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2024-03-13 07:16:24 -0500 commented question Unable to determine fan air flow rate Error

Sure, I will do that! Thanks

2024-03-07 11:54:06 -0500 asked a question Unable to determine fan air flow rate Error

Unable to determine fan air flow rate Error Hello, I've created an EnergyPlus model for my apartment and want to conduc

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2021-10-29 09:22:25 -0500 edited question Accuracy of the analysis of the small-office (PNNL models)

Accuracy of the analysis of the small-office (PNNL models) Hello, I'm working on the small-office model from PNNL. The

2021-10-29 09:21:44 -0500 asked a question Accuracy of the analysis of the small-office (PNNL models)

Accuracy of the analysis of the small-office (PNNL models) Hello, I'm working with the small-office model from PNNL. Th

2021-10-28 16:27:19 -0500 edited answer occupancy profiles from .csv to energy plus

You can use the Python Plugin released with versions 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5 to co-simulate with EP. What you need to do is ge

2021-10-28 16:18:08 -0500 answered a question occupancy profiles from .csv to energy plus

You can use the Python Plugin release with version 9.3 to get the handle of the occupancy schedule and run all the simul

2021-07-27 12:10:59 -0500 edited question Actuators of the DOE prototype models

Actuators of the DOE prototype models Hello everyone, I'm working on the small office, DOE prototype models. I want to

2021-07-27 12:10:33 -0500 asked a question Actuators of the DOE prototype models

Actuators of the DOE prototype models Hello everyone, I'm working with the small office, DOE prototype models. I want t

2021-06-17 13:22:47 -0500 commented answer Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat

Thanks, Eric for your help. It works now. I didn't know that .bat files are editable

2021-06-17 13:22:09 -0500 commented answer Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat

Thanks, Eric for your help. It works now.

2021-06-17 13:14:51 -0500 commented answer Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat

Thanks, Eric For your help. It works now.

2021-06-17 13:14:30 -0500 marked best answer Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat

I want to run an energyplus simulation for a building with slab from command windows. Since the building has a slab, I cannot use typical syntax in command windows (This way). I found this post that running energyplus with RunEplus.bat as a potential solution. I got these errors when I use .bat in command windows:image descriptionimage description

I can run EnergyPlus with EPlaunch. The OS is windows. I tried with a different version of energyplus but this does not work. My energyplus model is Residential Prototype Building Models from PNNL.

Update: I tried without .IDF and .EPW as well. Also, I copied energyplus.exe and ExpandObjects.exe from the energyplus installation folder. It does not work.

2021-06-17 10:19:38 -0500 edited question Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat

Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat I want to run an energyplus simulation for a building with

2021-06-17 09:59:11 -0500 edited question Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat

Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat I want to run an energyplus simulation for a building with

2021-06-17 09:55:58 -0500 commented answer Issues running Energy Plus through Windows Command Prompt with GroundHeatTransfer:* objects

Thanks, I asked the question in a separate post.

2021-06-17 09:53:58 -0500 asked a question Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat

Running Energyplus through windows command with RunEplus.bat I want to run an energyplus simulation for a building with

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2021-06-16 14:32:06 -0500 answered a question Issues running Energy Plus through Windows Command Prompt with GroundHeatTransfer:* objects

I can simulate when I run EPlaunch but it does not work by RunEplus.bat. I got these errors: * Severe * Output:Preproc

2021-02-02 11:17:24 -0500 marked best answer Temperature Dataset of PNNL Models

I work with PNNL Prototype Building Models in EnergyPlus. I need hourly indoor and outdoor temperatures in different zones. As you may know, these temperatures should be stored in the ".ESO" file in the output of EnergyPlus models.

The problem that I have is when I run these prototype models, the ".ESO" file is not generated. Should I add any parameter to the model? Do PNNL models that have been used as benchmark energy models generate hourly datasets?

FYI, I use windows and version 9.0.1 of energy plus. I tried with other versions as well, but It did not work. The PNNL sample models are on version 9.0.0. I checked other generated files, but I couldn't find any hourly temperature data.

I really appreciate any help you can provide.

2021-01-11 15:07:26 -0500 commented question How to define start time in EnergyPlus models

which platform do you use for co-simulation between Matlab and EnergyPlus?

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2021-01-11 15:06:29 -0500 answered a question How to define start time in EnergyPlus models

Which platform do you use for co-simulation between Matlab and EnergyPlus?

