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how can I fix this error in design builder file?

I am PhD student, I use design builder program to study indoor thermal comfort, the case study file which I modeled wasn't simulate completely, and there were error message, I need to know what are the right steps to can fix this file. the error massage : rogram Version,EnergyPlus, Version 8.9.0-40101eaafd, YMD=2020.12.27 16:55, * Warning * ManageSizing: For a zone sizing run, there must be at least 1 Sizing:Zone input object. SimulationControl Zone Sizing option ignored. * Warning * Site:GroundTemperature:BuildingSurface: Some values fall outside the range of 15-25C. * ~~~ * These values may be inappropriate. Please consult the Input Output Reference for more details. * Warning * CalcSurfaceCentroid: 8 Surfaces have the Z coordinate < 0. * ~~~ * ...in any calculations, Wind Speed will be 0.0 for these surfaces. * ~~~ * ...in any calculations, Outside temperatures will be the outside temperature + 9.750E-003 for these surfaces. * ~~~ * ...that is, these surfaces will have conditions as though at ground level. * Warning * GetSurfaceData: There are 9 window/glass door(s) that may cause inaccurate shadowing due to Solar Distribution. * ~~~ * For explicit details on each window, use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings; * Warning * CalculateZoneVolume: 5 zones are not fully enclosed. For more details use: Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtrawarnings; * Warning * CheckUsedConstructions: There are 5 nominally unused constructions in input. * ~~~ * For explicit details on each unused construction, use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings; * Warning * DeterminePolygonOverlap: Too many figures [>15000] detected in an overlap calculation. Use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings; for more details. * Warning * Output:Meter: invalid Key Name="GAS:FACILITY" - not found. * Warning * Output:Meter: invalid Key Name="GAS:FACILITY" - not found. *** Testing Individual Branch Integrity *** All Branches passed integrity testing *** Testing Individual Supply Air Path Integrity *** All Supply Air Paths passed integrity testing *** Testing Individual Return Air Path Integrity *** All Return Air Paths passed integrity testing *** No node connection errors were found. *** Beginning Simulation * Severe * PsyRhoAirFnPbTdbW: RhoAir (Density of Air) is calculated <= 0 [-3.26553]. * ~~~ * pb =[100920.00], tdb=[-379.81], w=[5.9506811E-003]. * ~~~ * Routine=CorrectZoneHumRat, During Warmup, Environment=UNTITLED (28-O5:28-O5), at Simulation time=05/28 08:15 - 08:30 * Fatal * Program terminates due to preceding condition. ...Summary of Errors that led to program termination: ..... Reference severe error count=1 ..... Last severe error=PsyRhoAirFnPbTdbW: RhoAir (Density of Air) is calculated <= 0 [-3.26553].


*** ===== Final Error Summary ===== *** The following error categories occurred. Consider correcting or noting. *** Nominally Unused Constructions *** ..The nominally unused constructions warning is provided to alert you to potential conditions that can cause *** ..extra time during simulation. Each construction is calculated by the algorithm indicated in the HeatBalanceAlgorithm *** ..object. You may remove the constructions indicated (when you use the DisplayExtraWarnings option).


*** EnergyPlus Warmup Error Summary. During Warmup: 0 Warning; 1 Severe Errors. *** EnergyPlus Sizing Error Summary. During Sizing: 1 Warning; 0 Severe Errors. *** EnergyPlus Terminated--Fatal Error Detected. 17 Warning; 1 Severe Errors; Elapsed Time=00hr 00min 10.51sec

how can I fix this error in design builder file?

I am PhD student, I use design builder program to study indoor thermal comfort, the case study file which I modeled wasn't simulate completely, and there were error message, I need to know what are the right steps to can fix this file. the error massage : rogram :

