Merge pull request #25 from gaudi369/docs

Module 4

Author: gaudi369

arch134b_workshops/docs/04_1_model_design_changes_p1.md

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 # 8760 Models and Peak Loads
 
-Creating More 8760 Visulaizations
+## Creating more 8760 visualizations
+Explore connecting several RoomEnergyResult outputs to the Hourly Plot _data input. Observe the generated plots. 
+
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_1.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center
 ```
 <br/><br/>
 
-8760 Plots
+## 8760 Plots
+The image shows 8760 plots for heating, cooling, solar gain, and infiltration load. Do you notice any connections between the plots?
+
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_2.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center
 ```
 <br/><br/>
 
-Calculating Peak Heating and Cooling Loads
+## Calculating Peak Heating and Cooling Loads
+Follow along recreating the components and connections shown.
+
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_3.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center
 ```
 <br/><br/>
 
-Visualizing Peak Heating and Cooling Loads
+## Visualizing Peak Heating and Cooling Loads
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_4.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center
 ```
 <br/><br/>
 
-Load Balances for Summer and Winter Design Days
+## Load Balances for Summer and Winter Design Days
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_5.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center
 ```
 <br/><br/>
 
-Double check Grasshopper blocks
+## Double check Grasshopper blocks
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_6.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center
 ```
 <br/><br/>
 
-Peak Heating and Cooling Plots
+## Peak Heating and Cooling Plots
+The left side plots show the cooling and heating load on the hottest and coldest days of the year. The right side plots **double check that these plots have the right inputs and their interpretation**.
+
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_7.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center
 ```
 <br/><br/>
 
-Set Heating and Cooling Setpoints
+## Set Heating and Cooling Setpoints
+The heating setpoint determines at what temperature the active heating system turns on. The cooling setpoint determines at what temperature the active cooling system turns on. This replicates the logic and behgavior of a thermostat. A heating setpoint of 21 C and a cooling setpoint of 25 C is reasonable for human comfort.
+
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_8.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center
 ```
 <br/><br/>
 
-Vary Setpoints and Compare Calculated Peak Loads
+## Vary Setpoints and Compare Calculated Peak Loads
+Note the peak heating and cooling loads for your chosen setpoints. Record them in a panel. Then change your setpoints and compare the calculated peak loads. How do they change? Does this align with your expectations?
+
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_9.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center

arch134b_workshops/docs/04_2_model_design_changes_p2.md

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 # Specifying Packaged HVAC Systems Part 1
 
 ## Get the required capacity 
+Go to the 'District Cooling Peak Demand' and 'District Heating Water Peak Demain'. Identify the highest consumption. According to the graph below, the peak demand for cooling is 3.9kW and heating is 9kW. (**update these values**)
 
-3. Go to the 'District Cooling Peak Demand' and 'District Heating Water Peak Demain'. Identify the highest consumption. According to the graph below, the peak demand for cooling is 3.9kW and heating is 9kW. 
 ```{image} ../_static/hvac1/hvac1_9.png
 :width: 100%
 :align: center
 ```
 <br/><br/>
 
-4. Convert watts to BTU/hr and ton. 
+## Convert watts to BTU/hr and ton. 
 ```
 P(BTU/hr) = 3.412141633 × P(W).
 cooling BTU/hr = 3900 W x 3.412141633 = 13307 BTU/hr = 13 kBTU/hr