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I want to use Energyplus v8.5 for thermal properties analysis. For building design, which software I have to use?

asked 2018-01-30 05:06:40 -0500

Md Jaynul Abden's avatar

updated 2018-01-31 08:25:14 -0500

Md Jaynul Abden PhD student Western Sydney University Australia

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@Md Jaynul Abden sorry, but I think that people will need more information to answer your question better. If you want to use EnergyPlus v8.5, are you asking what interfaces (OpenStudio, DesignBuilder, Simergy, etc.) will work with that version? What kind of thermal properties are you trying to analyze?

Aaron Boranian's avatar Aaron Boranian  ( 2018-01-30 12:34:43 -0500 )edit

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answered 2018-01-31 01:08:48 -0500

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I am referring to the information you submitted in the other question you opened:

I want to measure the temperature variation and energy consumption in a room with and without inner plasterboard. I want to use Energyplus v8.5 software. I am asking that what interfaces (Openstudio or sketchup) I have to use?

You can look at Version Compatibility Matrix to Find out that if you must use E+ version 8.5 you will need to use OpenStudio version v1.12.4 and SketchUp 2016. You can find that release here but I am strongly recommend on using current versions. You will need to build your model geometry using Sketchup Open Studio Plugin and then continue within the OpenStudio application to edit Constructions, materials, loads ect.

In order to learn how to use OpenStudio you can use the Documentation web page.

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There's not really anything in this question that suggests any GUI is needed. For a simple box model test it is often better to just use the IDF editor or raw text input to keep things simple. I agree about using current versions though. Unless there is a reason that requires a specific version, I'd just go with the most recent.

bbrannon4's avatar bbrannon4  ( 2018-01-31 05:12:37 -0500 )edit

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