Create an energy model using the system browser

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From the energy optimization panel, select delete energy model

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if the additional dialog box pops up choose. OK.

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And then from the ribbon select create energy model,

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a visual inspection of the analytical spaces now

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shows clean and tidy surfaces with no gaps

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upon creation of the energy model. Two new views have also been created

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analytical spaces and system zones.

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The views appear in the project browser and will need to be managed,

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select the views and create a new sub discipline called analysis

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to make sure they appear in an appropriate place in the project browser.

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Further additional views have been created in the schedule and quantities

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area of the project browser where there are schedules for analytical spaces

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and analytical surfaces

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for the purpose of analysis.

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The spaces understand the volume of air that will need to be heated and cold

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and the surfaces understand which are walls, floors and roofs

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and whether the surface is internal or externally facing.

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Both schedules can be edited to include additional fields of information

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to gain a clearer picture of the heating and

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cooling loads and thermal properties for the energy model.

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Finally,

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a review of the system browser shows the hierarchy of the analytical systems

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and zone equipment with VA V boxes assigned to each of the analytical spaces

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where the system zone did not extend to cover all the areas of the third floor.

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We can see the unassigned analytical space

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when preparing to perform a mechanical systems analysis using rev

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it's essential that all of the key sources of information for analytical

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spaces have been reviewed and set to suit the intended project requirements.

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And the analytical spaces create a good quality energy model.

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The default values from the chosen building type can be utilized

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where if its spaces can be added across the entire

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model or placed strategically where specific overrides might be required.

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Your strategy may depend on the specific project

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but any of the sources of information in

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an analytical space can be adjusted to produce

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more refined results as your project progresses.