[BLDG-SIM] eQUEST training

[Varkie Thomas]

Contact Caroline Morais for details and if you have any questions.  Varkie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Ali Hajiah <ahajiah at safat.kisr.edu.kw> 
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007 11:33 am 
Subject: Re: [BLDG-SIM] eQUEST training 
To: Varkie Thomas <thomasv at iit.edu>, BLDG-SIM at gard.com 
Cc: BLDG-SIM at gard.com, Caroline Morais <cmorais at iit.edu>, Supreedee Rittironk <srittiro at iit.edu> 

> 
> Would you please provide an update about the two training courses 
> (eQUEST and Visual DOE)planned for May. 
> 
> Thanks. 
> 
> Ali Hajiah 
> Associate Research Scientist 
> Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research 
> 
> 

BUILDING ENERGY ANALYSIS  SEMINAR   
http://www.iit.edu/~archdoc/seminar.htm
 
Sponsor :    Ph.D. program, College of Architecture
                        http://www.iit.edu/~archdoc/index.html
http://www.iit.edu/colleges/arch/
 
Location :   Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
3410 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616
http://www.iit.edu/
http://www.iit.edu/about/main_campus_map.html
 
Dates :          Monday May 21 thru Thursday May 24
Seminar – 1:  eQUEST                    Monday-Tuesday May 21-22, 2007
Seminar – 2:  VisualDOE               Wednesday-Thursday May 23-24, 2007
 
The classes will be held in the College of Architecture computer laboratory which has 30 workstations.  Electrical outlets are located at each work station for those who prefer to bring their own laptops.  Class size is limited to 25
.
Objective :
The objective of these two workshops is to introduce eQUEST and VisualDOE to architects and engineers.  These two programs are easy-to-use graphical CAD and Forms interfaces to the DOE2 energy program.  
 
Overview :
The use of building energy simulation programs is now necessary to show (1) energy code compliance using the performance method and (2) energy savings relative to code for LEED certification. Computer modeling and simulation of the project is required during the schematic phase to determine optimum the envelope, systems and plant based on economic payback. Detailed simulation is required when submitting the construction documents to show code compliance.  After construction and during operation, the results of the computer program building energy simulation analysis must be validated with Measurement & Verification (M&V) guidelines by the Federal Energy Management Program (USDOE).
 
Certificate & Continuing Education Units (CEUs) : 
Participants will be issued a certificate from the Dean of College of Architecture, IIT for each seminar, as a document to report the continuing education of your professions. College of Architecture, IIT, is a registered AIA/CES provider. According to AIA/CES guideline, Building Energy Analysis Seminar 2007 is considered the HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare) subject area. The seminar will provide 6 Continuing Education Units Learning Hours per day. 
 


eQUEST    
 
eQUEST® is a sophisticated, easy to use, building energy use analysis tool.  eQUEST was designed to allow you to perform detailed comparative analysis of building designs and technologies by applying sophisticated building energy use simulation techniques but without requiring extensive experience in the "art" of building performance modeling.  This is accomplished by combining schematic and design development building creation wizards, an energy efficiency measure (EEM) wizard and a graphical results display module with a complete up-to-date DOE.  You can read the eQUEST Overview to get a more complete summary of the features and capabilities of this program.  
 
eQUEST 3.55 was approved by the California Energy Commission as a 2001 Title 24 non-Residential ACM.  eQUEST is supported as a part of the Energy Design Resources (http://www.energydesignresources.com/) program which is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission as well as the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District.  eQUEST 3.6 is approved for use with Savings By Design (http://www.savingsbydesign.com/).  A free copy of eQUEST can be downloaded at: http://www.doe2.com/            .
 
Day-1: Monday, May 21: 8:30am – 4:30pm
 
Overview of eQUEST’s Capabilities; Schematic Design Wizard; Energy Efficiency Measures Wizard; Graphical/Parametric Reports; Design Development Wizard; Using DWG files with eQUEST; Intro to Parameters & Expressions; Parametric Run Reporting; Intro to LEED Analysis using eQUEST; DOE-2.2. Documentation Overview.
 
