ASHRAE LowDown Showdown 2018

Instructions: enter the information requested on each tab:

1. Team members and role on Team tab

2. Simulation software used by the team on the Software tab

3a. On the inputs summary tab choose which unit you would like to use, IP or SI, the following sheets will change a

3b. Building charactertistics on the Inputs summary, Envelope and Internal Gains, and HVAC tabs (fill out the highl

4. Energy, demand, water and other data on the Energy and Water Data tab

5. Describe the energy efficiency measures and their energy and cost savings on the Energy Eff Measures tab

NOTE1: Teams should provide as much information as possible. We understand that all data may not be available in all so
NOTE2: The highlighted blue cells will turn white when they have been filled in
wn 2018

llowing sheets will change according to what you have choosen here

HVAC tabs (fill out the highlighted in blue cells)

ergy Eff Measures tab

ay not be available in all software.

 Team

Team Member Name, Title

Affiliation

Coach
Captain
Architect
Engineer
Roles

Designer
Energy Modeler
Fan
Software Used by Team
Simulation Engine (eg. EnergyPlus, DOE-
Software Name
2, Apache, Trace, etc.)

List the software the team used to simulate their building such as energy, lighting, airflow, or other.
 Version/Date

ghting, airflow, or other.

Building Summary
Location and Climate
Location
Climate Zone
Description
Heating Degree Days
Cooling Degree Days
Weather File
3D Building Model
Insert picture of model in here
Building Envelope
Construction Overview
Window distribution
Exterior Lighting
Infiltration
Summary of HVAC
Zone Conditioning
Air Handling Units
Other
Plant Information
Chiller COP
Chiller Capacity
Notes
Building Details
Denver, Colorado Principle Building Usage
Number of Floors
Building footprint
Floor Area
Floor to Ceiling Height
Site
Insert site plan
Internal Gains
Lighting
People
Equipment
Service Hot Water
0 Heating Fuel Type
0.0 kW Heating efficiency
 *note, once choosen all tabs will be filled in in these units, can not mix and m
CHOOSE UNITS HERE (SI/IP) IP
* Fill in blue shaded boxes, other have conversions / formula inclu

Museum

Insert site plan

10 W/ft²
10 ft²/Person
20 W/ft²

0
0%
units, can not mix and match units

versions / formula included

Envelope and Internal Gains
Unit* IP * see inputs summary J3 for Unit Choice

Constructions
Roof
Detailed architectural description
U-Value = Btu/hr/ft²/F 0.000 W/m².K
R- 0
Detailed architectural description
U-Value = Btu/hr/ft²/F 0.000 W/m².K
R- 0
Walls, Above Grade
Detailed architectural description
U-Value = Btu/hr/ft²/F 0.000 W/m².K
R- 0
Detailed architectural description
U-Value = Btu/hr/ft²/F 0.000 W/m².K
R- 0
Floor / Ceiling
Detailed architectural description
U-Value = Btu/hr/ft²/F 0.000 W/m².K
R- 0
Slab on Grade Floors
Detailed architectural description
U-Value = Btu/hr/ft²/F 0.000 W/m².K
R- 0

Fenestration
Detailed architectural description
U-Value = Btu/hr/ft²/F 0.000 W/m².K
SHGC 0
Detailed architectural description
U-Value = Btu/hr/ft²/F 0.000 W/m².K
SHGC 0
Skylight
Detailed architectural description
U-Value = Btu/hr/ft²/F 0.000 W/m².K
SHGC 0
Automatic shading devices?
Automatic exterior shades?
* Fill in blue shaded boxes, other have conversions / formula included

Heating [°F] Cooling [°F]

Thermostat Controls Area ft²
Setpoint Setback Setpoint Setback
Zone Type eg Office 100

TOTAL 100

NOTE: the tables below convert units automatically for comparision amongst teams. No need to fill these in
Heating [°C] Cooling [°C]
Thermostat Controls Area m²
Setpoint Setback Setpoint Setback
Zone Type eg Office 9 -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
 0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
0 - -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C -17.8 °C
TOTAL 9
 Lighting Levels Schedules Lighting Occupancy Schedules
Internal Gains
W/ft² Total (W) ft²/Person TOTAL Occupancy
Zone Type eg Office 10 1,000 10 10
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
0 - -
Average 10 W/ft² 10 ft²/Person

teams. No need to fill these in

Lighting Lighting Levels Schedule Occupancy Schedules
W/m² Total (W) m²/Person TOTAL Occupancy
Zone Type eg Office 107.64 1,000 0 0.929022668 10 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 - 0 0 - 0
0 0.00 0 0 - 0
Average 107.6 W/ft² 0.93 ft²/Person
 Equipment Schedules
W/ft² TOTAL Equipment
20 2,000
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-
-
-
-
-
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20 W/ft²

Equipment Schedules
W/m² TOTAL Equipment
215.28 2,000 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
0.00 - 0
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0.00 - 0
215.3 W/ft²
HVAC Details * Fill in blue shaded boxes, other have conversions / formula included

