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2024-10-05 05:59:49 -0500 edited answer Why does my simulation show error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points."

This is a warning (Line 201) generated by the OpenStudio SDK - not the Application or SketchUp Plugin. These checks were

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2024-10-05 05:57:06 -0500 answered a question Why does my simulation show error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points."

This is a warning generated by the OpenStudio SDK - not the Application or SketchUp Plugin. These checks were introduced

2024-10-04 10:11:51 -0500 edited answer where did my OS toolbar go on SketchUP?

Haven't updated to 2024 yet, but it should be something like the following: Is that what you're after?

2024-10-04 10:11:20 -0500 answered a question where did my OS toolbar go on SketchUP?

Haven't updated to 2024 yet, but it should be something like the following: ![image description] (/upfiles/172805463553

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2024-09-27 07:46:01 -0500 edited answer a gap between two zones or with the shade surface

(edited answer, in response to your comment below). Re-reading your initial post, you indeed asked a single, specific q

2024-09-27 07:35:31 -0500 commented question a gap between two zones or with the shade surface

The EnergyPlus Engineering Reference clearly states that e.g. beam solar radiation enters a zone through exterior window

2024-09-27 07:35:06 -0500 commented question a gap between two zones or with the shade surface

The EnergyPlus Engineering Reference clearly states that e.g. beam solar radiation enters a zone through windows (i.e. n

2024-09-27 07:32:51 -0500 edited answer a gap between two zones or with the shade surface

(edited answer, in response to your comment below). Re-reading your initial post, you indeed asked a single, specific q

2024-09-27 07:26:09 -0500 commented answer a gap between two zones or with the shade surface

@RobinCris : Sorry for the confusion, not my intent. I strongly edited my initial answer in response to your comment. Ho

2024-09-27 07:25:48 -0500 commented answer a gap between two zones or with the shade surface

@RobinCris : Sorry for the confusion, not my intent. I strongly edited my initial answer in response to your comment. Ho

2024-09-27 07:24:18 -0500 edited answer a gap between two zones or with the shade surface

(edited answer, in response to your comment below). Re-reading your initial post, you indeed asked a single, specific q

2024-09-27 06:24:05 -0500 commented question a gap between two zones or with the shade surface

The EnergyPlus Engineering Reference clearly states that e.g. beam solar radiation enters a zone through windows, i.e. n

2024-09-26 11:28:02 -0500 answered a question a gap between two zones or with the shade surface

"as recommended here," ... where's here? UMH? A missing link to a specific building energy code/standard requirement, pe

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2024-09-23 12:35:30 -0500 answered a question How can I model a hot water radiator in OpenStudio?

You'll find both radiant-convective & convective (only) baseboard models in the OpenStudio Application library. M

2024-09-19 07:35:36 -0500 edited question Error "EnergyPlus returned a non-zero exit code (1). Check the stdout-energyplus log"

Error "EnergyPlus returned a non-zero exit code (1). Check the stdout-energyplus log" Hi, I'm a relatively new user of O

2024-09-18 21:29:50 -0500 answered a question Error "EnergyPlus returned a non-zero exit code (1). Check the stdout-energyplus log"

Your severe errors all relate to the same interzone subsurface issue. You can follow the fix described here.

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2024-09-09 14:34:41 -0500 commented question Calibration Measure in OpenStudio fail to run simulation with exit code 1

If the OpenStudioApplication suddenly crashes right after clicking on the Geometry tab, there's likely an undiagnosed ge

2024-09-09 13:35:18 -0500 commented question Calibration Measure in OpenStudio fail to run simulation with exit code 1

When the OpenStudioApplication suddenly crashes right after clicking on the Geometry tab, there's likely an undiagnosed

2024-09-06 13:42:34 -0500 commented question Using the AirFLowNetwork in single sided models

If all 3x nodes share the same Cp curves, there could be no wind pressure driven ventilation. Maybe try single-sided ven

2024-09-06 10:58:23 -0500 commented question Using the AirFLowNetwork in single sided models

If the all 3x nodes share the same Cp curves, there would be no wind pressure driven ventilation. Maybe try single-sided

2024-09-06 10:05:00 -0500 commented question Using the AirFLowNetwork in single sided models

If the all 3x nodes share the same Cp curves, there would be no wind pressure driven ventilation. Maybe try single-sided

2024-09-02 15:01:15 -0500 edited answer How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

MHW, I concatenated my initial August 26 comments as an answer to your original question. Cheers. @MHW, you're correc

