Sequence of data input and output for the design and analysis of air-conditioning systems

Air-conditioning systems can be defined and analysed in the program using the following input and output sequence:

1. Creating a new job (from "File", "New").
2. (Optional) Linking to BIMserver.center, and importing floor plans and space layouts read from the BIM model, as well as the associated thermal load analysis results and the layout of thermal loads in the space.
3. (Optional) If the project does not include the results of the heat load analysis, a heat load estimation is carried out in the process of creating a new job.
4. Revising the general parameter settings (from "Project", "General options").
5. Defining types of elements. This can be done in two additional ways:
   • Loading manufacturers' catalogues (from “Project”, “Catalogue management”).
   • Loading or manually entering the generic element libraries (from "Project", "Generic element library").
6. Entering, arranging and interconnecting the elements of the system in the work area ("Condensing", "Water-based air conditioning", "DHW", "Air-source heat pump", "Water distribution", "Direct expansion" and "Air distribution" groups) in accordance with the permitted diagrams. Here are some examples:
   • Boiler and radiator installation (from "Generators", "Boiler"; from "Emitters", "Radiator"; and from "Water distribution", "Water pipe").
   • Heat pump and radiant floor installation (from "Generators", "Air-to-water heat pump, 2 pipes"; from "Emitters", "Radiant floor manifold"; and from "Water distribution", "Water pipes").
   • Installation of ducted heat pumps and fan coils (from "Generators", "Air-to-water heat pump, 2-pipes"; from "Emitters", ‘Fan coils, 2-pipe’; from "Water distribution", "Water pipe"; from "Air distribution", "Rigid duct"; and from "Air distribution", "Grille").
   • Direct expansion installation, VRF system ("VRF, Outdoor unit, heat pump (2 pipe)", "Indoor unit, wall mounted" and "Refrigerant pipe").
7. Assigning thermal loads to devices (‘"Thermal loads" group). This assignment is automatic if both the reference points of the thermal loads and the units covering them are located inside the volumes formed by the spaces read from the geometrical model.
8. Analysing the system, displaying the results on the screen and in the results reports ("Analysis" and "Results" groups).
9. (Optional) Creating and managing the cost estimations and bills of quantities of the system ("Bill of quantities" tab).
10. Obtaining reports and drawings (from "Results", "Reports"; and from "File", "Drawings").
11. Exporting to BIMserver.center (from "BIMserver.center", "Share").