Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Energy simulation fee

[Shamim Javed <javeds2006@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Shariq,

I am a new PhD student in Building Science at Virginia Tech. I have
just started taking a course in building simulation that, according to
the syllabus, would go over Energy10, eQuest and DOE2.  I am concerned
that I may not be learning the up-to-date material in this course.  I
am interested in research on 'natural ventilation' (as this is most
appropriate in the hot-humid climate context of Bangladesh where I
come from) and programs like Energy Plus and CFD packages like Fluent
may be programs I need to start learning.

As you seem to have a good background on building simulation please
advise how I should go about educating myself on this area (there are
no courses on E+ or Fluent at VT)

Regards,
Shamim Javed
PhD Program, School of Architecture + Design, Virginia Tech.



On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Syed Ali <alasrgroup@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> GIve yourself 160 hours minimum. I would charge "time and a half" based off
> your regular hourly pay. Include delays for the engineering team not getting
> you the information you need, and time for them to revise their deisng per
> them not meeting the requirments in their system.
>
> I've done a few energy analysis in Trane Trace, I've begun using E+, but
> that stuff takes a very long time, if you dont know the LEED NC, EB, CI or
> whatever rating system they are using there will be a huge learning curve,
> be sure you know ASHRAE 90.1 like the back of your hand, you should also
> know ASHRAE 55 and 62.1.
>
> Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Regards.
> Shariq
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 5:21 PM, jlucorrea75 <jlucorrea@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Hi there!
>> Any one would give an idea of how much to charge, as a freelancer, for
>> an EnergyPlus energy modelling work? It's for a 9 storey commercial
>> building, about 1000m2, seeking a LEED gold certification. What is the
>> criteria to charge for these jobs?
>> Gracias
>>
>
>
>
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> Take care,
> Shariq Ali
>
> 

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