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modeling two mobile shadings in EnergyPlus at the same ? one as interior and one as exterior

asked 2019-04-13 04:30:37 -0600

mike_mike's avatar

updated 2019-04-15 11:17:16 -0600

Hello

I am trying to model a window in EnergyPlus with two shading devices at the same time. one is at the external and the other is at the interior of the window. The exterior is a fixed shading (and can be controled) and the interior is a blind that can be controlled

I would like to ask if it is possible to add 2 mobile shadings for a window at the same time ?

thank you

Mike

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What is the behavior of the exterior shade? You describe it as fixed but also controllable. How is it being altered and when?

David Goldwasser's avatar David Goldwasser  ( 2019-04-17 09:02:58 -0600 )edit

yes , I mean it can be a fixed shading (like a blind with a fixed slat angle) or a mobile shading that can be controlled.

mike_mike's avatar mike_mike  ( 2019-04-18 14:09:54 -0600 )edit

Did someone find the solution to this?

I´ve checked the WinCalc option mentioned above, but the I/O manual doesn´t really specify how to use it. I´m trying to simulate a window with two shading layers - external blinds and internal curtains, both actuated independently.

rafael.alonso's avatar rafael.alonso  ( 2020-04-16 15:24:44 -0600 )edit

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answered 2019-04-17 11:12:50 -0600

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If you use WinCalc engine option, you will be able to model multiple shading systems.

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hello

tahnk you for the answer. I see that WinCalc is now integrated to EnergyPlus. How can I use it ?

thank you

mike_mike's avatar mike_mike  ( 2019-04-22 00:32:07 -0600 )edit

Insert the following in your idf:

WindowsCalculationEngine , ExternalWindowsModel;

Check other I/O information in InputOutputReference guide.

curcija's avatar curcija  ( 2019-04-25 10:24:43 -0600 )edit

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