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How to Model a Water-cooled Condensing Unit

I would like to use OpenStudio or EnergyPlus to model a water-cooled condensing unit. Based on that, I need to directly connect the cooling coil of air loop to the condensing water loop. However, the only choice for me right now is the water-to-air heat pump. The problem of this method is that I need to size the heating capacity zero. Is there any better way to model the condensing unit? Does EnergyPlus/OpenStudio has the unit called condensing unit? Does anyone has the similar experience in modeling condensing unit?

How to Model a Water-cooled Condensing Unit

I would like to use OpenStudio or EnergyPlus to model a water-cooled condensing unit. Based on that, I need to directly connect the cooling coil of air loop to the condensing water loop. However, the only choice for me right now is the water-to-air heat pump. The problem of this method is that I need to size the heating capacity zero. Is there any better way to model the condensing unit? Does EnergyPlus/OpenStudio has the unit called condensing unit? Does anyone has the similar experience in modeling condensing unit?