Unit* IP * see inputs summary J3 for Unit Choice

System Type

HVAC description including,

plant, AHUs and distribution and
terminal units

HVAC Sizing
Air Conditioning
Heating
HVAC details
Add description of AHU here, ie VAV reheat etc…
Supply Fan Type
Pressure drop [psi]
Efficency [%]
Return Fan Type
Pressure drop [psi]
Efficency [%]
Heating Coil Type
Efficiency [%/EER]
Leaving Air Temperature [°F]
Cooling Coil Type
Efficiency [%/EER]
Leaving Air Temperature [°F]
Total Outdoor Air [cfm]
Total Supply Air [cfm]
AHU supply air temperature [°F]
Demand Control Ventilation?
Air Side Economizer?
Heat Exchanger? If yes
efficency?
 Zone conditioning unit details (ie
fan coil, Chilled beams etc..)

Plant Information Chiller [EER]

Chiller Capacity [Tons]
Heating Fuel Type
Heating type ie Boiler, Heat pump etc..
Efficiency [%/EER]
Pumps
Pressure drop [psi]
Efficency [%]
Renewable Energy Systems
Photovoltaic
Total Capacity [kBtu]
Total Area of panels [ft2]
Tilt and Orientation
Service water heating
Total annual water consumption [gal]
Hot Water Fuel Type
Efficiency
Energy and Water Data
Unit* IP * see inputs summary J3 for Unit Choice

Total Energy Use [kBtu] - Floor Area

Total Water Use [Gal] - 0
Total PV Production Use [kBtu] -
Total Cost [$] -
Total Energy Use [kBtu/ft2]
Total Energy Cost [kBtu/ft2]

Natural Gas Other Energy

Energy Use Electricity [kBtu]
[kBtu] Source [kBtu]

Heating
Cooling
Interior Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Interior Equipment
Fans
Pumps
Heat Rejection
Humidification
Heat Recovery
Water Systems
Generators
TOTALS 0 0 0

Renewable Energy Produced

Solar Water Thermal
Photovoltaic Power
TOTALS 0 0 0

Net Energy and Water Use

TOTALS 0 0 0

Energy and Water Costs and Carbon Equivalent

Water Cost ($)
Energy Consumption Costs ($)
Energy Demand Costs ($)
 Total Energy Costs ($) $ -

Comfort and Setpoint Not Met Summary

Facility [Hours]
Time Setpoint Not Met During Occupied Heating
Time Setpoint Not Met During Occupied Cooling
* Fill in blue shaded boxes, other have conversions / formula included

ft2

Electricity Natural Gas Other Energy Source

Water [Gal] Energy Use
[kBtu/ft2] [kBtu/ft2] [kBtu/ft2]

Heating
Cooling
Interior Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Interior Equipment
Fans
Pumps
Heat Rejection
Humidification
Heat Recovery
Water Systems
Generators
0 TOTALS #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Renewable Energy Produced

Solar Water Thermal
Photovoltaic Power
0 TOTALS 0 0 0

Net Energy and Water Use

0 TOTALS #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Energy and Water Costs and Carbon Equivalent

Water Cost ($/ft2) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Energy Consumption Costs ($/ft2) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Energy Demand Costs ($/ft2) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Total Energy Costs ($/ft2) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
 NOTE: These tables are conversions and used for comparison between teams, there is no need to

Total Energy Use [kWh] #DIV/0! Floor Area

Total Water Use [kWh] #DIV/0! 0
Total PV Production [kWh]
Total Cost [$] $ -
Total Energy Use [kWh/m2] #DIV/0!
Total Energy Cost [$/m2] #REF!

Water Electricity Natural Gas Other Energy Source

Energy Use
[Gal/ft2] [kWh/m2] [kWh/m2] [kWh/m2]

Heating
Cooling
Interior Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Interior Equipment
Fans
Pumps
Heat Rejection
Humidification
Heat Recovery
Water Systems
Generators
#DIV/0! TOTALS #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Renewable Energy Produced

Solar Water Thermal
Photovoltaic Power
0 TOTALS 0 0 0

Net Energy and Water Use

#DIV/0! TOTALS #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
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ft2

Water
[Liter/m2]

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
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Energy Efficiency and Renewables Meas

Description of Each Measure

Cumulative (Total)
es Measures * Fill in blue shaded boxes, other have conversions / formula included

Unit* IP * see inputs summary J3 for Unit Choice

Floor area 0 ft2

Change in
Annual Energy Cost Estimated Incremental Change in Simple
Annual Energy
Savings Cost EUI Payback
Use
kBtu $ $ $/ft2 kBtu/ft2 Months

Years
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NOTE: These tables are conversions and used for comparison between teams, there is no need to fill th
Floor area 0 m2

Change in
Annual Energy Change in
Annual Energy Estimated Incremental Cost
Cost Savings EUI
Use
kWh $ $ $/m2 kWh/m2
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Simple
Payback

Months
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