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simulating curved external blinds

Dear all,

I am trying to simulate a vertical window with external venetian blinds. For accuracy i want to use angle-dependent properties for the window system (window + blinds).

According to the "engineering reference" energyplus is assuming 1)flat slats 2) does not take any inter-reflections into account for the simulation.

How is it possible to overcome this and ie. simulate curved blinds or any other non-flat external shading device?

Your thoughts on this topic are highly appreciated!

Thank you in advance kind regards, Christiane

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simulating curved external blinds

Dear all,

I am trying to simulate a vertical window with external venetian blinds. For accuracy i want to use angle-dependent properties for the window system (window + blinds).

According to the "engineering reference" energyplus is assuming 1)flat slats 2) does not take any inter-reflections into account for the simulation.

How is it possible to overcome this and ie. simulate curved blinds or any other non-flat external shading device?

Your thoughts on this topic are highly appreciated!

Thank you in advance kind regards, Christiane

simulating curved external blinds

Dear all,

I am trying to simulate a vertical window with external venetian blinds. For accuracy i want to use angle-dependent properties for the window system (window + blinds).

According to the "engineering reference" energyplus is assuming 1)flat slats 2) does not take any inter-reflections into account for the simulation.

How is it possible to overcome this and ie. simulate curved blinds or any other non-flat external shading device?

Your thoughts on this topic are highly appreciated!

Thank you in advance kind regards, Christiane