Program Version,EnergyPlus, Version 8.9.0-40101eaafd, YMD=2020.12.27 16:55,
 * Warning * ** Warning ** ManageSizing: For a zone sizing run, there must be at least 1 Sizing:Zone input object. SimulationControl Zone Sizing option ignored.
 * Warning * ** Warning ** Site:GroundTemperature:BuildingSurface: Some values fall outside the range of 15-25C.
 *   ~~~   * **   ~~~   ** These values may be inappropriate.  Please consult the Input Output Reference for more details.
 * Warning * ** Warning ** CalcSurfaceCentroid: 8 Surfaces have the Z coordinate < 0.
 *   ~~~   * **   ~~~   ** ...in any calculations, Wind Speed will be 0.0 for these surfaces.
 *   ~~~   * **   ~~~   ** ...in any calculations, Outside temperatures will be the outside temperature + 9.750E-003 for these surfaces.
 *   ~~~   * **   ~~~   ** ...that is, these surfaces will have conditions as though at ground level.
 * Warning * ** Warning ** GetSurfaceData: There are 9 window/glass door(s) that may cause inaccurate shadowing due to Solar Distribution.
 *   ~~~   * **   ~~~   ** For explicit details on each window, use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings;
 * Warning * ** Warning ** CalculateZoneVolume: 5 zones are not fully enclosed. For more details use:  Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtrawarnings; 
 * Warning * ** Warning ** CheckUsedConstructions: There are 5 nominally unused constructions in input.
 *   ~~~   * **   ~~~   ** For explicit details on each unused construction, use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings;
 * Warning * ** Warning ** DeterminePolygonOverlap: Too many figures [>15000]  detected in an overlap calculation. Use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings; for more details.
 * Warning * ** Warning ** Output:Meter: invalid Key Name="GAS:FACILITY" - not found.
 * Warning * ** Warning ** Output:Meter: invalid Key Name="GAS:FACILITY" - not found.
 *** ************* Testing Individual Branch Integrity
 *** ************* All Branches passed integrity testing
 *** ************* Testing Individual Supply Air Path Integrity
 *** ************* All Supply Air Paths passed integrity testing
 *** ************* Testing Individual Return Air Path Integrity
 *** ************* All Return Air Paths passed integrity testing
 *** ************* No node connection errors were found.
 *** ************* Beginning Simulation
 * ** Severe  * ** PsyRhoAirFnPbTdbW: RhoAir (Density of Air) is calculated <= 0 [-3.26553].
 *   ~~~   * **   ~~~   ** pb =[100920.00], tdb=[-379.81], w=[5.9506811E-003].
 *   ~~~   * **   ~~~   **  Routine=CorrectZoneHumRat, During Warmup, Environment=UNTITLED (28-O5:28-O5), at Simulation time=05/28 08:15 - 08:30
 * **  Fatal  * ** Program terminates due to preceding condition.
 ...Summary of Errors that led to program termination:
 ..... Reference severe error count=1
 ..... Last severe error=PsyRhoAirFnPbTdbW: RhoAir (Density of Air) is calculated <= 0 [-3.26553].


*** [-3.26553]. ************* ************* ===== Final Error Summary ===== *** ************* The following error categories occurred. Consider correcting or noting. *** ************* Nominally Unused Constructions *** ************* ..The nominally unused constructions warning is provided to alert you to potential conditions that can cause *** ************* ..extra time during simulation. Each construction is calculated by the algorithm indicated in the HeatBalanceAlgorithm *** ************* ..object. You may remove the constructions indicated (when you use the DisplayExtraWarnings option).


*** option). ************* ************* EnergyPlus Warmup Error Summary. During Warmup: 0 Warning; 1 Severe Errors. *** ************* EnergyPlus Sizing Error Summary. During Sizing: 1 Warning; 0 Severe Errors. *** ************* EnergyPlus Terminated--Fatal Error Detected. 17 Warning; 1 Severe Errors; Elapsed Time=00hr 00min 10.51sec10.51sec

Thanks.

how can I fix this error in design builder file?

I am PhD student, I use design builder program to study indoor thermal comfort, the case study file which I modeled wasn't simulate completely, and there were error message, I need to know what are the right steps to can fix this file. the error massage :

Program Version,EnergyPlus, Version 8.9.0-40101eaafd, YMD=2020.12.27 16:55,
** Warning ** ManageSizing: For a zone sizing run, there must be at least 1 Sizing:Zone input object. SimulationControl Zone Sizing option ignored.
** Warning ** Site:GroundTemperature:BuildingSurface: Some values fall outside the range of 15-25C.
**   ~~~   ** These values may be inappropriate.  Please consult the Input Output Reference for more details.
** Warning ** CalcSurfaceCentroid: 8 Surfaces have the Z coordinate < 0.
**   ~~~   ** ...in any calculations, Wind Speed will be 0.0 for these surfaces.
**   ~~~   ** ...in any calculations, Outside temperatures will be the outside temperature + 9.750E-003 for these surfaces.
**   ~~~   ** ...that is, these surfaces will have conditions as though at ground level.
** Warning ** GetSurfaceData: There are 9 window/glass door(s) that may cause inaccurate shadowing due to Solar Distribution.
**   ~~~   ** For explicit details on each window, use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings;
** Warning ** CalculateZoneVolume: 5 zones are not fully enclosed. For more details use:  Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtrawarnings; 
** Warning ** CheckUsedConstructions: There are 5 nominally unused constructions in input.
**   ~~~   ** For explicit details on each unused construction, use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings;
** Warning ** DeterminePolygonOverlap: Too many figures [>15000]  detected in an overlap calculation. Use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings; for more details.
** Warning ** Output:Meter: invalid Key Name="GAS:FACILITY" - not found.
** Warning ** Output:Meter: invalid Key Name="GAS:FACILITY" - not found.
************* Testing Individual Branch Integrity
************* All Branches passed integrity testing
************* Testing Individual Supply Air Path Integrity
************* All Supply Air Paths passed integrity testing
************* Testing Individual Return Air Path Integrity
************* All Return Air Paths passed integrity testing
************* No node connection errors were found.
************* Beginning Simulation
** Severe  ** PsyRhoAirFnPbTdbW: RhoAir (Density of Air) is calculated <= 0 [-3.26553].
**   ~~~   ** pb =[100920.00], tdb=[-379.81], w=[5.9506811E-003].
**   ~~~   **  Routine=CorrectZoneHumRat, During Warmup, Environment=UNTITLED (28-O5:28-O5), at Simulation time=05/28 08:15 - 08:30
**  Fatal  ** Program terminates due to preceding condition.
...Summary of Errors that led to program termination:
..... Reference severe error count=1
..... Last severe error=PsyRhoAirFnPbTdbW: RhoAir (Density of Air) is calculated <= 0 [-3.26553].
*************
************* ===== Final Error Summary =====
************* The following error categories occurred.  Consider correcting or noting.
************* Nominally Unused Constructions
************* ..The nominally unused constructions warning is provided to alert you to potential conditions that can cause
************* ..extra time during simulation. Each construction is calculated by the algorithm indicated in the HeatBalanceAlgorithm
************* ..object. You may remove the constructions indicated (when you use the DisplayExtraWarnings option).
*************
************* EnergyPlus Warmup Error Summary. During Warmup: 0 Warning; 1 Severe Errors.
************* EnergyPlus Sizing Error Summary. During Sizing: 1 Warning; 0 Severe Errors.
************* EnergyPlus Terminated--Fatal Error Detected. 17 Warning; 1 Severe Errors; Elapsed Time=00hr 00min 10.51sec

