New features of the 2016.e version
EnergyPlusTM (8.4 version) analysis motor update
The 2016.e version of CYPECAD MEP incorporates the latest published version of EnergyPlus™ (version 8.4). This way, users using an operating system that is compatible with this new version (W7 and later versions) can enjoy this more robust and faster version (up to 4 times faster than the 6.0 version) out of all those published by the US Department of Energy (DOE).
Users who do not have a compatible operating system can continue working with the 6.0 analysis motor version.
CYPETHERM Suite
CYPETHERM HVAC LOADS
Calculation of the losses reduction factor, “b”
As of the 2016.e version of CYPETHERM Suite, CYPETHERM HVAC LOADS incorporates the calculation of the losses reduction factor, “b” of non-occupied precinct, in accordance with the ISO 13789 code. This way, the program allows users to use user-defined values for each type of precinct or apply the implemented calculation.
Furthermore, the properties of each non-occupied precinct can be personalised, so that users can provide their own value or use the value defined for that type of precinct:
Included in the reports provided by the program, is the justification of the analysis results:
New data introduction assistants
As of the 2016.e version, CYPETHERM HVAC LOADS incorporates new data import assistants. This data is obtained from various documents of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
This data includes:
- Representative material types and construction solutions:
Precinct properties:
- Air ventilation rates:
- Internal lighting and equipment power densities:
- Activity states and occupant densities:
