Day 1: EnergyPlus - 1 Wednesday, January 10, 2007, 8.30am-4.30pm
Day 2: EnergyPlus - 2 Thursday, January 11, 2007, 8.30am-4.30pm
Day 3: DesignBuilder Friday, January 12, 2007 (Interface to EnergyPlus), 8.30am-4.30pm
The classes will be held in the Computer Laboratory in 3410 S.State st. at the College of Architecture, IIT. Electrical outlets are available at each workstation for those who prefer to bring their own laptops. Class size is limited to 25.
Objective:
The objective of this seminar is to introduce EnergyPlus and DesignBuilder to architects and engineers who are familiar with the basic concepts of energy simulation and HVAC systems. The course will cover the mechanics of using EnergyPlus and DesignBuilder with an emphasis on the basics of architectural envelope, space and HVAC modeling, that provide a foundation for more advanced applications.
Overview:
The use of building energy simulation programs is now necessary to show (1) energy code compliance using the performance method and (2) energy savings relative to code for LEED certification. Computer modeling and simulation of the project is required during the schematic phase to determine optimum the building envelope systems and plant, based on economic payback. Detailed simulation is required when submitting the construction documents to show code compliance. After construction and during operation, the results of the computer program on building energy simulation analysis must be validated with Measurement & Verification (M&V) guidelines by the Federal Energy Management Program (USDOE).
EnergyPlus is a building energy simulation program for modeling building heating, cooling, lighting, ventilating, and other energy flows. It was developed by the US Department of Energy (USDOE) as the next generation program to succeed BLAST (US Army Corps of Engineers and University of Illinois Champaign ) and DOE-2 (USDOE and Lawrence-Berkeley National Laboratory). While it is based on the most popular features and capabilities of BLAST and DOE-2, it includes many innovative simulation capabilities such as time steps of less than an hour, modular systems and plant integrated with heat balance-based zone simulation, multi-zone air flow, thermal comfort, and photovoltaic systems. The course will cover the mechanics of using EnergyPlus with an emphasis on basic concepts that provide a foundation for more advanced applications. Participants will model basic building envelopes and systems using the latest version of EnergyPlus on their own laptop computers. Time for questions and answers will be provided for each topic. The course outline is listed below. To learn more about EnergyPlus, visit www.energyplus.gov
DesignBuilder is the first comprehensive user interface to the EnergyPlus dynamic thermal simulation engine. EnergyPlus is a stand-alone simulation program without a ‘user friendly' graphical interface – which is where DesignBuilder comes in. We have integrated EnergyPlus tightly within the DesignBuilder environment to allow it to carry out simulations without any fuss – just define your building model, request data and let the EnergyPlus simulation engine take care of the details. DesignBuilder has been specifically developed around EnergyPlus allowing most of the EnergyPlus fabric and glazing data to be input. Databases of building materials, constructions, window panes, window gas, glazing units and blinds are provided. HVAC is modeled using the Compact HVAC descriptions now offered by EnergyPlus. These allow a number of predefined HVAC system types to be defined parametrically without the need for complex system layouts. These compact descriptions are automatically expanded behind-the-scenes into full HVAC simulation data sets prior to simulation. For more information go to: http://www.designbuildersoftware.com
A full 30 day trial version of DesignBuilder can be downloaded from http://www.designbuildersoftware.com/designbuilder.php
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) :
Every participant will be issued a certificate from the Dean of College of Architecture, IIT, as a document to report the continuing education of your professions. College of Architecture, IIT, is a registered AIA/CES provider. According to AIA/CES guideline, Building Energy Analysis Seminar 2007 is considered the HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare) subject area. The seminar will provide 6 Continuing Education learning hours per day.
Registration and Fees :
$400 per day, or $1,000 for the 3 days (Individual)
$350 per day, or $900 for the 3 days (Group of 3 or more)
$450 per day, or $1,200 for the 3 days ( Register after January 3, 2007)
Registration includes a workbook containing copies of presentations materials, Morning and Afternoon Coffee breaks and Lunch.
How to register :
Sorry, currently our registrations are full. Please check back for our next upcoming seminar.
1. Online (For Credit Card payment)
2. By mail (For Check payment): download the form, print, attach payment, and mail. Check is made payable to Ph.D. Seminar.
Early Registration Deadline Wednesday January 3, 2007.
Instructors :
Michael J. Witte, Ph.D. , GARD Analytics, Inc.
