How to convert Ideal load into actual electricity consumption
I am not an HVAC engineer, so I am not familiar with using HVAC equipments in building simulation. Therefore, I rather simulate with the IdealLoads. However, I would like to calculate simple payback period of refurbishment options and, therefore, I have to convert the DistrictHeating and DistrictCooling into a monetary value.
- Is it right that the actual electricty consumption of the HVAC system would be similiar to the District Heating multiplied by the Coefficiet of Performance (COP) of the system?
- Which COP should I assume for standard unitary HVAC systems with DX cooling and reheat?
Thanks a lot.