1. © 2012 Autodesk MP3765-P - Using BIM to Streamline Your Energy Modeling Workflows Jeff Olden Energy Analyst

2. © 2012 Autodesk Class Summary In this class you will learn:  How Revit® 2013 can be utilized for the energy modeling workflow  How to create an energy model using the Detailed Edit mode of eQUEST Audience:  Engineers, Architects, and Energy Analysts  Assumes basic familiarity with Revit and energy modeling software

3. © 2012 Autodesk Learning Objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to:  Use Revit 2013 to model a building's envelope and thermal zone layout and apply internal loads  Generate a DOE2 model using Green Building Studio and import it into eQuest along with the appropriate weather data  Create schedules and model HVAC and plumbing systems in eQuest  Interpret results and troubleshoot errors

4. © 2012 Autodesk BIM Workflow

5. © 2012 Autodesk Related Presentations Creating Revit Files:  MP7120 Creating BIM Models for Energy Analysis  MP3565-P Using a Retro BIM Workflow Calibrating:  MP3784-P Calibrating an Existing Building Energy Model Advanced Design:  MP3397-P Taking Advantage of BIM for CFD Modeling  AB7160 Passive Design and Analysis Using BIM Revit Customization:  CP3072 Practical Uses of the API

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7. © 2012 Autodesk Creating the Envelope, Thermal Zones, & Internal Loads in Revit

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10. Next Steps:  Automatic Zone Creation Tool via API  Automatic Translation from Architectural Model

11. © 2012 Autodesk Space Parameters  Must be set with correct upper / lower limits

12. © 2012 Autodesk Specifying Space Parameters

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14. Specifying HVAC Zone Parameters Next Steps:  HVAC Zone Schedule Grouping by Associated Space Name  Export Schedules and Automatic Create.INP Code w/ Global

15. © 2012 Autodesk Finishing Up In Revit

16. © 2012 Autodesk Creating an eQUEST Model Using Green Building Studio

17. © 2012 Autodesk When To Use eQUEST?  Detailed HVAC Parameters  Detailed Schedules  Compliance Modeling Alternatives:  Vasari: Building Massing & General Layout  Trane Trace: Load Calcs  Simulation CFD: Airflow Modeling  Energy Plus / Design Builder: Thermal Mass & Mixed Mode Natural Ventilation

18. © 2012 Autodesk Revit to eQUEST Walkthrough

19. © 2012 Autodesk Upload.XML File and Download.INP File

20. © 2012 Autodesk Import the.INP File Into eQUEST

21. © 2012 Autodesk Selecting Weather Files GBS Weather Station Nearest TMY2 Weather Project Location

22. © 2012 Autodesk Now We’re in eQUEST: Let’s See What We Have and Add Detail!

23. © 2012 Autodesk eQUEST 3D Representation

24. © 2012 Autodesk Imported Schedules Next Steps:  Building Schedules in Excel and Importing.INP Code

25. © 2012 Autodesk Additional eQUEST Schedules

26. © 2012 Autodesk Systems Imported from GBS

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28. Air System Parameters

29. © 2012 Autodesk Air System Parameters (Cont…)

30. © 2012 Autodesk Air System Parameters (Cont…)

31. © 2012 Autodesk Air System Parameters (Cont…)

32. © 2012 Autodesk Air System Parameters (Cont…)

33. © 2012 Autodesk Air System Parameters (Cont…)

34. © 2012 Autodesk Air System Parameters (Cont…)

35. © 2012 Autodesk Air System Parameters (Cont…)

36. © 2012 Autodesk Next Steps  HVAC System Specified in Comments  Excel Macros to Write.INP Code  Exporting Actual Lighting Power Density from Design  Linking Mechanical Schedules to eQUEST Codes

37. © 2012 Autodesk Creating a DOAS / VRF System

38. © 2012 Autodesk Using the PVVT

39. © 2012 Autodesk Interpreting Results & Troubleshooting

40. © 2012 Autodesk Going Down the Rabbit Hole…

41. © 2012 Autodesk Largest Troubleshooting Issue: Calibration  Utility Bill Comparison  End Use Comparison

42. © 2012 Autodesk The Broken Economizer

43. © 2012 Autodesk eQUEST Next Steps .INP Code  BDL Language  Text Based Editing  Notepad++  Crimson Editor  WinMerge  Excel Based Macros  Revit Customization Through the API

44. © 2012 Autodesk Questions? Jeff Olden Energy Analyst, Glumac jolden@glumac.com 503.227.5280

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