DOE Data Center Tools Suite Assessment Tool Development HVAC Session

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DOE Data Center Tools SuiteAssessment Tool
Development HVAC Session

• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
• ANCIS
• EYP Mission Critical
• Rumsey Engineers
• Mark Hydeman, Taylor Engineering

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HVAC Session Agenda

• Alternate Paths for HVAC Assessment Tool
  Development
• Proposed Phasing of Development
• Review of Proposed Inputs and Actions
• Wrap-Up

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Alternate Paths for Toolkit Development
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Stand-Alone Modules

• Advantages
• Incremental Development
• Exposed Algorithms
• Fast Development?
• Fast Calculations?
• Disadvantages
• Cumulative Errors
• Limited Interaction Between Measures
• Limited Testing of Engine
• Needs New Support System

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Simulation Approach

• Advantages
• Accuracy of Models
• Interaction of Measures
• Engine Already Tested
• Leverages ExistingResources
• Supports a Wider Varietyof Systems
• Built-in Support
• Disadvantages
• All Eggs in One Basket
• Potential Licensing Issues
• More Complex Engine

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Unknowns

• Development Time
• Development Cost
• Other

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Sample Screens from eQuest Wizard
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Sample Screens from eQuest Wizard
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Sample Screens from eQuest Wizard
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Sample Screens from eQuest Wizard
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Sample Detailed Edit Screen
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Sample Output from eQuest
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Proposed Phasing of HVAC Tool

1. Air-Cooled DX Equipment
2. Water-Cooled DX Equipment
3. Chilled Water Equipment
4. Liquid Cooling

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Review of Inputs and Actions

1. Environmental Controls
2. Air Management
3. Chilled Water Plants