[bldg-sim] Comparison between TRACE and eQUEST

[Sylvester Kat]

Does anyone have experience with TRACE, eQUEST and Carrier HAP?  Which one 
is more flexiable and easy to use?
Thank you very much.

Kitty Knauz
Ameresco


>From: Randy Wilkinson <randy at hvacware.net>
>Reply-To: randy at hvacware.net
>To: <bldg-sim at gard.com>
>Subject: [bldg-sim] Comparison between TRACE and eQUEST
>Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 19:44:14 -0800
>
>xiao dongyi wrote:
>
>>Dear Bldg-sim users,
>>
>>Is there any comparison between TRACE (the energy analysis software 
>>developed by Trane) and eQUEST, except the difference in price :+)? As I 
>>know, eQUEST has similar functionality as TRACE but it is free. I think 
>>there might be some difference in other aspects of these two software that 
>>make TRACE worthy of its price. Any insight or clue on this issue is 
>>appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Xiaobing
>
>I use both...my opinion:
>
>eQuest:
>* Great for fast energy estimating...forget about bin calculations
>* Fast/Easy input.  Not much control of room/zone inputs.
>* Great looking output reports
>* Good if you know DOE 2.2 because you can edit in detailed mode
>* Not much good for calculating room/zone loads, sizing equipment
>* Seems to be targeted to people with less simulation experience
>
>Trace:
>* Excellent mechanical equipment simulation (especially Trane equipment)
>* Good alternative analysis for mechanical measures
>* Total control of all room/zone characteristics (envelope, ventilation, 
>schedules, etc.)
>* Room/Zone input is slow but excellent for calulating room/zone loads and 
>sizing equipment
>* Superb telephone support from Trane
>* Seems to be targeted to Energy and Engineering professionals
>
>Trace is a favorite of firms that do HVAC engineering because it can also 
>be used for load calculations. However, models derived from Trace load 
>calulations are usually to detailed for energy estimating.  Models become 
>too complex and slow to calculate results.
>
>Randy
>-  -  -  -  -  -  -
>Randall Wilkinson, P.E., C.E.M., LEED A.P.
>www.hvacware.net
>
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