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2019-04-13 07:14:18 -0500 commented answer Do you know of any detailed tutorials on TRNSYS for beginners?

Hi uygur, check out my new TRNSYS course on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/learn-trnsys/. It covers all topics from Simula

2019-04-13 07:12:20 -0500 answered a question Do you know of any detailed tutorials on TRNSYS for beginners?

Hi Fatima, I have just released a new online TRNSYS learning course that will help you to learn TRNSYS easily. There are

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2015-09-24 20:06:03 -0500 answered a question Do you know of any detailed tutorials on TRNSYS for beginners?

I am currently developing some TRNSYS training tools and have just completed the first module covering the basics of how to use Simulation studio. It is interactive and will force you to click on the screen to progress, with questions throughout to test your understanding. Check it out here, and please let me know your feedback: http://energyae.com/trnsys/training#m...

Over the next coming months I will be covering more advanced topics such as ‘From Design to Simulation’, ‘Building & HVAC systems modelling’, and ‘Automation & Optimisation Techniques for TRNSYS’. If you'd like to be kept updated, fill out the form below the video.

2015-09-16 22:42:02 -0500 answered a question BIPV/T in Energyplus

I am not sure about E+ for BIPV/T, however I know that TRNSYS also offers a good range of components to model BIPVT systems. I used Type 567 in TRNSYS using the TESS extension package 'Electrical Library'. The BIPVT model integrates well with a Type 56 building model which you generate using Google Sketchup and TRNSYS-3D for the CAD design of the building structure, and TRNBUILD for specifying construction materials and operation schedules like occupancy, ventilation, infiltration, and HVAC modes. I recently completed a Masters degree on this topic and can offer advice if you have any specific questions. You can email me on alastair.mcdowell@energyae.com.