Day-2: Tuesday, May 22: 8:30am – 4:30pm
 
DOE-2 simulation methodology basics; eQUEST’s Detailed Interface Overview; Detailed Interface Basics: constructions, schedules, glass types, geometry, shading, DOE-2 HVAC assignments, parameters, expressions & parametric processing; LEED Analysis issues using eQUEST. Selected Additional Topics (by user preference), e.g., daylighting, HVAC sizing, central plant equipment control, DCV, pipe & duct loss, heat recovery, equipment performance curves, utility tariffs, sub-meters, LCC, etc.; Detailed (DOE-2) Output Reports; Quality Control Procedures.
 
Instructor: Marlin Addison.
 
Principal of M.S. Addison and Associates, Tempe, AZ and Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Building Energy Simulation Lab at Arizona State University’s College of Design.  Mr. Addison is recognized nationally as a leading expert in the practice of energy efficient building design and the professional use of detailed building energy use simulation.  During his career, he has provided the simulation design services for some of the nation’s most notable sustainable building projects including, the National Audubon Society Headquarters in New York City, the headquarters of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C., and the Natural Resources Defense Council office in Santa Monica, CA.  In 2005 and 2006, two of Mr. Addison’s simulation consulting projects were recognized by receiving the AIA’s COTE “Top Ten” award. Mr. Addison has also devoted much of his professional focus assisting in the development of detailed whole-building energy simulation software, including PowerDOE and eQUEST.


VisualDOE 
 
VisualDOE is a whole building energy simulation tool covering building envelope, lighting and day-lighting, water heating, HVAC systems, and central plant. No experience with DOE-2 is necessary for trainees, but advanced users have the flexibility to modify the input files directly and still run the simulations from within VisualDOE.  VisualDOE version 4.1 build 0002 is approved as an energy analysis tool for the EPACT 2005 IRS Tax Deduction for commercial buildings.
 
VisualDOE is a graphics, forms and reports interface to the DOE-2.1E program (the industry standard building energy simulation program) by the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories (LBNL). With VisualDOE, users can quickly create design alternatives with energy conservation measures and evaluate their impacts on building energy use and cost. Powerful and handy features are built into the program to help users quickly create baseline buildings based on energy codes and standards. Special features are included for LEED energy savings calculations and reporting.
 
VisualDOE 4 is available at a discount to training attendees. A free one-month license for VisualDOE 4 is included with the training. A free demo version of VisualDOE 4 can be downloaded at http://www.visualdoe.com.  For questions about VisualDOE, contact Architectural Energy Corporation (AEC) (www.archenergy.com, vdoetraining at archenergy.com, Telephone (415) 957-1977 ext 111.  Examples of the Visual DOE interface can be viewed at:   http://www.archenergy.com/products/visualdoe//screenshots/
 
Day-1: Wednesday, May 23: 8:30am – 4:30pm 
 
Introduction; VisualDOE and DOE-2 Overview; VisualDOE Simulation Preview; Steps for Building Energy Simulations; Hands-on Exercises
 
Day 2: Thursday, May 24: 8:30am – 4:30pm
 
Evaluating Design Alternatives; Advanced Topics; LEED NC 2.2 Energy Modeling; Questions & Answers; Wrap-Up.
 
Instructor: Tianzhen Hong 
 
Senior Engineer and VisualDOE manager with Architectural Energy Corporation. He is the chief software developer of VisualDOE versions 3 and 4 and has provided VisualDOE training since 2003. He has participated in several dozen projects, including energy modeling and analysis (including LEED certification), energy codes and standards development, energy software development and validation, and California PIER research. In 1994, he received a PhD of HVACR engineering from Tsinghua University, China. He is a registered mechanical engineer in California, a LEED Accredited Professional, an AEE Certified Energy Manager, and a member of ASHRAE, AEE, and IBPSA. He is the author and co-author of dozens of technical papers and reports. 
 
