[Equest-users] Alternate Software for energy analysis

[deepika khowal]

is there a possibility to create yr own switchable window details in this
software?

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 4:17 PM, Bruce Easterbrook <bruce5 at bellnet.ca>wrote:

> Try this.
>
> http://canmetenergy-canmetenergie.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/eng/software_tools/hot2000.htmlis the one I normally use for residential and small buildings.  Also for
> clients who can't or don't need to pay for a full bore eQuest analysis.
> Also check Hot2.XP, an even lighter version of Hot2000.
> http://canmetenergy-canmetenergie.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/eng/software_tools.html,
> you might also take a look at the full list of programs offered.  Check out
> Bildtrad, it is for envelope analysis, wall and window analysis.
> For everyone asking questions about foundations and wanting more detail on
> the F factor try BaseCalc.
> Ground heat exchangers, GS2000.
> All courtesy of National Research Council Canada and free.  Most of these
> programs have been in development in excess of 15 years with extensive
> testing and comparison with real buildings.  They are apparently also
> developing a metric version of eQuest.
> There are other programs of interest here as well depending on what you are
> looking to analyze.
> Bruce Easterbrook P.Eng.
> Abode Engineering
>
> On 19/10/2010 06:33 PM, Gary.Schrader at buildings.schneider-electric.comwrote:
>
>  Using eQuest to model a single 240 sq. ft. space with a window unit is a
> bit like using a backhoe to dig a hole for a plant in your flower garden.
> From a technical perspective, PTAC is the closest thing that comes to a
> window unit, but as to whether or not you use a heat pump or not is totally
> dependent upon whether or not you want to analyze your window performance
> with a PTHP or a PTAC with strip heat. Unless I’m not fully understanding
> what it is you are trying to model…
>
>
>
> While I have not used them, (we are not in the residential business) there
> are some residential energy calculation tools that probably would be much
> more appropriate for a micro-scale project like this. I defer to the other
> eQuesters who may have more knowledge in this area than me…
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary
>
>
>
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> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 19, 2010 5:13 PM
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> *Subject:* [Equest-users] window heating and cooling unit
>
>
>
> I am modeling a small space of 240 sf and want to use window /wall unit for
> both heating and cooling . I am analysing the performance of windows in
> different climate zones.
>
> So does anyone know which system should be used for that.
>
> I was checking the pacakaged terminal heat pump system with dx coil cooling
> and heat pump heating.
>
> other system was dx coil cooling and electric coil heating with packaged
> terminal AC.
>
> not very sure how to model these.
>
> any help is highly appreciated.
>
> Regards
>
> Deepika
>
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