Sequence of input and output of data for the energy simulation of a building
The energy simulation of a building can be carried out in the program using the following input and output sequence:
- Creating a new job (from "File", "New") and select the "Energy simulation" option.
- (Optional) Linking to BIMserver.center. The building geometry, construction systems, shadows, lighting power of spaces and the definition of some air conditioning systems can be imported from the BIM model. During the import process, the ventilation of the living areas is also configured, and edge processing can be carried out where necessary.
- (Optional) If the model has not been imported from the data stored on BIMserver.center, it must be entered in the "3D Model" tab and the "Geometric model" option must then be used to transfer the data to the "Building" tab.
- In the "Building" tab, the definition of the building model is completed:
- Review and/or definition of the general project data (from the "General data" section), including general parameters and site data.
- Review and/or definition of the room characteristics via the library management system (side menu: "Building", "Library", "Rooms").
- (Optional) If the construction solutions have not been imported, defining the characteristics of the construction elements via the management of their libraries (sidebar "Building", "Library", "Construction elements/Glazed openings/Doors").
- (Optional) If not done previously, edge processing is carried out (using the "Edge processing" option in the top bar) for generating and processing linear thermal bridges.
- (Optional) Review, adjustment and validation of the data presented by the building model and its structure in zones, spaces and elements, self-shadows and cast shadows (sidebar "Building", "Zones/Self-shadows/Cast shadows").
- Review, input and/or editing of DHW systems and HVAC systems (using the tools in the ‘Building’ side panel, under "Zones", "Terminal units/DHW systems/HVAC systems", or via the options in the "Systems" group on the top bar).
- Model validation of the building (from "Errors", "Validate model") and correction of errors and warnings by editing the data in this tab.
- On the "Analysis" tab, you can configure the calculation options, perform the analysis and view the results.
- Adjusting the analysis options (the "Analysis" section, "Analysis options").
- Analysis and energy simulation of the building (the "Analysis" section, "Analysis").
- (Optional) Viewing the analysis results on screen in the main display area, at the building or zone level (depending on your selection in the "Building" side tree).
- Generating reports (using the options in the “Reports” section) and analysis files (using the options in the "Analysis" section).
- (Optional) Viewing data on floor plans (the "Floor plans" tab).
- (Optional) Obtaining floor plans (via the "Floor plans" option in the "File" menu or at the top of the interface).
- Exporting to BIMserver.center (the "BIMserver.center" section, "Share").
