1  Overview

 

List of Figures and Tables

Figure 1: Hierarchy of Space Functions, HVAC Zones, and Thermal Zones

Figure 2: Calculation Process for Title 24 Compliance

Figure 3: Results Spreadsheet Excerpt From Appendix 3B

Figure 4: Prototype Model Definition From Appendix 3A

Figure 5: Base Case Definition From Appendix 3A

Figure 6: Input Parameter Variation for Medium Office From Appendix 3A

Figure 7: Information Flow

Figure 8: Example Continuous Dimming Control

Figure 9: Single Maximum VAV Box Control

Figure 10: Dual Maximum Control Sequence

Figure 11: SAT Cooling Setpoint Reset Based On Outdoor Air Temperature (OAT)

Figure 12: SAT Heating Setpoint Reset Based on Outdoor Air Temperature (OAT)

 

Table 1: Climate Zones Tested

Table 2: HVAC System Map

Table 3: Nonresidential Spaces (Not Including Covered Processes)

Table 4: System Map for Covered Processes

Table 5: System Descriptions

Table 6: Lighting Specification

Table 7: Light Heat Gain Parameters for Typical Operating Conditions

Table 8: Baseline Power/Light Output Fraction

Table 9: DOE Requirments for Refrigerated Casework (kWh/d)

Table 10: Default Power for Walk-In Refrigerators and Freezers (W/ft²)

Table 11: Unit Energy Consumption Data for Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walkways

Table 12: Standard Design Building Below-Grade Wall Construction Assemblies

Table 13: Standard Design HVAC Terminal Devices

Table 14: Baseline Building Terminal Heat Type

Table 15: System #1 Description

Table 16: System #2 Description

Table 17: System #3 Description

Table 18: System #5 Description

Table 19: System #6 Description

Table 20: System #7 Description

Table 21: System #9 Description

Table 22: System #10 Description

Table 23: System #11 Description

Table 24: System #12 Description

Table 25: System #13 Description

Table 26: Baseline Building System Type

Table 27: Baseline Building Fan Control Method

Table 28: Minimum Nominal Efficiency for Electric Motors (Percent)

Table 29: Cooling Source for Baseline Building System

Table 30: Cooling Capacity Curve Coefficients

Table 31: Default Coil Bypass Factors

Table 32: Coil Bypass Factor Airflow Adjustment Factor

Table 33: Coil Bypass Factor Temperature Adjustment Factor

Table 34: Coil Bypass Factor Part Load Adjustment Factor

Table 35: Cooling System Coefficients for EIR-FT

Table 36: Cooling System Coefficients for EIR-FPLR

Table 37: Cooling System Coefficients for Part-Load Factor (PLF) Correlation (EnergyPlus)

Table 38: Part-Load Curve Coefficients – Evaporative Cooler Effectiveness

Table 39: Heating Source for Baseline Building

Table 40: Furnace Efficiency Curve Coefficients

Table 41: Heat Pump Capacity Adjustment Curves (CAP-FT)

Table 42: Heat Pump Heating Efficiency Curves

Table 43: Type and Number of Chillers

Table 44: Default Minimum Unloading Ratios

Table 45: Default Efficiency TWRFan-FPLR Coefficients - VSD on Cooling Tower Fan