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Work with the tools, options, and settings for systems analysis to perform a systems analysis and interpret the results.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
6 min.
Transcript
00:04
Once the analytical spaces and systems are in place,
00:07
a systems analysis can be performed.
00:10
A systems analysis will provide the basis for load calculations, plant selection,
00:16
sizing and system simulation.
00:19
Multiple systems analysis can be run each with changes to key settings,
00:24
providing varying sets of results used to determine
00:28
the optimum values for building and system performance.
00:32
In this project,
00:33
we will take a detailed review of the current energy settings along
00:37
with the properties in the energy analysis area of analytical spaces.
00:42
Following the systems analysis,
00:44
we will confirm the successful creation of
00:47
the analysis report in the project browser.
00:51
Ensure the view is set to 3d analytical spaces.
00:57
We'll start by reviewing some of the key areas within the energy settings
01:01
from the analyzed tab of the ribbon select energy settings
01:07
mode is set to the recommended option
01:10
of use conceptual masses and building elements
01:14
even though there are no conceptual masses in our project.
01:17
This option will allow us to have a greater level of
01:20
control over the materials and thermal properties used in the analysis.
01:25
The analytical space resolution values have been reduced from the
01:29
default values to ensure a better quality analytical model.
01:34
This will result. However, in the analysis taking slightly longer to run,
01:40
select the edit button against other options in the advanced area of the
01:45
energy settings to review and set the options for material thermal properties.
01:52
The values found in conceptual types provide the default
01:55
material thermal properties used in the system analysis.
01:60
Select the button against building to edit the schematic types.
02:06
From the schematic types.
02:07
Dialog box, pick numb to remove the check against each of the categories.
02:14
If there is a tick against any of the categories,
02:17
the corresponding values will overwrite the material
02:20
thermal properties set in the conceptual types area
02:25
select. OK to close the window.
02:30
Finally remove the check from the detailed elements box.
02:35
This option overrides both conceptual types and schematic types.
02:40
When there are physical model elements in the
02:42
architects model that have assigned material thermal properties
02:47
select OK and close all windows
02:51
from the analyzed tab of the ribbon delete the existing energy model,
02:58
then create a new energy model that will use
03:01
the changes just applied to the material thermal properties.
03:08
If the systems browser isn't open,
03:10
then use the right mouse button options to select browsers
03:15
and then system browser
03:18
from the system browser set the option to analytical systems
03:26
from the list, expand va V 011
03:31
and then select analytical space one.
03:37
A review of the properties shows a summary of the
03:40
energy analysis values with values that have yet to be calculated
03:46
these properties include peak heating loads,
03:49
peak cooling loads and peak latent cooling loads.
03:54
We will review these values again following the systems analysis.
03:60
Following a review of the energy settings, a systems analysis can now be performed
04:06
from the analyzed tab of the ribbon select systems analysis.
04:12
Ensure HVAC systems loads. And sizing is selected
04:18
then type conceptual analysis in the report name area
04:23
and select run analysis.
04:31
A message in the lower right corner of the screen
04:34
informs us the systems analysis is running in the background.
04:39
And in the project browser,
04:40
the reports branch can be expanded to show analysis reports.
04:47
Although the report can be seen in the project browser,
04:51
we have to wait until the message in the lower
04:53
right corner informs us that the system analysis is complete.
05:02
Now the analysis is complete double click on the report
05:06
from the project browser to confirm that it's been successfully created
05:12
from the system's browser, select analytical space one
05:16
from VA V 011
05:19
and review the now calculated properties
05:25
following the creation of all the analytical elements required
05:29
to define the proposed systems in a project.
05:32
And after review of the relevant energy settings in line with the
05:36
elements used to create the architectural model and its level of development.
05:40
A systems analysis can be performed.
05:44
The results presented in the analytical spaces and and analysis report
05:49
can be reviewed and compared against the
05:52
results from alternative design options and material
05:55
thermal properties to explore alternatives before moving
05:59
on to modeling of physical systems.
