Energy simulation is a computer-based analytical process that helps building owners and designers to evaluate the energy performance of a building and make it more energy efficient by making necessary modifications in the design before the building is constructed. Use of energy simulation software is necessary to show compliance with United States Building Codes. Course explains Energy Modelling process and important parts of Energy modelling. Building envelope, heating ventilation, schedules, weather, thermal zones, glazing, input and output files etc. are explained with details, which are key component of any energy modelling process. Modelling guidelines given are helpful for any modelling software like, eQUEST, Canquest, Energyplus, TRNSYS, Open Studio, IES, DesignBuilder etc.

Learning Objectives:

• How a Simulation Program Works
• Manual Load Calculations vs. Computer Energy Analysis
• Simulation Program Outputs
• How to Use the Energy Simulation Program?
• How Accurate are Computer Simulations?
• How to Catch Errors
• How to Select a Simulation Program
• Minimum Modelling Capabilities
• Role of Energy Simulation in ECBC Compliance
• Guidelines for Energy Modelling
• Sample Case Study of Energy Modelling