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Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] ASHRAE 90.1 building envelope compliance methods





The consensus for modelling purposes at least is that the U-value of the assembly is to be held for the baseline case. The R-value of the insulation layer is not nessesary, although constructions can be made to apply to both. Note the R-values of insulation layers are "rated" values which sometimes need to be derated in accordance with appx A (eg. Steel-framing/insulation layer).

A note to some other recent posts regarding ASHRAE rated assembly U-Values: e+ calculates these according to the ASHRAE 90.1 standard for the summary reports.

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On 04.10.2013, at 12:58, <seanking.1970@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

 

Dearl all,


In ASHRAE Standard 90.1 2007 SI Edition, Page.18, it states:


5.5.3 Opaque Areas. For all opaque surfaces except doors, compliance shall be demonstrated by one of the following two methods:

1. Minimum rated R-values of insulation for the thermal resistance of the added insulation in framing cavities and continuous insulation only. Specifications listed in Normative Appendix A for each class of construction shall be used to determine compliance.

2. Maximum U-factor, C-factor, or F-factor for the entire assembly. The values for typical construction assemblies listed in Normative Appendix A shall be used to determine compliance.


My question is simple but very confused to me:

While modelling baseline buildings, there must be different U-factors between using these two options (using certain R-value from column next to U-factor column will certainly not generate the same U-factor shown in that column). Therefore EnergyPlus will generate different outputs on thermal performance (I am quite sure E+ works out heat transfer through building element using its U-factor). 

So the question is: How do we know which method we should use in the model? I suppose everyone might prefer a bigger U-factor (when creating a baseline building) for whichever method being used.

Is my understanding right? I look forward to any advisable comments.

Sean



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