Introduction to IESVE

Free on-demand training course introducing IESVE software

This online training course will provide attendees with an introduction to IESVE and some of its key features. The session has been designed specifically for new users to get started and to understand the capabilities of the software.

Course Details

Course Level: Beginner

Duration: 2 hrs

Target Audience: New users and those looking to refresh skills.

Cost: FREE 

Learning Outcomes

Introduction

  • Layout of the software and function of modules
  • Introduction to navigators (focus on 90.1 PRM)  
  • Open, save and archive VE project file
  • HVAC methodology

Location & Weather

  • Selecting location, design weather conditions and simulation weather files

Geometry

  • Drawing a simple multi-storey building with windows, doors, plenums and shading devices in ModelIt
  • Import from Revit and Sketchup
  • Room groups and grouping schemes

Suncast

  • Solar shading analysis in Suncast

Envelope

  • Introduction to apache construction database manager
  • Creating, editing and assigning constructions

Internal Gains

  • Introduction to building template manager and tabular space data
  • Creating, editing and assigning internal gains
  • Introduction to ApProfiles

HVAC Systems

  • System, Schedules & Setpoints
  • Introduction to HVAC system library
  • Importing HVAC system and assigning spaces
  • Open and save HVAC files
  • Introduction to system parameters
  • Hot water, chilled water loops and other heating/cooling equipment

Autosizing & Loads

  • Room/zone loads and system autosizing
  • System and room/zone loads reports

Annual Simulation & Results

  • Apache dynamic simulation
  • Energy end use results in vistapro
  • Unmet loads hours
  • Demonstration of building performance rating method report

Any Questions?

If you have any questions about this course or to inquire about other training options please get in touch.