Class Overview

In this session, you will learn how to do what you saw demonstrated in the "How Simergy can answer your building energy design questions" webinar. Most people are able to complete this class in 2 to 3 hours, so please plan accordingly.

In the course of completing the 5 lessons in this class, you will achieve all of the following:

  • Learn some basics about building energy modeling and Simergy
  • Create your first building energy model (BEM) using the Building Model Creator™ and Building Systems Creator™
  • Run a simulation to calculate buidling thermal loads through a complete year
  • Copy and modify the BEM to use triple-pane glazing instead of double-pane -- simulate -- and then compare the thermal loads to the double-pane version
  • Copy and modify the BEM to use an Air-to-Air Heatpump system for HVAC -- simulate -- and review the energy required to condition this building
  • Copy and modify the BEM to use hot water for heating and chilled water for cooling (ASHRAE 7 system) for HVAC -- simulate -- and then compare energy use to the Heatpump version

Reviewing and comparing results from all these simulations will be done in a series of standard reports, but we may also have time to use the graphical results visualization module - considered best in the industry. You will also be shown how to find more resources on the website and how to 'make the most' of your Simergy Professional FREE trial period.

Prerequisites

  • Webinar: Attend the "Answering building energy questions in design" webinar hosted 2-days before this course (register at: https://d-alchemy.com/events
  • Install Simergy as follows:
    • Browse to https://D-Alchemy.com
    • Click on "Sign-in" in upper right
    • Enter your registered email address and password (Create new account if not registered)
    • Click on your name > and select the 'My Account' page
    • Click on the download button
    • Follow instructions sent in email to install and activate your FREE trial for Simergy Professional.

If you have any trouble, please email Support@D-Alchemy.com and we will help you

Training Workflow

Download the following student handouts from using the links below:

For each lesson you should:

  • Watch the lesson video
  • Complete the steps that are documented in a lesson-by-lesson script.
  • We will monitor all participants and provide extra coaching when it is needed

If you have any trouble, please email Support@D-Alchemy.com and we will help you

Presenters

Tobias Maile

Lead for Systems and Simulation

Richard See

Managing Director

Interactive Training

An interactive version of this class is also available. Please check the Events section of the website and register for the next running of this course. Note: For the interactive version of the class, you must be able to connect to the virtual classroom using a headset with a microphone, and you must be willing to talk to us, so that we know how you are progressing.

When

Date:
Time:
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Cost:

Free

Bonus:

Participate in a Simergy webinar + this training class within a 30-day period and you will receive a discount coupon for your first license purchase.

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