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SD Wizard: Step 2 eQUEST Module 1 MODULE TEXT In the General Information screen, modify the eQUEST settings to match the needs of the building. Choosing an appropriate Building Type is one of the most important steps in creating an energy model. Based on the Building Type chosen, eQUEST will generate an energy model with default settings which you will be allowed to change as you move through the SD Wizard. This is one of the most impressive features of eQUEST. This generic energy model that is generated based on building type makes it very easy for the user to just modify the settings that pertain to the specific building, as opposed to attempting to establish all of this data for each new energy model. For instance, selecting a school building type will prompt eQUEST to create a 2-season occupancy schedule (one for the school year and one for the summer) whereas most office buildings do not require such a complex building schedule. The building type selection is a powerful eQUEST tool, as it influences all other decisions to be made throughout the SD Wizard. Select the building location, utility and rate information if available, and other generic information about the model. Keep in mind that the building location is tied to an eQUEST weather file that is used to calculate the energy consumption of the project throughout the year. If you are not connected to the internet and have not run a simulation for a Montana location before, turn to Installing a Weather Tape in the Appendix of this module for more information about eQUEST weather files and instructions on how to install them. eQUEST will not let you know if you have the correct weather tape until later when you go to run a simulation. It is always a good idea to check your internet connection. 12 www.idlbozeman.com
Basic Energy Modeling and Comparative Runs SD Wizard: Step 2 The next step is to define the Building Area and Floors. Keep in mind that this is the gross area of the building. Enter the total square footage for the entire building, not just the area per floor. For example, if you were modeling a two-story 100,000 square foot office building, the building area would be 100,000 square feet, and there would be two floors above grade. eQUEST has chosen standard defaults based on the building type for Cooling and Heating system selections. Most architects will not need to make many changes at this stage, but consulting with a mechanical engineer at a later date to more accurately define these settings would be a good idea. MODULE TEXT Be sure to select Daylighting Controls if you intend at any point later in the energy model to investigate the daylight performance of windows, skylights, or overhangs. The Usage Details is another important selection. This allows the user to choose between simplified schedules and hourly enduse profile. Simplified schedules is a basic default setting, whereas hourly enduse profiles provides a more realistic energy usage simulation. Selecting hourly enduse profile will also trigger eQUEST to provide the Monthly Electric Peak Day Load Profiles graphs (shown on pgs. 42-44). The most important thing to remember with the usage details is to be consistent. If you need to create two files for comparison in the Schematic Design Wizard, be sure to select the same usage details for both of them. When finished with this screen, select Next Screen. Created by Integrated Design Lab—Bozeman 13
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