International. Trane announced the launch of its new generation of building project analysis software. The Trace 3D Plus combines the U.S. Department of Energy's EnergyPlus engine with the brand's HVAC knowledge to help designers and consultants interpret and validate projects clearly.
For Rafael Dutra, sales executive at Trane, "Trace 3D Plus' resources raise the level of precision in building projects and generate time and cost savings during the project stages. Dutra highlights Trane's big differential by launching the Trace 3D Plus. "Our competitive advantage lies in the support and quality of our services. Trane customers have at their disposal a robust and competent team to provide the best service on the market. Our support offers interaction alternatives, with an online database for research, and in-depth training with the most well-prepared team of engineers.
With the fastest modeling process and the most visually dynamic workflows, the Trace 3D Plus allows changes in the project plant for the calculation of thermal load and for energy and economic analysis, all within the same project file.
The Trace 3D Plus simplifies the complex modeling process with the adaptive platform, which can be customized to the desired level of detail. Knowledge of integrated systems provides early detection of potential problems in the project. "The standards are pre-programmed in the software to reduce errors and save time, in addition to generating reports rich in graphs, with information and perceptions easy to understand," says Dutra.
One of the main functions of the software is to model real-world projects accurately, including renewable energy, radiant heating and cooling, as well as complex hot and icy water systems, such as those in water mixing and heat exchangers.
Trace 3D Plus ensures greater accuracy in equipment modeling by enabling the import of data directly from the Official Trane Product Selection System (TOPSS) or worksheet performance data. The data viewer allows model analysis in many details, saving time at every step for hundreds of selectable variables.