2024-09-02 14:49:13 -0500 answered a question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

MHW, I concatenated my initial comments as an answer to your original question. Cheers. @MHW, you're correct on the u

2024-09-02 14:24:02 -0500 commented question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

@Thit, your question raises a possible issue with expidf when dealing with an HVACTemplate:IdealLoadAirSystem. As this i

2024-08-30 15:00:47 -0500 edited answer Problem with Open Studio results, zone air temperature

Bonjour @Santos. Without knowing the range of "mortar plaster" conductivities you're looking into, I ran the following v

2024-08-30 09:56:31 -0500 commented answer Severe error, Missing required property 'schedule_name'.

@Santos, thanks for providing access to the .osm file. See my response here.

2024-08-30 09:50:18 -0500 answered a question Problem with Open Studio results, zone air temperature

Bonjour @Santos. Without knowing the range of "mortar plaster" conductivities you're looking into, I ran the following v

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2024-08-29 13:32:26 -0500 edited answer Height Scale for buoyancy-driven (EnergyPlus)

In theory, for a vertical façade cavity under strictly buoyancy-driven flow (no wind), and with equally-sized and equall

2024-08-29 05:40:55 -0500 commented question Severe error : UpdateZoneSizing: Cooling supply air temperature (calculated) within 2C of zone temperature

Check out past UMH posts for your 2 severe errors and (new) warnings: here here here Re-check the "Thermal Celier" s

2024-08-28 14:19:14 -0500 commented answer Severe error, Missing required property 'schedule_name'.

@Santos, not sure if there's a queue issue with UMH posts/notifications, but I'm only getting your updates approx. 24h a

2024-08-28 13:39:02 -0500 commented question I want to create a climatic chamber between a certain temperature range

Could you provide more information, e.g. 3D view, schematic plans + elevations? Are you looking into guarded hotboxes, o

2024-08-28 13:38:35 -0500 commented question I want to create a climatic chamber between a certain temperature range

Could you provide more information, e.g. 3D view, schematic plans + elevations? Are you looking into a guarded hotboxes,

2024-08-28 12:57:10 -0500 commented question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

@MHW : EDIT-1 (with image) did not upload (see revision history). Likely not interested in humidification, but rather d

2024-08-28 12:54:30 -0500 commented question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

@MHW : EDIT-1 (with image) did not upload (see revision history). You're likely not interested in humidification, but r

2024-08-28 12:53:17 -0500 commented question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

@MHW : EDIT-1 (with image) did not upload (see revision history). You're likely not interested in humidification, but r

2024-08-28 12:52:20 -0500 commented question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

@MHW : EDIT-1 (with image) did not upload (see revision history). You're likely not interested in humidification, but r

2024-08-28 12:51:26 -0500 commented question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

@MHW : EDIT-1 (with image) did not upload (see revision history). You're likely not interested in humidification, but ra

2024-08-28 05:42:40 -0500 commented question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

@MHW, I would indeed expect outdoor humidity driving latent cooling loads (more so than internal loads) in CZ1A (hot &am

2024-08-28 05:41:23 -0500 commented question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

@MHW, I would indeed expect outdoor humidity driving latent cooling loads (more so than internal loads) in CZ1A (hot &am

2024-08-27 15:51:05 -0500 commented question How to calculate thermal (cooling and heating) loads in EnergyPlus without designing HVAC system?

"[...] shouldn't both the sensible and latent thermal (cooling/heating) rates be taken into account"? From the IO Refere

2024-08-27 11:57:27 -0500 commented answer Ground Heat Exchanger Simulation Issue in OpenStudio Model Version Discrepancy

The step-by-step solution here works for both horizontal and vertical GSHPs (see Aug. 25 2024 EDIT at the end) with Open

2024-08-27 06:01:18 -0500 edited answer Height Scale for buoyancy-driven (EnergyPlus)

In theory, for a vertical façade cavity under strictly buoyancy-driven flow (no wind), and with equally-sized and equall

2024-08-26 17:58:31 -0500 edited answer Height Scale for buoyancy-driven (EnergyPlus)

In theory, for a vertical façade cavity under strictly buoyancy-driven flow (no wind), and with equally-sized and equall

2024-08-26 17:36:41 -0500 edited answer Height Scale for buoyancy-driven (EnergyPlus)

In theory, for a vertical façade cavity under strictly buoyancy-driven flow (no wind), and with equally-sized and equall