Pricing & Ordering

Pricing Info

The Basic TRNSYS 18 Package

When you purchase TRNSYS, whether a new purchase or an upgrade, you will receive the following:

  • The Simulation Studio - a graphical front-end that houses all aspects of the TRNSYS simulation procedure.
  • TRNEdit - a specialized solution for turning your simulation into a stand alone, distributable application.
  • TRNBuild - a graphical input program for describing multizone buildings.
  • TypeStudio - a graphical interface and Fortran compiler specially designed for writing and integrating new TRNSYS Types.
  • FORTRAN source code for all* components used by TRNSYS.
  • Electronic versions of all TRNSYS reference and tutorial materials.
  • Technical support from TESS for as long as you own TRNSYS. Limited support for previous versions is available.
  • Free on-line access to all version 18 maintenance releases.
  • 2-month access for one person to TRNSYS Academy - the self paced solution for learning Trnsys.
  • Subscription to the TRNSYS email group for information and sharing of ideas.

* Two proprietary features exist in the multi zone building model, these are for active layers and internal windows, users receive all non proprietary multizone building source code.

TRNSYS Pricing

The current price structure offered by TESS is shown in the table below. The educational discount is available to any qualifying institute of learning that grants degrees. Non-profit and/or governmental organizations do not qualify for the educational discount unless they also perform traditional educational functions. Please contact us for more information if you have specific questions about pricing. We normally send a link to download the software from a secure site.

Version Commercial Price Educational Price
TRNSYS 18 (new purchase) $5060* (single user license)
$8580* (5 user license)
$10110* (10 user license)
$11580* (20 user license)
$12640* (30 user license)
$13160* (40 user license)
$13690* (50 user license)
$2530* (10 user license)
$4220* (20 user license)
$5060* (30 user license)
$5790* (40 user license)
$6320* (50 user license)
$6740* (60 user license)
$7110* (70 user license)
Upgrade from version 17.x $2530* (single user license)
$4290* (5 user license)
$5055* (10 user license)
$1265* (10 user license)
$2110* (20 user license)
$2530* (30 user license)
e-Shipping $20 (Download Installs with PDF Manuals) $20

* Prices do not reflect additional 5% discount if paying by check or wire transfer. The 5% discount will be applied to the total cost if paying by wire transfer or check. The 5% discount does not apply on orders paid by credit card via PayPal.


The TESS Component Libraries v.18

If you choose to purchase add-on component libraries you will receive the following:

  • Complete source code for all ordered components.
  • Simulation Studio Proformas for all ordered components.
  • Example projects showing the use of ordered components.
  • Technical documentation detailing model assumptions and solution techniques.
  • Technical support from TESS for as long as you own the libraries.
  • Free online access to all v18 maintenance releases.

Library Pricing

The current price structure offered by TESS is shown in the table below. The educational discount is available to any qualifying institute of learning. Non-profit and/or governmental organizations do not qualify for the educational discount unless they directly grant degrees. The table below reflects the price for each library; discounts are offered for for the purchase of multiple libraries. Please contact us for more information if you have specific questions.

Library Educational Price (10 user) Commercial Price (1 user) Commercial Price (5 user) Commercial Price (10 user)
Application Component Library $105* $210* $357* $420*
Cogeneration Component Library $325* $650* $1104* $1300*
Controls Component Library $125* $250* $424* $500*
Electrical Component Library $205* $405* $688* $810*
Ground Coupling Component Library $270* $535* $908* $1070*
Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) Component Library $185* $370* $628* $740*
High Temp. Solar Component Library $135* $270* $458* $540*
HVAC Component Library $340* $675* $1146* $1350*
Hydronics Component Library $115* $225* $382* $450*
Loads and Structures Component Library $215* $430* $730* $860*
Optimization Component Library $275* $550* $934* $1100*
Solar Collector Component Library $235* $470* $798* $940*
Storage Tank Component Library $195* $385* $654* $770*
Utility Component Library $190* $375* $637* $750*
All 14 Libraries (before discount) $2915* $5800* $9848* $11600*

Upgrade Pricing:

Library Educational Upgrade (10-user) Commercial Upgrade (1-user) Commercial Upgrade (5-user) Commercial Upgrade (10-user)
Cost per Library $100* $200* $340* $400*

Discounts are given for multiple library purchases:

  • Take 25% off the purchase of 5-9 libraries*
  • Take 35% off the purchase of 10-13 libraries*
  • Take 50% off the purchase of all 14 libraries*

* Percentage discount is subtracted from the total cost of the libraries purchased


TRNFlow

When you purchase TRNFlow you will receive the following:

  • The TRNFlow program
  • The TRNFlow manual
  • Technical support from TESS for as long as you own TRNFlow
  • Free online updates to TRNFlow

TRNSYS thermal mutlizone building model, type 56, requires air flows between zones as input values. However, in natural ventilation systems these depend on the wind pressures and the inside and outside temperatures. To account for this situation, a coupling with an air flow model is absolutely necessary. TRNFLOW integrates the multi-zone air flow model COMIS into the type 56. An internal solver, optimized for this task, iterates in each time step between the two models until their solutions are consistent. The existing GUI TRNBuild was extended in such a way that data for the air flow model can be entered. Thus a user-friendly handling of the coupling is assured. With TRNFLOW, a immense step forward has been made for building simulation with TRNSYS.

The current price structure offered by TESS is shown in the table below. The educational discount is available to any qualifying institute of learning. Non-profit and/or governmental organizations do not qualify for the educational discount unless they also perform traditional educational functions. Please contact us for more information if you have specific questions about pricing.

Version Commercial Price Educational Price
TRNFlow version 1 $3160* $1950*

*Prices do not reflect additional 5% discount if paying by check or wire transfer. The 5% discount will be applied to the total cost if paying by wire transfer or check. The 5% discount does not apply on orders paid by credit card via PayPal. The Educaitonal TRNFlow license is encompassed by the TRNSYS license at that particular department of the institution.


*Prices do not reflect additional 5% discount if paying by check or wire transfer. The 5% discount will be applied to the total cost if paying by wire transfer or check. The 5% discount does not apply on orders paid by credit card via PayPal.


Order Processing

TESS is able to send the license file and links to download orders once payment is received. Once TESS receives payment, the order is shipped within the next business week. TESS can accept purchase orders (and thus send the license file and download information prior to receiving payment) but only if arrangements are made ahead of time.

Thermal Energy System Specialists, LLC
3 North Pinckney Street, Suite 202
Madison, WI 53703
USA
Phone: +1 (608) 274-2577
Email: techsupport@tess-inc.com

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