EnergyPlus Advanced: Complex Building Energy Simulation (Udemy.com)

Unlock the full potential of EnergyPlus with this advanced course designed for professionals looking to master complex building energy simulations. Whether you're an energy modeler, engineer, architect, or researcher, this course will guide you through advanced techniques for designing, optimizing, and analyzing building systems.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Use external interfaces like SketchUp to design building geometry and import it seamlessly into EnergyPlus.

• Master ground temperature modeling using Kiva for accurate heat transfer simulations and underground interactions.

• Design and optimize complex HVAC and plant systems including zone equipment, air handling units, and renewable energy integrations.

• Develop advanced plant loops and integrate energy-saving systems for improved building performance.

• Work with the IDF Editor and text editors, learning how to modify EnergyPlus input files (IDF) and troubleshoot syntax errors for customized simulations.

• Analyze and interpret simulation outputs, generating reports to help you understand energy use, peak demand, and system performance.

Throughout this course, you’ll engage with hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and interactive demonstrations, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to work on sophisticated simulation tasks and integrate EnergyPlus into large-scale energy systems design.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently design and simulate complex building systems, implement energy conservation strategies, and customize EnergyPlus simulations to meet specific client needs or research objectives.

This course is ideal for:

• Intermediate to advanced EnergyPlus users seeking to enhance their modeling capabilities.

• Energy consultants, engineers, architects, and sustainability professionals looking to optimize HVAC, plant systems, and building designs.

• Graduate students and researchers who wish to deepen their knowledge of building energy simulation.

• Facility managers and building performance analysts looking to refine energy system design and performance evaluation techniques.

Join this course and become an EnergyPlus expert, ready to tackle the most challenging building energy simulation projects.