[Equest-users] equest results for system sizing

[Deepika]

Thanks for the inputs. . 
So typically use the kw numbers from Equest and use it in trace ? 
Do you also add a sizing factor ? 



On Sep 19, 2011, at 6:49 AM, PKConsulting <pasha.pkconsulting at gmail.com> wrote:

> Deepika
> Use the sv-a reports for ahu sizing.
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> Pashalu
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> On Sep 19, 2011, at 6:33 AM, "Will Mak" <wmak at epsteinglobal.com> wrote:
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>> Honestly, I don’t like using eQuest for load calcs. I typically use Trane Trace or HAP…
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>> Especially since the load summary states in big letters that ventilation is not accounted for in the calcs. You could do them separately but still…
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>> Just my 2 cents.
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>> William Mak, LEED AP BD+C
>> Mechanical Design Engineer
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>> From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of deepika khowal
>> Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 5:33 PM
>> To: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
>> Subject: [Equest-users] equest results for system sizing
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>> Hi all
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>> I would like to know to get an idea for system sizing based on modeling in equest.
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>> where in equest do everyone look for sizing Numbers?
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>> I have always been looking at design sizing tons from air side HVAC tab. But I realized they are very different from detailed report sizing.
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>> If anyone can direct me through this, it will be helpful.
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>> 1.       Using air-side HVAC summary : design sizing tons
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>> 2.       Using building peak components, taking the kbtu/hsf number and diving by 12000 to get cooling tons. This number is very low compared to design capacity.
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>> 3.       Using PS-C report
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>> Is there any other report which mechanical designers use to size system?
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>> Thanks
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>>  Deepika
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