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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>Using energy models to size systems. In our area engineers seam afraid to size systems using energy models. Advantages, disadvantages and barriers to this subject would be great to see.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I did not read all previous posts so I hope this is not a duplication.</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org on behalf of James V Dirkes II, PE<BR><B>Sent:</B> Fri 2/19/2010 3:58 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Bellenger, Lynn'; bldg-sim@lists.onebuilding.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Bldg-sim] Proposed Energy Modeling Conference - YourInput Requested<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">My vote goes to the topic “How do you know if your model is actually working as intended?” (in other words, diagnostic and verification practices) Some tools have extensive analysis capability and others seem not to. Energy Plus can report on almost anything you desire, while Trace 700 seems only able to give summary reports.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Re: Location, Chicago is central, and vibrant – not a bad choice (especially for someone form West Michigan!)</SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Bellenger, Lynn<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, February 19, 2010 4:25 PM<BR><B>To:</B> bldg-sim@lists.onebuilding.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Bldg-sim] Proposed Energy Modeling Conference - Your Input Requested</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">ASHRAE is in the early planning stages of an Energy Modeling Conference for the spring of 2011 that is targeted for consulting engineering practitioners. We are looking for input on the appropriate topics and/or session types you would like to see at such a conference. Some topic thoughts are: energy simulation, BIM, CFD and daylight modeling. </SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">What conference content would prompt you to travel and attend such a conference? Please be as specific as possible in describing what you would like covered at the conference. What do you want to learn? What location(s) in the US would draw the largest attendance, in your opinion? </SPAN></P>
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