Thanks.

how can I fix this error in design builder file?

I am PhD student, I use design builder program to study indoor thermal comfort, the case study file which I modeled wasn't simulate completely, and there were error message, I need to know what are the right steps to can fix this file. the error massage :

Program Version,EnergyPlus, Version 8.9.0-40101eaafd, YMD=2020.12.27 16:55,
** Warning ** ManageSizing: For a zone sizing run, there must be at least 1 Sizing:Zone input object. SimulationControl Zone Sizing option ignored.
** Warning ** Site:GroundTemperature:BuildingSurface: Some values fall outside the range of 15-25C.
**   ~~~   ** These values may be inappropriate.  Please consult the Input Output Reference for more details.
** Warning ** CalcSurfaceCentroid: 8 Surfaces have the Z coordinate < 0.
**   ~~~   ** ...in any calculations, Wind Speed will be 0.0 for these surfaces.
**   ~~~   ** ...in any calculations, Outside temperatures will be the outside temperature + 9.750E-003 for these surfaces.
**   ~~~   ** ...that is, these surfaces will have conditions as though at ground level.
** Warning ** GetSurfaceData: There are 9 window/glass door(s) that may cause inaccurate shadowing due to Solar Distribution.
**   ~~~   ** For explicit details on each window, use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings;
** Warning ** CalculateZoneVolume: 5 zones are not fully enclosed. For more details use:  Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtrawarnings; 
** Warning ** CheckUsedConstructions: There are 5 nominally unused constructions in input.
**   ~~~   ** For explicit details on each unused construction, use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings;
** Warning ** DeterminePolygonOverlap: Too many figures [>15000]  detected in an overlap calculation. Use Output:Diagnostics,DisplayExtraWarnings; for more details.
** Warning ** Output:Meter: invalid Key Name="GAS:FACILITY" - not found.
** Warning ** Output:Meter: invalid Key Name="GAS:FACILITY" - not found.
************* Testing Individual Branch Integrity
************* All Branches passed integrity testing
************* Testing Individual Supply Air Path Integrity
************* All Supply Air Paths passed integrity testing
************* Testing Individual Return Air Path Integrity
************* All Return Air Paths passed integrity testing
************* No node connection errors were found.
************* Beginning Simulation
** Severe  ** PsyRhoAirFnPbTdbW: RhoAir (Density of Air) is calculated <= 0 [-3.26553].
**   ~~~   ** pb =[100920.00], tdb=[-379.81], w=[5.9506811E-003].
**   ~~~   **  Routine=CorrectZoneHumRat, During Warmup, Environment=UNTITLED (28-O5:28-O5), at Simulation time=05/28 08:15 - 08:30
**  Fatal  ** Program terminates due to preceding condition.
...Summary of Errors that led to program termination:
..... Reference severe error count=1
..... Last severe error=PsyRhoAirFnPbTdbW: RhoAir (Density of Air) is calculated <= 0 [-3.26553].
*************
************* ===== Final Error Summary =====
************* The following error categories occurred.  Consider correcting or noting.
************* Nominally Unused Constructions
************* ..The nominally unused constructions warning is provided to alert you to potential conditions that can cause
************* ..extra time during simulation. Each construction is calculated by the algorithm indicated in the HeatBalanceAlgorithm
************* ..object. You may remove the constructions indicated (when you use the DisplayExtraWarnings option).
*************
************* EnergyPlus Warmup Error Summary. During Warmup: 0 Warning; 1 Severe Errors.
************* EnergyPlus Sizing Error Summary. During Sizing: 1 Warning; 0 Severe Errors.
************* EnergyPlus Terminated--Fatal Error Detected. 17 Warning; 1 Severe Errors; Elapsed Time=00hr 00min 10.51sec

Thanks.