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Error when adding hvac system to model

asked 9 years ago

updated 9 years ago

Hi all,

I have a model that runs fine without an HVAC system but when I add even the simplest HVAC system and run a simulation I get 5 errors and the following message in the tree view:

"EnergyPlus Starting

EnergyPlus, Version 8.3.0-6d97d074ea, YMD=2015.11.03 14:43

Processing Data Dictionary

Processing Input File

**FATAL:IP: Errors occurred on processing IDF file. Preceding condition(s) cause termination.

EnergyPlus Run Time=00hr 00min 0.46sec"

I know this is a very generic error but I was hoping someone here might have a few things for me to try. I tried many different settings, made sure everything looks similar to a model with an HVAC system that produces results but could not make it work.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

Jim

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You mention the tree view, are you using OpenStudio? Have you checked the ERR file for more detail?

MatthewSteen's avatar MatthewSteen  ( 9 years ago )

...not sure if I trust that answer.

MatthewSteen's avatar MatthewSteen  ( 9 years ago )

Yes I use OpenStudio, sorry I forgot to mention it. I opened the .err file and get a warning, several severe errors and a fatal error. My first error which I think causes all the following ones is this:

* Severe * IP: IDF line~9868 Object=CONTROLLER:MECHANICALVENTILATION, name=CONTROLLER MECHANICAL VENTILATION 1, Required Field=[Zone 1 Name] was blank.

dsfakianakis's avatar dsfakianakis  ( 9 years ago )
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Cool, see if this answer helps: https://unmethours.com/question/1566/...

ericringold's avatar ericringold  ( 9 years ago )

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answered 9 years ago

Try adding an Output:Diagnostics object to DisplayAllWarnings, which will add more detail to the ERR file.

Some other thoughts:

  • Check the ERR file for more detail about the error(s)

  • If you're using OpenStudio make sure the model has a weather file (may need to re-select it).

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