[BLDG-SIM] Ground source water-to-water heat pumps

[Chris Jones]

It looks like I would have to lay out $4K USD to get TRNSYS.  Too rich for 
my blood.


>At 04:17 PM 3/29/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>
>>I have a few clients wishing to model ground source heat pumps which are 
>>water-to-water heat pumps (water furnace) serving heating and chilled 
>>water loops (fan coils, make-up air systems, etc).  This is not possible 
>>to simulate with DOE2.1E.  Is it possible with Equest (DOE2.2) or EnergyPlus?
>
>Chris,
>
>We have been using the TRNSYS program for projects very similar to the one 
>you mentioned above.  The ground heat exchanger model is excellent, the 
>extended libraries contain all the options you mention, and the program is 
>extremely flexible - allowing you to configure ANY type of HVAC system 
>without being forced to "trick" the program into simulating your 
>configuration.  We have published several reports and technical papers on 
>geothermal system modeling in TRNSYS and would be happy to share them if 
>you are interested.  And unlike many of the other programs, TRNSYS does 
>not distinguish between load/system/plant models - instead solving all 
>components simultaneously for a better dynamic approach.
>
>With kindest regards,
>
>Jeff
>
>
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Chris Jones, P. Eng.
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