[Equest-users] zones/hvac system assignments

[R B]

In wizard mode - when you generate systems, make sure that you select one
system per site - so that other systems do not get generated automatically.

In detailed mode, you will have to go to individual zones and change the
parent system for them. Once all zones have been allocated appropriately to
corresponding systems, the non-required systems will not have any zones and
can be deleted.

Hope this helps
-Rohini


On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 8:21 AM, Kent Beason <kbeason at estesmcclure.com>wrote:

> In the attached you will see a simple building which is (supposed to be)
> served by just two HVAC systems, each serving one-half the building.  In DD
> wizard, I defined only two systems accordingly, however you will see how
> the four zones on one half of the building each have separate systems
> (referencing model tree on left), whereas the red highlighted zone is on
> the same system as the four other zones on that half of the building as
> intended.  How do I get the four zones on the other half of the building
> assigned to the same system in DD edit (and then delete the other three
> HVAC systems)? ****
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> *From:* Nick Caton [mailto:ncaton at smithboucher.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 11, 2013 2:47 PM
> *To:* John Aulbach; Kent Beason; equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* RE: [Equest-users] zones/hvac system assignments****
>
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> Hi Kent,****
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> Another approach could be to have 2 instances of eQuest open – one looking
> at your wizard level zonal names/inputs for reference only, and the other
> open to a separate “working” detailed model (these being 2 separate project
> files).  Multiple monitors makes this sort of exercise notably simpler.***
> *
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> For the detailed model, I’d suggest navigating to the airside HVAC tab,
> and from here you can double click on systems and zones to rename as you
> wish to.  Note that highlighting a zone on the left will highlight the
> corresponding zone in the 2D zone window.  Between these visuals, you can
> almost certainly figure out which is which in 9 out of 10 cases.  If you
> have lots of shells, multiple floors, or other contributing factors making
> this tricky, you can navigate over to the space tab to review where spaces
> are from the 3D view as needed.****
>
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> Lots of ways to skin this cat.  For future reference, I too only very
> rarely invest time trying to name stuff in the wizards, as very little
> carries forward into detailed mode (note some prefix/suffix options that
> are of use for shells and systems however).  Naming of stuff basically
> happens in detailed edits, to the extent needed.****
>
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> Hope this helps too!****
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> ~Nick****
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> *From:* equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [
> mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org<equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org>]
> *On Behalf Of *John Aulbach
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:06 PM
> *To:* Kent Beason; equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Equest-users] zones/hvac system assignments****
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> Hi Kent:****
>
>  ****
>
> Unfortunately, the wonderful names you established in the Wizard do not
> translate into the Detailed Edit mode. You will need to rename them in the
> Detailed edit Mode (always save a copy of your Wizard Mode in case you need
> to recreate). To figure out which zone and HVAC systems are which in
> Detail, go back to Wizard and take a screen shot (or sketch) the shapes of
> your zones (with names). Go to the Detail Edit mode and gp to a zone and
> ompare the shape to your Wizard mode. Now you can retype the name into the
> Detail mode.****
>
>  ****
>
> Just the way it is. Good luck.****
>
>  ****
>
> John R. Aulbach, PE****
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> *From:* Kent Beason <kbeason at estesmcclure.com>
> *To:* equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:58 AM
> *Subject:* [Equest-users] zones/hvac system assignments****
>
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>
> I have an existing building that has been renovated and expanded.  The
> existing area and new addition area are basically an open area with only a
> service counter separating the two areas (new pharmacy).  The existing HVAC
> system is left in place to serve the existing floor area, and the addition
> is getting a new system.  There are two restrooms; one served by the
> existing HVAC, and the other served by the new HVAC.  An elec/data room has
> its own little mini-split, and one other room has a unit heater.  So this
> brings a total of four different HVAC systems.  I defined these systems in
> the DD wizard, and wasn't able to utilize the zone assignments screen after
> drawing new zones to coincide with these systems and different occupancy
> types, so I intended to finish assigning zones in detailed edit.  I did not
> separate existing floor area vs new area since it is open area.  After
> defining the HVAC four systems in the DD wizard, I can't seem to find any
> trace of them in detailed edit.  Where do I best define these six thermal
> zones and HVAC systems?****
>
>  ****
>
> Kent Beason****
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