


You might do this by creating a version with most of the building blocks removed to allow you to focus on a few key zones. In this case simplifying your model can help you to focus on the problem areas. Sometimes simulation models are so large and complex it can be difficult and time-consuming to track problems down.These results can be viewed after the simulation using the DesignBuilder ResultsViewer. When running Detailed HVAC, a quick, easy way to generate diagnostic system temperature, flow rate and humidity data is to select the appropriate options under the “Miscellaneous” header on the “Outputs” tab of the Simulation Calculation options dialog.

It is usually sufficient to run these diagnostic simulations for short periods such as typical winter, summer and “shoulder season” weeks. Or the results might reveal that a schedule is set up incorrectly and heating is not operating during the expected periods. For example by checking the temperatures downstream of a cooling coil you might find that it is undersized and causing inadequate cooling.
