Dear All,<br>
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I'm using eQuest 3.54 to model a simple 5 zone (perimeter + core) big
box retail building with 4' plenum in Fresno, CA. Roof insulation =
R-11, Wall insulation = R-19. Ceiling is not insulated. not much
glazing.<br>
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The following are the findings:<br>
On hot summer days(outside dry bulb above 100 degree F), when the rooms are controlled to maintain 75 degree F:<br>
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1. with R-11 roof insulation and no ceiling insulation, the plenum
temperature is very close to room temperature( about 2 degree F higher)
during the day.<br>
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2. with R-11 roof and R-19 ceiling, the plenum temperature is 5~8 degree F higher than room temperature<br>
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3. with no roof insulation and R-19 ceiling, the plenum temperature can reach 93 degree with outside is 103 degree.<br>
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4. in all above 1,2 and 3 cases, the plenum temperature results from return-air-path = plenum-zones and duct are identical.<br>
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I think the actual plenum temperature would be much higher than the simulation results. Especially in case #3.<br>
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Can anybody please tell me what you think about it? What's causing it?<br>
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As a result, the cooling load from the roof being largely underestimated...<br>
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Thanks.<br>
<br>
Guo<br>
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