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<p class=MsoNormal>We have an eQuest v3.61 model with minimal skylights. When
this model was opened in v3.63 the results changed dramatically. We have
determined that this change was associated with the skylights. The input in the
original v3.61 model was correct so we have concluded that there was an error
in the way v3.61 calculated skylights. The “Summary of eQuest Changes and
Fixes” (dated 7-1-09) lists the following v3.63 skylight fixes:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>• Title-24 compliance analysis — fixed bug where
ruleset was requiring "skylight roofs" to be specified using Joint
Appendix IV construction properties. Skylight roofs are used in eQUEST where
skylights are needed in a space below a ceiling plenum. They are created with a
construction with no heat transfer capabilities and therefore should be ignored
in the compliance analysis. (2/09)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• Title-24 compliance analysis — fixed bug that
allowed the budget conversion rulelist to try and create more skylights than
roof area when skylights are required by Title 24 Section 143 C. This has been
corrected so that skylight area cannot exceed roof area times 0.999. (11/08)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>We were not performing Title-24 compliance analysis. Did
anyone else experience this apparent skylight calculation error in v3.61? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Does anyone know whether one (or both) of the fixes listed
above apply to eQuest models and not just the Title-24 compliance analysis (or
was there another fix for v3.63 that was not listed)?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>James<o:p></o:p></p>
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