[Bldg-sim] Major HVAC System Changes - eQUEST

Alex Chapin alexc at 2rw.com
Tue Feb 24 12:15:14 PST 2009


Sophi,

My suggestion for major hvac changes is to save a new copy of the model by using the save as feature.  Then in the new file set up the new hvac system in the wizard mode.  Finally, open up both of the .inp files in notepad and copy in the chillers and boilers from the "wizard" file into the existing file.  Just make sure you don't copy over the input for the zones.  This gets tricky at times, because you need to know what actually needs to be copied over from the "wizard" file.  You will get errors opening the adjusted existing file if you copy either too much or too little.  I would suggest copying everything that you think needs to copied and then make sure that every U-name that is referenced (equipment names, schedules, loops, etc.) is now in the adjusted existing .inp file.

Alex Chapin, E.I.T., LEED AP
Energy Engineer
2rw Consultants
T: 434-296-2116 ext. 101
F: 434-977-1862

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