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 Topic: Hole and merge zones |
AOG
Replies: 1
Views: 320
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 Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 5:00 pm Subject: Hole and merge zones |
Hi Minjyn,
As far as I know:
1. The option "merge zones connected by holes" applies for the whole building. It's not possible to use just in some situations.
2. In theory, vertical air flow ... |
| Topic: Window Uglass and Uwindow |
AOG
Replies: 5
Views: 741
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:32 am Subject: Window Uglass and Uwindow |
Aymeric,
I have not a good experience in this theme, so maybe this previous large topic could be of interest for you:
http://www.designbuilder.co.uk/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,25/page,vie ... |
| Topic: Vista (groan) |
AOG
Replies: 5
Views: 555
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:00 am Subject: Vista (groan) |
Rufus,
I’ve tested v1.5.0.058 and it seems exporting topics to report is working right, both in English and French options. You only have to:
1. Open Exporter Donées dialogue.
2. Select 4.Sujet ... |
| Topic: Vista (groan) |
AOG
Replies: 5
Views: 555
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:09 am Subject: Vista (groan) |
Hi,
- Impossible to draw construction lines…
It could be a problem related to last beta versions. It seems V1.5.0.59 fixes this bug
- Impossible to generate reports…
Did you previously exp ... |
| Topic: Defining Material for Floor Slab & Ceiling |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 997
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:31 pm Subject: Defining Material for Floor Slab & Ceiling |
Hi Rahmi,
Yes, it’s true. Just remember that in DB models the floor between two stories is always defined by mean of an internal floor construction.
About your last question:
As with every c ... |
| Topic: Simulate a building between another ones |
AOG
Replies: 2
Views: 390
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:17 am Subject: Simulate a building between another ones |
Hi xavimarondo,
1. It is not possible in DB to draw a building inside another one.
2. Your building is created with windows because of the external windows layout (openings tab). If you want to g ... |
| Topic: Problem with very high zone tamperature |
AOG
Replies: 4
Views: 623
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:54 am Subject: Problem with very high zone tamperature |
Welcome to DesignBuilder Mangshin!
It is difficult to know exactly what are you trying to investigate. As a simple exercise, I have changed the following data in your model:
General target illum ... |
| Topic: problem with energy consumption results |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 450
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:12 pm Subject: problem with energy consumption results |
Katerina,
Sorry for the delay. Finally I installed last beta version and took a look into your model. It seems that results are congruent with data assigned to the model. Some points:
The model ... |
| Topic: Defining Material for Floor Slab & Ceiling |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 997
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:21 pm Subject: Defining Material for Floor Slab & Ceiling |
Rhami,
In this case you have to define three construction components:
Ground floor (construction in contact with the ground)
Internal floor (construction between first and second stories)
Roo ... |
| Topic: Humidification and Dehumidification |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 468
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:21 pm Subject: Humidification and Dehumidification |
Not yet. Please take a look in this previous topic:
http://www.designbuilder.co.uk/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,25/page,viewtopic/t,652/highlight,humidification+dehumidification/
Best regar ... |
| Topic: how do I add a location template using a stat file?? |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 371
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:30 pm Subject: how do I add a location template using a stat file?? |
Yes, you also have to enter winter / summer design data manually, as this is not provided by the .epw nor .stat file.
Best regards |
| Topic: problem with energy consumption results |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 450
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:42 pm Subject: problem with energy consumption results |
Katerina,
I couldn’t open the file because I’m using last release version. However, I wonder if you are taking into account the “real” operating time. In manual calculations you are assuming fixed ... |
| Topic: how do I add a location template using a stat file?? |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 371
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:13 pm Subject: how do I add a location template using a stat file?? |
| You need first to make an hourly weather data component, which will contain the .epw hourly weather data file and the data provided by the .stat file (please be sure both files are in the same folder) ... |
| Topic: Reason of higher radiant T? |
AOG
Replies: 1
Views: 286
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:56 pm Subject: Reason of higher radiant T? |
Esong,
Radiant temperature is related to heat radiated by constructions and other objects into the space. As an example, if you have a poorly insulated flat roof (imagine a simple concrete slab) wi ... |
| Topic: simulation |
AOG
Replies: 2
Views: 310
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Forum: EnergyPlus Simulation Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:10 pm Subject: simulation |
Gabriel,
When you download and install the trial, it has licenses that are valid for 30 days. After this period you need to buy some kind of licenses in order to perform calculations and simulation ... |
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