Construction Data - Calculated

lm.g · Posts: 1

Greetings,

I have some questions concerning the construction template that I hope somebody can answer.

I have noticed that, in the "Construction Data - Calculated" tab it shows:

"This data is used in Simple calculation methods such as SBEM and generally NOT in EnergyPlus simulations."

If I'm using EnergyPlus in Analysis type and AdaptiveConvectionAlgorithm for "Inside convection algorithm" and "Outside convection algorithm" (in Surface Convection-Simulation) which construction data will EnergyPlus use?

Outer/inner surface resistances are calculated using convective heat transfer coefficient which depends on convection algorithm.

Does this mean that EnergyPlus will only use material resistances / detailed material properties?

If yes, does this mean that it doesn't matter the U values that we obtain in Calculated tab (or Export CSV report file) but we must insert the correct material resistances/detailed properties?

Is it possible for EnergyPlus to use the U values obtained in Calculated tab (static U instead of dynamic U)?

Thank you in advance,

Sincerelly,

Luís Gomes.

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