[Equest-users] eQuest modeling of Open / Uncovered Staircases

[nimesh.prajapati]

Dear Nick,

 

Thank you very much.

 

Thanks,

 

Nimesh Prajapati

 

(+91 9687133492)

HVAC Design Engineer & Energy Modeller

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From: Nick Caton [mailto:ncaton at smithboucher.com] 
Sent: 27 September 2012 23:02
To: nimesh.prajapati; equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: RE: [Equest-users] eQuest modeling of Open / Uncovered Staircases

 

Hi Nimesh,

 

Looks like my first guess was correct - I'll stand by my suggestions to not
include those stairs as part of the envelope perimeter, model the exterior
doors for each level. At your option, the shading effect of the stairway
constructions upon the envelope to reduce solar gains could be incorporated
via building shades in detailed mode.

 

If there are any stairwell lighting loads for consideration, I'd make a
point to handle those alongside perimeter/exterior area lighting with
appropriate scheduling.

 

Best of luck!

 

~Nick

 

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NICK CATON, P.E.

SENIOR ENGINEER

 

Smith & Boucher Engineers

25501 west valley parkway, suite 200

olathe, ks 66061

direct 913.344.0036

fax 913.345.0617

www.smithboucher.com 

 

From: nimesh.prajapati [mailto:nimesh.prajapati at hitechcaddservices.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 11:21 PM
To: Nick Caton; equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: RE: [Equest-users] eQuest modeling of Open / Uncovered Staircases

 

Dear Nick,

 

I am attaching herewith the building layout for the building showing the
staircases. Note that the as per the building layout these staircases are
not covered and open to surroundings.

 

There is no HVAC System serving to these staircases.

 

Thanks,

 

Nimesh Prajapati

 

(+91 9687133492)

HVAC Design Engineer & Energy Modeller

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From: Nick Caton [mailto:ncaton at smithboucher.com] 
Sent: 22 September 2012 00:58
To: Nimesh Prajapati Nimesh; equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: Re: [Equest-users] eQuest modeling of Open / Uncovered Staircases

 

Hi Nimesh,

 

If I'm correctly guessing the stairs are exterior to the building perimeter,
I would advise not wrapping your envelope around the stairs and creating
false interior spaces.  Do model the exterior doorways, and consider
approximating their effect as building shades for your proposed model (not
the baseline).

 

If you're asking about open interior staircases interconnecting three
stories, and your question is more about thermal zones/system relationships,
I think the mailing list needs more info on those things to provide an
informed response.

 

~Nick

cid:489575314 at 22072009-0ABB

 

NICK CATON, P.E.

SENIOR ENGINEER

 

Smith & Boucher Engineers

25501 west valley parkway, suite 200

olathe, ks 66061

direct 913.344.0036

fax 913.345.0617

www.smithboucher.com 

 

From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Nimesh
Prajapati Nimesh
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:37 PM
To: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Equest-users] eQuest modeling of Open / Uncovered Staircases

 

Dear Friends,

 

In one my recent Project I have building which is having five nos of Open /
Uncovered Staircases and the building is three storey.

 

Shall I consider as part of building envelope and model it in eQuest for
Baseline & Proposed Case?

 

Can anyone guide me?


Thanks,


Nimesh Prajapati

HVAC Design Engineer  

(+91 9687133492)
email: nimonomics at yahoo.in
Skype: nimonicideas
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