Work with Revit spaces and system data

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Collectively rivet spaces and zones are used to define the energy related data in

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a building for the purpose of performing a heating and cooling loads analysis.

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The results of which will be used to inform

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the design of the mechanical systems within that building.

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In this example,

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we will create and configure a colorful legend to assess the

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airflow rates in each of the spaces of the project.

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Then use the information to make and validate

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changes to values in a mechanical system.

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Ensure the current view is set to HVAC floor plans, one mac system data.

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Although a heating and cooling mode analysis will

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be carried out early on in the process.

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spaces will capture the data relating to the mechanical systems created.

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Thereafter,

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this data should be used to verify alignment of

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the mechanical systems with the results of the analysis

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and used to assist in the decision making process for any potential design changes.

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As with color fills, for duct and pipe color fills,

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for spaces can more easily display mechanical system information

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and more clearly identify areas and systems that may require investigation

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from the ribbon select colorful legend

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place the legend beside the floor plan and accept

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the defaults for space type and color scheme.

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The default scheme displays the spaced names

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to change a display. Select the scheme and from the ribbon choose edit scheme,

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make a copy of the existing scheme and name it space flow rates

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and rename the title to space flow rates.

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Then from the color dropdown menu, select actual supply airflow

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and ensure the skin definition is set to buy value. Then choose. OK.

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It's clear from this view which area of the building has no value for

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airflow and also the specific flow value in each of the named spaces.

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Comparing the values to the calculated supply airflow for each space will

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also indicate if the mechanical systems meet the calculated design requirements.

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A visual check of the dining area shows a flow rate of 180 cubic feet per minute.

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The same as order processing which is a much smaller room

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with fewer people and a significantly lower requirement for supply air

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open. The view one mec

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and a review of the air terminals in the dining area

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shows that the flow rate against each is set too low,

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select the air terminals in the dining area and

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change the value to 200 cubic feet per minute.

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Review the results in the floor plan one mec system data

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when working on a large floor plan with many

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spaces and multiple values and colors in the legend.

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It may be preferable to have a more general overview of the values in the spaces.

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Edit the legends scheme and change the scheme definition from by value to by range.

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Then change the at least value to five cubic feet per minute.

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Then

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add another value set at 200 cubic feet per minute.

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To make the distinction between those spaces in this range.

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Clearer change the colors to something easier to see

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when complete select. OK.

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By creating and configuring colorful legends,

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you'll be able to leverage a valuable information in rev spaces

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use the display to quickly identify areas that may require investigation,

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then verify changes to mechanical systems and mechanical system data

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to ensure compliance with the project's specific design requirements.