Reynaers U-tool User manual

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1 REYNAERS ALUMINIUM NV/SA Oude Liersebaan 266 B-2570 Duffel t f info@reynaers.com Reynaers U-tool User manual Version

2 Table of contents Reynaers U-tool... 1 User manual Introduction Possibilities Where to find it How to use the u-tool Creating a new project Opening an existing project Adding new calculations Calculation examples Window element Choosing a model Model tab Profile tab Glass tab Panel tab More actions Sliding door element Choosing a model Model tab Profile tab Glass tab Curtain wall Glazing bead Choosing a model Model tab Adding opening parts Glass tab Changing vent profile Profile tab Curtain wall SC and SG Choosing a model Model tab Profile tab Glass tab Door element Choosing a model Model tab Door tab Profile tab Bottom solution Glass tab Panel tab CS 77-Panel door / CS 86-HI-Panel door / CS86-HI+-Panel door Choosing a model Door tab Profiles Project overview Create report User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 2/40

3 User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 3/40

4 1. INTRODUCTION The Reynaers U-tool software calculates the U-values of windows, doors, sliding doors and curtain walls. In this tool one has a selection of various Reynaers systems, profile combination and model configurations. By selecting the correct one and adjusting parameters to meet those of the project, one can get the Uw (window), Ud (door) or Ucw (curtain wall). All calculations are done according to the following standards: EN ISO :2006 and EN ISO :2012 for windows, doors and sliding doors EN ISO 12631:2012 for curtain walls (component and single assessment method) 1.1 Possibilities The U-tool is a web-based software for easy calculation of U-values. It is available in Dutch, English and French. It is possible for users to manage their own projects and safely store them online. Each project can contain different configurations giving the user more flexibility. An overall U-value can also be calculated for all project configurations. A report can be created just by one click. The configurations that will appear in the report can be selected. 1.2 Where to find it On Reynaers extranet, at TOOLS you will find U-tool. By clicking on it, you will be redirected to the Reynaers U-tool page. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 4/40

5 2. HOW TO USE THE U-TOOL 2.1 Creating a new project Step 1 When entering the U-tool, there is a menu list on the left of the screen. When creating a new project the user can click NEW PROJECT on the left side menu or on the the Mainmenu. Step 2 When clicking on New project, one can see the below form. Fill in the project data and then save. Filling in a project name is obligatory. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 5/40

6 2.2 Opening an existing project Step 1 Click on the List of projects on the left side of the page or the one listed in the Mainmenu. Step 2 Go to the project by clicking on its name. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 6/40

7 Deleting an existing project To delete a project, click on the red x at the end of the table and then click OK. 2.3 Adding new calculations Step 1 Once a project has been created, click on Add new element calculation to add a new calculation to the project. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 7/40

8 Step 2 Choose the desired model. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 8/40

9 3. CALCULATION EXAMPLES 3.1 Window element Choosing a model Step 1 Choose a window model. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 9/40

10 3.1.2 Model tab In the model tab, you can find a dropdown list with the available window profile systems. In this tab you can also define the dimensions of the element and the glass thickness. The steps that need to be followed are: Step 1 Choose a profile system. Step 2 Fill in a name for the model. Step 3 Fill in the number of elements in the project. Step 4 Fill in total width of element. Step 5 Fill in total height of element. Step 6 Choose the glass thickness. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 10/40

11 3.1.3 Profile tab In the profile tab, the lengths of individual profiles can be changed by clicking on each profile in the image. Furthermore, the desired outer frame and transom profiles can be selected. On selection, all data concerning the selected profile appears. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 11/40

12 3.1.4 Glass tab In the glass tab, the glass parameters can be changed. The user can change the parameters of all glass in the model by using the default values, or change each glass individually by clicking on the glass and changing the parameters in the selected glass field. Changing glass parameters Default values Step 1 Select the glass composition. Step 2 Fill in the Ug value of the glass. Step 3 Select the spacer type. Step 4 Apply the default values to the element. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 12/40

13 Changing specific glass parameters Step 1 Select the glass you want to change. Step 2 Change the parameters that need to be changed. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 13/40

14 Changing glass parameters Thermally improved spacers Another parameters that can be changed in the Glass tab is the glass spacer type. There is a selection to choose from an aluminium spacer, to various specific thermally improved ones. When selecting the aluminium spacer, or the thermally approved spacer, the ψ-values that are used are those according to EN and no further information is required. However, when a thermally improved spacer is selected, the glass composition needs to be filled in.* * Depending on the glass composition used, the ψ-value of the thermally improved spacers needs to be corrected, according to the ift guidline WA-08/3. When entering the desired glass composition, these corrections are done automatically. The corrected ψ-value is then used in the calculation. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 14/40

