I am doing a research project in which I am trying to compare a unitary standard unitary dx cooling gas heat system versus a unitary ground source heat pump system using energy plus/open studio. I also dont have too much knowledge on energy modeling as I am a student. I have initially set up my model in open studio as it is easier to build plants in that software. I have then exported that model into an IDF and am working in Energy Plus as it can output more specified variables.
My first question is: Does anyone have any good resources on how to set up a ground source heat pump system in either open studio or energy plus so I can ensure I have set my system up correctly.
My second question is: The Scheduled set point manager I am using for the outlet of my ground loop is set to only one temperature. Is there a way I can set this to instead be one temperature, be the actual outlet temperature of my ground loop. I have set it to 95F and while my cooling energy usage is normal my heating operation seems to be out of control and I think it is because it is taking that 95F Set point into my heat pumps during heating operation.
Any help on this matter would be appreciated.
