In the ExampleFiles folder is a file called ExampleFiles-ObjectLinks.html. This file shows all the EnergyPlus objects and which files those objects are used in. Since the common pipe is not an object it was just luck that showed the example file CommonPipe_Pri-Sec.idf. The common pipe is modeled in the PlantLoop object using the common pipe input field.
From CommonPipe_Pri-Sec.idf example file:
PlantLoop,
Chilled Water Loop, !- Name
Water, !- Fluid Type
, !- User Defined Fluid Type
CW Loop Operation, !- Plant Equipment Operation Scheme Name
CW Supply Outlet Node, !- Loop Temperature Setpoint Node Name
98, !- Maximum Loop Temperature {C}
1, !- Minimum Loop Temperature {C}
autosize, !- Maximum Loop Flow Rate {m3/s}
0.0, !- Minimum Loop Flow Rate {m3/s}
autocalculate, !- Plant Loop Volume {m3}
CW Supply Inlet Node, !- Plant Side Inlet Node Name
CW Supply Outlet Node, !- Plant Side Outlet Node Name
Cooling Supply Side Branches, !- Plant Side Branch List Name
Cooling Supply Side Connectors, !- Plant Side Connector List Name
CW Demand Inlet Node, !- Demand Side Inlet Node Name
CW Demand Outlet Node, !- Demand Side Outlet Node Name
Cooling Demand Side Branches, !- Demand Side Branch List Name
Cooling Demand Side Connectors, !- Demand Side Connector List Name
SequentialLoad, !- Load Distribution Scheme
, !- Availability Manager List Name
, !- Plant Loop Demand Calculation Scheme
CommonPipe; !- Common Pipe Simulation
From Energy+.idd:
PlantLoop,
A17, \field Common Pipe Simulation
\note Specifies a primary-secondary loop configuration. The plant side is the
\note primary loop, and the demand side is the secondary loop.
\note A secondary supply pump is required on the demand side.
\note None = Primary-only, no secondary simulation
\note CommonPipe = Primary-secondary with no temperature control at primary-secondary interface
\note TwoWayCommonPipe = Primary-secondary with control of secondary supply temperature or
\note primary return temperature (requires a setpoint be placed on the
\note plant side or demand side inlet node).
\type choice
\key CommonPipe
\key TwoWayCommonPipe
\key None
\default None
Thank you very much for your answer.
In fact, I do not know what the common pipe does but after adding it I have warnings about the plant loop temperatures that i did not have before. Could you please explain what is the function of the common pipe?
Best regards,
Kamar
The warnings are the following:
GetSpecificHeatGlycol: Temperature is out of range (too low) for fluid [WATER-GLYCOL MIX 1] specific heat supplied values * * ~~~ * ..Called From:UpdateGroundHeatExchanger,Temperature=[-4.99], supplied data range=[0.00,125.00] * ~~~ ** Environment=ANNUAL, at Simulation time=05/05 07:10 - 07:20 . . .
GetSpecificHeatGlycol: Temperature is out of range (too high) for fluid [WATER-GLYCOL MIX 1] specific heat * * ~~~ * ..Called From:UpdateGroundHeatExchanger,Temperature=[174.34], supplied data range=[0.00,125.00] * ~~~ ** Envir
A common pipe is a way to connect 2 sides of a plant. Water can flow in either direction depending on flow in each plant. That way the supply side can have a different flow than the demand side.
Temperature out of range warnings usually mean something in the plant is not running when it should. For example a boiler not turning on to heat water and the water gets too cold. For a GHX, that equipment IS running (I think). Are you hard sizing water flow rate? If so, increase the flow rate so the delta T is lowered. If you are autosizing water flow rate then I suspect something else is wrong.
Asked: 2023-05-19 11:40:34 -0500
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Last updated: May 22 '23
