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SIMEA <strong>Stato</strong> dell’arte <strong>energetica</strong> <strong>degli</strong> <strong>edifici</strong><br />

1.2.26. ENERPASS<br />

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

Versione 1<br />

Detailed building energy simulation program for<br />

residential and smaller commercial buildings. ENERPASS<br />

calculates the annual energy use for space heating, cooling,<br />

lighting, water heating and fan energy. The calculations are<br />

performed on an hourly basis using hourly measured weather data. ENERPASS can model up to seven<br />

building zones and provides hourly temperature and humidity predictions for each zone.<br />

A wide range of HVAC systems can be modelled including make-up air units, heat recovery<br />

ventilators, rooftop units, VAV, four-pipe fan coil, and dual duct. The program uses full screen data entry in<br />

an easy-to-use format. A typical building model can be generated in one to two hours. In IEA validation<br />

studies ENERPASS results compare favourably with other hourly based computer programs.<br />

1.2.26.1. Expertise Required<br />

A general understanding of building construction is required.<br />

1.2.26.2. Users<br />

Hundreds of builders, architects and researchers primarily in North America.<br />

1.2.26.3. Audience<br />

Building designers and specifiers can use ENERPASS to design more energy efficient buildings.<br />

1.2.26.4. Input<br />

Users must enter areas and R-values of walls, windows, etc and the characteristics of the HVAC and<br />

lighting systems. The program includes libraries of standard construction assemblies and equipment.<br />

1.2.26.5. Output<br />

Annual energy use and cost; includes histograms of temperature, humidity and light levels. Hourly<br />

results can also be displayed.<br />

1.2.26.6. Computer Platform<br />

PC-compatible 386 or higher, DOS, Windows 3.1 or 95.<br />

1.2.26.7. Programming Language<br />

C and FORTRAN<br />

1.2.26.8. Strengths<br />

Easy and quick data entry. Hourly calculation of results.<br />

1.2.26.9. Weaknesses<br />

The program is limited to seven zones and cannot handle large complex buildings such as hospitals.

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