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Progetto SIMEA - Automatica - Università degli Studi di Padova

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<strong>SIMEA</strong> Stato dell’arte energetica <strong>degli</strong> e<strong>di</strong>fici<br />

1.3.13.8. Strengths<br />

104<br />

Doc.No 20100610.<strong>SIMEA</strong>.MR.03<br />

Versione 1<br />

Allows rapid development of energy simulations, dramatically reducing the time required to build a<br />

DOE-2 model. Specifying the buil<strong>di</strong>ng geometry is much faster than other comparable software, making<br />

VisualDOE useful for schematic design stu<strong>di</strong>es of the buil<strong>di</strong>ng envelope or HVAC systems. Uses DOE-2 as<br />

the simulation engine--an industry standard that has been shown to be accurate; implements DOE-2's<br />

daylighting calculations; allows input in SI or IP units; imports CADD data to define thermal zones. For<br />

advanced users, allows e<strong>di</strong>ting of equipment performance curves. Displays a 3D image of the model to help<br />

verify accuracy. Allows simple management of up to 99 design alternatives. Experienced DOE-2 users can<br />

use VisualDOE to create input files, mo<strong>di</strong>fy them, and run them from within the program. The interface is<br />

designed to be able to incorporate other energy simulation engines like EnergyPlus. A live update program<br />

can be used to check and install latest updates via the internet. Responsive technical support is provided.<br />

Perio<strong>di</strong>c training sessions are available.<br />

1.3.13.9. Weaknesses<br />

VisualDOE implements about 95% of DOE-2.1E functionalities which is adequate for most users.<br />

Advanced users familiar with DOE-2.1E can implement the remaining 5% features by mo<strong>di</strong>fying the DOE-2<br />

input files generated by VisualDOE.

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