2021-01-03 18:55:05 -0500 answered a question python plugin for EnergyPlus issues

Hi, You have to add the folder path to the energyplus file. For doing so, you have to go to the "Python Plugin System"

2020-12-31 14:29:25 -0500 edited question Setpoint value with python plugin

Setpoint value with python pluging Hello everyone, I want to get the value of setpoint in an EnergyPlus model with the

2020-12-30 17:01:10 -0500 edited question Setpoint value with python plugin

getting Setpoint value with python pluging Hello everyone, I want to get the value of setpoint in an EnergyPlus model w

2020-12-30 17:01:01 -0500 edited question Setpoint value with python plugin

Controlling Setpoint with python pluging Hello everyone, I want to get the value of setpoint in an EnergyPlus model wit

2020-12-30 17:00:00 -0500 edited question Setpoint value with python plugin

Controlling Setpoint with python pluging Hello everyone, I want to get the value of setpoint in an EnergyPlus model wit

2020-12-30 16:58:44 -0500 asked a question Setpoint value with python plugin

Controlling Setpoint with python pluging Hello everyone, I want to get the value of setpoint in an EnergyPlus model wit

2020-12-30 14:25:19 -0500 commented answer HVAC operation of PNNL models

Yes, I found the solution and it is solved now. Thanks, Yunyang!

2020-12-30 14:24:34 -0500 marked best answer HVAC operation of PNNL models

Hello All,

I have a question regarding the operation of HVAC systems in the PNNL models. In these models, the HVAC system works based on the predefined schedule:

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Although there is a dual setpoint definition in the model, the HVAC system only works at specific times. How can I change it to only work to keep the temperature between certain range? When I make these lines command or remove them, I got an error.

Thank you in advance

2020-12-29 19:42:28 -0500 edited question Python kernel gets stopped when running python API

Kernel gets stopped when running pythonAPI Hello everyone, I want to control the setpoint in an energyplus model based

2020-12-29 19:37:20 -0500 edited question Python kernel gets stopped when running python API

Kernel gets stopped when running pythonAPI Hello everyone, I want to control the setpoint in an energyplus model based

2020-12-29 19:37:14 -0500 edited question Python kernel gets stopped when running python API

Kernel gets stopped when running pythonAPI Hello everyone, I want to control the setpoint in an energyplus model based

2020-12-29 19:36:15 -0500 asked a question Python kernel gets stopped when running python API

Kernel gets stopped when running pythonAPI Hello everyone, I want to control the setpoint in an energyplus model based

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2020-12-22 09:32:07 -0500 answered a question HVAC operation of PNNL models

The answer to this question is the HVACOperationSchd variable is not the operation schedule, it is the availability of t

2020-11-29 18:27:30 -0500 commented answer HVAC operation of PNNL models

Thanks for your comment Mehrdad. When I change it to what you said, The HVAC system is always ON. However, I want this s

2020-11-29 18:27:11 -0500 commented answer HVAC operation of PNNL models

Thanks for your comment Mehrdad. When I change it to what you said, The HVAC system is always ON. However, I want this s

2020-11-29 11:44:57 -0500 edited question HVAC operation of PNNL models

HVAC operation of PNNL models Hello All, I have a question regarding the operation of HVAC systems in the PNNL models.

2020-11-29 10:09:16 -0500 asked a question HVAC operation of PNNL models

HVAC operation of PNNL models Hello All, I have a question regarding the operation of HVAC systems in the PNNL models.

2020-10-11 21:12:34 -0500 commented question Zone Mean Air Temperature of PNNL models

Yes, Thanks for your help, Aaron. It works.

2020-10-09 13:35:25 -0500 edited question Zone Mean Air Temperature of PNNL models

Indoor Temperature Dataset of PNNL Models Hello, I asked a question regarding activating variables of PNNL Models and f

2020-10-09 13:34:56 -0500 edited question Zone Mean Air Temperature of PNNL models

Indoor Temperature Dataset of PNNL Models Hello, I asked a question regarding activating variables of PNNL Models and f

2020-10-09 13:34:15 -0500 edited question Zone Mean Air Temperature of PNNL models

Indoor Temperature Dataset of PNNL Models Hello, I asked a question regarding the Temperature Dataset of PNNL Models an