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How to estimate reactive energy consumption

asked 2016-01-12 02:31:40 -0500

J Monteiro

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updated 2016-01-12 10:24:17 -0500

MatthewSteen

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There is any way to estimate the reactive energy consumption on Energyplus?

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answered 2016-01-12 10:58:39 -0500

Neal Kruis

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EnergyPlus does not provide any calculation of reactive power. To estimate reactive power, you will have to post-process the results assuming a power factor for the various components of the electric load.

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