Building System Optimizer (BSO)
Evaluate energy performance in minutes
Streamlined energy analysis with BSO
With a streamlined interface, BSO requires only high-level inputs such as location, building details, HVAC equipment and utility prices. A complete analysis of multiple alternatives can be configured in as little as 5 to 10 minutes. BSO then converts your inputs into a detailed dataset equivalent to a full HAP project.
This detailed input data is used in the HAP simulation engine to run a detailed hour-by-hour energy analysis of your design alternatives. With this scheme, BSO harnesses the power and accuracy of a HAP energy model in a form that is fast and easy to use. That’s why we say the Building System Optimizer is ‘powered by HAP’.
Pricing: $395 US / $505 CAN
How Does It Work?
Step 1: Define Weather Data
Select your building's location using map images or drop-down lists. This establishes hour-by-hour weather data for over 500 cities, ensuring accurate simulation for your energy analysis.
Step 2: Define Building Data
Describe your building using a top-down approach. Specify type, shape, dimensions, zoning, envelope details and internal heat gains and schedules. The program calculates areas, orientations and internal heat gain profiles automatically, streamlining the setup process. Extensive default data for key building verticals, ASHRAE Standard 62.1 and ASHRAE Standards 90.1 are provided.
Step 3: Define HVAC Systems & Equipment
Configure your HVAC alternatives. A streamlined top-down approach is used to select equipment types, component configuration, efficiencies and controls. Visual system diagrams provide immediate feedback as you input data. From this data the program generates detailed system definitions for air-side, chilled water and hot water plants.
Step 4: Define Utility Rates
Input utility prices either as simple flat prices, or detailed rates including energy and demand charges. For simple rates, default data for US state average utility prices is offered. For detailed rates, the program asks high-level questions about the rate components and then automatically configures a complete rate structure model.
Step 5: Generate Reports
Run the energy model to compare HVAC alternatives. Reports include energy use and cost annual summaries, month-by-month component energy use and cost breakdowns and annual CO2 emissions, helping you identify the most efficient design with professional, easy-to-read formats.
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