Hi
I have a question regarding a discrepancy I have found between the EnergyPlus tips and tricks (https://bigladdersoftware.com/epx/docs/8-3/tips-and-tricks-using-energyplus/building-surface-dimensions-inside-outside.html#building-surface-dimensions---inside-outside-or-centerline) and a study I am performing.
To be more specific the tips and tricks document states that: “A suggested approach is to use outside dimensions for exterior surfaces, and centerline dimensions for interior surfaces. This produces fully connected geometry with an appropriate amount of floor area, zone volume, and thermal mass.” However in my study I have found that EnergyPlus uses that total distance between surfaces to calculate floor area. This can be seen when calculating equipment load and people load (since that is inputtet pr. floor area). Does anybody have an explanation for this?
Cheers
