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Posterboard 
Month May 2014 – January 2018
Join PSD on May 6th, 2014 from 1:00-2:00pm EDT for a LIVE demonstration of the most exciting new features in OpenStudio v1.3.0. As a licensed OpenStudio training and support organization, PSD is offering this webinar to raise awareness of the potential power of OpenStudio. The webinar will be led by PSD’s Vice President of Research and Development, Chris Balbach.
Features that will be covered:
1) Support for modeling refrigeration systems:
OpenStudio 1.3.0 introduces drag, drop and configuration capabilities to model the energy use of common commercial refrigeration systems (e.g. display cases and walk in coolers), including cascading systems. While this is not unique, the ability to integrate the energy impacts of refrigeration systems into a building’s heat balance at an adjustable sub-hourly time step provides tightly coupled feedback for estimating the interactions between energy systems.
2) Support for modeling VRF HVAC systems
OpenStudio provides drag, drop and configure capabilities for modeling VRF (Variable Flow Refrigerant) HVAC systems and controls of varying complexity. VRF systems can be configured to operate in either a ‘heat pump’ mode, (where the system operates in either heating or cooling mode) or in a heat recovery mode (where indoor units can recover and exchange heat with other indoor units operating in the opposite mode). In addition, the outdoor units can be configured to be air, water or evaporative cooled. User defined performance curves (generated from manufacturers published performance data) can now be used to describe equipment performance.
3) Support for modeling supply and return plenum configurations
Forced Air HVAC systems commonly use plenums for supplying and/or returning the conditioned air. This release of OpenStudio allows users to define and configure supply and return plenums that serve multiple conditioned zones. Plenums are considered unconditioned thermal zones and are composed of children OpenStudio spaces. The plenum zones can leverage OpenStudio’s space type definitions for rapid object and property assignments.
Join PSD on July 16th, 2014 from 1:00-2:00pm EDT for a FREE LIVE demonstration and introduction to OpenStudio.
PSD is offering this webinar to raise awareness of the suite of tools available with OpenStudio. The webinar will be led by PSD’s Vice President of Research and Development, Chris Balbach.
Features that will be covered:
How OpenStudio can be used to support PON 1601 New Construction Program activities
- Rapid creation and zoning of a building using the OpenStudio SketchUp plugin
- Rapid assignment of components to the building using the Building Component Library, including ASHRAE 90.1-2007 performance standards
- Using OpenStudio Measures to modify a building
- NREL BCL Measure Library – Public Domain
- OpenStudio Measures (ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides)
- EnergyPlus Measures
- Reporting Period Measures
- Customized Measures
- NREL BCL Measure Library – Public Domain
- Using the Parametric Analysis Tool to design and execute simulation studies, incorporating energy cost savings and LCCA feedback
- Viewing output (summary and detailed)
- Generating Reports
About the Trainer
Chris Balbach
VP of Research and Development
Performance Systems Development
Chris has over 15 years of experience using energy modeling and analysis software to analyze the investment potential of existing buildings, with a focus on energy efficiency, building durability, and occupant health and safety. He is an active member of the IBPSA-USA Board of Directors, chairs the AEE BESA (Building Energy Simulation Analyst) certification board, and is a voting member of the ASHRAE SPC 211 (Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits).
Certifications:
PE, CEM, CVMP, BESA
About the Trainer
Chris Balbach
VP of Research and Development
Performance Systems Development
Chris has over 15 years of experience using energy modeling and analysis software to analyze the investment potential of existing buildings, with a focus on energy efficiency, building durability, and occupant health and safety. He is an active member of the IBPSA-USA Board of Directors, chairs the AEE BESA (Building Energy Simulation Analyst) certification board, and is a voting member of the ASHRAE SPC 211 (Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits).
Certifications:
PE, CEM, CVMP, BESA
This webinar gives an overview of our Large Building Retuning training, which will teach you how to identify operational problems by leveraging data collected from the building automation system (BAS) and correct those problems at no cost or low-cost.
Our trainer will be available to answer your questions.
Date & Time: August 7th 1-5pm
Location: Ithaca, NY
Trainer: Ethan MacCormick
Who should take this course?
- HERS Raters: This 4 hour training will satisfy the RESNET CAZ field Training requirement for continued Certification as a HERS Rater.
