BEST PRACTICES
MODELING SUPPORT TOOLS
IBPSA - USA
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IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELING BEST PRACTICES
Bembook toolsEnergy 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
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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 &
Verification
IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL
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Modeling Fundamentals
Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &
Verification
IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL
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Modeling Fundamentals
Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &
Verification
IBPSA - USASUPPORT TOOLS FOR MODELINGRMI MODEL MANAGER TOOL
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Modeling Fundamentals
Performance Rating Method Best Practices Inform Design Measurement &
Verification
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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