[Equest-users] No impact when changing U-values

[Omar Katanani]

Dear all,

 

It's been a while!

 

I'm having some trouble with my simulations..

 

I just realized that, for the files attached, increasing the U-values of
the windows & walls dramatically (x10 times) is not increasing my
consumption results, but even decreasing the consumption of some
categories!

 

This is counter-intuitive, as increasing the U-values should mean that
the building is gaining/losing more heat to the external environment,
and would thus mean that more energy is required to condition the space!

 

I have been changing the U-values of:

 

*       EL1, EL2, EL3, EL4, EL5, and EL6 EWall Construction

*       All the Windows

 

Can someone please have a look at the files attached and advise
accordingly?

 

Many thanks,

Omar

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Omar Katanani
Sustainable Design Engineer

Email: omar at ecoconsulting.net

 

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