Course description:
This training pairs nicely with our online training and offers hands-on experience with Combustion Appliance Zone test equipment and house configuration. Student will participate in identifying the CAZ, setting up equipment, and configure the home for the worst case depressurization test.
Learn how fans, ductwork, and door configuration can all impact the test and how this can be measured. We will test for gas leakage, CO, and spillage per the RESNET protocol.
While the course pairs with our online training, Raters are not required to have taken, or to take, the online training to enroll for this field training. They can enroll for the field training regardless of whether or not they enroll for online training through PSD or any other Provider.
Accreditation: 4 RESNET PDCs upon completion.
About the Trainer
Chris Balbach
VP of Research and Development
Performance Systems Development
Chris has over 15 years of experience using energy modeling and analysis software to analyze the investment potential of existing buildings, with a focus on energy efficiency, building durability, and occupant health and safety. He is an active member of the IBPSA-USA Board of Directors, chairs the AEE BESA (Building Energy Simulation Analyst) certification board, and is a voting member of the ASHRAE SPC 211 (Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits).
Certifications:
PE, CEM, CVMP, BESA
Course Description
This course will introduce two important and powerful topics that can be explored using the OpenStudio ecosystem – authoring of custom ‘measures’ and the numerical quantification of simulation related uncertainties. Participants will learn the fundamentals of OpenStudio measure authoring, and will gain an understanding of how the flexible OpenStudio architecture can be manipulated to accomplish simulation goals. Methods for using OpenStudio tools to determine simulation related uncertainty will be shared, along with examples studies.
Course Agenda
8:00–8:30: Arrive and ensure software is installed and configured properly
8:30–8:45: Introductions
8:45–10:15: Review OpenStudio Object Model
Overall review of OpenStudio software architecture:
- Building / Story / Zone / Space / Surface / Subsurface
- Loads and Load Definitions
Discussion of Inheritance hierarchy:
- Assignment at Building vs Story vs Space Type vs Space
- Space Types
Measures – Core Fundamentals:
- Where measures are applied in OS workflows
- 3 Types (OpenStudio / EnergyPlus / Reporting)
- Best Practices – Measure Specifications
10:15–10:30: BREAK
10:30–12:00: Understanding the OpenStudio SDK
- Major / Minor Releases
- Available Class Lists / Objects
12:00–1:00: LUNCH
1:00–1:30: Best Practices for authoring measures
- Text Editor vs IDE
- Sources for sample measure code
- Unit Testing
1:30–3:15: Hands on exercises
- Writing an OpenStudio Measure
- Modifying an existing OpenStudio measure
- Writing an EnergyPlus Measure
- Modifying an existing EnergyPlus measure
- Writing a Reporting Measure
- Modifying an existing Reporting measure
3:15 – 3:30: BREAK
3:30 – 4:00: Introduction to Uncertainty Analysis (UA) in building simulation
- Probabilistic approach to building energy simulation
- Determining uncertainty of inputs
4:00 – 4:30: Setting up the UA simulation runs in OpenStudio
- Setting up measures to describe input parameter uncertainty
- Creation of new measures for uncertainty analysis
- Cloud simulation parameter inputs
4:30 – 5:00: Interpreting the results
- Visualization tools
- Post processing
- Creating the savings probability distribution
Accreditation:
- Receive 14 PDHs upon completion
Course Description
This 2-day hands-on course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Registration includes all workshop material & continental breakfast and lunch daily.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Course Agenda
Day 1
Use the OS SketchUp Plugin to:
- Load templates for providing default values
- Import idf or gbxml files generated by other tools
- Use Sketchup tools to create building spaces (form and fabric)
- Rapidly assign space load definitions
- Rapidly assign properties using construction and schedule sets at different hierarchies
- Configure spaces for daylight controls
- Create external shading objects/surfaces
- Collect/configure spaces into Thermal Zones and assign thermostats
Use the OpenStudio Application to:
- Use BCL to retrieve Configure Zonal Central HVAC systems and controls
- Configure Central HVAC systems and controls
- Configure Service Water systems and controls
- Add BCL measures to extend baseline model
- Incorporate utility bills for model/billing comparison
- Addition of measures to provide calibration roadmap
Day 2
Use Results Viewer to:
- Graphically examine detailed mode output
- Export detailed model output for further post-processing
Use Parametric Analysis Tool to:
- Select and configure OS measures from the NREL BCL
- Define simulation study by configuring Design Alternatives
- Use the Amazon EC2 resource to execute the simulation study
- Examine detailed model output
Special Topics
- How to create a “measure” for use in OpenStudio
- OpenStudio Measure
- EnergyPlus Measure
- Reporting Measure
- How to share measures to the BCL
- How to manage large simulation studies
Date & Time: September 16th 8am -12pm
Location: West Chester, PA (one hour from Philadelphia)
Trainer: Jim Phelps
Who should take this course?
