New CYPETHERM Suite programs

Calculation of the critical surface humidity and interstitial condensation in construction elements based on the hygrothermal behaviour of building materials in accordance with the calculation method of the ISO 13788:2012 code.

Features:

• Design of the circuit diagram. The tool has a graphics library available containing air conditioning components, whose technical symbols are in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 134.
  
• Equipment calculations, using a panel in which its main properties can be configured and then be selected and specified in accordance with the ASHRAE Handbook: Systems And Equipment.
  
  
  • Design of pipe networks and selection of standard diameters in accordance with ASME Standard B36.10M for steel pipes, ASME B88(M) for copper pipes, ASTM Standard D 3309 for polybutylene pipes.
  • Design of expansion tanks
  • Design of boilers
    
• Import of BIM models (IFC4, IFC2x3 and gbXML) generated by CAD/BIM programs
  
• BIM model synchronization
  
• Import of DXF/DWG/JPG/BMP files
  
• Analysis and design of radiant floor hydronic installations

Modelling and energy simulation of buildings with EnergyPlus™, integrated in the OPEN BIM workflow via IFC and gbXML.

Features:

• Import of BIM models (IFC4, IFC2x3 and gbXML) generated by CAD/BIM programs
  
• BIM model synchronization
  
• Energy consumption calculation using EnergyPlus™ (version 8.4)
  
• Automatic edge detection and generation of thermal bridges

Design of normal and emergency lighting installations, as well as their evaluation in accordance with current national and international standards.

Features:

• Import of BIM models
  Import of BIM models (IFC4, IFC2x3 and gbXML) generated by CAD/BIM programs.
  
• BIM model synchronization
  
• Import of DXF/DWG/JPG/BMP files
  
• EULUMDAT
  Import of lighting files in EULUMDAT format (standard format in Europe for photometric data -“ldt” extension) and IES (standard format in North America for photometric data –“ies” extension).
  
• Normal lighting
  
  • Calculation of the lighting level of the installation measured at workplane level
  • Calculation of the energy efficiency value of the installation
  • Calculation of the glare level based on the UGR defined in the CIE 117:1995 code (Discomfort glare in interior lighting)
  • Analysis of the parameters which define the lighting quality and comfort established in the EN 12464-1:2002 code (Lighting. Lighting of work places. Part 1: Indoor work places.)
    
• Emergency lighting
  
  • Calculation of the lighting level of the emergency lighting installation measured at floor level
  • Arrangement of security and protection equipment (safety equipment, fire-safety equipment, lighting distribution panel...)
    
• Annex detailing
  Generation of a calculation annex detailing, as well as the design values, the properties of the precinct and normal and emergency lighting installations used.