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Building Energy Simulation Guideline

Building energy simulation (BES) predicts the annual energy performance of a building based on factors like climate, orientation, construction materials, windows, occupancy, and HVAC systems. BES allows estimation of energy costs during design to optimize a building's envelope, lighting, HVAC systems, and central plant for minimum energy consumption and costs. Software like Visual DOE, Design Builder, and IES are used to simulate results like annual energy usage and compare energy conservation measures. BES is required for green building certifications like LEED and GRIHA to earn points by exceeding minimum energy performance benchmarks.

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Building Energy Simulation Guideline

Building energy simulation (BES) predicts the annual energy performance of a building based on factors like climate, orientation, construction materials, windows, occupancy, and HVAC systems. BES allows estimation of energy costs during design to optimize a building's envelope, lighting, HVAC systems, and central plant for minimum energy consumption and costs. Software like Visual DOE, Design Builder, and IES are used to simulate results like annual energy usage and compare energy conservation measures. BES is required for green building certifications like LEED and GRIHA to earn points by exceeding minimum energy performance benchmarks.

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BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATION

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BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATION (BES)

Energy simulation predicts the energy performance of a given


building.

 Estimation of the annual energy costs associated with


operating a building while it is in design stage itself.

 It depends on Climate, Orientation of the building,


Construction materials, Windows (WWR & Glazing
Property) , Occupancy patterns, Operating schedules, the
efficiency of lighting and HVAC systems, and other
equipment loads within the building.

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INPUTS FOR BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATION

Occupant, EPD & LPD

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PARAMETERS ANALYZED/OPTIMIZED

1. Building Orientation

2. Building Envelope
a) Optimization of Envelope (By comparing Energy
consumption for various construction materials).
b) Effect of wall Insulation on wall & Roof.
c) Selection of Glazing.

3. Lighting and Day lighting


Lighting systems, lighting controls (dimming, step,
etc.), day lighting controls, occupancy sensor

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4. HVAC System and Equipment
a) System
b) Heat recovery

5. Central Plant
a) Chiller : Selection

LIST OF SOFTWARES FOR ENERGY SIMUALTON


1. Visual DOE
2. Design Builder
3. Equest
4. IES

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ENERGY SIMULATION RESULTS

 Annual Energy Consumption


 Annual Electric Energy Consumption
 Electric Demand
 Comparison of Various Energy Conservation Measures
 Incremental cost and Cost of Savings

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ENERGY SIMULATION IN GREEN BUILDINGS

LEED NC/IGBC NC
1. EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance
2. EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance

GRIHA RATING
1. Criterion 14: Optimize energy performance of building
within specified comfort limits

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LEED NC/ IGBC NC

Design the building to comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010,


Appendix - G (without amendments)through Performance based
approach (Whole building simulation).

Points are awarded based on energy cost percentage savings as


detailed below:
New Building Points

12% 1
14% 2
16% 3
18% 4
20% 5
CTS BANTALA – II 48% 19

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BASE CASE MODEL:
The base line model shall be developed in
accordance with the requirements in
ASHRAE-90.1. (Appendix G).
PROPOSED CASE MODEL :
The model shall be developed in
accordance with the details given by
Architect, MEP services, and HVAC
consultants (As per design). L&T KNOWLEDGE CITY

ENERGY / COST SAVING

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% 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 =
𝑩𝑨𝑺𝑬 𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑬

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BASECASE ENERGY SIMULATION
 A steel framed wall with R-13 insulation with a U-value of 0.124
Btu/hr. ft2.ºF.
 Insulation entirely above deck with R-15 insulation roof with a
U-value of 0.063 Btu/hr. ft2.ºF
 The Glazing U-value and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient are
 U-value : 1.22 Btu/hr. ft2.ºF
 SHGC : 0.25
Space type LPD
 COP of chiller is 6.1.
Office 1.0 W/ft2
Parking 0.3 W/ft2

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GRIHA RATING
 Utilization of energy systems in a building is less than the
benchmarked energy consumption (EPI) figure, through
a simulation exercise.

 The energy systems include air conditioners, indoor


lighting systems, water heaters, air heaters, and air
circulation devices.

Every 10% reduction in EPI of the building shall fetch


additional 2 points to a maximum of 8 points (50% reductions
in EPI from the benchmark).

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Benchmark EPI
Climate Classification EPI (kWh/ m2/year)

Commercial / Institutional Building Day time 24 – Hour

5 days a 7 Days a
week week
Moderate 120 350

Composite / Warm and Humid / Hot & Dry 140 450

Residential Buildings EPI (kWh/ m2/year)

Composite / Warm and Humid / Hot & Dry 100

Moderate 85

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