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How to simulate a R-value only (air in the case) for a HAMT model in EnergyPlus?

asked 2018-07-29 09:33:53 -0600

marianatonini93
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updated 2018-08-06 08:11:46 -0600

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The simulation ends with the fatal message: cannot contain R-only value material

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answered 2018-08-08 09:23:58 -0600

MJWitte

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HAMT requires the use of Material (with full properties) and a complete set of MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:* objects. So, for an air layer define a Material object with appropriate properties.

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oh i see it. Just don't know where to find moisture properties of the air in the air gap

marianatonini93 ( 2018-08-08 19:20:02 -0600 )edit

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