[Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+

[Geof Sawaya]

Thank you, Kristin.  Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions -- I'll
give them a try.

Geof



On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Field, Kristin <Kristin.Field at nrel.gov>wrote:

> Geof,****
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> I agree with Vikram that the PNNL models are a useful resource.  A similar
> set of models (the DOE commercial reference buildings) is also publicly
> available here:****
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> http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/commercial/ref_buildings.html****
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> Since the models are similar, you might wonder why I suggested these.  The
> reason is that some of the system types change between the new construction
> (per ASHRAE 90.1-2004) models and the existing building (“post1980” and
> “pre1980” construction) models, so this would give you a broader set of
> models.  Also, the lighting power is higher, and the infiltration is much
> higher for these existing building models.  This can sometimes make the
> simulations different enough (warm-up time, HVAC iterations, etc.) that you
> might want to check with these existing building models, too.  If you don’t
> want to look at all of them, then you may just want to do pre1980 in a few
> cities.****
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> Enjoy!****
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> Kristin Field, NREL****
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> *From:* bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:
> bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On Behalf Of *Sami, Vikram
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 18, 2012 1:24 PM
> *To:* Geof Sawaya; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+****
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> Geof,****
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> There’s the PNNL ASHRAE model set that you could reference: ****
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> http://www.energycodes.gov/development/commercial/90.1_models****
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> My opinion: I did take a look at this around 6 months ago and the model
> EUI results seemed a little low, but it’s a great resource nonetheless. **
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> *Vikram Sami*, LEED AP BD+C****
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> Sustainable Design Analyst****
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> 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309****
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> t: 404-443-7462    f: 404.892.5823       e: vikram.sami at perkinswill.com
> www.perkinswill.com****
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> *Perkins+Will.*  Ideas + buildings that honor the broader goals of society
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> *From:* bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [
> mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org<bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org>]
> *On Behalf Of *Geof Sawaya
> *Sent:* Monday, December 17, 2012 7:31 PM
> *To:* bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* [Bldg-sim] Need 'realistic' Building Models for E+****
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> Hi Bldg-sim community,****
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> I am currently doing some work on EnergyPlus with the goal of speeding it
> up.  My background is in Computer Science.****
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> I'm looking for realistic models that I can input to E+ to help me
> understand the areas that need improvement and to better focus my efforts.
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> Do any of you have any large scale / realistic inputs for EnergyPlus that
> I could use?  I will keep them confidential within the E+ development team.
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> Many thanks -- ****
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> Geof Sawaya****
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> DOE Building Technologies Compute Fellow****
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> EETD / BTD / Simulation Research Group****
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> Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Berkeley, CA****
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