eQUEST Training Module 1

The SD Wizard
eQUEST Module 1
THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN WIZARD
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The Schematic Design (SD) Wizard is eQUEST’s basic wizard that helps the user to create an
energy model. Designed to be used during the schematic design phase of a project, it allows
the user to input some basic information about the building and quickly generate basic energy
usage data. eQUEST says this of its SD Wizard: “Use this for the earliest design phase (when
information is most limited), for smaller simpler structures, simple schedules, and simple
assignments for internal loads and HVAC” (eQUEST Which Wizard? screen). eQUEST also has a
Design Development (DD) Wizard that allows you to input more detailed information. Since
you are new to the program we will just stick with the basics. The DD Wizard will be covered in
Module 2. In order to help you organize the information you will need for your energy model,
we have included a Schematic Design Wizard Form in the Appendix of this module.
The SD Wizard allows you to select a series of options pertaining to the shape of the building, its
construction, HVAC, DHW, and occupancy schedules. Through a series of input screens, the
user is guided to choose the options that best fit the design of the building. These options are
then used to calculate the energy usage of the building. The following pages describe how to
use the SD Wizard in depth, but the basic steps for creating an SD energy model and running
the simulation are listed here:
1. Open eQUEST and enter the SD Wizard.
2. Navigate sequentially through the SD Wizard screens and click finish.
3. Simulate the building.
4. Review the results.
5. Make changes and simulate again if necessary.
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