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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jonathan-</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greetings. I have a little experience in
CHVAC and slightly more in eQuest, and here is my $0.02 worth.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If your objective is sizing equipment, developing
detailed zone loads for system and equipment sizing, CHVAC is, in my opion the
much better way to go. I found it easy to set up zones, create
systems, and the output is very well oraganized in terms of providing the design
engineer with the information they need.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>To try and do the same thing in eQuest is much more
difficult and time consuming than CHAVC. Furthermore, the program inputs
outputs are focused on energy use. The system sizing information is not as
easy to locate and discern as in CHVAC.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Again, bare in mind I am new to both these
programs.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This forum (Bldg-sim) will get you many other
worthy opinions, I hope mine helps.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Regards and good luck.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>W. Peter Anderson, P.E<BR>JP Engineering<BR>41
Mechanic Street<BR>Windsor, CT 06095<BR>Ph: 860/688-5223<BR>Fax:
860/688-5269</FONT></DIV>
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href="mailto:jcurtin@WylieAssociates.com">Jonathan Curtin</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, January 25, 2008 4:24
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Bldg-sim] Load Calcs with
Energy Simulation Software</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=434333919-25012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello
All,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=434333919-25012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Would anyone out
there like to share experiences or precautions in using simulation models
(particularly eQuest, DOE2.1e, EnergyPlus) for load calculations? Any
advantages/disadvantages, tricks, or warnings in using these
simulation models as opposed to dedicated load calculation software like
Elite's CHVAC? Any studies comparing the two?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=434333919-25012008><FONT face=Arial
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