[EnergyPlus_Support] EFEN Beta is released....

["Mahabir Bhandari" <bhandari@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Fellow simulators, 

 

We <http://www.designbuildersoftware.com/>  are happy to announce the Beta
version of EFEN, based on EnergyPlus simulation engine,  for building energy
analysis of fenestration systems. 

 

Brief description of EFEN: 

EFEN is a user friendly program for analyzing energy performance of
commercial buildings.  The main feature of EFEN is parametric analysis of
commercial fenestration systems in typical commercial buildings.  In order
to preserve simplicity of use, EFEN incorporates automated generator of
typical buildings that are constructed according to ASHRAE 90.1, CBECS
reports and prior efforts to create template buildings.   User can define
overall building shape, change dimensions, number of floors, specify
building type and select variations such as HVAC setback, use of
economizers, daylighting controls, shading and fenestration infiltration
rates.  Buildings are constructed according to the selected shape and type
and climatic zone and their construction and HVAC system can not be changed
by the user.  This is done to ensure "apple-to-apple" comparison.  It was
long observed that changing building assumptions can make huge difference in
results making any parametric analysis and comparisons meaningless.  EFEN
provides common base and allows meaningful comparison of energy performance
of different fenestration options as well as building energy performance and
HVAC size. In addition to energy analysis and energy use comparison, EFEN
also includes comprehensive cost analysis, including source and site energy
use, cost of energy and cost of HVAC equipment.

 

 

For more information and downloading Beta version please visit us at: 

 

 <http://www.designbuildersoftware.com/efen.php>
http://www.designbuildersoftware.com/efen.php

 

 

 Your feedback and comments are highly appreciated. As a token of
appreciation we will provide 20% discount on the final price to the users
with substantial comments and feedback.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Mahabir Bhandari

 

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Mahabir Bhandari, Ph.D.

LEEDR Accredited Professional

DesignBuilder Software

18 Tanglewood Rd.

Amherst, MA 01002

 

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