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<DIV><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Some
of this information you will need to obtain from the manufacturer of the blinds
to be installed in the building. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<UL>
<LI><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2><STRONG>The shading schedule</STRONG> is a multiplier value that
effectively reduces the shading coefficient of the window depending on the
time of day</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2><STRONG>The maximum solar sch</STRONG> determines when the shade will
close based on solar gain. When the solar gain reaches the value in the
schedule for that hour, it will close the blind</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2><STRONG>The sun control probability</STRONG> is the likelihood of
someone actually closing the blinds when the "triggers" go off. This should
never be "1" unless they are automatic blinds with sensors in them. People are
not in their office 100 percent of the time and different HVAC systems may
cause some people to leave blinds open or close them too
soon.</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2><STRONG>The open shade sch</STRONG> is the likelihood of someone
<EM>opening</EM> the blinds when the triggers are reset. Some people might
close a blind, turn on the light in their office, then forget to open the
blind, even if the sun is on the other side of the building. This again should
never be 1 unless there are sensors.</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2><STRONG>Conductance minimum T sch</STRONG> lowers the blinds if the
outside air dry bulb temp is below the stated threshold
value.</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2><STRONG>Solar Transmittance</STRONG> is used for daylighting, which
says how much light is penetrating the blinds. This is determined by the
manufacturer of the blinds in the building.</FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
<DIV><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>You
will have to create some of your own schedules for this, but remember,
you have to make a DAY schedule first, then a WEEK schedule, and then an
ANNUAL schedule, all with the same name, but with DAY, WEEK, or ANNUAL
before it. This helps with continuity and avoids
confusion. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=917250416-20062007> </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I have
used shading on a couple of buildings, and both have shown little savings.
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Hope
this helps,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=917250416-20062007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT><BR><BR><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dana Troy</SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
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503.227.5280<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>F.
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">D.
503.345.6286<BR><BR><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thinking. Inside the
building.</SPAN></STRONG><BR><STRONG><SPAN
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> BLDG-SIM@gard.com
[mailto:BLDG-SIM@gard.com]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Kevin Burke<BR><B>Sent:</B>
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 2:58 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
BLDG-SIM@gard.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [BLDG-SIM] Blind control in
eQuest<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=Section1>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dear
All,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am running a very simple model
in eQuest. I would like to control the blind operation based on the solar
radiation levels and report its operation in the simulation results
document.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The set up I have at the moment is
defined in the detailed mode, at window level and goes as
follows:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Shading Schedule:
Schedule
MULTIPLIER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Shading Type:
Mov<SPAN
class=917250416-20062007><FONT color=#0000ff> </FONT></SPAN>able
interior<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Maximum Solar Schedule:
Schedule RADIATION
Max Solar Control: Transmitted Total<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sun Control Probability:
1.0<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Open shade schedule:
undefined<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Conductance min-T schedule:
undefined<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Solar Transmittance schedule:
undefined<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Is this correct? I have tried
using something other than Schedule MULTIPLIER in the shading schedule and it
doesn’t seem to work.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Do I need to define the undefined
schedules. The help information is confusing when
available.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Finally how do I report this
information in the simulation results document. Any input would be greatly
appreciated.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Kind
Regards,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Kevin Burke</SPAN></FONT><SPAN
lang=EN-GB><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-GB><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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