The following comments have been submitted:
Comment #1Page Number: 6-142, 6-145, 6-151Comment Type: TechnicalComment:Default data for cooling towers and pumps is based on DOE-2 which is an outdated tool that is no longer being developed. Much of that information has been transferred to EnergyPlus. In order for COMNET to remain valid and current with present simulation software, EnergyPlus should be cited as the origin of these and other corresponding defaults.Justification for Change:As a new guideline, COMNET should use information from tools that are current and being developed and maintained.Proposed Change:Change the reference of the default values to EnergyPlus.
Default data for cooling towers and pumps is based on DOE-2 which is an outdated tool that is no longer being developed. Much of that information has been transferred to EnergyPlus. In order for COMNET to remain valid and current with present simulation software, EnergyPlus should be cited as the origin of these and other corresponding defaults.
As a new guideline, COMNET should use information from tools that are current and being developed and maintained.
Change the reference of the default values to EnergyPlus.