[BLDG-SIM] DOE2.1E oversized heating and cooling equipment?

["Marceau, Medgar" <mmarceau@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,
>  
> We are using DOE2.1E to model a house. When we use the "autosize" feature
> for sizing heating and cooling equipment, it gives us a furnace 50%
> oversized (i.e., the auto sized capacity is 50% larger than the hourly
> peak load). Does anyone know why this is so?
> 
Sincerely,
> Medgar Marceau, M.A.Sc., LEED Accredited Professional
> Building Scientist
> Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc.
> 5400 Old Orchard Road
> Skokie, IL  60077
> phone: 847-972-3154
> fax: 847-965-5416
> e-mail: mmarceau@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> To learn more about CTL's services in building science and sustainability
> visit: www.ChicagoEnergyCode.com
> 
> Please visit our website: www.CTLGroup.com
> 

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