Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Minimum Energy Use

[Drury.Crawley@xxxxxxxxxx]

Elmer,

Purchased air/heating/cooling is perfectly controlled,
infinitely available... I don't think that it's a good way
to do what you're trying to do.

ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 Appendix G contains
standard HVAC system configurations for various
commercial building types... and the definitions of
various parts of the systems.  Intended for evaluating
'above code' evaluations such as green building
rating systems.

Also the 30% Guide for Small Offices from ASHRAE,
IES, USGBC shows how to take small offices 30%
beyond 90.1-2001 (or ~ 25% beyond 90.1-2004).

Dru



                                                                                                          
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Hi all,

I want to predict the lowest amount of energy use that a building
would require (in essence? a benchmark) in order to control adequate
levels of thermal comfort in a space throughout a typical year. Would
it be best to use purchased air or should I use a dummy HVAC system?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Kind regards

-Elmer







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