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[EnergyPlus_Support] Re: How to model "Dry Cooler" and "Run-Around Heat Recovery" using HVAC Templates?



Dear James,
I will try what you recommended. Many thanks for your help, It is really appreciated. 

Hisham

--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jim Dirkes <jim@...> wrote:
>
> Also.... The post below from this group on 18th October might be helpful for you
> 
> EPLUS Support Group -
> 
> The University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab is happy to announce that we've posted a new, free EnergyPlus tool to our website and we'd love your feedback.
> 
> https://sites.google.com/site/idlbsug/modeling-resources/idf-objects/uiidl_hvac-template-generator
> 
> The tool is an OpenOffice, macro-enabled spreadsheet that will generate the required text objects for the various HVAC template systems available to EnergyPlus.  The tool also allows batch input of multiple objects to help streamline the specification of large models with numerous zones.  Give it a try!   The page also includes an instructional YouTube video on how to use the tool.
> 
> Please post comments, or email me with questions, suggestions, or thoughts!  Hope you like the tool and find it to be useful!
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> 
> Jacob Dunn - LEED AP
> University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab
> Architectural Simulation Specialist
> p. 208.401.0652
> c. 208.230.6077
> e. jdunn@...<mailto:jdunn@...>
> w. http://www.idlboise.com
> 
> 
> 
> James V Dirkes II, PE, BEMP, LEED AP
> www.buildingperformanceteam.com<http://www.buildingperformanceteam.com/>
> Energy Analysis, Commissioning & Training Services
> 1631 Acacia Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 USA
> 616 450 8653
> 
> From: Jim Dirkes
> Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 6:07 PM
> To: 'EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: RE: [EnergyPlus_Support] Re: How to model "Dry Cooler" and "Run-Around Heat Recovery" using HVAC Templates?
> 
> Hisham,
> I think that the templates are intended for somewhat common HVAC systems.  The dry cooler with run around heat recovery is not one of those, so you will need to build something on your own.
> In the E+ world, you probably want a "FluidCooler:...." For the dry cooler. The FluidCooler.idf example file will show use of a fluid cooler.
> For the run-around loop, assuming that you are trying to recover energy from one air loop to another using a water loop, you will need to add a water coil in each air loop and pump water between them - this shouldn't be too difficult!
> 
> James V Dirkes II, PE, BEMP, LEED AP
> www.buildingperformanceteam.com<http://www.buildingperformanceteam.com/>
> Energy Analysis, Commissioning & Training Services
> 1631 Acacia Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 USA
> 616 450 8653
> 
> From: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> [mailto:EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of hisham.rashrash
> Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 11:04 PM
> To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [EnergyPlus_Support] Re: How to model "Dry Cooler" and "Run-Around Heat Recovery" using HVAC Templates?
> 
> 
> 
> Dear all,
> Please, anyone help?
> 
> Hisham
> 
> --- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "hisham.rashrash" <hisham.rashrash@<mailto:hisham.rashrash@>> wrote:
> >
> > Dear all,
> > Sorry for mixing two topics in one post, if someone can help with one of them, this will also be appreciated a lot.
> > Many thanks in advance.
> >
> > Hisham.
> >
> > --- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "hisham.rashrash" <hisham.rashrash@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dear all,
> > > How to model "Dry Cooler" and "Run-Around Heat Recovery" using HVAC Templates?
> > >
> > > For "Run-Around Heat Recovery", can I use Sensible+Plate Heat Recovery in HVACTemplate:System objects and emulate the run-around pump as an Exterior Fuel Equipment with fuel type set to Electrical?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Hisham
> > >
> >
>



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