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Water fixture flow rate per person

I would like to model a hot water system in OpenStudio.

The Water Fixture (Load) Definition seems to be the place for me to enter the peak demand and set fractional schedules. The definition requires Peak Flow Rate in cubic metres per second. I would like to set the flow rate proportional to occupant density.

Any guidance on this would be appreciated. Is there a measure for it ? Are there any fundamental issues with that approach ?

Water fixture flow rate per person

I would like to model a hot water system in OpenStudio.

The Water Fixture (Load) Definition seems to be the place for me to enter the peak demand and set fractional schedules. The definition requires Peak Flow Rate in cubic metres per second. I would like to set the flow rate proportional to occupant density.

Any guidance on this would be appreciated. Is there a measure for it ? Are there any fundamental issues with that approach ?