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Discover RMI's comprehensive support tools designed for energy modeling best practices. These tools, available for download at www.rmi.org/rmi/ModelingTools, include the Energy Model Input Translator, which translates design data into energy model input, and calculators for occupancy density, domestic hot water, cooling tower efficiency, and fan power. Additionally, the Model Manager Tool enhances input/output comparisons and facilitates life cycle cost analysis. Streamline your energy modeling process with these valuable resources.
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BEST PRACTICES IBPSA - USA Modeling Support Tools 1
Support Tools For Modeling Best Practices These tools have been developed by RMI and are available for download at: www.rmi.org/rmi/ModelingTools 2
Support Tools for ModelingEnergy Model Input Translator Purpose: Translate typical design data to energy model input data • Components: • Lighting, Receptacle, Occupant Density • Domestic Hot Water Calculator • Cooling Tower Fan Efficiency Calculator • Proposed System Fan Power & EER • Baseline System Fan Power & EER • Schedule Exporter 3
Support Tools for ModelingRMIEMIT: Energy Model Input Translator Form-based inputs clearly show the user what data is required. Example: ASHRAE 90.1 Baseline HVAC system form. 4
Support Tools for ModelingRMIEMIT: Energy Model Input Translator Spreadsheet output for 90.1 Baseline: 5
Support Tools for ModelingRMIEMIT: Energy Model Input Translator Helpful calculators for estimating design values during early stages of modeling have been provided. Example: Domestic Hot Water Heater Input Power and Storage Capacity Estimator 6
Support Tools for ModelingRMIEMIT: Energy Model Input Translator Domestic Hot Water Calculator: 7
Support Tools for ModelingRMI Model Manager Tool Features • Use of common input file • Presents input and output values side-by-side • Facilitates making input/output comparisons Model Manager Macro Buttons 8
Support Tools for ModelingRMI Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tool Features • Excel based • Transparent (Open Source) • Flexible • Step through analysis 15
Support Tools for ModelingRMI Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tool Start with the easy stuff: 16
Support Tools for ModelingRMI Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tool 17
Support Tools for ModelingRMI Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tool 18
Support Tools for ModelingDownload the Tools Download the tools at: http://www.rmi.org/rmi/ModelingTools 19