The concept “thermal zone” has been introduced. A thermal zone is a group of spaces with a simultaneous thermal zone, which is used to define the power required in the production equipment.
Thermal zones could already be defined in CYPETHERM LOADS. As of the 2018.a version CYPETHERM HVAC can import them and assign them the load required in an Aerothermal system.
As of the 2018.a version, it is possible to define TOSHIBA multi-split systems. These systems consist of an outdoor unit and between 2 and 5 indoor units.
The design process is as follows: users place the indoor units (cassette, duct, wall or floor units) in the spaces, and the outdoor unit on the façade or roof of the building. They are joined using refrigerant pipes in the Flow diagrams tab.
Upon designing, the program automatically selects the indoor and outdoor models, as well as the diameter of the pipes. Regarding the results, the program generates, as well as the drawings, a design report of the system and the quantities of the elements provided in the installation.
Between 2 and 5 indoor units can be connected to the outdoor units that have been provided.
For CYPETHERM HVAC to be able to design a TOSHIBA Multi-split system, the user license must contain the “Direct expansion systems” permission.
The 2018.a version allows users to design TOSHIBA multi split systems with outdoor units to which 2 to 5 indoor unit can be connected.
More information on the inclusion of these air conditioning systems can be found in TOSHIBA multi split systems.
When the right mouse button is pressed when the cursor is positioned over an element of the installation, or over the limits of a room, a contextual menu appears containing options to edit or delete the selected element, or consult results when applicable (e.g. of ducts).
Bill of quantities for Polytherm products
The 2017.k version of CYPETHERM HVAC and CYPETHERM Polytherm contain the bill of quantities which includes the Polytherm products used in the design of the installation. This way, as well as the program providing a complete report of the results of the installation designed with Polytherm, the programs incorporate a detailed bill of quantities of the Polytherm radiant floor, with images, descriptions, prices and quantities of all the products.
Radiant floor path editing tools
As of the 2017.k version, CYPETHERM HVAC and CYPETHERM Polytherm incorporate a new tool to edit radiant floor circuits, which users can use to modify the paths that are generated automatically by the program.
The 2017.k version includes the “Ventilation flow” for each room. As occurs with loads, this data can come from the BIM connection with CYPETHERM LOADS or defined manually in the program by users.
The “Cooling systems” button has been included in the “Drawing settings” dialogue box, which allows users to activate the reference, type and model of the indoor and outdoor VRF system units and TOSHIBA Estia units, to then display this information on floor plans.
Fittings (elbows, transitions and splits) appear in the duct lists (“Type” column) with their ASHRAE reference. This data allows for the element to be identified more clearly.
Air discharge
When a discharge grille is introduced (Ducts > Straight duct), a snap point appears on the indoor VRF units with duct distributions on the current floor.
This point is the starting point of the discharge duct that joins the indoor unit with the rooms it provides air to. This way, the program automatically distributes the loads of those rooms and the air flow moved by the unit, between the grilles and diffusers of the discharge duct.
Air return
The configuration of the return position is defined directly in the panel of the indoor unit. There are two possible return positions:
Three new tools have been included for measuring and dimensioning in the “Floor plans” tab:
The design temperature for heating and cooling is defined for types of rooms. By unmarking the heating or cooling “check”, the heating or cooling load for that room will not be checked.
This case is represented in the “Residential Building ” example that is installed with the program. Aerothermal equipment with radiators and radiant floors to only cover heating loads, have been included in the building of this example. Therefore the cooling check is unmarked and no warnings will be displayed.
Two new ASHRAE discharge fittings have been added, for cross-shaped branches: a round duct with code SD5-24 and a rectangular duct with code SR5-21.
