Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Re: EPlus learning curve

["Michael J. Witte" <mjwitte@xxxxxxxx>]

On the contrary, EnergyPlus is a viable option for sizing equipment, because it 
is built upon the heat balance method described in Chapter 29 of the 2001 
ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook.

Mike


On 25 May 2004, at 20:41, Michelle Smith wrote:

> It should be pointed out EnergyPlus is not really to be used for 
> sizing equipment, like HAP or Trace. It is for determining annual 
> energy consumption. If your looking for a better sizing program, 
> EnergyPlus is most likely not what your looking for.



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Michael J. Witte, GARD Analytics, Inc.
EnergyPlus Testing and Support      
EnergyPlus-Support@xxxxxxxx



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