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Internal Heat

Internal Heat Sources

Internal Heat Sources are items such as computers, equipment, lighting, human occupants, etc. that give off heat, and contribute to Heat Gain/Cooling Load Calculations.

Default List of Heat Sources

  • Elevator Motors

  • Small Kitchen Appliances

  • Air Handling Units

  • Server Racks

  • Electric Fans

  • Televisions

  • Dishwashers

  • Water Coolers

  • Freezers

  • Refrigerators

  • Microwaves

  • Oven

  • Kitchen Stoves

  • Photocopiers

  • Printers

  • Monitors

  • Laptops

  • Computers

  • Lighting

  • Occupant

Edit Heat Source

Step-by-step
  1. Select any Heat Source from the list

  2. Edit the Name, Sensible Heat Gain By Area (W/m²), Latent Heat Gain By Area (W/m²) OR Sensible Heat Gain By Unit (W) and Latent Heat Gain By Unit (W)

  3. Select Enable a Schedule For this Heat Source if needed, otherwise it will give 100% energy output at all times. For Schedule 1, select the Months and the Time Ranges & Energy Outputs. Users may create more than one Schedule.

  4. Select Update Heat Source to save changes

New Heat Source

Step-by-step
  1. Select New Heat Source

  2. Edit the Name, Sensible Heat Gain By Area (W/m²), Latent Heat Gain By Area (W/m²) OR Sensible Heat Gain By Unit (W) and Latent Heat Gain By Unit (W)

  3. Select Enable a Schedule For this Heat Source if needed, otherwise it will give 100% energy output at all times. For Schedule 1, select the Months and the Time Ranges & Energy Outputs. Users may create more than one Schedule.

  4. Select Create Heat Source to save changes

These Internal Heat Sources will be available for selection during heat load design in the Rooms Properties.

These Internal Heat Sources can be edited anytime and will update your design instantly.