We use eQuest
extensively, sometimes using the wizard mode to get started, sometimes not. We
began using DOE2.1d when it was first available on PC platforms and kept with
it through PowerDOE and the `never officially released' DOE2.2. We often use
eQuest to create BDL code which we then edit with a text editor. I must
admit I'm sometimes surprised to hear of modelers (often in Academic
situations) still working with 2.1e when `2.2' is a significant improvement
and is absolutely free via eQuest.
I, like John, am
holding off on EnergyPlus until I can justify the tremendous expense of
training my people on a new product that is still not ready for prime time.
Eventually, I hope, but not yet. I'm guessing five years before there is a
product that is enough better than eQuest to justify the investment. (And
that's assuming eQuest doesn't continue to improve).
I imagine that there
are numerous eQuest users that are not aware of the BLDG-SIM forum. Too bad -
it would be nice to see more interaction around the eQuest program.
Perhaps SCE/EDR could provide an information blurb about this forum on
their web site or to everyone who down loads eQuest.
Mark E. Case,
P.E.
etc Group,
Inc.
Salt Lake
City, Utah
-----Original
Message-----
From:
postman@xxxxxxxx [mailto:postman@xxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Roberts
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 1:03
PM
To:
BLDG-SIM@xxxxxxxx
Subject:
[BLDG-SIM] eQuest/DOE-2.2 User's Group
There are at least a few of us out here
using eQUEST/DOE-2.2 on a regular basis. I started using DOE-2.1 back
when it was Cal-ERDA 1.3 (about 1979) and have followed the Hirsch upgrades
through PowerDOE and eQUEST. I have only seen a Beta version of eQUEST
3.0, but it looks very interesting.
My specialty is energy simulation and
I use eQUEST and the "Detailed Data Edit" Mode on almost all of our
energy simulation jobs. JJ Hirsch and Associates are looking for ways to
offer more support, but probably at a price. I can offer some support,
free if it is trivial (to me) or at my regular rates if it is more
involved. Our web site is http://www.roberts-engineering.com/.
Hopefully, you will find some useful information
there.
I think the User Group is a good idea,
though you already have a discussion forum through BLDG-SIM@xxxxxxxx. Let me know how
much interest you get.
-----Original
Message-----
From:
postman@xxxxxxxx [mailto:postman@xxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Aulbach, John
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 11:43
AM
To:
BLDG-SIM@xxxxxxxx
Subject:
[BLDG-SIM] eQuest/DOE-2.2 User's Group
May I ask how many people are attempting to use
eQuest/DOE-2.2? I would like to form a User Group for exchanging questions
and war stories, as the creators of the program do not apparently have
funding for very much support (Sad).
I have taken Marlin Addison's a few times, with the
last version I have (3.0) FINALLY beginning to make sense. I have used
DOE-2.1 since 1984 and have some small familiarity with the intent,
switches, and boundaries of the program. Until a decent front end come along
for EnergyPlus, this is the way I am going.
There claims to be over 7,000 downloads of the
program. Anyone getting into the "world past the Wizards" yet?
John R. Aulbach, PE, CEM
Project Engineer
Sempra Energy
Solutions
555
West Fifth Street
Mail Location 27F3
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tel: (213) 244-8551 Cell
(213) 219-4875
"Sempra Energy Solutions is not the same company as
SDG&E/ SoCalGas, the Utilities. Sempra Energy Solutions is not
regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, and you do not have
to buy Sempra Energy Solutions products or services to continue to receive
quality regulated service from the Utilities."
==================
You received this e-mail because you are subscribed
to the BLDG-SIM@xxxxxxxx mailing list. To unsubscribe
from this mailing list send a blank message to
BLDG-SIM-UNSUBSCRIBE@xxxxxxxx