I am modeling an HVAC system, where my rejected heat by VRF condensing unit is used/recovered for heating domestic hot water. Do you know how I can get an hourly output of my VRF rejected heat in Energyplus?
If you have created your water-cooled VRF system correctly by setting the AirConditioner:VariableRefrigerantFlow object's Condenser Type input field set to WaterCooled, and created a PlantLoop object to represent the domestic hot water system using the rejected heat, then you should be able to generate an output variable named VRF Heat Pump Condenser Heat Transfer Rate. This should add a column to your output CSV file to show the Watts of heat transfer that occurs between the refrigerant and the condenser water loop (in this case, your domestic hot water system).
I think the answer that will serve you best is to review the .rdd (text) file after a successful simulation. It contains all of the Output:variables which apply to your simulation. Search for VRF-related variables and try them out. The .RDD file is invaluable, as are output:variables, for understanding results.
When you say "do not see that output", do you meant that you have opened the .RDD text file and cannot find any reference to VRF? Each time E+ runs successfully, an .RDD file is created. The name is yourfilename.RDD and it will be in the same folder as all of your other output.
If you are still having difficulty after checking that file, please attach your .IDF file.
Asked: 2016-12-20 10:45:55 -0500
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Last updated: Jun 07 '17