- HERS Raters: This 4 hour training will satisfy the RESNET CAZ field Training requirement for continued Certification as a HERS Rater.
Course description:
This training pairs nicely with our online training and offers hands-on experience with Combustion Appliance Zone test equipment and house configuration. Student will participate in identifying the CAZ, setting up equipment, and configure the home for the worst case depressurization test.
Learn how fans, ductwork, and door configuration can all impact the test and how this can be measured. We will test for gas leakage, CO, and spillage per the RESNET protocol.
While the course pairs with our online training, Raters are not required to have taken, or to take, the online training to enroll for this field training. They can enroll for the field training regardless of whether or not they enroll for online training through PSD or any other Provider.
Accreditation: 4 RESNET PDCs upon completion.
Date & Time: September 17th 8am – 12pm
Location: Pittsburg, PA
Trainer: Jim Phelps
Who should take this course?
- HERS Raters: This 4 hour training will satisfy the RESNET CAZ field Training requirement for continued Certification as a HERS Rater.
Course description:
This training pairs nicely with our online training and offers hands-on experience with Combustion Appliance Zone test equipment and house configuration. Student will participate in identifying the CAZ, setting up equipment, and configure the home for the worst case depressurization test.
Learn how fans, ductwork, and door configuration can all impact the test and how this can be measured. We will test for gas leakage, CO, and spillage per the RESNET protocol.
While the course pairs with our online training, Raters are not required to have taken, or to take, the online training to enroll for this field training. They can enroll for the field training regardless of whether or not they enroll for online training through PSD or any other Provider.
Accreditation: 4 RESNET PDCs upon completion.
This webinar gives an overview of our Large Building Retuning training, which will teach you how to identify operational problems by leveraging data collected from the building automation system (BAS) and correct those problems at no cost or low-cost.
Our trainer will be available to answer your questions.
About the Trainer
Chris Balbach
VP of Research and Development
Performance Systems Development
Chris has over 15 years of experience using energy modeling and analysis software to analyze the investment potential of existing buildings, with a focus on energy efficiency, building durability, and occupant health and safety. He is an active member of the IBPSA-USA Board of Directors, chairs the AEE BESA (Building Energy Simulation Analyst) certification board, and is a voting member of the ASHRAE SPC 211 (Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits).
Certifications:
PE, CEM, CVMP, BESA
Date & Time: October 21st 8am – 12pm
Location: Long Island, NY
Trainer: Ethan MacCormick
Who should take this course?
- HERS Raters: This 4 hour training will satisfy the RESNET CAZ field Training requirement for continued Certification as a HERS Rater.
Course description:
This training pairs nicely with our online training and offers hands-on experience with Combustion Appliance Zone test equipment and house configuration. Student will participate in identifying the CAZ, setting up equipment, and configure the home for the worst case depressurization test.
Learn how fans, ductwork, and door configuration can all impact the test and how this can be measured. We will test for gas leakage, CO, and spillage per the RESNET protocol.
While the course pairs with our online training, Raters are not required to have taken, or to take, the online training to enroll for this field training. They can enroll for the field training regardless of whether or not they enroll for online training through PSD or any other Provider.
Accreditation: 4 RESNET PDCs upon completion.