 
DOE2 Programs & Documentation :
 
Copies of the latest DOE2.1E programs and documentation can be downloaded from:
                        http://doe2.com/DOE2/
Registration and Fees :
 
Seminar–1:  eQUEST  May 21 and May 22 (2 days)                    $750
                                                            May 21 only (1 day)                $425
                                                            May 22 only (1 day)                $425
Seminar–2:  VisulaDOE  May 23 and May 24 (2 days)               $750 
                                                            May 23 only (1 day)                $425
                                                            May 24 only (1 day)                $425
 
Seminars– 1 & 2:  eQUEST & VisulaDOE       May 21 thru May 24 (days) $1,200 
 
Registration includes a workbook containing copies of presentations and training materials, Morning and Afternoon Coffee/Snacks and Lunch.
 
Late Registration :          After Wednesday May 16, 2007 (if seats are available) is $450 per day,                                                        $800 per seminar or $1,300 for both seminars.  
 
How to Register :
 
1.      Online (For Credit Card payment)
https://payment.iit.edu/item.php?item=334
Cut & Paste in search cell and click on Building Energy Analysis Seminar 2
2. By mail (For Check payment): 
Download the form, print, attach payment, and mail. Check made payable to Ph.D. Seminar. 
Download Form here 
 
Program Committee : 
Mahjoub Elnimeiri, Ph.D., P.E. (Ph.D. Program Director; Professor of Architecture) 
Post-Graduate  Diploma (DIC) Imperial College, London University and Ph.D. Northwestern University.  Formerly structural engineering Associate Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago.
Varkie C. Thomas, Ph.D., P.E. (Adjunct Research Professor)
Post-Graduate Diploma and Ph.D. Strathclyde University, Glasgow, UK.  Formerly mechanical engineering Associate Partner and M-E Systems Development Director for the IBM AES programs at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago.
Raymond J. Clark, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE (Adjunct Research Professor)
MSME Purdue University.  Formerly Partner and Director of the Mechanical & Electrical (M-E) division of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago.
 
Program Coordinators : 
Supreedee Rittironk, Ph.D. Candidate , srittiro at iit.edu
Caroline Morais, Ph.D. Candidate , cmorais at iit.edu
 
Contact : 
Illinois Institute of Technology
Building Energy Analysis Seminar 2007
Ph.D. Program, College of Architecture. 
3410 S. State Street , Chicago IL 60616 
Tel: 312-567-3930, Fax: 312-567-6816 


 
 
Daily Schedule
 
8:00   -   8:15               Registration, Download software (if bringing a laptop), & Refreshments
 
8:15   -   8:30              Opening Remarks
 
8:30   -  10:15             Lectures, Demonstrations & Hands-On Program Usage
 
10:15 -  10:30              Mid- Morning Break – Coffee / Snacks provided in Lobby
 
10:30 -  12:15             Lectures, Demonstrations & Hands-On Program Usage
 
12:15 -  1:15                Afternoon Break – Lunch provided in Lobby
 
1:15   -  3:00               Lectures, Demonstrations & Hands-On Program Usage
            
3:00   -  3:15                Mid- Afternoon Break – Coffee / Snacks provided in Lobby
 
3:15   -  5:00               Lectures, Demonstrations & Hands-On Program Usage
 
5:00   -  5:30               Discussions, Questions & Answers
 
 
 
eQUEST Seminar.             Monday - Tuesday,                 May 21 – 22,  2007
 
Day 1 : Monday, May 21, 2007         
eQUEST : Schematic Design               Instructor – Marlin Addison
 
Day 2 : Tuesday, May 22, 2007         
eQUEST : Detailed Design                  Instructor – Marlin Addison
 
 
 
VisualDOE Seminar.                    Wednesday - Thursday,         May 23 – 24,  2007
 
Day 3 : Wednesday, May 23, 2007    
VisualDOE : Introduction                   Instructor – Tianzhen Hong
 
Day 4 : Thursday, May 24, 2007       
VisualDOE : Advanced                      Instructor – Tianzhen Hong
 
 


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