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Vernon Smith, P.E., Smith Energy Engineers, LLC |
DCKV systems are becoming more popular as food service designers strive to achieve higher energy savings. However, DCKV systems can be a challenge for energy modelers due to unknowns with expected system operation and lack of features in modeling software. For example, varying the rate of exhaust and makeup air in relation to cooking process heat, smoke, or vapor load is not explicitly modeled in available software. This presentation highlights modeling methodology for three popular energy modeling software packages and provide tips for work-arounds.