Date: November 5-6
Time: 9am-5pm
Course Description
This 2-day hands-on course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Registration includes all workshop material & continental breakfast and lunch daily.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Course Agenda
Day 1
Use the OS SketchUp Plugin to:
- Load templates for providing default values
- Import idf or gbxml files generated by other tools
- Use Sketchup tools to create building spaces (form and fabric)
- Rapidly assign space load definitions
- Rapidly assign properties using construction and schedule sets at different hierarchies
- Configure spaces for daylight controls
- Create external shading objects/surfaces
- Collect/configure spaces into Thermal Zones and assign thermostats
Use the OpenStudio Application to:
- Use BCL to retrieve Configure Zonal Central HVAC systems and controls
- Configure Central HVAC systems and controls
- Configure Service Water systems and controls
- Add BCL measures to extend baseline model
- Incorporate utility bills for model/billing comparison
- Addition of measures to provide calibration roadmap
Day 2
Use Results Viewer to:
- Graphically examine detailed mode output
- Export detailed model output for further post-processing
Use Parametric Analysis Tool to:
- Select and configure OS measures from the NREL BCL
- Define simulation study by configuring Design Alternatives
- Use the Amazon EC2 resource to execute the simulation study
- Examine detailed model output
Special Topics
- How to create a “measure” for use in OpenStudio
- OpenStudio Measure
- EnergyPlus Measure
- Reporting Measure
- How to share measures to the BCL
- How to manage large simulation studies
Date & Time: November 12th 8am – 12pm
Location: Boston Area, MA
Trainer: Jim Phelps
Who should take this course?
- HERS Raters: This 4 hour training will satisfy the RESNET CAZ field Training requirement for continued Certification as a HERS Rater.
Course description:
This training pairs nicely with our online training and offers hands-on experience with Combustion Appliance Zone test equipment and house configuration. Student will participate in identifying the CAZ, setting up equipment, and configure the home for the worst case depressurization test.
Learn how fans, ductwork, and door configuration can all impact the test and how this can be measured. We will test for gas leakage, CO, and spillage per the RESNET protocol.
While the course pairs with our online training, Raters are not required to have taken, or to take, the online training to enroll for this field training. They can enroll for the field training regardless of whether or not they enroll for online training through PSD or any other Provider.
Accreditation: 4 RESNET PDCs upon completion.
About the Trainer
Chris Balbach
VP of Research and Development
Performance Systems Development
Chris has over 15 years of experience using energy modeling and analysis software to analyze the investment potential of existing buildings, with a focus on energy efficiency, building durability, and occupant health and safety. He is an active member of the IBPSA-USA Board of Directors, chairs the AEE BESA (Building Energy Simulation Analyst) certification board, and is a voting member of the ASHRAE SPC 211 (Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits).
Certifications:
PE, CEM, CVMP, BESA
Date and Times:
- April 20-23, 2015 (1-5pm)
Course Description
This 4-day online training course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Much of the energy used in commercial buildings is wasted because of improper operations. Many buildings are not properly commissioned, operated, or maintained, which leads to inefficient operation and reduced lifetimes of equipment.This course is based on the publicly available curriculum developed by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and will teach you techniques and strategies that can be utilized to maintain building systems, make them more efficient, and target areas for improvement.
About the Trainer
Chris Balbach
VP of Research and Development
Performance Systems Development
Chris has over 15 years of experience using energy modeling and analysis software to analyze the investment potential of existing buildings, with a focus on energy efficiency, building durability, and occupant health and safety. He is an active member of the IBPSA-USA Board of Directors, chairs the AEE BESA (Building Energy Simulation Analyst) certification board, and is a voting member of the ASHRAE SPC 211 (Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits).
Certifications:
PE, CEM, CVMP, BESA
Date & Time:
- July 21, 2015 (9 am – 5:30 pm)
- July 22, 2015 (9 am – 5:30 pm)
Course Description
This 2-day hands-on course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Registration includes all workshop material & continental breakfast and lunch daily.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Course Agenda
Day 1
Use the OS SketchUp Plugin to:
- Load templates for providing default values
- Import idf or gbxml files generated by other tools
- Use Sketchup tools to create building spaces (form and fabric)
- Rapidly assign space load definitions
- Rapidly assign properties using construction and schedule sets at different hierarchies
- Configure spaces for daylight controls
- Create external shading objects/surfaces
- Collect/configure spaces into Thermal Zones and assign thermostats
Use the OpenStudio Application to:
- Use BCL to retrieve Configure Zonal Central HVAC systems and controls
- Configure Central HVAC systems and controls
- Configure Service Water systems and controls
- Add BCL measures to extend baseline model
- Incorporate utility bills for model/billing comparison
- Addition of measures to provide calibration roadmap
Day 2
Use Results Viewer to:
- Graphically examine detailed mode output
- Export detailed model output for further post-processing
Use Parametric Analysis Tool to:
- Select and configure OS measures from the NREL BCL
- Define simulation study by configuring Design Alternatives
- Use the Amazon EC2 resource to execute the simulation study
- Examine detailed model output
Special Topics
- How to create a “measure” for use in OpenStudio
- OpenStudio Measure
- EnergyPlus Measure
- Reporting Measure
- How to share measures to the BCL
- How to manage large simulation studies
Date and Times:
- October 27-30, 2015 (1-5pm)
Course Description
This 4-day online training course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Date and Times:
- December 8-11, 2015 (1-5pm)
Course Description
This 4-day online training course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Date and Times:
- March 21-24, 2016 (1-5pm EST)
Course Description
This advanced course focuses on using Ruby to code new OpenStudio measures and is designed for users already familiar with OpenStudio. Having taken our introduction to OpenStudio course is recommended. If you have not taken this course we may contact you to confirm your basic proficiency with OpenStudio. This class focuses on advanced use of the OpenStudio toolset.
