Energy Modelling in EnergyPlus and OpenStudio (Module 2)

🌟 Course Title: Master Energy Modelling with EnergyPlus & OpenStudio (Module 2) 🏢✨

Course Headline: Dive into the World of Building Energy Modelling with Expert-Led Training on EnergyPlus and OpenStudio! 🚀🔍

Course Description: Energy modeling is an indispensable tool for architects, engineers, and energy analysts to design energy-efficient buildings. In this comprehensive seven-module course, you'll master the art of building simulation using EnergyPlus and OpenStudio software—recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as gold standards in the industry.

📐 Module 1: Building Envelope Design Learn to create OpenStudio models, add weather data files, define construction materials, and perform energy simulations to interpret output files effectively. This foundational module sets the stage for your energy modeling journey!

Module 2: Defining Energy Uses & Spaces 🏠➡️🔧

• Define Space Types: Understand how to define different space types and their characteristics within OpenStudio.
• Create Schedules and Schedule Sets: Learn to set up schedules for occupancy, lighting, and equipment operation.
• Define Loads: Assign loads such as Ideal Air Load to your models accurately.
• Run Energy Simulations: Gain hands-on experience with running simulations in EnergyPlus using OpenStudio.
• Read Output Files: Analyze the results of your energy simulations to optimize building performance.

🚀 Module 3: Sample Model Creation 🌐 Create a detailed model of a primary school, complete with geometry definition, adding thermal zones, schedules, and more. Perform simulations and learn to generate and review comprehensive reports.

🏋️‍♂️ Modules 4 & 5: HVAC Systems 🍃➡️🏭

• HVAC Systems Design: Explore various HVAC system configurations and their implementations within OpenStudio.
• Zone and Equipment Sizing: Learn how to accurately size equipment for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water systems.
• Advanced HVAC System Analysis: Gain insights into designing complex systems, including control strategies and sizing for both air loops and plant loops.

🔧 Module 6: OpenStudio Measures 🛠️ Discover the capabilities of OpenStudio Measures and learn how to apply energy-saving measures to existing models, optimize building performance, and achieve better energy efficiency.

📈 Module 7: Parametric Analysis & Daylighting 📊🌞

• Parametric Analysis: Understand the principles of parametric analysis and how to manage and run scenarios in PAT (Parameterized Analyses Toolkit).
• Daylighting Controls & Illuminance Maps: Enhance your models with daylighting strategies, advanced daylighting objects, and explore the impact of natural lighting on building energy consumption.

By completing this course, you will have a deep understanding of building energy modeling using EnergyPlus and OpenStudio, equipping you with the skills to design energy-efficient buildings that meet today's sustainability challenges head-on. 🌱🚀

Enroll now and take your first step towards becoming an expert in energy modeling! 🎉📚