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Labs usually require high OA/total air change rate, however, in the energy model attached the airflow is not follow specified air flow rate. In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Labs?

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Labs usually require Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate, however, in the energy model attached from the simulation result, I found the airflow is not follow specified air flow rate. In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Labs?

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate, however, from the simulation result, I found the airflow is not follow specified air flow rate. rate.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Labs?

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate, however, from the simulation result, I found the airflow is not follow specified air flow rate.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Labs?Lab?

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate, rate (6 ACH), however, from the simulation result, I found the airflow is not follow specified air flow rate.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Lab?

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate (6 ACH), however, from the simulation result, I found the airflow is not follow following specified air flow rate.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Lab?

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate (6 ACH), however, from the simulation result, I found the airflow is not following specified air flow rate.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Lab?

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate (6 ACH), however, from the simulation result, I found the airflow is not following specified air flow rate.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH. ACH for any of the lab spaces. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Lab?

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate (6 ACH), however, from the simulation result, I found the airflow is not following specified air flow rate.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH for any of the lab spaces. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Lab?

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate (6 ACH), however, from the simulation result, I found the airflow is not following specified air flow rate.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH for any of the lab spaces. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space, such as Lab?space.

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate (6 ACH), however, from the simulation result, I found the results show actual airflow is not following specified air flow rate.rate in EnergyPlus.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The actual simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH for any of the lab spaces. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space.

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf

Created a simplified lab building model in EnergyPlus with high OA/total air change rate (6 ACH), however, the simulation results show actual airflow is not following specified air flow rate in EnergyPlus.

In this 4-zone lab building, I created 3 simple lab zones and one mechanical room. The minimum OA and minimum air flow for labs are 6 ACH according to the design (100% OA). I had entered 6 ACH in Sizing:Zone - Cooling Minimum Air Flow(converted to m3/s) and m3/s), AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir objects, and followed this post, I assigned DesignSpecification:OutdoorAirobjects to AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat, in order to enable OA-controlled ventilation.

The simulated ventilation rate hardly rises above 4 ACH for any of the lab spaces. Is there anything else I had missed to specify the min air flow? Could you please share your strategies to mandate the minimum air flow in EnergyPlus model for an air-flow-driven space.

Below are the zone areas and volumes in the format of Zone ID---area(m2)---volume(m3)

• AGL1-DRKMM-001---174---743
• AGL1-LABOR-003---223---951
• AGL1-LCORR-002---140---595
• AGL1-MECHE-004---58---248

The E+ Model: 4zoneLab.idf