May 27th 2025

ApacheHVAC Basics - An Introduction to ApacheHVAC

ApacheHVAC Basics - An Introduction to ApacheHVAC

The ApacheHVAC application in the VE allows users to simulate detailed function of custom HVAC systems as well perform sizing calculations of central plant and terminal equipment.

In this first "bite sized" ApacheHVAC video we'll be covering the basics of the application to give you a solid footing for your future explorations of HVAC simulation. In this video we will cover:

  • What ApacheHVAC is and where it fits into the broader ecosystem of VE applications
  • Introduce you to the look and feel of the ApacheHVAC application
  • Familiarize you to some of the common vocabulary that you will need for understanding future videos about the ApacheHVAC application
  • Present the basic architecture of how component based HVAC simulations are created.
  • Illustrate how to personalize your ApacheHVAC settings to configure the environment to your preferences
  • An introduction to the Prototype Systems Library

Watch the video below. 

For guidance on how to model HVAC systems in detail with IESVE software, enrol in our FREE ApacheHVAC Basics On-Demand Learning course.