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Hello, I would like to co-simulate EnergyPlus with MATLAB via BCVTB, in order to find the optimal temperature setpoints that minimize the energy cost via genetic algorithms. Actually , I want to give energyplus some temperature setpoints, energy plus give matlab the energy required to achieve them, and try to find the optimum for a total month with a timestep of 3600secs(1minute). In order to achieve it, we may use simulink's BCVTB template or even Matlab's "Simulate AndExit" file.

Thanks in advance.

Hello everybody, I want to force BCVTB to make more than one iteration (EnergyPlus and MATLAB connection). Does anyone know how to achieve it. Thanks in advance.

Thanks. That solved the problem!! Your help is very much appreciated.

Maybe, may you know how to make bcvtb (E+ and MATLAB) run multiple times and not only one? Thanks.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByQ...

Hello again. The link for my model is here(.idf file and variables.cfg file).

I dont know what is wrong with my file but it keeps saying duplicate name on my schedule names.

Thanks.

So how should I name these two schedules? As they are the ones I want to be changed. I want actually to change these setpoints of these schedules through genetic algorithms in MATLAB.

Well, thanks for the answer. My problem is WHY it shows error with value "duplicate name". What does this mean? Thanks.

When I try to run BCVTB with EnergyPlus, programme terminates and gives the following errors :

* Severe * Output:PreprocessorMessage="EPMacro" has the following Severe conditions: * ~~~ * at approximately input line number=5201: column=10 * ~~~ * undefined macro name referenced * ~~~ * symbol=Insulation * ~~~ * refer to <file>.epmdet for details.

* Severe * Output:PreprocessorMessage="EPMacro" has the following Severe conditions: * ~~~ * at approximately input line number=5210: column=17 * ~~~ * undefined macro name referenced * ~~~ * symbol=Glass * ~~~ * refer to <file>.epmdet for details.

* Severe * GetBranchInput: Branch="PACKAGED ROOFTOP HEAT PUMP MAIN BRANCH", invalid data. * ~~~ * ..Invalid Pressure Drop Curve Name="AIRLOOPHVAC:OUTDOORAIRSYSTEM". * ~~~ * This curve could not be found in the input deck. Ensure that this curve has been entered * ~~~ * as either a Curve:Functional:PressureDrop or one of Curve:{Linear,Quadratic,Cubic,Exponent} * ~~~ * This error could be caused by a misspelled curve name

* Severe * During Branch Input, Invalid Component Type input=AIR LOOP HVAC OUTDOOR AIR SYSTEM 2 * ~~~ * Component name=NODE 82 * ~~~ * Occurs on Branch=PACKAGED ROOFTOP HEAT PUMP MAIN BRANCH

* Severe * During Branch Input, Invalid Component Type input=NODE 89 * ~~~ * Component name=NODE 90 * ~~~ * Occurs on Branch=PACKAGED ROOFTOP HEAT PUMP MAIN BRANCH * Severe * During Branch Input, Invalid Component Type input=NODE 91 * ~~~ * Component name=FAN:CONSTANTVOLUME * ~~~ * Occurs on Branch=PACKAGED ROOFTOP HEAT PUMP MAIN BRANCH

* Severe * GetBranchInput: Invalid Branch Input, preceding condition(s) will likely cause termination.

* Severe * ExternalInterface:Schedule Name, duplicate name=OFFICEHTGPOINT

* Severe * ExternalInterface:Schedule Name, duplicate name=OFFICECLGPOINT

* Fatal * ProcessScheduleInput: Preceding Errors cause termination.

Well, I need the temperatures of my building. I use the same schedule on every zone, so I am of the belief that I need the hourly setpoints of each and every day of my simulation.

Hello, does anyone know what should I edit in IDF editor in order to be able to get as Output:Variables the each and every temperature(24 hours) of each and every day of my simulation?? I need the temperatures of my building. I use the same schedule on my every zone, so I am of the belief that I need the hourly setpoints of each and every day of my simulation. I want to use them via BCVTB and change them with the aid of MATLAB GAs. Thank you in advance.