15 3.1.5 Panel tab Some or all glass panes can be replaced by a panel. In order to do this the following steps need to be followed: User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 15/40

16 Step 1 Select the glass you want to change. Step 2 Change type to panel. Step 3 Go to panel tab. Step 4 Fill in default panel values or change the properties of the selected panel More actions 1. Save the project frequently. 2. Use system comparison to evaluate the performance of the system in this window configuration. 3. Print the current configuration and results. System comparison Compare the current configuration with the standard combinations of the different systems: - Properties of the configuration are kept the same User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 16/40

17 - Worst configuration is marked in red - Best combination is marked in green Report A report can be downloaded as pdf and can be printed. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 17/40

18 3.2 Sliding door element Choosing a model Step 1 Choose a sliding door model. Or choose a lift sliding door model. The rest of the steps are the same for both sliding doors and lift sliding doors. An example of a sliding door is given. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 18/40

19 3.2.2 Model tab Step 1 Choose a profile system. Step 2 Fill in a name for the model. Step 3 Fill in the number of elements in the project. Step 4 Fill in total width of element. Step 5 Fill in total height of element. Step 6 Choose the glass thickness. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 19/40

20 3.2.3 Profile tab In the profile tab, the lengths of individual profiles can be changed by clicking on each profile in the image. Furthermore, the desired outer frame and transom profiles can be selected. On selection, all data concerning the selected profile appears. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 20/40

21 3.2.4 Glass tab The procedure to set the glass parameters is the same as in the window example. The user can change the parameters of all glass in the model by using the default values, or change each glass individually by clicking on the glass and changing the parameters in the selected glass field. Step 1 Select the glass composition. Step 2 Fill in the Ug value of the glass. Step 3 Select the spacer type. Step 4 Apply the default values to the element. Or Step 1 Select the glass you want to change. Step 2 Change the parameters that need to be changed. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 21/40

22 3.3 Curtain wall Glazing bead Choosing a model First fill in the grid size and then click on continue. The maximum size for the grid is 5x Model tab Step 1 Fill in all model properties and change the dimensions. Step 2 Choose the added U-value to your transom and mullion due to the screws in the profile. The default value is 0.3 W/m²K (according to EN ISO 12631:2012). User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 22/40

23 3.3.3 Adding opening parts Glass tab Opening parts can also be added to the model. They can be added in the Glass tab. Step 1 Select glass you want to change. Step 2 Change type to Opening part. Step 3 Change properties. Step 4 To change the vent profile, click on the vent on the model. You will be redirected to the Profie tab, where you can select the desired vent profile. You can also click on the Profiles tab. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 23/40

24 3.3.4 Changing vent profile Profile tab Step 1 Select the connection type between CW and window frame profile. Step 2 Change vent profile. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 24/40

25 3.4 Curtain wall SC and SG Choosing a model There are also SC or SG systems in the curtain wall models that have Utj-values** instead of Uf-values. These systems can be found in the dropdown list of the curtain wall systems. The starting procedure is exactly the same as in 3.3. Step 1 First fill in the grid size and then click on continue. The maximum size for the grid is 5x Model tab When selecting one of the SG or SC systems, you get the below screen. In this tab you can fill in the width and height of the element. ** Utj-values represent the heat flow through the filling element (glazing/panel), the thermal joint (frame) and the edge effect due to the interaction between the filling element and the thermal joint. This means that the ψ-value has been taken into account in the thermal transmittance calculations User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 25/40

26 3.4.3 Profile tab In this tab you can select the mullion and transom profiles. You can also see the details about the profile that is selected in the image Glass tab The glass tab is different in the SG and SC systems. Here you must select a specific type of glass, a specific glass composition and Ug value and the type of spacer. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 26/40

27 Restriction of curtain wall model: 1. Transoms are always in line for one configuration A solution to this restriction is to separate them into multiple configuration, like in the image below. 2. In the SC and SG curtain wall systems, only fixed glazing elements can be calculated. Opening parts cannot be inserted to the model. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 27/40

28 3.5 Door element Choosing a model Step 1 Choose a door model. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 28/40

29 3.5.2 Model tab In the model tab, you can find a dropdown list with the available door profile systems. In this tab you can also define the dimensions of the element and the glass thickness. The steps that need to be followed are: Step 1 Choose a profile system. Step 2 Fill in a name for the model. Step 3 Fill in the number of elements in the project. Step 4 Fill in total width of element. Step 5 Fill in total height of element. Step 6 Choose the glass thickness. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 29/40

