[BLDG-SIM] eQUEST

[Andrew Craig]

Robert---

What kind of HVAC system are you specifying?  Clearly whatever it is,
the program is having trouble finding an input for this parameter.  You
can probably fix the error by inputting the value in the 'detailed edit'
mode, if you are familiar yet with that term.  

Save trying to go to a class, I would recommend going through a few of
the eQUEST tutorials that are on the internet as a starting point to
learn some of the basics.  Here are some links...

Basic eQUEST tutorial that covers the basics:

http://www.doe2.com/download/equest/eQUESTv3-40_Tutorial.exe

Here's a pdf of a training workbook that Energy Design Resources put out
in Sept. 2004.  Just a heads up, it's a large file (602 pages) but
there's some good info.

http://doe2.com/download/equest/eQuestTrainingWorkbook.pdf

Here is a zip file of the examples referenced in the training workbook:

http://doe2.com/download/equest/eQuestTrainingWorkbook_Examples.zip


Hope that helps, good luck!


Andrew Craig, EIT, LEED(r) AP | Mechanical Designer
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From: BLDG-SIM at gard.com [mailto:BLDG-SIM at gard.com] On Behalf Of
RobertWichert
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 7:49 AM
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Cc: bldg-sim at gard.com
Subject: [BLDG-SIM] eQUEST

This is my first post.  I hope it gets through to the list.

I just installed eQUEST and I am trying to evaluate a simple two zone / 
two system single floor (with basement) 1500 sq. ft. building.  I keep 
getting errors asking for input as follows: "Hot Deck Supply Flow 
(HSUPPLY-FLOW) (no default)".  When I go to the input screen, everything

is filled in, and the error will not clear.

If I bypass this error, the results are bad.  It will give a screen with

"---PRELIMINARY DESIGN DOES NOT MEET TITLE 24--- ... Hours outside 
throttling range >10 Percent".  The Title 24 printout has "0" for the 
heating standard design, and basically everything is out of compliance.

I would be happy to buy a book, call an expert, or go to a class on 
eQUEST, but none of that seems to be quickly available.  This list is 
the only resource given, so I am giving it a try.

Any ideas?   Anybody?


Thanks!

Robert Wichert


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