Loads Summary Report
The Loads Summary report provides comprehensive results from HVAKR’s load calculations, including space-by-space breakdowns and load component analysis.
Report Sections
Section titled “Report Sections”Summary View
Section titled “Summary View”High-level overview of building loads:
- Total cooling load (sensible + latent)
- Total heating load
- Peak CFM requirements
- Building area and load density
Space-by-Space Table
Section titled “Space-by-Space Table”Detailed loads for each space:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Space Name | Space identifier |
| Area | Floor area (ft² or m²) |
| Cooling Load | Peak cooling (BTU/h or W) |
| Heating Load | Peak heating (BTU/h or W) |
| Supply CFM | Design airflow |
| Ventilation | Outdoor air requirement |
Zone Summary
Section titled “Zone Summary”Aggregated loads by zone:
- Zone peak loads
- Zone airflow requirements
- Terminal unit sizing
System Summary
Section titled “System Summary”Aggregated loads by system:
- System peak loads (with diversity)
- Central unit sizing
- Total outdoor air
Load Components
Section titled “Load Components”Component Breakdown
Section titled “Component Breakdown”View how load is distributed:
Cooling Components
Section titled “Cooling Components”- Walls
- Roof
- Windows (conduction)
- Windows (solar)
- People
- Lighting
- Equipment
- Ventilation
- Infiltration
Heating Components
Section titled “Heating Components”- Walls
- Roof
- Windows
- Slab/floor
- Ventilation
- Infiltration
Component Charts
Section titled “Component Charts”Visual representation of load breakdown:
- Stacked bar chart
- Pie chart by component
- Comparison across spaces
Filtering and Sorting
Section titled “Filtering and Sorting”Filter Options
Section titled “Filter Options”Narrow the view:
- By system
- By zone
- By floor
- By space type
Sort Options
Section titled “Sort Options”Organize the data:
- Alphabetical
- By area
- By cooling load
- By heating load
Peak Information
Section titled “Peak Information”Peak Hour
Section titled “Peak Hour”When the cooling peak occurs:
- Shown for each space
- System peak time
- Varies by orientation
Design Conditions
Section titled “Design Conditions”The outdoor conditions at peak:
- Dry-bulb temperature
- Wet-bulb temperature
- Solar position
Export Options
Section titled “Export Options”PDF Export
Section titled “PDF Export”Professional PDF report including:
- Summary tables
- Component breakdown
- Charts and graphs
CSV Export
Section titled “CSV Export”Raw data for analysis:
- All space data
- All components
- Full calculation inputs
Verification Checklist
Section titled “Verification Checklist”Use the loads summary to verify:
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Reasonable load densities
- Office: 300-500 BTU/h/ft²
- Retail: 400-600 BTU/h/ft²
- Residential: 20-40 BTU/h/ft²
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Expected peak times
- West zones peak in afternoon
- East zones peak in morning
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Balanced components
- Solar dominates perimeter
- Internal loads dominate interior
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Adequate ventilation
- Meets ASHRAE 62.1
- All zones show outdoor air