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Setting up the HVAC for a building model

Hello,

I am new to Openstudio and I'm working on modeling the HVAC for an offices building and I would appreciate guidelines on how to do that. It is hard for me to know which system to choose in the HVAC tab in Openstudio and how to reflect the existing network.

The building has 4 major AHUs in the basement (1 that is associated for an auditorium and 3 for the rest of the building). These 4 major AHUs have a supply fan section, a water cooling coil section, and a water heating coil section. There are two chillers for the cold water (1 as a backup for the auditorium) and a heat exchanger is coupled from another building for the hot water. Each floor has AHUs in main areas such as entrances, corridors, .. and each room has a FCU.

Many thanks in advance.

With my best regards to all the team

Setting up the HVAC for a building model

Hello,

I am new to Openstudio and I'm working on modeling the HVAC for an offices building and I would appreciate guidelines on how to do that. It is hard for me to know which system to choose in the HVAC tab in Openstudio and how to reflect the existing network.

The building has 4 major AHUs in the basement (1 that is associated for an auditorium and 3 for the rest of the building). These 4 major AHUs have a supply fan section, a water cooling coil section, and a water heating coil section. There are two chillers for the cold water (1 as a backup for the auditorium) and a heat exchanger is coupled from another building for the hot water. Each floor has AHUs in main areas such as entrances, corridors, .. and each room has a FCU.

Many thanks in advance.

With my best regards to all the team