[BLDG-SIM] Radiant Floors in eQuest

["Andrew Craig" <andrew_c@xxxxxxxxx>]

Title: Radiant Floors in eQuest

One technique used to model radiant floors in eQUEST is to do a Q=mc(delta T) calculation of the capacity of the radiant system for each thermal zone of your model (a hydronic system I'm assuming).  This number can then be put on a schedule in the "Internal Energy Sources" tab in the Detailed Edit Mode for Internal Loads.  Although time consuming, it is a more accurate way to model this type of system because you can also input sensible/latent heat gain ratios for the system.

 

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From: BLDG-SIM@xxxxxxxx on behalf of Dillon, Mike
Sent: Thu 9/14/2006 4:27 PM
To: BLDG-SIM@xxxxxxxx
Subject: [BLDG-SIM] Radiant Floors in eQuest

I was wondering if anyone know how to model a system with radiant floor heating? Would a simplified, yet someone accurate alternative (energy consumption wise) to knock down the heating thermostat a bit due to less actual heating needed for human comfort? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Mike Dillon E.I.T.
DSM Engineering Technician
Avista Utilities
1411 E. Mission Avenue - MSC 15
Spokane, Washington 99202
Phone: 509.495.4260
Mobile: 509.270.6453
Fax: 509.777.6136
www.avistautilities.com

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