Introduction to IESVE

Learning Outcomes

Introduction

• Layout of the software and function of modules
• Introduction to navigators (focus on 90.1 PRM)  
• Open, save and archive VE project file
• HVAC methodology

Location and Weather

• Selecting location, design weather conditions and simulation weather files

Geometry

• Drawing a simple multi-storey building with windows, doors, plenums and shading devices in ModelIt
• Import from Revit and Sketchup
• Room groups and grouping schemes

Suncast

• Solar shading analysis in Suncast

Envelope

• Introduction to apache construction database manager
• Creating, editing and assigning constructions

Internal gains

• Introduction to building template manager and tabular space data
• Creating, editing and assigning internal gains
• Introduction to ApProfiles

HVAC systems

• System, Schedules & Setpoints
• Introduction to HVAC system library
• Importing HVAC system and assigning spaces
• Open and save HVAC files
• Introduction to system parameters
• Hot water, chilled water loops and other heating/cooling equipment

Autosizing and loads

• Room/zone loads and system autosizing
• System and room/zone loads reports

Annual simulation and results

• Apache dynamic simulation
• Energy end use results in vistapro
• Unmet loads hours
• Demonstration of building performance rating method report