All of the content that is included within the Simergy Version 1 installation is included within the Library.siml source library. The source library contains a high degree of content in a number of areas ranging from libraries categories, templates (system and data templates), result screen templates, and sample files. The following sections identify key areas of content that you should be aware of.
The Sample Files are 'simulation ready' files that contain all the required content for the ASHRAE Baseline Systems 1-8. The Sample Files can be used to:
§ Review what a complete project in Simergy looks like and includes
§ A BEM starting point for different HVAC system types
§ Review the HVAC system configuration for different system types and see how different System Templates are used
System Files are located in the Sample Projects folder where Simergy is installed on your system. The typical location is C:\Users\Public\Simergy\Samples\Sample_Projects
System Files are setup as complete Building Energy Models and are 'Simulation Ready'. The files contain:
Basic Building Geometry to establish the thermal zones needed to set up the Zone Groups, Zone HVAC Groups, so that the System Templates can be assigned
A weather file selection
A comprehensive HVAC system setup for a specific HVAC system type that includes library entities, templates and system templates that are included with Simergy
Zone HVAC Groups, Air Loops and Water Loops are created and integrated to enable simulation
Simulation Configurations setup for both "Design Days with sizing" and "Full Year with sizing" that allow you to easily run the simulations and get to the interesting investigations within Reports and Results Visualization.
The table identifies the Sample Files included with Simergy and includes some information on the building geometry, and the HVAC system templates included. These sample files contain a number of the library entries, system templates and data templates that are included in the default source library. The Sample Files are provided as best practice starting points as well as a way to get familiar with Simergy. A complete breakdown of the ASHRAE System 7 file is also provided within the Simergy Help so that you can easily investigate the content of a "simulation ready" file within Simergy. You can navigate within the System 7 Help Section directly or have it open and use it as a guide for what you explore within the System 7 sample file within Simergy.
| System File Name | Building | System Templates Included |
| ASHRAE-1_PTAC | 1-Story; 10,000 sf; 100' x 100' square
Zones = Core + Perimeter |
Zone HVAC Group 1 =
ASHRAE PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner)
Air Loop 1 = None Hot Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-Boil(1)_HW_VSD (Single hot water boiler with a variable speed drive pump) |
| ASHRAE-2_PTHP | 1-Story; 7,500 sf; L-shaped
Zones = Core + Perimeter |
Zone HVAC Group 1 =
ASHRAE PTHP (Packaged Terminal Heat Pump)
Air Loop 1 = None Water Loops = None |
| ASHRAE-3_PSZ-AC | 1-Story; 4,000 sf rectangle
Zones = Single Zone |
Zone HVAC Group 1 =
At_Unctrl (Air Terminal Uncontrolled)
Air Loop 1 = CAV_dxC_gasH (Constant Air Volume, DX cooling coils, gas heat) Water Loops = None |
| ASHRAE-4_PSZ-HP | 1-Story; 4,000 sf rectangle
Zones = Single Zone |
Zone HVAC Group 1 =
At_Unctrl (Air Terminal Uncontrolled)
Air Loop 1 = CAV_dxC_gasH (Constant Air Volume, DX cooling coils, gas heat) Water Loops = None |
| ASHRAE-5_Packaged VAV with Reheat | 2-Story; 20,000 sf; Rectangle
Zones = Core + Perimeter (10) |
Zone HVAC Group 1 =
AT_VAV_ReH-Wtr_TC (VAV w/ Hot Water Reheat that is Temperature
Controlled)
Zone HVAC Group 2 = AT_VAV_ReH-Wtr_TC (VAV w/ Hot Water Reheat that is Temperature Controlled) Air Loop 1 =ASHRAE-VAV_wtrC_wtrH (ASHRAE requirements for a VAV system with chilled water cooling coil and hot water heating coil) Hot Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-Boil(2)_HW_VSD (Two hot water boilers with variable speed drive dual headered pumps) |
| ASHRAE-6_Packaged VAV with PFP Boxes | 2-Story; 20,000 sf; Rectangle Zones = Core + Perimeter (10) | Zone HVAC Group 1 =
ASHRAE-AT_VAV_ReH-Elec-PFPB (VAV Air Terminal with Electric Reheat
for Parallel Fan Powered Box)
Zone HVAC Group 2 =ASHRAE-AT_VAV_ReH-Elec-PFPB (VAV Air Terminal with Electric Reheat for Parallel Fan Powered Box) Air Loop 1 = AT_VAV_ReH-Wtr_TC (VAV w/ Hot Water Reheat that is Temperature Controlled) Water Loops = none |
| ASHRAE-7_VAV wReheat | 2-Story; 20,000 sf; Rectangle Zones = Core + Perimeter (10) | Zone HVAC Group 1 =AT_VAV_ReH-Wtr_TC
(VAV w/ Hot Water Reheat that is Temperature Controlled)
