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by Judy
Thu Mar 17, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: ApacheSim(DSM) Method
Topic: DHW and losses
Replies: 1
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DHW and losses

Hi,

I am wondering why my BRUKL report doesn't show anything for the "Hot water storage loss factor [kWh/litre per day]" ?

I am new to using VE and it seems a little counter-intuitive that the DHW should be entered as a separate Apache system, when each heating system has a tab for entering DHW ...
by Judy
Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:22 pm
Forum: ApacheSim
Topic: Modelling Spandrel
Replies: 4
Views: 7417

Re: Modelling Spandrel

Hi,
If you are modelling for Part L compliance in the UK, then I don't think modelling it as a window or a door would comply.

If I was modelling with iSBEM, I would enter the entire area as 'curtain walling', a separate wall type with its own U value, and then add any glazed areas as windows ...