Bash1803
14-12-2011, 02:15 PM
Hi guys,
I apologise if something like this already exists, but I have been a bit out of touch with the forum of late.
I am looking at creating a tool/model in order to estimate the annual energy use of a refrigeration plant serving an air conditioning system i.e. chillers, splits, dx etc.
I am unsure of a starting point, although I do have a general idea of what this should contain using degree days to assume running times for the plant.
So what I would like to know is 1. Does something like this already exist aside from costly software like IES/Hevacomp? (I was hoping for something in excel). and 2. If not, do some of the more experienced of you have any ideas or methodologies that I can use?
I look forward to any responses and if I do manage to create something, would be happy to share.
Thanks in advance,
Bash
I apologise if something like this already exists, but I have been a bit out of touch with the forum of late.
I am looking at creating a tool/model in order to estimate the annual energy use of a refrigeration plant serving an air conditioning system i.e. chillers, splits, dx etc.
I am unsure of a starting point, although I do have a general idea of what this should contain using degree days to assume running times for the plant.
So what I would like to know is 1. Does something like this already exist aside from costly software like IES/Hevacomp? (I was hoping for something in excel). and 2. If not, do some of the more experienced of you have any ideas or methodologies that I can use?
I look forward to any responses and if I do manage to create something, would be happy to share.
Thanks in advance,
Bash