Course Overview
- A brief introduction about coding & ruby language.
- Introduction of OpenStudio’s API (application program interface)
- Openstudio’s object & how to integrate them with API
- Access to building component library from NREL.
- Introduction to written measures.
- Demonstration of OpenStudio scripting.
- Deep interrogation of ruby language for OS measure writing which includes introduction of ruby objects & scripts.
Sold Out
Date and Times:
- May 24-27, 2016 (1-5pm EST)
- Optional 2- hour SketchUp Training Available May 23 for an addition $150. Many past students have asked to have this option added. Hosted from 1 to 3 pm EST.
Course Description
This 4-day online training course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Date and Times:
- July 28,29 and August 1,2,3 2016 (1-5pm EST)
- July 27 – Optional SketchUp Training for an additional $150 (1-3pm EST)
Course Description
This 5-day online training course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Sign up for the course on the ASHRAE Website
Date and Times:
- Preconference session Monday August 8 from 1 to 5pm
Course Description
As interest in performance verification and model validation continues to grow, Energy Modelers should consider familiarizing themselves with new IMPVP Option D approaches. IPMVP represents a set of internationally accepted protocols for quantifying project related savings, including the Option D approach. Calibrated energy models form the foundation of all IPMVP Option D savings estimations. Option D activities involve generating a calibrated ‘as operating’ model, and the subsequent replacement of components of the calibrated model to estimate project savings. In addition, Option D is the only IPMVP option which can be accomplished post facto. This powerful attribute allows IPMVP adherent savings to be determined for nearly ANY energy efficiency project. Until recently, cost-effective methods for quantifying the accuracy of model calibration efforts have been difficult for practitioners to develop and/or execute, preventing Option D from being applied to projects in any scalable manner. However, recent advances in the OpenStudio suite of tools provide new ways for users to interact with a calibration framework that can be used for either new construction or retrofit projects – including incorporating uncertainty analysis. Course attendees will be exposed to this framework, allowing them to explore the uncertainty of input parameters and discover sometimes unexpected solutions that might lie within a large parameter space. Students will use OpenStudio tools to configure an analysis scenario involving calibration, apply parameter sensitivity analysis to determine parameters of influence, and execute a calibration exercise where solutions are discovered. The course will be jointly taught by PSD’s Chris Balbach and NREL’s Brian Ball
Date and Times:
- (Online 5-days) February 9-10 and 13-15, 201 (1-5pm EST)
- (Optional 2-Hour) SketchUp Training: February 8, 2017 (1-3pm EST), +$150.00
Course Description
This 5-day online training course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Date and Times:
- (Online 5-days) February 9-10 and 13-15, 201 (1-5pm EST)
- (Optional 2-Hour) SketchUp Training: February 8, 2017 (1-3pm EST), +$150.00
Course Description
This 5-day online training course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies
Overview
The purpose of this course is to help operations and maintenance (O&M) staff learn how to operate buildings more efficiently, reduce operating cost, and provide energy savings. This course will provide prescriptive best practices for maintaining good operations, and an overview of the re-tuning process using building automation system (BAS) trend data. Attendees will learn how to look for and optimize the control strategy for many of the common energy saving opportunities such as occupancy scheduling, temperature and static pressure control, and economizer function. Attendees will also learn basic principles of preventative maintenance, electrical diagnostics, building commissioning, and demand response.
