[Equest-users] Equest-generated Construction Materials

[Lars Fetzek]

Ryan,
 
    While I don't happen to know the answer to your question, I do know how
to find out:
    Save and close your project.  Open the .inp file in notepad and scroll
to the Materials/Layers/Constructions section.  Near the end of this
section, you'll see lines of code with the construction's name in quotes,
then = CONSTRUCTION".  The immediately following lines give direct
parameters and/or references to layers.  If the lines include TYPE = LAYERS,
then another line will say LAYERS = name-of-layer.  Simply scroll up to the
middle of the Materials/Layers/Constructions section of the code to find
that layer's name in quotes then = LAYERS.  The immediately following lines
give direct parameters and/or references to materials via a line MATERIALS =
names of materials listed in quotes and parentheses, separated by commas.
Now, just scroll up to the beginning portion of the
Materials/Layers/Constructions section of the code to see how any materials
are defined.
    I have found the eQuest is useful for generating preliminary DOE2-2 BDL
code, but that once my patience for user-friendliness runs out, digging
directly into the BDL in a text editor can save alot of grief.  However, be
ready to frequently reference eQuest help and the online DOE2-2 dictionary
to learn how stuff really works - and be careful deleting seemingly
superfluous code unless you know what it means.
    Good luck!
 
Lars Fetzek, EI
Phoenix Engineering Group
Tampa, Florida

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[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Ryan
Schmidt
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 8:07 AM
To: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Equest-users] Equest-generated Construction Materials



After the Wizard Mode is completed, construction layers are formed for the
various external surfaces based on the designated insulation and
construction types. What does the "self-named" material correspond to (such
as material "E2 EWall Cons Mat 2 (0.91)")? I would assume that depending on
the framing or construction method, equest would generate a derating factor
to account for discontinuities in insulation, etc. However the "self-named"
material improves the overall u-value for the composition. What does this
layer correspond to and can it be omitted when redefining the layers in
Detail Mode? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Ryan G. Schmidt

Horizon Engineering Associates, Field Engineer

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