[Bldg-sim] BEMP exam

[Bishop, Bill]

I got Ganesh's email wrong. Please try using the one from this message
if you reply.
rganesh at bluestarindia.com
Thanks,
Bill
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From: Bishop, Bill 
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 10:25 AM
To: 'R Ganesh '; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: FW: BEMP exam
 
Ganesh,
 
There are some good threads if you search for "BEM exam" or "BEMP" at
the bldg-sim archive here:
http://lists.onebuilding.org/pipermail/bldg-sim-onebuilding.org/
 
I took the first exam in January, and did an immediate brain-dump
afterward, so my recollection is sketchy. That being said, here are my
quick thoughts regarding your questions:
1. No ASHRAE Standard-specific questions.
2. You do not need to know Standard 140.
3. No questions regarding specific software packages.
4. I can not recommend a specific path for preparing. Energy modeling
and energy auditing experience is the best preparation.
5. I am not aware of any exam-specific resources, other than what
appears on the ASHRAE website. There were/are supposed to be BEM
workshops but I don't have further information.
The ASHRAE Fundamentals Ch. 19 "Energy Estimating and Modeling Methods"
has good info but is very dense/technical and soporific. The exam is
difficult, and really tests experience more than just smarts or
exam-preparation skills.
 
I copied this to the bldg-sim list so other exam takers can share their
experiences.
 
Best of luck,
Bill
 
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From: R Ganesh [mailto:rganesh at bluestarindia.com] 
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 7:44 AM
To: Bishop, Bill
Subject: BEMP exam
 
Hi Bill,
 
I understand that you are BEMP certified , I have planned to take up the
exam. I have few queries regarding this exam I would be glad if you
could answer them.
 
I would like to know specific nature of questions asked in this exam. 
 
1.       Will the questions be related to ASHRAE 90.1, 62.1 or 55
standard or only general engineering questions as given in the sample
questions in ASHRAE website.
 
2.       In syllabi section ASHRAE had included Standard 140 do we
really need to know the process for testing new energy simulation
software.
 
3.       Will any questions be related to any specific simulation
software
 
4.       Do you recommend any specific path to be followed for preparing
for this exam.
 
5.       Any other resources apart from the one given in the ASHRAE
website.
 
Your recommended time for preparation for the exam considering
exhaustive nature of syllabi. My experience is limited and I have done
whole building simulation , mainly for LEED, for four buildings. So I
would like to have your inputs to sit for the exam.
 
 
Regards,
Ganesh.
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