We are holding a 2-Day DesignBuilder/EnergyPlus
“advanced” building energy simulation workshop in the campus
of Catholic University of America in Washington DC on Monday and Tuesday, 14
– 15 December 2009. The workshop is being lead by Dr. Mahabir Bhandari of
DesignBuilder Software (USA) and James V. Dirkes II, P.E., LEED AP of The
Building Performance Team. Both personnel have extensive experience in the use
and teaching of building energy simulation programs. Participants will use the
DesignBuilder/EnergyPlus suite extensively over the two days.
Day1 will be focused on
developing building geometry with DesignBuilder, importing from 2D-DXF and 3D
gbXML import from CAD. Various DB features, including complex geometry,
template and
Model Data Management, Schedules, Heating Design, Cooling Design, Simulation
options, parametric runs will be discussed.
Day2 will be
focused on modelling systems using EnergyPlus. A simple 5-zone model
will be exported from DesignBuilder to EnergyPlus. The native IDF Editor
will be used to modify
and expand DesignBuilder's standard HVAC system templates to better reflect the
desired HVAC system.
A series of HVAC design upgrades will be tested. These could include,
adding AHUs, supply air reset control, VSD drives, low turn down ratios or
upgrading air cooled to water cooled plant. The model will be modified to meet ASHRAE 90.1
Appendix G requirements
This
workshop is a great opportunity for training staff in predicting the
energy/greenhouse performance of buildings. These skills would be
invaluable in the current tough economic climate juxtaposed with increasing
concern about global warming. Projects that do proceed, either new or
renovation, will have an increased focus on sustainable performance. We
look forward to meeting with you at the workshop.
For more information and registration
please visit:
http://www.designbuildersoftware.com/Workshop1.php
Best regards,
Mahabir
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Mahabir
Bhandari, Ph.D., LEED AP
DesignBuilder
Software| 18 Tanglewood Rd | Amherst, MA 01002 | Ph: (413) 256-4647 | www.designbuildersoftware.com
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