30 3.5.3 Door tab In the door tab, the door type and the door opening type can be selected. When selecting a profile system in the Model tab, some systems (e.g. Masterline 8) give an error (below image). This happens because the default door type is a flat door and the default door opening type is inward opening. However, in some systems only window doors are available, so when selecting those systems before selecting a door type, you will get an error. If this error occurs, go first to the Door tab and select the correct window door type or opening type and then go back to the Model tab and select the system. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 30/40

31 3.5.4 Profile tab In the profile tab, the lengths of individual profiles can be changed by clicking on each profile in the image. Furthermore, the desired outer frame and transom profiles can be selected. On selection, all data concerning the selected profile appears. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 31/40

32 3.5.5 Bottom solution In the Bottom solution tab, the bottom solution used can be selected. By clicking on the bottom profile in the model, you get redirected to the Bottom solution tab and the various available bottom solutions are shown. There are images so that the correct one can be selected. By clicking on the image of the bottom solution, it gets selected and those parameters are used in the calculation. The length of the bottom profile can also be changed here. The other profiles lengths get adjusted automatically. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 32/40

33 3.5.6 Glass tab The procedure to set the glass parameters is the same as in the previous examples. The user can change the parameters of all glass in the model by using the default values, or change each glass individually by changing parameters by clicking on the glass. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 33/40

34 3.5.7 Panel tab Like in the case of a window calculation, a panel can be selected for one or all of the door panes. The same procedure as in the windows needs to be followed. Step 1 Select the glass you want to change. Step 2 Change type to panel. Step 3 Go to panel tab. Step 4 Fill in default panel values or change the properties of the selected panel. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 34/40

35 3.6 CS 77-Panel door / CS 86-HI-Panel door / CS86-HI+-Panel door This chapter covers the procedure that should be followed when calculating the Ud values of the Reynaers CS 77-Panel Door, CS 86-HI-Panel Door and CS 86-HI+-Panel Door systems. The profiles of systems CS 77-Panel Door, CS 86-HI-Panel Door and CS 86-HI+-Panel Door can be found in Chapter All steps are as in chapter 3.5. However, the CS 77-Panel door, CS 86-HI-Panel door and CS 86- HI+-Panel door systems are only available for door model 301, so when selecting any other model, these systems will not be present in the dropdown list. In the door tab, some specific steps need to be followed. In chapter these steps can be seen Choosing a model Step 1 Select door model 301. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 35/40

36 3.6.2 Door tab In this tab you can select a panel. You can also select the door type and the door opening type. Step 1 Click on the area of the glazing/panel and select Panel from the dropdown list. Step 2 Select door type and door opening type. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 36/40

37 Step 3 Fill in the Up-value of the panel. Step 4 Select Free entry as a spacer type and leave the ψ value 0.00 W/mK. *** *** a. If leaving spacer as None the ψ-value of an aluminium spacer is used and a wrong U d will be calculated. b. In the case of the CS 77-Panel Door, CS 86-HI-Panel Door and CS 86-HI+-Panel Door systems the U-tool takes into account a U tj -value and not a U f -value. The U tj -value represents the heat flow through the filling element (panel), the thermal joint (frame) and the edge effect due to the interaction between the filling element and the thermal joint. This means that the ψ-value has been taken into account in the thermal transmittance calculations. Thus, when calculating the thermal transmittance of a door that consists of these profiles, a ψ-value equal to 0.00 W/mK must be taken. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 37/40

38 3.6.3 Profiles CS 77-Panel door Section Profiles d glazing (mm) Width frame (mm) CS 86-HI-Panel door Section Profiles d glazing (mm) Width frame (mm) & & & & & & & & & & User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 38/40

39 CS 86-HI+-Panel door Section Profiles d glazing (mm) Width frame (mm) & & & & & & & & & Section 1: Outer frame with inward opening door vent Section 2: Bottom solution with inward opening door vent Section 11: Outer frame with outward opening door vent Section 12: Bottom solution with outward opening door vent User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 39/40

40 4. PROJECT OVERVIEW After doing all calculations and adding all models that are needed in the project, an overview can be viewed by clicking on Project name in the List of projects. There the project data can be seen and edited, comments can be added and elements can be edited or deleted. The project U-value can also be seen. 5. CREATE REPORT A report can also be created. It can be downloaded as pdf and also as excel. All elements can be added to the report or you only the selected ones can be added. The reports can be downloaded in English, Dutch, French, Spanish and German. User manual of 17/06/2016 pag. 40/40