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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011>To the Group,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011>INTRO:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>I will
prefacing this by saying that this is essentially my first time
using eQuest<SPAN class=073351723-09032011><FONT color=#0000ff> ,
</FONT><FONT color=#000000>so please spare no detail. </FONT></SPAN>(I say
essentially because I did use eQuest twice about 3 years ago<SPAN
class=073351723-09032011><FONT
color=#0000ff>.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=231103122-09032011><SPAN
class=073351723-09032011></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>I have
been tasked with modeling a Multifamily Residential Unit
Building. </SPAN><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>The target is to be 10%
better than Ashrae 90.1 2007.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>I would appreciate
some direction on how to set up the model. Mostly with regard to
the HVAC system selection, but also confirmation that other items I
mention below are heading in the correct direction. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT><FONT
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>BUILDING
DESCRIPTION:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>The building is a 5
story building with non uniform foot prints on each floor. Dwelling units are
accessed from a common interior corridor on each floor. Corridors are connected
by exit stairs and an elevator. There is a common multipurpose area on the main
floor. The main floor sits above unheated parking. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>The building is
located near Vancouver Canada.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>HVAC
SYSTEMS:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>The the proposed
HVAC systems are very simple:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>Dwelling units have
hydronic baseboard heat and no cooling. Ventilation is "passive" via
an outside air makeup duct that will make up intermittent kitchen and
bathroom exhaust with no additional fan power or dedicated reheat
(just a simple duct from outside to behind the fridge).
</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>Corridors are
pressurized with a single make up air unit that will temper air with a
hot water coil. Again no cooling.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>Hot water for both
systems is supplied from a district hot water system in the neighbourhood. (The
district hot water comes from a central gas boiler plant).</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>PROPOSED
ECMS:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>We are currently
looking at two energy conservation measures (if required) to meet our target of
10% better than Ashrae 90.1 2007</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>ECM1: additional
external rigid insulation as required.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>ECM2: HRVS in the
dwelling units instead of passive makeup air for kitchen and bathroom exhaust.
This also permits us to reduce the corridor pressurization air
volume.</SPAN></FONT></DIV></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>MY PROCESS SO
FAR:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>Since the building
does not have a uniform foot print from floor to floor I have skipped over
the schematic design wizard to take advantage of multiple shells in the design
development wizard.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>I have created
a zone for each dwelling unit and for a zone for each
common corridor.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>I have ignored non
tempered areas like the parking garage, exterior storage, garbage areas,
ect...</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>I have assigned all
the dwelling unit zones to "HVAC SYSTEM 1" and all the corridors to "HVAC SYSTEM
2".</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>I'm not sure where
to assign the common area located on the main floor.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>MY QUESTION<FONT
color=#0000ff><SPAN
class=073351723-09032011>S</SPAN></FONT>:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>Assuming I'm on the
correct path so far, w</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011>hat I believe I really need help with is choosing the
correct systems in eQuest to reflect proposed systems in the
design.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=231103122-09032011></SPAN><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011><SPAN class=073351723-09032011>Also can eQuest
automatically generate an Ashrae 90.1 2007 baseline?</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>Your assistance in
greatly appreciated,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=231103122-09032011>Thanks in
advance.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=231103122-09032011>justin.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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