Modeling HVAC Systems for Final LEED Submission
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:05 pm
I have a project which is completing design and I need to finalize my IES model for submission to USGBC.
How do I build the Proposed HVAC systems so they have enough detail for LEED?
For example, the project HVAC engineer has provided a mechanical schedule with a couple dozen Fan Coil units. There are a least six unique types based on the nominal tonnage (cooling) listed in the schedule.
To date my ApacheHVAC file has 1 prototype system (Type 03a) with the rooms assigned to the multiplex. This unit is autosized for load, with some edits on the fan pressure drop to match what I previously new about the design.
I know that ApachHVAC will generate/simulate individual fan coils for each layer in the multiplex.
How much do I need to edit to meet the LEED requirements? Do I have to have a one-for-one match to the mechanical schedule? If so, how do I do this?
In other modeling programs I've used I've had a one-for-one match between the systems in my simulation and the mechanical schedule.
How do I build the Proposed HVAC systems so they have enough detail for LEED?
For example, the project HVAC engineer has provided a mechanical schedule with a couple dozen Fan Coil units. There are a least six unique types based on the nominal tonnage (cooling) listed in the schedule.
To date my ApacheHVAC file has 1 prototype system (Type 03a) with the rooms assigned to the multiplex. This unit is autosized for load, with some edits on the fan pressure drop to match what I previously new about the design.
I know that ApachHVAC will generate/simulate individual fan coils for each layer in the multiplex.
How much do I need to edit to meet the LEED requirements? Do I have to have a one-for-one match to the mechanical schedule? If so, how do I do this?
In other modeling programs I've used I've had a one-for-one match between the systems in my simulation and the mechanical schedule.