Advanced Energy Engineering Technology Modeling Building Energy Systems Session 10: Modeling for ventilation and other energy-consuming equipment

Topics covered in this class session: Ventilation systems—standard options and uses Other energy consuming equipment in commercial buildings Wrap-up of modeling basics

Ventilation equipment—standard options and uses Air-to-air heat exchangers Exhaust and make-up air Economizers Natural ventilation Demand controlled ventilation

Other energy-consuming equipment Computers, servers and other related equipment Miscellaneous office plug load Copiers Personal task lighting Break room appliances Phone and intercom systems Domestic hot water Humidifiers/dehumidifiers

Other equipment (continued) Controls systems Specialized commercial equipment Restaurants Medical clinics Grocery stores Dry cleaners

Wrap-up of modeling basics Error checking and debugging of model General error checking approach Input and output checks EUI checks Modeling documentation Purpose of documentation Documentation requirements

More synergies Impacts of heat from lighting on building cooling system Interplay of lighting energy and heat, daylighting, and building HVAC The balance between ventilation requirements and HVAC energy use