BEST PRACTICES

MODELING SUPPORT TOOLS

IBPSA - USA

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELING BEST PRACTICES

Bembook tools

Energy Model Input

Translator

Model Manager LCCA Tool

These tools have been developed by RMI and are available for download at: www.rmi.org/rmi/ModelingTools

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGENERGY MODEL INPUT TRANSLATOR

Purpose: Translate typical design data to energy model input dataComponents:• Lighting, Receptacle,

Occupant Density• Domestic Hot Water

Calculator• Cooling Tower Fan

Efficiency Calculator

• Proposed System Fan Power & EER

• Baseline System Fan Power & EER

• Schedule Exporter

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI EMIT: ENERGY MODEL INPUT TRANSLATOR

Form-based inputs clearly show the user what data is required.

Example: ASHRAE 90.1 Baseline HVAC system form.

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI EMIT: ENERGY MODEL INPUT TRANSLATOR

Spreadsheet output for 90.1 Baseline:

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI EMIT: ENERGY MODEL INPUT TRANSLATOR

Helpful calculators for estimating design values during early stages of modeling have been provided.

Example:Domestic Hot Water Heater Input Power and Storage Capacity Estimator

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI EMIT: ENERGY MODEL INPUT TRANSLATOR

Domestic Hot Water Calculator:

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL

Features• Use of common

input file• Presents input and

output values side-by-side

• Facilitates making input/output comparisons

Click on button to perform function  

          

Do All Batch Processes

Create eQUEST Batch Files

 

   

   

        

Exit to eQUEST 

   

   

        

Extract Results Batch Files

 

   

   

        

Extract Results from Select Output Files

 

   

   

         

         

Model Manager Macro Buttons8

Modeling Fundamentals

Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL

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Modeling Fundamentals

Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL

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Modeling Fundamentals

Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL

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Modeling Fundamentals

Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL

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Modeling Fundamentals

Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL

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Modeling Fundamentals

Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL

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Modeling Fundamentals

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS TOOL

Features• Excel based• Transparent (Open Source)• Flexible• Step through analysis

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Modeling Fundamentals

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS TOOL

Start with the easy stuff:

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Modeling Fundamentals

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS TOOL

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Modeling Fundamentals

Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS TOOL

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Modeling Fundamentals

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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGDOWNLOAD THE TOOLS

Download the tools at:http://www.rmi.org/rmi/ModelingTools

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