Building Energy Modelling Professional

Program Overview

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Building energy modelling is a key process used in the retrofit design, code compliance, and real-time building control for commercial and institutional buildings. The modelling process permits modellers to include factors such as building performance, climate, construction materials, architectural design, HVAC, and building analysis.

Designed for those who have completed the Building Energy Modelling Essentials course, or have some previous experience with the E-QUEST or CAN-QUEST software, this two-day Energy Modelling Professional course is divided into two parts. Day 1 is focused on key tools and data used in prominent modelling software (specifically eQuest and Can-Quest). During the first day, we also run basic simulations and create a compliance run. Day 2 provides interactive, hands-on examples of modelling case studies that participants work through and complete with coaching and assistance from our instructor.

The Building Energy Modelling Professional course provides you with the tools you need to execute energy modelling projects and achieve compliance for buildings. You will also benefit from completing case studies that will reinforce your knowledge and understanding of energy modelling.

Energy Modelling Software for Download:

EQuest

Can-Quest

Key Learning Objectives

Upon completing this training program, participants will be able to:

Prepare an energy model
Set up preliminary models (via the Wizard tool)
Know how to input building performance factors and design elements into a model
Ensure accurate modelling with the use of the Detailed Mode feature
Understand reporting and calculations methodologies
Be comfortable using either eQuest or Can-Quest as a compliance tool

Audience

This program is aimed at providing energy design decision makers with the knowledge required for the energy model development process. This program is ideal for the following audience:

Energy design decision makers
Energy modellers
Building portfolio managers
Consultants
Architects
Electrical engineers
Mechanical and HVAC specialists

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Agenda

DAY 1

Setting up an energy model in CanQuest or eQuest: Project and site data (building type, location, seasons); shells and zoning (building shells, 3D-viewer, zoning principles, space types, importing custom footprints and zoning)
Running a simulation
Identifying important files
Using a detailed interface: Execute the energy model; create schedules in CAN-QUEST; envelopes (building up walls, roofs, windows, and floors, below-grade construction and reference building envelopes); internal loads (lighting and equipment); water-side HVAC (loops, boilers, chillers, heat rejection, pumps, controls, reference buildings); air-side HVAC (system basics, fans, outdoor air, cooling, heating)
Verifying the results of a simulation
Creating a compliance run

DAY 2

Participating will go through case study work with coaching and assistance from our instructor.

This course includes...

Access to a private SharePoint website with additional training material, references, and links.

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Program

Building Energy Modelling Professional

Duration: 2 days

Informations

Upcoming Sessions

Starts 27 April 2023