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    This document provides a 3-step workflow for using IES VE's parametric modeling tools: 1. Define models in VE and set them up for simulation but add them to a queue without running. 2. Use the standalone Elements app to define parameter variation rules for simulations. 3. Use the standalone Parametric app to import parameter rules, select variables to combine, run simulations, and view results. This allows efficiently running multiple parametric simulations without needing VE open.

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    This document provides a 3-step workflow for using IES VE's parametric modeling tools: 1. Define models in VE and set them up for simulation but add them to a queue without running. 2. Use the standalone Elements app to define parameter variation rules for simulations. 3. Use the standalone Parametric app to import parameter rules, select variables to combine, run simulations, and view results. This allows efficiently running multiple parametric simulations without needing VE open.

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    IES VE:

    PA R A M E T R I C T O O L
    ( S TA N D A L O N E )
    Guide & Study
    WORKFLOW

    Define model Setup and add


    Repeat for Open
    geometry & to queue
    each model ELEMENTS
    data (ApcheSIM)

    Select output
    Select rules
    Select .apr file variables to Save file
    for simulation
    compare

    Select .apr file


    Open Start Compare
    and import
    PARAMETRIC simulations results
    parameters
    STEP 1 - setup
    Defining model in the VE using Building Template Manager as you typically
    would.

    After running SunCast for each model (orientations and WWR was set up in
    different files), the Apache Simulation can be set up, specifying name,
    simulation and output options as usual. Instead of simulating, the model is
    added to queue, which creates a new file of .apr format in the VE folder of the
    model. After this, save & exit. No further action is required in VE.

    The .apr files for each model can be found in the VE model folder >
    parametric_batch > modelname.apr.

    STEP 2 – elements
    In the next step, the rules for changing parameters are defined using the
    standalone “elements” tool included in the VE download. This tool can be found
    in your VE installation folder, using a path such as:
    C:\Program Files (x86)\IES\VE 2021\apps\elements

    After opening elements, you can select the .apr file previously defined in VE.

    Now, you can choose “rules” defining parameter changes for each simulation,
    setting variations in certain values (scale or absolute).
    Adding/removing rules

    Save project

    Rules & variables tabs

    After setting up the rules, you can switch to the “variables” tab to select
    variables for output. It is possible to choose between the minimum, maximum
    and total values of each variable.
    It is possible to modify the following variables:

    APACHE SYS/SOLAR
    Weather files APACHE SYSTEMS
    PANELS
    Heating seasonal
    Room heating setpoint SP efficiency
    efficiency
    Room cooling setpoint Heating SCoP SP first order loss coeff.
    Room hum control –
    Heat recovery SP second order loss
    percentage saturation
    effectiveness coeff.
    limits
    Heat recovery return air
    Infiltration rate SP flow rate
    temp
    Natural ventilation rate Cooling seasonal EER SP pump power
    Aux ventilation rate Cooling SSEER SP HX effectiveness
    Cooling pump and fan
    ROOM GAIN SP storage volume
    power
    Miscellaneous
    DHW delivery efficiency SP storage losses
    sensible/latent
    Machinery sensible/latent DHW inlet temp SP shading factor
    Cooking sensible/latent DHW supply temp SP degradation factor
    Occupancy
    DHW storage volume SP area
    sensible/latent
    Computing DHW storage losses SP azimuth
    Tungsten lighting Aux. energy SP tilt
    Aux. energy off-schedule
    Fluorescent lighting
    heating /cooling AEV
    STEP 3 – parametric
    The parametric tool can be found in the same location (VE apps folder) as
    elements. As before, you choose the relevant .apr file. Then import the
    parameters/variables set in elements via file > import variables and parameters.
    The simulations to run should appear in the input window.

    grouping results window

    input window

    output log

    To combine different variables, there is an option in the dropdown Grouping


    menu which allows you to select variables to link.

    To select the simulation to combine with others, select “Combine” and then
    “link” for every simulation to be combined with the former.
    For example, we can link DHW efficiency to solar area. This will result in a set
    of 7 solar area simulations + 5x7 solar area and DHW efficiency combination
    simulations.

    Finally, the simulations can be run from this app by clicking on the green arrow.
    Results and output log will show then, along with a progress bar at the bottom
    of the window.

    The VE can be used independently in the meantime.

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