[Equest-users] Fan modeling as per Appendix G

Bishop, Bill wbishop at pathfinder-ea.com
Tue Feb 9 06:03:25 PST 2010


Mark,
 
In this context, "explicitly" means entering a non-zero value for fan
SUPPLY-STATIC or SUPPLY-KW/FLOW when using eQUEST. Most likely you will
be modeling the fan as continuous anyway (per G3.1.2.4) but even if you
model it as cycling you will need a non-zero fan power if you let eQUEST
calculate the EIR. eQUEST converts SEER and EER to EIR which has no fan
power, then adds fan power in the form of SUPPLY-STATIC. (Someone please
correct me if I'm wrong.)
 
Use the G3.1.2.9 equations for your baseline fan power. See attached for
reference. There is a lot of discussion in the archives (try "SEER EER
EIR") but none that I'd call definitive. I'm still trying to figure it
out.
 
Regards,
Bill
 
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Subject: [Equest-users] Fan modeling as per Appendix G
 
I could use an explanation of what ASHRAE App. G means by the word
"explicitly" in the context below?
 
> G3.3.2.4 Fan System Operation states:  "If the supply fan is modeled
as cycling and fan
> energy is included in the energy-efficiency rating of the equipment,
fan energy shall not be
> modeled explicitly."
> 
> I have a project with PSZ-HP packaged heat pump units SEER 13.0 in the
baseline design.  Does the statement above mean that I can't use the
equations in TABLE G3.1.2.9 Baseline Fan > Brake Horsepower when setting
up > HVAC system fans in the DD wizard screen 4 of 7?
 
> Any insights on this would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Mark Beaudry
 
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