Modeling Convectors for Heating

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Dear All,

My previous message did not get any answers, so with the hope that maybe
I catch the attention of some expert modelers with knowledge on this
subject, I am repeating my question. Any help would be appreciated.

A multifamily high rise residential will be heated by floor convectors
with both natural and forced convection. In most cases, natural
convection will be sufficient (this is the experience of the mechanical
engineer) and warmed air will rise from these convectors into the
spaces. In colder weather, the convectors will operate their fans for
more airflow.

I have not been able to find much about modelling such a device. My
intuition tells me that system Fan Coil would be the best candidate, but
with fan power and airflow tied to a schedule that is dependent on
outside air temperatures. Is this possible in eQuest?

The difficult part is that in warmer weather fan power will be zero and
there will be some airflow, while in colder weather fan power will
appear and there will be higher airflows.

Thanks for any help,

Omer Moltay

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