Intended Audience
- Onsite O&M staff responsible for day-to-day building operations
- O&M staff management looking to integrate the re-tuning process into their O&M procedures
- Offsite contractors (retro-commissioning agents or control vendors) hired to improve a building’s energy efficiency
Prerequisite Knowledge
- Basic understanding of commercial building systems (e.g. air handling units, VAV boxes, boilers, chillers)
- Familiar with basic functions of building automation systems (BAS)
Scope
- Prescriptive best practices for good building operations
- Overview of the re-tuning process using BAS data
- Actionable guidance on how to look for and optimize the control strategy of each of the following re-tuning measures:
- Occupancy Scheduling
- Discharge-Air Temperature Control
- Discharge- Air Static Pressure Control
- Air-Handling Unit Heating and Cooling
- Air- Handling Unit Outside/Fresh Air makeup
- Air-Handling Unit Economizer Operation
- Zone Conditioning
- Central Plant Optimization
- Basic principles of the following topics and when they are most applicable:
- Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Electrical and Mechanical Diagnostics
- Building Commissioning
- Demand Response Techniques
Learning Objectives
- Be able to list five low/no-cost prescriptive O&M measures that may apply to your building
- Be able to describe the basics of the re-tuning process, and some of the benefits
- List at least three examples of poor operations that can be found through the re-tuning process
Overview
The purpose of this course is to help operations and maintenance (O&M) staff learn how to operate buildings more efficiently, reduce operating cost, and provide energy savings. This course will provide prescriptive best practices for maintaining good operations, and an overview of the re-tuning process using building automation system (BAS) trend data. Attendees will learn how to look for and optimize the control strategy for many of the common energy saving opportunities such as occupancy scheduling, temperature and static pressure control, and economizer function. Attendees will also learn basic principles of preventative maintenance, electrical diagnostics, building commissioning, and demand response.
Intended Audience
- Onsite O&M staff responsible for day-to-day building operations
- O&M staff management looking to integrate the re-tuning process into their O&M procedures
- Offsite contractors (retro-commissioning agents or control vendors) hired to improve a building’s energy efficiency
Prerequisite Knowledge
- Basic understanding of commercial building systems (e.g. air handling units, VAV boxes, boilers, chillers)
- Familiar with basic functions of building automation systems (BAS)
Scope
- Prescriptive best practices for good building operations
- Overview of the re-tuning process using BAS data
- Actionable guidance on how to look for and optimize the control strategy of each of the following re-tuning measures:
- Occupancy Scheduling
- Discharge-Air Temperature Control
- Discharge- Air Static Pressure Control
- Air-Handling Unit Heating and Cooling
- Air- Handling Unit Outside/Fresh Air makeup
- Air-Handling Unit Economizer Operation
- Zone Conditioning
- Central Plant Optimization
- Basic principles of the following topics and when they are most applicable:
- Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Electrical and Mechanical Diagnostics
- Building Commissioning
- Demand Response Techniques
Learning Objectives
- Be able to list five low/no-cost prescriptive O&M measures that may apply to your building
- Be able to describe the basics of the re-tuning process, and some of the benefits
- List at least three examples of poor operations that can be found through the re-tuning process
Date and Times:
- (Online 5-days) Jan. 8-12, 2018 (1-5pm EST)
Course Description
This 5-day online training course will teach students how to leverage the free NREL OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to quickly and efficiently generate flexible models for energy analysis. Students will learn effective modeling workflows for using the OpenStudio Sketchup Plugin to construct building form and fabric and assigning space attributes. HVAC and service hot water systems will be configured using the OpenStudio Application. The OpenStudio Application integrates with NREL’s Building Component Library (BCL), providing libraries of pre-defined configurable energy conservation measures for easily modifying energy models. PAT (Parametric Analysis Tool) will be used to demonstrate how model variants can be configured to run in cloud computing environments (Amazon EC2). Students will also be exposed to OpenStudio’s capabilities for extension through Ruby Scripting, both for creating custom energy conservation measures and for generating useful summary and detailed output.
Course Objectives
- Learn to use the OpenStudio modeling ecosystem to effectively model the energy and lighting performance and consumption for new and existing buildings.
- Learn how careful OS model configurations can allow for rapid alterations and manipulations.
- Learn how to use the power of OpenStudio “measures” to easily evaluate changes to your building model.
- Learn how to configure the Parametric Analysis Tool (PAT) for conducting modeling studies
- Learn how to effectively extract and interpret results from PAT modeling studies