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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=015212517-12092007>The method equest uses
for simulating underground surfaces is the preffered method for calculating
underground surface heat transfer in DOE2. The method is based on work
done by Joe Huang et all in 1988 and revised by Fred Winkelmann in
2002. THe revised method was published in the Nov/Dec 2002
Building Energy Simulation newsletter under the title "Underground Surfaces: How
to get a Better Underground Surface Heat Transfer Calculation in DOE2.1E".
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=015212517-12092007>My suggestion is that you
select your underground wall insulation using the pre-defined wizard inputs and
then leave them be in the detailed edit mode. If you feel the need to do
something different I suggest you consult the article referenced
above.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=015212517-12092007>Mike</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face="Arial Black" size=2>Michael Tillou, PE,
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> BLDG-SIM@gard.com
[mailto:BLDG-SIM@gard.com] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Matt Edwards<BR><B>Sent:</B>
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 3:39 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
BLDG-SIM@gard.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [BLDG-SIM] eQUEST Perimeter
Conductance<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Hello,</DIV>
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<DIV>I am trying to model perimeter foundation insulation using eQUEST, and I am
trying to locate the best possible method to do so. The default
underground wall construction uses the basic construction type configuration
with materials spread over the entire floor. The help function of eQUEST,
version 3.60, refers to the variable PERIM-CONDUCT, but it is nowhere to be
found in this version of eQUEST. Does anyone know which version of eQUEST
contains the new perimeter insulation variable and/or a feasible way to model
perimeter insulation using the U-effective keyword?</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2><FONT color=#800000>Matt Edwards <SPAN
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