Loops Library
Loops are the subset of an HVAC system. They utilize hydronic equipment for heating, cooling and service water heating (DHW). The loop library allows you to create and manage these hydronic loops that will be applied to their project in the plants section.
“Loops are paths through which the working fluid is circulated in order to satisfy a cooling or heating load.” Loops can be divided into two sections: the Supply side half-loop and the Demand side half-loop. The supply side contains components (such as boilers and chillers) which treat the working fluid to a certain state and then send it to the demand side. The demand side has components (such as cooling and heating coils) that receive the working fluid and use it to satisfy the load.
The Loop Library contains six types of loops: Chilled Water Loop, Hot Water Loop, Condenser Loop, Mixed Water Loop, Heat Exchanger Loop and VRF Loop. Each loop contains specific components and controls that can be used to model almost every plant configuration.
To create a new loop library member or view the existing standard loops, click on one of the six loop types then click on the + Add Item button. You can also create custom groupings for organizing the library by clicking on the Add Group button. Loop library members can be added to custom groups by dragging and dropping. Right clicking on an existing library member allows you to rename, copy, delete, lock and unlock a loop library member.