14 Things You Need to Know About Energy Modeling

Question 1 of 10

1. Question

Which of the following is NOT true about Energy Modeling?

There are many Energy modeling software options
The Building Design must be completed in order to run an energy model
Building Energy Modeling simulates a building, on a computer, typically through the course of 1 year
Energy Modeling can be a large contribution to LEED

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

What was one of the examples given for why we need an energy model, instead of using pencil and
paper?

People make too many mathematical errors using pen and paper
Pen and paper method is bad for marketing
Building components interact with each other and with the weather, and these interactions can be
highly complex
It’s always faster than pen and paper

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

Which of the following was NOT listed as a key factor when selecting software?

Load Design Capability
Residential/non-residential capabilities
Cost of Software
Whether you use Macintosh Vs. PC

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Which of the following is a common assumption in Energy-modeling

CFD modeling is overkill
People typically yield 500 Btu/hr of net heat
All Walls and partitions are typically modeled
It is always important to count all of the light fixtures to yield the total wattage of lights

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

Which of the following would most likely need to get modeled?

A cork bulletin board along a partition
Emergency Fire ventilation in an elevator shaft
An LED desk clock
An Elephant in a conditioned indoor enclosure

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be entered in a conventional Energy model?

The number of people in the building
The building’s geographical location
The number of pipe fittings used in the plumbing system
The efficiency of the heating and cooling equipment

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

Which of the following are often simplified to watts/sq ft?

Lights and plug loads
Lights and people
Lights, plug loads, and people
None of the above

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

Which type of energy model process was discussed most extensively?

Ballpark model to make a decision
Life cycle analysis model to evaluate spending on energy impacting equipment or materials
The LEED energy model
All of the above

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

When we model “the building” itself? Which of the following is the most true, per the presentation

The operating schedule of the building is very important
The building control options do not consume energy and do not need to be modeled
All of the building zones need to modeled individually, as they exist
U-values are the only important factor when modeling walls

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

Which of the following is true regarding building design and energy modeling?

Energy modeling and Load design are always done separately
Some software packages calculate both load design and the energy model
Energy modeling is always done after the building is designed
The building design is done by architects

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GBRI December 5, 2020