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by andrewmackay
Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: Apache Systems
Topic: CCHP for a net cooling load building
Replies: 3
Views: 8352

Re: CCHP for a net cooling load building

It was in Part L but I think the same problem occurred in Apache too.

I gave up on this one in the end. I could get the CCHP to work when there was no heating load by setting the "minimum output fraction of rated heat output" to 0.

Although obviously this isn't realistic as there will be a minimum ...
by andrewmackay
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: ApacheSim
Topic: Apache Systems Wizard
Replies: 1
Views: 2160

Apache Systems Wizard

Is there a published narrative of the assumptions made when creating the UK NCM system types in the systems wizard? e.g.) single-duct VAV?

Or even just a slightly more detailed description of these systems.

My problem is I'm modelling a fairly standard room-level FCU system with a constant volume ...
by andrewmackay
Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: Apache Systems
Topic: CCHP for a net cooling load building
Replies: 3
Views: 8352

CCHP for a net cooling load building

I'm currently working on producing an energy model for a building provided with biomass-fuelled CCHP generation.

The building itself is a 24 hour operating, high cooling load building. Therefore the CCHP will provide a base-load of cooling through absorption chillers and electricity generation as ...
by andrewmackay
Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: ApacheSim
Topic: modelling evaporative cooling pads.
Replies: 4
Views: 5464

Re: modelling evaporative cooling pads.

Part L compliance as in UK building regulations.

Building regulations require you to perform an analysis of carbon emissions for the building at design stage and at practical completion for an energy performance certificate or EPC.

The VE compliance module is a recognised method of performing this ...
by andrewmackay
Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: Part L2 - England & Wales
Topic: VE Compliance - NCM Lighting values
Replies: 9
Views: 25513

Re: VE Compliance - NCM Lighting values

Great thanks Phil

I'm much more relaxed now
by andrewmackay
Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: Part L2 - England & Wales
Topic: VE Compliance - NCM Lighting values
Replies: 9
Views: 25513

Re: VE Compliance - NCM Lighting values

Great thanks Phil

I'm much more relaxed now
by andrewmackay
Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Part L2 - England & Wales
Topic: VE Compliance - NCM Lighting values
Replies: 9
Views: 25513

Re: VE Compliance - NCM Lighting values

PCully..

You've got me worried, can you clarify what you mean by inputting all the data at once?

Do you mean that you have to uncheck all the tickboxes and edit each one even if you're leaving as is. (e.g.) changing the illuminance but leaving the fuel as electricity?

What happens if you don't ...
by andrewmackay
Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: ApacheSim
Topic: modelling evaporative cooling pads.
Replies: 4
Views: 5464

modelling evaporative cooling pads.

I'm attempting to model evaporative cooling pads fitted to chillers for as built Part L compliance analysis.

According to manufacturers data, these can reduce the coil-on air temperature by 10C (although at a fan pressure cost).

Does anyone have any idea or clever work around to include this ...