Adjunct Research Professor, College of Architecture, IIT
Dr. Witte is a mechanical engineer with over 20 years experience. He is a Principal Engineer at GARD Analytics and an Adjunct Research Professor at the College of Architecture, IIT. Dr. Witte supports GARD's energy program activities by performing software development, energy simulation studies, economic analysis and data analysis. He performs building system energy analysis studies using EnergyPlus and DOE-2. He developed the underlying simulation models used in GTI's DesiCalc™ desiccant system analysis tool and the Building Energy Analyzer. Currently, Dr. Witte is principal investigator on a program to provide testing, user support and training, and software development for DOE's EnergyPlus program. Dr. Witte received a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois . He has authored technical publications on simulation software, solar energy, double-diffusive convection and HVAC design criteria, and he is a member of ASHRAE, ASME, ASES, and the International Building Performance Simulation Association. Dr. Witte's e-mail address is mjwitte@gard.com.
Mahabir Bhandari, Ph.D. , DesignBuilder Software
Senior Energy Analyst, LEED AP
Dr. Bhandari is the Senior Energy Analyst and LEED Accredited Professional for DesignBuilder Software and has over 10 years of experience in the field of energy performance of buildings. Dr. Bhandari obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India. Before joining DesignBuilder Software, he worked as a Guest Scientist at KFA Juelich, Germany , as a Project Scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India, and as a Senior Post Doctoral Fellow at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has published several papers in the area of building simulation in various International journals and conferences and he is a member of ASHRAE, ASME, NFRC and IBPSA . Dr. Bhandari is also the chief NFRC certified simulator for Carli, Inc., however, his other areas of specialty include, building energy simulation, thermal performance of building envelopes, thermal measurements and HERS ratings. Dr. Bhandari's e-mail is bhandari@designbuildersoftware.com and phone number is (413) 256 - 4647.
Program :
Day 1 - Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Lecture 1 - EnergyPlus Overview
Lecture 2 - Building Envelope
Lecture 3 - Global Inputs, Outputs, and Auxiliary Tools
Lecture 4 - HVAC Overview, Zone Controls, and Zonal Equipment
Lecture 5 - HVAC Central Air-Handling Equipment, Autosizing & Compact HVAC
Lecture 6 - User Interfaces, Weather Data, Miscellaneous Features, & Support Resources
Day 2 - Thursday, January 11, 2007
Lecture 7 - HVAC Outside Air Systems
Lecture 8 - HVAC Water-Side Loops
Lecture 9 - Daylighting and Ground Heat Transfer
Lecture 10 - Output Files and Post Processing
Day 3 - Friday, January 12, 2007
1. Overview of Creating Building Model using DesignBuilder
Navigating models, Using blocks - block types, building blocks, component blocks, outline blocks, wall thickness, connecting blocks, Partitioning blocks into different zones, Data inheritance, Loading data from templates, Creating and applying constructions and materials, Glazing and shading systems, Lighting and lighting control, ‘Simple' HVAC including natural and mechanical ventilation. Analyzing simulation output including use of different output intervals, energy consumption, comfort analysis, ASHRAE 55-2004 temperature distribution output.
2. Importing DXF data (Use an example of MCGT Building )
Building Envelope : Tracing over DXF floor plans. Use of various drawing tools - Snaps, drawing guides, protractor, key ins, construction lines, drawing arcs. Horizontal extrusions, component blocks etc. Changing existing building layouts, cutting and stretching blocks, moving internal partitions. Editing surfaces, drawing windows, doors, vents and holes. Visualization, site solar shading, generating rendered images, movies and reports. Applying EEMs
3. Exporting EnergyPlus IDF data for running in EP-Launch.
Matching zones, surfaces etc with DesignBuilder data.
Download Detailed Program here
Program Organizing Committee :
Mahjoub Elnimeiri, Ph.D., P.E. (Ph.D. Program Director and Professor of Architecture)
Varkie Thomas, Ph.D., P.E. (Adjunct Research Professor)
Raymond J. Clark, P.E. (Adjunct Research Professor)
Robert Krawczyk (Director or Undergraduate Program and Associate Professor of Architecture)
Michael Witte , Ph.D. (Adjunct Research Professor)
Mehdi Jalayerian, P.E. (Adjunct Research Professor)
Robert Bolin, P.E. (Adjunct Research Professor)
Program Coordinators :
Supreedee Rittironk , Ph.D. Candidate , srittiro@iit.edu
Caroline Morais , Ph.D. Candidate , cmorais@iit.edu
Contact :
Building Energy Analysis Seminar 2007
Ph.D. Program, College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology
3410 S. State Street , Chicago IL 60616
Tel: 312-567-3930, Fax: 312-567-6816 (Telephone contact not available from December 22, 2006 to January 3, 2007)