed***
>
> *P � Projects � for Teaching by Academia*
>
>
>
> Try the case studies shown in the page tabs below (they are based on real
> bldgs but modified & simplified for teaching)
>
> http://bepan.info/proj-bldgs
>
> Proj-11 - Chicago Center Green Technology (CCGT)
>
> http://bepan.info/proj-bldgs/p11-ccgt-doe21e
>
> Proj-12 - Middle School & Community Center (MSCC)
>
> http://bepan.info/proj-bldgs/p12-middle-school
>
> Proj-13 - High-Rise Mixed Use Bldg (HRMU)
>
> http://bepan.info/proj-bldgs/p13-high-rise-bldg
>
>
>
> I think that developing the objectives along the lines shown  in
> http://bepan.info/ will be useful for A-E design and education.
>
>
>
> Varkie
>
> http://www.iit.edu/arch/faculty/thomas_varkie.shtml
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi Bldg-sim community, I am currently doing some work on EnergyPlus with
> the goal of speeding it up. My background is in Computer Science. I'm
> looking for realistic models that I can input to E+ to help me understand
> the areas that need improvement and to better focus my efforts. Do any of
> you have any large scale / realistic inputs for EnergyPlus that I could
> use? I will keep them confidential within the E+ development team. Many
> thanks -- Geof Sawaya DOE Building Technologies Compute Fellow EETD / BTD /
> Simulation Research Group Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Berkeley, CA
> Hi Bldg-sim community,
>
> I am currently doing some work on EnergyPlus with the goal of speeding it
> up. �My background is in Computer Science.
>
> I'm looking for realistic models that I can input to E+ to help me
> understand the areas that need improvement and to better focus my efforts.
>
> Do any of you have any large scale / realistic inputs for EnergyPlus that
> I could use? �I will keep them confidential within the E+ development team.
>
>
> Many thanks --�
>
> Geof Sawaya
> DOE Building Technologies Compute Fellow
> EETD / BTD / Simulation Research Group
> Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Berkeley, CA
>
>
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> --Forwarded Message Attachment--
> From: yjhuang at whiteboxtechnologies.com
> To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:03:26 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+
>
> Varkie,
>
> I think Geof is interested only in EnergyPlus building models, while yours
> are all in DOE-2.1E.  However, I do applaud your willingness to share
> publicly such work.
>
> As a secondary note, I do have a doe2ep program that can translate
> DOE-2.1E inputs to EnergyPlus 1.4.   Anyone interested can e-mail me.
>
> Joe
>
> Joe Huang
> White Box Technologies, Inc.
> 346 Rheem Blvd., Suite 108D
> Moraga CA 94556yjhuang at whiteboxtechnologies.comwww.whiteboxtechnologies.com
> (o) (925)388-0265
> (c) (510)928-2683
> "building energy simulations at your fingertips"
>
>
> On 12/18/2012 8:48 AM, Varkie C Thomas wrote:
>
> See the projects described in Table of Contents
>
> http://bepan.info/contents
>
> *P - Project Case Studies - eQUEST-Tutor*
>
> *P - Project Case Studies - eQUEST-DOE21E*
>
> *P � Project-Studies � DOE21E*
>
> *P � Projects - to be developed***
>
> *P � Projects � for Teaching by Academia*
>
>
>
> Try the case studies shown in the page tabs below (they are based on real
> bldgs but modified & simplified for teaching)
>
> http://bepan.info/proj-bldgs
>
> Proj-11 - Chicago Center Green Technology (CCGT)
>
> http://bepan.info/proj-bldgs/p11-ccgt-doe21e
>
> Proj-12 - Middle School & Community Center (MSCC)
>
> http://bepan.info/proj-bldgs/p12-middle-school
>
> Proj-13 - High-Rise Mixed Use Bldg (HRMU)
>
> http://bepan.info/proj-bldgs/p13-high-rise-bldg
>
>
>
> I think that developing the objectives along the lines shown  in
> http://bepan.info/ will be useful for A-E design and education.
>
>
>
> Varkie
>
> http://www.iit.edu/arch/faculty/thomas_varkie.shtml
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi Bldg-sim community,
>
>  I am currently doing some work on EnergyPlus with the goal of speeding
> it up.  My background is in Computer Science.
>
>  I'm looking for realistic models that I can input to E+ to help me
> understand the areas that need improvement and to better focus my efforts.
>
>  Do any of you have any large scale / realistic inputs for EnergyPlus
> that I could use?  I will keep them confidential within the E+ development
> team.
