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SIMEA Stato dell’arte energetica degli edifici
1.2.21. Energy Express
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Energy Express is a design tool, created by CSIRO in Australia,
for evaluating energy efficiency of commercial buildings by estimating
energy consumption and cost at the design stage. The user interface
allows fast and accurate model creation and manipulation. Energy
Express can be used for the analysis of alternative designs of new
buildings and their mechanical and electrical systems, or in the assessment of retrofit options being
considered for existing buildings. The energy cost savings of different design and operation options can then
be evaluated and compared to produce the most effective combination, before construction. Energy Express
includes a dynamic multi-zone heat transfer model coupled to an integrated HVAC model so that zone
temperatures are immediately impacted by any HVAC shortcomings.
V1.00 includes data libraries covering Australia, New Zealand and S.E.Asia. EE is designed for the
PC platform, English language and SI units. There are two versions of Energy Express: Energy Express for
Architects Energy Express for Engineers (in development) Both versions of Energy Express offer Built-in
2D CAD facility- for fast geometric data input and editing. View up to ten output reports covering
performance and diagnostics Ability to compare a range of alternative designs and calculate savings.
Uses a reduced weather data set, derived from several years of actual weather data, to reduce run time
A simple a/c model to enable architects to evaluate building facade options without having to specify details
about the air- conditioning.
Status bar hints on every input field. Detailed On-line help. Energy Express for Engineers will offer:
Peak load estimate - for equipment sizing.
A customizable detailed HVAC model more suited to design engineers. Graphic editing of air
handling system and thermal plant layouts. Read 8760 hour weather files. Read data files from Energy
Express for Architects.