Class Overview
In this training course, 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
- 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.
- Webinar: watch the US or SI units version of online webinar by clicking on the blue bar above labelled: “Webinar: How to answer building energy questions in early design (US Unites)” (or “Metric Units”
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:- Presentation slides from the video lectures: Simergy101-CreateAndSimulateFirstSimergyBEM-LectureSlides-v4-0.pdf
- Step-by-Step lesson instructions (Metric units version): Simergy101-CreateAndSimulateFirstSimergyBEM-LessonScripts-v4-0_SI.pdf
- Step-by-Step lesson instructions (US units version): Simergy101-CreateAndSimulateFirstSimergyBEM-LessonScripts-v4-0_US.pdf
For each lesson you should:
- Watch the lesson video
- Complete all the steps described in the step-by-step lesson instructions handout
- The following milestone models are available to help you if you run ‘off track.’ You can use them to continue through the course as the models are confirmed as accurately following the instructions. To use them, select the one just before the lesson you are on – e.g. select “Simergy-101_EndOfLesson-1” if you are starting Lesson-2a and are unsure of the model you created in Lesson-1. Clicking on the link below will initiate the download of that file. Save it on your computer – in a convenient place so that you can File > Open in Simergy to start Lesson-2a.
If you have any trouble, please email Support@D-Alchemy.com and we will help you
Presenters
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Tobias MaileLead for Systems and Simulation |
Richard SeeManaging 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
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.
Event Sign up
Training Course Highlights
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