[Equest-users] Advanced Level Equest Classes

[Nick Caton]

I've been in discussions with those who make a business of eQuest/DOE2
instruction regarding this issue... I think a major reason we don't see
many 'advanced' classes is: it would be very hard to develop a
rubric/syllabus for an 'advanced' group of learners as it would seem
there aren't many 'advanced' topics that aren't extremely
system/project-specific (therefore seemingly of little interest to a
group of learners at large).   

 

One exception that comes to mind that would probably be of common
interest might be the evaluation and creation of chiller & heatpump
performance curves - that skillset is frankly tough to self-learn (it
took me a long while and multiple projects)... 

 

As an aside:  I might also cite a real-world experience where a local
rep for Carrier hosted an event that included discussion/instruction for
a single, narrow 'advanced' eQuest topic: geothermal well-field design
using eQuest/DOE2.  The room was packed*!  I hope more equipment reps in
time will recognize the value and potential draw when advanced eQuest
topic instruction is offered, even if only for a very narrow sort of
system/topic.

 

If you really would like formal, 'advanced' instruction, you might be
best-advised to come up with a list of topics you want
instruction/guidance on (make your own personal rubric), and share that
list either publicly on the lists or directly with those who offer
training services - you may be able to then filter out who is able and
is willing to teach you some or all of your desired instruction
individually, and at what cost.  

 

~Nick

 

* I would be remiss to not mention Anthony Hardman (frequent contributor
to these lists) provided that instruction, and it was excellent.

 

 

 

 

NICK CATON, E.I.T.

PROJECT ENGINEER

Smith & Boucher Engineers

25501 west valley parkway

olathe ks 66061

direct 913 344.0036

fax 913 345.0617

www.smithboucher.com 

 

From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Charles
Land
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 8:58 AM
To: James Newman; equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: Re: [Equest-users] Advanced Level Equest Classes

 

All I ever hear about are the beginners classes.  If there are any
advanced classes out there I would like to know as well.

 

From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of James
Newman
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 9:54 AM
To: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Equest-users] Advanced Level Equest Classes

 

Does anyone know of any advanced classes that are available for eQuest? 

 

James M. Newman, EIT, LEED AP

Project Engineer / Energy Analyst

 

M-E Engineers, Inc. <http://www.me-engineers.com/> 

10055 west 43rd avenue

wheat ridge, co 80033

 

office:  303.421.6655

direct:  720.898.3148

james.newman at me-engineers.com <mailto:james.newman at me-engineers.com>  

 

 

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