( EneryPlus and eQUEST® )
Seats for eQUEST training are still available.
Day 1-2: Training Seminar1 - EnergyPlus, March 18-19, 2008, 8.30am-5.30pm
Day 3-4: Training Seminar 2 - eQUEST®, March 20-21, 2008, 8.30am-5.30pm
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 30 stations.
Objective:
The objective of these two workshops is to introduce EnergyPlus and eQUEST to architects and engineers.
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 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 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
eQUEST ® is a sophisticated, easy to use, building energy use analysis tool. eQUEST® was designed to allow you to perform detailed comparative analysis of building designs and technologies by applying sophisticated building energy use simulation techniques but without requiring extensive experience in the "art" of building performance modeling. This is accomplished by combining schematic and design development building creation wizards, an energy efficiency measure (EEM) wizard and a graphical results display module with a complete up-to-date DOE. You can read the eQUEST Overview to get a more complete summary of the features and capabilities of this program.
eQUEST 3.55 was approved by the California Energy Commission as a 2001 Title 24 non-Residential ACM. eQUEST is supported as a part of the Energy Design Resources ( http://www.energydesignresources.com/ ) program which is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission as well as the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District. eQUEST 3.6 is approved for use with Savings By Design ( http://www.savingsbydesign.com/ ). A free copy of eQUEST can be downloaded at: http://www.doe2.com/equest/
Free Download
1 - EnergyPlus version 2.0 - available for free download from
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/
2 - eQUEST version 3.6- available for free download from
http://www.doe2.com/equest/
Registration and Fees :
Training Seminar 1: EnergyPlus, March 18-19 (2 days) , $750
Training Seminar 2: eQUEST®, March 20-21 (2 days) , $750
Training Seminar 1&2: EnergyPlus & eQUEST, March 18-21 (4 days) , $1,200
Late Registration (After March 11, 2008 and if seats are available)
$800 per one training seminar or $1,300 for both seminars. ,
Registration includes a workbook containing copies of presentations materials, Morning and Afternoon Coffee breaks and Lunch.
There is no refund policy.
Download Seminar Program - EnergyPlus
Download Seminar Program - eQUEST
How to register :
1. Online (For Credit Card payment)
2. By mail (For Check payment): download the registration form, print, attach payment, and mail. Check is made payable to Ph.D. Seminar.
Early Registration Deadline: Postmarked before March 11, 2008.
Download Registration Form here
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 3 is considered the HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare) subject area.
Instructors :
EnergyPlus - Michael J. Witte, Ph.D. 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.
eQUEST® - Marlin Addison is Principal of M.S. Addison and Associates, Tempe, AZ and Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Building Energy Simulation Lab at Arizona State University 's College of Design. Mr. Addison is recognized nationally as a leading expert in the practice of energy efficient building design and the professional use of detailed building energy use simulation. During his career, he has provided the simulation design services for some of the nation's most notable sustainable building projects including, the National Audubon Society Headquarters in New York City, the headquarters of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington D.C., and the Natural Resources Defense Council office in Santa Monica, CA. In 2005 and 2006, two of Mr. Addison's simulation consulting projects were recognized by receiving the AIA's COTE “Top Ten” award. Mr. Addison has also devoted much of his professional focus assisting in the development of detailed whole-building energy simulation software, including PowerDOE and eQUEST.
Seminar Organizing Committee :
Mahjoub Elnimeiri, Ph.D., P.E. (Ph.D. Program Director and Professor of Architecture)
Post-Graduate Diploma (DIC) Imperial College , London University and Ph.D. Northwestern University. Formerly structural engineering Associate Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago.
Varkie Thomas, Ph.D., P.E. (Adjunct Research Professor)
Post-Graduate Diploma and Ph.D. Strathclyde University , Glasgow , UK . Formerly mechanical engineering Associate Partner and M-E Systems Development Director for the IBM AES programs at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago.
Seminar Coordinators :
Caroline Morais , Ph.D. Candidate , arch_phd@iit.edu
Supreedee Rittironk, AIA , Ph.D. Candidate , srittiro@iit.edu
Contact :
Building Energy Analysis Seminar 3
Ph.D. Program, College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology
3410 S. State Street , Chicago IL 60616
Tel: 312-567-3930 (9am-12pm), Fax: 312-567-6816
Important websites
College of Architecture, IIT http://www.iit.edu/colleges/arch/
Ph.D. Program, College of Architecture, IIT http://www.iit.edu/~archdoc/
IIT campus map http://www.iit.edu/about/main_campus_map.html
IIT visitor essentials http://www.iit.edu/about/index.html
eQUEST and DOE2 downloads http://www.doe2.com/