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Hi all,

I've been working with the 90.1-2013 protoype model of a small hotel, in climate zone ASHRAE 169-2013-5A.

When running a simulation without any further modifications (using an Amsterdam weather file), I'm getting some very questionable results. The elevator core at the ground floor has temperatue variations between 40 and 95 degrees Celcius (105 - 205 Fahrenheit). The neighboring rooms are of course affected. Particularly the laundry room next door, with similar but delayed and slightly attenuated temperatures. I believe such temperatures would be bad for business. Here is a screenshot of all air thermal zone temperatures:

From top to bottom, the lines represent: - Green line: ElevatorCoreFlr1 - Purple line: LaundryRoomFlr1 - Pinkish line: ElevatorCoreFlr2 - Blue line: EmployeeLoungeFlr1 Outside temperature is close to freezing.

I'm using the most recent versions of OpenStudio and EnergyPlus.

Clearly something is quite wrong, which surprises me from a protoype model. Any advice on how I can track down and solve the issue? In the meantime, I'll keep investigating and will update if I find anything.

Thanks!

Hi all,

I've been working with the 90.1-2013 protoype model of a small hotel, in climate zone ASHRAE 169-2013-5A.

When running a simulation without any further modifications (using an Amsterdam weather file), I'm getting some very questionable results. The elevator core at the ground floor has temperatue variations between 40 and 95 degrees Celcius (105 - 205 Fahrenheit). The neighboring rooms are of course affected. Particularly the laundry room next door, with similar but delayed and slightly attenuated temperatures. I believe such temperatures would be bad for business. Here is a screenshot of all air thermal zone temperatures:

From top to bottom, the lines represent: - represent:

• Green line: ElevatorCoreFlr1 - ElevatorCoreFlr1
• Purple line: LaundryRoomFlr1 - LaundryRoomFlr1
• Pinkish line: ElevatorCoreFlr2 - ElevatorCoreFlr2
• Blue line: EmployeeLoungeFlr1 EmployeeLoungeFlr1

Outside temperature is close to freezing.

I'm using the most recent versions of OpenStudio and EnergyPlus.

Clearly something is quite wrong, which surprises me from a protoype model. Any advice on how I can track down and solve the issue? In the meantime, I'll keep investigating and will update if I find anything.

Thanks!

Hi all,

I've been working with the 90.1-2013 protoype model of a small hotel, in climate zone ASHRAE 169-2013-5A.

When running a simulation without any further modifications (using an Amsterdam weather file), I'm getting some very questionable results. The elevator core at the ground floor has temperatue variations between 40 and 95 degrees Celcius (105 - 205 Fahrenheit). The neighboring rooms are of course affected. Particularly the laundry room next door, with similar but delayed and slightly attenuated temperatures. I believe such temperatures would be bad for business. Here is a screenshot of all air thermal zone temperatures:

From top to bottom, the lines represent:

• Green line: ElevatorCoreFlr1
• Purple line: LaundryRoomFlr1
• Pinkish line: ElevatorCoreFlr2
• Blue line: EmployeeLoungeFlr1

Outside temperature is close to freezing.

I'm using the most recent versions of OpenStudio and EnergyPlus.

Clearly something is quite wrong, which surprises me from a protoype model. Any advice on how I can track down and solve the issue? In the meantime, I'll keep investigating and will update if I find anything.

Thanks!

Hi all,

I've been working with the 90.1-2013 protoype model of a small hotel, in climate zone ASHRAE 169-2013-5A.

When running a simulation without any further modifications (using an Amsterdam weather file), I'm getting some very questionable results. The elevator core at the ground floor has temperatue variations between 40 and 95 degrees Celcius (105 - 205 Fahrenheit). The neighboring rooms are of course affected. Particularly the laundry room next door, with similar but delayed and slightly attenuated temperatures. I believe such temperatures would be bad for business. Here is a screenshot of all air thermal zone temperatures:

From top to bottom, the lines represent:

• Green line: ElevatorCoreFlr1
• Purple line: LaundryRoomFlr1
• Pinkish line: ElevatorCoreFlr2
• Blue line: EmployeeLoungeFlr1

Outside temperature is close to freezing.

I'm using the most recent versions of OpenStudio and EnergyPlus.

Clearly something is quite wrong, which surprises me from a protoype model. Any advice on how I can track down and solve the issue? In the meantime, I'll keep investigating and will update if I find anything.

Thanks!