Zone HVAC Group 2 = AT_VAV_ReH-Wtr_TC (VAV w/ Hot Water Reheat that is Temperature Controlled) Air Loop 1 = ASHRAE-VAV_wtrC_wtrH (ASHRAE requirements for a VAV system with chilled water cooling coil and hot water heating coil) Hot Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-Boil(2)_HW_VSD (Two hot water boilers with variable speed drive dual headered pumps) Chilled Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-Chlr(2)_VC_Elec_VSD(2) (Two vapor compression electric chillers with dual headered pumps with variable speed drives) Condenser Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-CoolTwr(2)_2SP_CSD(2) (Two cooling towers with dual headered pumps with constant speed drives) |
| ASHRAE-8 wPFP Boxes | 2-Story; 20,000 sf; Rectangle Zones = Core + Perimeter (10) | Zone HVAC Group 1 = ASHRAE-AT_VAV_ReH-Elec-PFPB
(VAV Air Terminal with Electric Reheat for Parallel Fan Powered
Box)
Zone HVAC Group 2 = ASHRAE-AT_VAV_ReH-Elec-PFPB (VAV Air Terminal with Electric Reheat for Parallel Fan Powered Box) Air Loop 1 = ASHRAE-VAV_wtrC_wtrH (ASHRAE requirements for a VAV system with chilled water cooling coil and hot water heating coil) Hot Water Loops = none Chilled Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-Chlr(2)_VC_Elec_VSD(2) (Two vapor compression electric chillers with dual headered pumps with variable speed drives) Condenser Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-CoolTwr(2)_2SP_CSD(2) (Two cooling towers with dual headered pumps with constant speed drives) |
Three additional sample files are included in the Sample Projects folder that demonstrate Simergy Capabilities related to low energy systems and approaches including radiant surfaces, natural ventilation and mixed mode. Differing from the ASHRAE baseline systems each of the files contains two design alternatives. The table below has an additional column to identify the Design Alternatives and each sample file is represented by two rows, one for each Design Alternative. In the case of the first two sample files shown, the additional Design Alternative is a variation on one of the ASHRAE Baseline Systems. For the additional Design Alternative for each project only the system templates (last column) that differ from the baseline are shown.
| System File Name | Design Alts |
Building | System Templates Included (Template + Description) |
| ASHRAE-7_VAV with Reheat_DA_RadSlab | Baseline | 2-Story; 20,000 sf; Rectangle
Zones = Core + Perimeter (10) |
Zone HVAC Group 1 =AT_VAV_ReH-Wtr_TC
(VAV w/ Hot Water Reheat that
is Temperature Controlled)
Zone HVAC Group 2 = AT_VAV_ReH-Wtr_TC (VAV w/ Hot Water Reheat that is Temperature Controlled) Air Loop 1 = ASHRAE-VAV_wtrC_wtrH (ASHRAE requirements for a VAV system with chilled water cooling coil and hot water heating coil) Hot Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-Boil(2)_HW_VSD (Two hot water boilers with variable speed drive dual headered pumps) Chilled Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-Chlr(2)_VC_Elec_VSD(2) (Two vapor compression electric chillers with dual headered pumps with variable speed drives) Condenser Water Loop 1 = ASHRAE-CoolTwr(2)_2SP_CSD(2) (Two cooling towers with dual headered pumps with constant speed drives) |
| RadFloors | 2-Story; 20,000 sf; Rectangle
Zones = Core + Perimeter (10) |
Zone HVAC Group 1 =
RadSlab_Floor_VAV+Reheat-HW_30%min (A radiant floor with a VAV
with hot water reheat that is temperature controlled and set to
a constant minimum air flow fraction of 30%)
Zone HVAC Group 2 = RadSlab_Floor_VAV+Reheat-HW_30%min (A radiant floor with a VAV with hot water reheat that is temperature controlled and set to a constant minimum air flow fraction of 30%) |
|
ASHRAE-3_PSZ_V3_MixedMode |
Baseline = Fixed Windows | 1-Story; 4,000 sf; 40'x100'
Zones = Core + Perimeter |
Zone HVAC Group 1 =
At_Unctrl (Air Terminal Uncontrolled)
Air Loop 1 = CAV_dxC_gasH (Constant Air Volume, DX cooling coils, gas heat) Water Loops = None |
| Alt = Mixed Mode | 1-Story; 4,000 sf; 40'x100'
Zones = Core + Perimeter |
Templates are the same. Differences in the component properties. | |
NatVent_Example |
Baseline = NatVent | 1-Story; 4,000 sf rectangle
Zones = Single Zone |
No Zone HVAC Groups, Air Loops or Water Loops. The Natural Ventilation System is defined at the overall building level (Building Tab:Templates:Natural Ventilation) by selecting detailed and choosing a Natural Ventilation Template. |
| Alt = NatVent + Reduced Loads | 1-Story; 4,000 sf rectangle
Zones = Single Zone |
Differences:
- Zone Grouping Zone Loads Template (reduced loads) - Daylighting set to "Detailed" and Daylighting Controls Template selected. |
If you have an interest in getting acquainted with Simergy by building one of the ASHRAE Baseline systems for yourself, a step by step script of the main steps for each ASHRAE Baseline system can be found in the scripts folder within the Sample Projects folder. Each script provides a step by step description for how the user can set up the BEM using the system templates and the steps required to appropriately cross reference the loop diagrams.
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