Video transcript
00:04
Once the analytical spaces and systems are in place,
00:07
a systems analysis can be performed.
00:10
A systems analysis will provide the basis for load calculations, plant selection,
00:16
sizing and system simulation.
00:19
Multiple systems analysis can be run each with changes to key settings,
00:24
providing varying sets of results used to determine
00:28
the optimum values for building and system performance.
00:32
In this project,
00:33
we will take a detailed review of the current energy settings along
00:37
with the properties in the energy analysis area of analytical spaces.
00:42
Following the systems analysis,
00:44
we will confirm the successful creation of
00:47
the analysis report in the project browser.
00:51
Ensure the view is set to 3d analytical spaces.
00:57
We'll start by reviewing some of the key areas within the energy settings
01:01
from the analyzed tab of the ribbon select energy settings
01:07
mode is set to the recommended option
01:10
of use conceptual masses and building elements
01:14
even though there are no conceptual masses in our project.
01:17
This option will allow us to have a greater level of
01:20
control over the materials and thermal properties used in the analysis.
01:25
The analytical space resolution values have been reduced from the
01:29
default values to ensure a better quality analytical model.
01:34
This will result. However, in the analysis taking slightly longer to run,
01:40
select the edit button against other options in the advanced area of the
01:45
energy settings to review and set the options for material thermal properties.
01:52
The values found in conceptual types provide the default
01:55
material thermal properties used in the system analysis.
01:60
Select the button against building to edit the schematic types.
02:06
From the schematic types.
02:07
Dialog box, pick numb to remove the check against each of the categories.
02:14
If there is a tick against any of the categories,
02:17
the corresponding values will overwrite the material
02:20
thermal properties set in the conceptual types area
02:25
select. OK to close the window.
02:30
Finally remove the check from the detailed elements box.
02:35
This option overrides both conceptual types and schematic types.
02:40
When there are physical model elements in the
02:42
architects model that have assigned material thermal properties
02:47
select OK and close all windows
02:51
from the analyzed tab of the ribbon delete the existing energy model,
02:58
then create a new energy model that will use
03:01
the changes just applied to the material thermal properties.
03:08
If the systems browser isn't open,
03:10
then use the right mouse button options to select browsers
03:15
and then system browser
03:18
from the system browser set the option to analytical systems
03:26
from the list, expand va V 011
03:31
and then select analytical space one.
03:37
A review of the properties shows a summary of the
03:40
energy analysis values with values that have yet to be calculated
03:46
these properties include peak heating loads,
03:49
peak cooling loads and peak latent cooling loads.
03:54
We will review these values again following the systems analysis.
03:60
Following a review of the energy settings, a systems analysis can now be performed
04:06
from the analyzed tab of the ribbon select systems analysis.
04:12
Ensure HVAC systems loads. And sizing is selected
04:18
then type conceptual analysis in the report name area
04:23
and select run analysis.
04:31
A message in the lower right corner of the screen
04:34
informs us the systems analysis is running in the background.
04:39
And in the project browser,
04:40
the reports branch can be expanded to show analysis reports.
04:47
Although the report can be seen in the project browser,
04:51
we have to wait until the message in the lower
04:53
right corner informs us that the system analysis is complete.
05:02
Now the analysis is complete double click on the report
05:06
from the project browser to confirm that it's been successfully created
05:12
from the system's browser, select analytical space one
05:16
from VA V 011
05:19
and review the now calculated properties
05:25
following the creation of all the analytical elements required
05:29
to define the proposed systems in a project.
05:32
And after review of the relevant energy settings in line with the
05:36
elements used to create the architectural model and its level of development.
05:40
A systems analysis can be performed.
05:44
The results presented in the analytical spaces and and analysis report
05:49
can be reviewed and compared against the
05:52
results from alternative design options and material
05:55
thermal properties to explore alternatives before moving
05:59
on to modeling of physical systems.
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