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<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Is
there any interest in creating an informal group for discussing, developing and
exchanging custom DOE2.1E functions? I understand that there was no
response to the inquiry below. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>We need add-on functions to analyze (1) central chiller ground
source heat pumps, (2) paraboloic tracking and fixed solar collectors to
generate high temperature hot water or steam for heating, domestic hot
water and also to drive absorption chillers, (3) photovoltaics for commercial
buildings, (4) light shelves, and (5) heat pipes. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The group could
also discuss the needs of architects and engineers in practice who have to use
energy programs on commercial projects.
</FONT></SPAN>I</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>ssues for discussion include (1) underfloor air
distribution, (2) occupancy based ventilation using CO2 sensors, (3) operating
profiles for different types of buildings in different locations, (4) design
criteria for space, systems and plant, (5) cogeneration systems, (6)
multiple systems serving zones, (7) including stair pressurization fans,
elevator machine room conditioning, elevators, escalators, etc. to get more
accurate demand costs (8) showing code compliance using the existing
energy programs and (9) the development requirements of future energy programs
from the perspective of engineers in practice.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003></SPAN> </DIV></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2> All projects (envelope, systems, plant ant utility costs) in
this office have been routinely analyzed with the DOE2.1E program at the
preliminary and schematic design phases for over 20 years. We now have to
analyze projects for energy code compliance (at SOM it is always performance and
not prescriptive because glass exceeds 50%) when submitting construction
documents. Projects in this office vary in size from 0.5 million sqft to
over 3 million sqft and trying to show code compliance at the construction
documents submittal phase using programs using recently issued
programs such as EnergyPlus or eQUEST is not realistic.
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It is
impossible to automatically convert about 200 architectural AutoCAD
2-dimensional drawings directly into an energy program. These drawings get
constantly revised, especially at the last minute, and over 90% of the
detail on these drawings are not relevant for energy analysis.
Architectural 3-dimensional models (inside and outside) are only developed at
the conceptual phase for client presentations. It is not practical to
describe ductwork and piping schematics using nodes, splitters, branches for
about 50 systems and numerous plant equipment. How would you analyze
central versus distributed plant and cogeneration systems for all the buildings
of a new or existing large university campus. Numerous imbedded input
forms and the assistance of wizards can be confusing and restrictive as programs
increase in size and scope.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>DOE2
BDL is still the best energy program for use in our office and the
ability to add your own functions is a powerful feature. The syntax,
structure, vocabulary, etc of the DOE2 BDL needs to be reviewed and improved so
that it can be read like a specification of the energy model and analysis.
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Are
there any stand-alone programs for analyzing (1) photovoltaics and solar
collectors for commercial buildings, and (2) reflected glare from adjacent
buildings? </FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Is there a DOE2.1E binary file available for
Dubai? </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Varkie
C. Thomas, Ph.D., P.E., CEM</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Skidmore, Owings & Merrill</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><A
href="mailto:varkie.thomas@som.com">varkie.thomas@som.com</A></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=968571915-24042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>(312)
360-4467 Telephone Direct</FONT></SPAN></DIV><FONT face=Tahoma>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=968571915-24042003> </SPAN>-----Original
Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> babetsk@jbb.com
[mailto:babetsk@jbb.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, March 13, 2003 9:40
AM<BR><B>To:</B> BLDG-SIM@GARD.COM<BR><B>Subject:</B> [BLDG-SIM] Doe 2.1-e,
custom functions<BR><BR></DIV></FONT></FONT>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Times color=#330033 size=2>Hello everyone,
</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Times color=#330033 size=2>I am trying to find out if
there exists a collection or a database of custom DOE-2.1
functions.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Times color=#330033
size=2>Thanks</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Times color=#330033
size=2></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Times color=#330033 size=2>
<DIV>Konstantin E. Babets, Ph.D. <BR><FONT face=Times color=#330033 size=2 New
Roman><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Times color=#330033 size=2 New Roman><STRONG>Jaros Baum &
Bolles <BR></STRONG></FONT><FONT face=Times color=#330033 size=2 New
Roman>CFD/Energy Modeling<BR>Tel 212.530.9455<BR>Fax
212.269.5894<BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><I><A style="COLOR: #0000ff"
href="mailto:babetsk@jbb.com">babetsk@jbb.com</A></I></FONT></DIV>
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