>
>
>  Many thanks --
>
>  Geof Sawaya
> DOE Building Technologies Compute Fellow
> EETD / BTD / Simulation Research Group
> Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Berkeley, CA
>
>
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> --Forwarded Message Attachment--
> From: Vikram.Sami at perkinswill.com
> To: gsawaya at lbl.gov; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:24:23 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+
>
> Geof,
>
>
>
> There’s the PNNL ASHRAE model set that you could reference:
>
>
>
> http://www.energycodes.gov/development/commercial/90.1_models
>
>
>
> My opinion: I did take a look at this around 6 months ago and the model
> EUI results seemed a little low, but it’s a great resource nonetheless.
>
>
>
> * *
>
> *Vikram Sami*, LEED AP BD+C
>
> Sustainable Design Analyst
>
> 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
>
> t: 404-443-7462    f: 404.892.5823       e: vikram.sami at perkinswill.com
> www.perkinswill.com
>
> *Perkins+Will.*  Ideas + buildings that honor the broader goals of society
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:
> bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On Behalf Of *Geof Sawaya
> *Sent:* Monday, December 17, 2012 7:31 PM
> *To:* bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+
>
>
>
> Hi Bldg-sim community,
>
>
>
> I am currently doing some work on EnergyPlus with the goal of speeding it
> up.  My background is in Computer Science.
>
>
>
> I'm looking for realistic models that I can input to E+ to help me
> understand the areas that need improvement and to better focus my efforts.
>
>
>
> Do any of you have any large scale / realistic inputs for EnergyPlus that
> I could use?  I will keep them confidential within the E+ development team.
>
>
>
>
>
> Many thanks --
>
>
>
> Geof Sawaya
>
> DOE Building Technologies Compute Fellow
>
> EETD / BTD / Simulation Research Group
>
> Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Berkeley, CA
>
>
>
>
> --Forwarded Message Attachment--
> From: Kristin.Field at nrel.gov
> To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:39:57 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+
>
> Geof,
>
>
>
> I agree with Vikram that the PNNL models are a useful resource.  A similar
> set of models (the DOE commercial reference buildings) is also publicly
> available here:
>
>
>
> http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/commercial/ref_buildings.html
>
>
>
> Since the models are similar, you might wonder why I suggested these.  The
> reason is that some of the system types change between the new construction
> (per ASHRAE 90.1-2004) models and the existing building (“post1980” and
> “pre1980” construction) models, so this would give you a broader set of
> models.  Also, the lighting power is higher, and the infiltration is much
> higher for these existing building models.  This can sometimes make the
> simulations different enough (warm-up time, HVAC iterations, etc.) that you
> might want to check with these existing building models, too.  If you don’t
> want to look at all of them, then you may just want to do pre1980 in a few
> cities.
>
>
>
> Enjoy!
>
>
>
> Kristin Field, NREL
>
>
>
> *From:* bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:
> bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On Behalf Of *Sami, Vikram
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 18, 2012 1:24 PM
> *To:* Geof Sawaya; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+
>
>
>
> Geof,
>
>
>
> There’s the PNNL ASHRAE model set that you could reference:
>
>
>
> http://www.energycodes.gov/development/commercial/90.1_models
>
>
>
> My opinion: I did take a look at this around 6 months ago and the model
> EUI results seemed a little low, but it’s a great resource nonetheless.
>
>
>
> * *
>
> *Vikram Sami*, LEED AP BD+C
>
> Sustainable Design Analyst
>
> 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
>
> t: 404-443-7462    f: 404.892.5823       e: vikram.sami at perkinswill.com
> www.perkinswill.com
>
> *Perkins+Will.*  Ideas + buildings that honor the broader goals of society
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [
> mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org<bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org>]
> *On Behalf Of *Geof Sawaya
> *Sent:* Monday, December 17, 2012 7:31 PM
> *To:* bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+
>
>
>
> Hi Bldg-sim community,
>
>
>
> I am currently doing some work on EnergyPlus with the goal of speeding it
> up.  My background is in Computer Science.
>
>
>
> I'm looking for realistic models that I can input to E+ to help me
> understand the areas that need improvement and to better focus my efforts.
>
>
>
> Do any of you have any large scale / realistic inputs for EnergyPlus that
> I could use?  I will keep them confidential within the E+ development team.
>
>
>
>
>
> Many thanks --
>
>
>
> Geof Sawaya
>
> DOE Building Technologies Compute Fellow
>
> EETD / BTD / Simulation Research Group
>
> Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Berkeley, CA
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Bldg-sim mailing list
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