Select HVAC Templates
An HVAC template is a pre-defined, high-level object that defines Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for building energy modelling. They allow users to define complex HVAC systems using simplified, high-level inputs automatically generating detailed, low-level objects. This can be a significant time saver and reduce the risk of errors that could occur when manually defining a large number of low-level objects.
Each HVAC template requires different parameters to be specified, depending on the type of HVAC system or component being defined. These might include things like the heating and cooling capacities, the efficiency of the equipment, the type of fuel used, and the control strategies, among other details.
HVAC templates can be connected to Spaces. For example, when an HVAC template is selected and has multiple air handling units, these can be connected to each Space and then specified at the Plant HVAC.
EnergyPlus HVAC Templates
Fan Coil Unit - Air Cooled
The Fan Coil Unit - Air Cooled (EnergyPlus HVACTemplate) provides a functional HVAC System composed of one Plant HVAC component ... More.
Packaged Variable Air Volume
The Packaged Variable Air Volume (EnergyPlus HVACTemplate) provides a functional HVAC System composed of one Plant HVAC component ... More.
Packaged Constant Air Volume
The Packaged Constant Air Volume (EnergyPlus HVACTemplate) provides a functional HVAC System composed of one Plant HVAC component ... More.
Variable Refrigerant Flow
The Variable Refrigerant Flow (EnergyPlus HVACTemplate) provides a functional HVAC System composed of one Plant HVAC component ... More.
EnergyPlus templates are available on all Plans.
Other HVAC Templates
Central Plant and Air Handling System
The Central Plant and Air Handling System in EnergyPlus collaborate as a unified function, efficiently managing heating, cooling, and ventilation ... More.
Fan Coil Unit System (Electric Heating)
A Fan Coil Unit System (Electric Heating) is an HVAC setup using fan coils for air distribution and electric heating elements to regulate indoor ... More.
Fan Coil Unit System (Water Heating)
A Fan Coil Unit System (Water Heating) is an HVAC configuration employing fan coils for air distribution. It utilises hot water from a central source ... More.
Four Pipe Heat Pump System
A Four Pipe Heat Pump System features two separate water circuits for heating and cooling. This flexibility enables the system to ... More.
Variable Refrigerant Flow
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) System uses refrigerant as a heating and cooling medium. They offer individualized climate control to different ... More.
Variable Refrigerant Flow (incl. Outside Air)
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems with Outside Air integration expand on traditional VRF setups. They introduce the capability to ... More.
Water-cooled Package Unit
A Water-cooled Package Unit is a type of HVAC system that utilises water for cooling purposes. It typically consists of a cooling coil, water ... More.
Select an HVAC Template
To select an HVAC Template, navigate to 'HVAC' and click 'Select Template' in the Schematic ribbon. Next, under 'Template', select a preferred template, noting that those ending in 'EnergyPlus HVACTemplate' are simplified systems suitable for building code compliance or early-stage design.
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