Hello,
I have two questions,
1. I was wondering where an equest model takes its default values from if it was completely constructed in the detailed mode. Because the modeler does not choose a building type or jurisdiction I am not sure where the values come from if you restore to default.
2. When changing from the wizard to detailed edit the infiltration values change to a by floor area number. What variable or factor does equest apply when making this automatic change?
Thanks,
Brad
Bradley,
1. Don't know the answer to this question. What value are you trying to
restore to default in detailed mode? Jurisdiction has no effect on the
actual input of the detailed file as far as I know. Building type should
also not have any direct impact on the model, it just helps the wizard to
determine default values for other items (HVAC systems types available,
lighting and plug load values).
2. The infiltration values from the wizard are converted to a CFM/SF value
in detailed mode. There is no constant factor. Say you enter 0.05 CFM/SF
of wall area in the wizard and for a particular space this equates to 50
CFM. The wizard converts this to a CFM/SF number by dividing the calculated
infiltration value from your inputs (50 CFM) by the floor area of the space.
Hope this helps,
*Robby Oylear, LEED**?** AP BD+C*
To point #1:
I can't really provide a complete answer, but I can share some knowledge
to help shape the question perhaps...
Building Type (i.e. "Office") and certain energy standards are
selectable in detailed by clicking on the project line at the top of any
component tree.
These do affect the defaults of some inputs, similar to how the
type/jurisdiction options affect some wizards defaults. Not everything
has a default, and not everything that has a default has any bearing on
the building type/jurisdiction. You can begin to get a better picture
of where the default is coming from, if anywhere, by right clicking an
input field and selecting "view default/range."
The default for some inputs will be the input for something referenced
higher up the component tree (i.e. wall height of a space defaults to
the flr-to-clg height of the parent shell). The default for any linked
component is of course the linked object. Some inputs can reference
libraries (i.e. windows, constructions), and those selections if used
will in some cases set "defaults" for other entries.
If what you're getting at is the desire to revise/define different
defaults, then you should explore "edit/view user default..." in the
same context dialog.
~Nick
NICK CATON, P.E.