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My suggestion will be to identify which fan is producing the high-values and confirm that the inputs are correct. This

Hello, When inputting the data for the Detailed HVAC, it is important to specify the COP (Coefficient of Performance) a

Hello @behmoonesi Q1. This is working as expected. The annual simulation requires the SizingPeriod:DesignDay object an

Hello @behmoonesi This is working as expected. The annual simulation requires the SizingPeriod:DesignDay object and t

Hi Kostas, This issue normally happens when DesignBuilder is running with a low-spec integrated card. Could you please

Hi Kostas, This issue normally happens when DesignBuilder is running with a low-spec integrated card. Could you please

It is important to make sure that 2D file is closed on 3rd party apps before trying to load it into DB. Only one page a

If the system has worked with another plant source then the issue lies with the ASHP. This equipment is quite complex si

@Nimafo good to know that this is sorted.

@Nimafo good to know that that is sorted.

@Nimato good to know that that is sorted.

To reinforce Aaron's comment, since you are using the Simple HVAC model option (E+ Ideal loads) these will not have any

Increasing the load on the design day will have an impact on the system sizing. One would expect to see the simulation r

Could you confirm that you are running the latest v7.0 release (7.0.0.106)? The v7.0 interface shows the expected sett

@nimafo could you confirm that you are running the latest v7.0 release (7.0.0.106)? The v7.0 interface shows the expec

Hello, The issue may be caused by using very large wall thicknesses on small rooms. If you continue to experience iss

The 1st thing to do here is to identify which zones have more unmet hours reported. This information is available at the

You may consider to model as a single zone and use the "Air Temperature Distribution" option '2-Dynamic gradient' at ava

Just to reinforce Jim's answer, please confirm that you have selected summary outputs under Summary Tables header.

Adding to @Jim Dirkes comment, please confirm that you have selected summary outputs under Summary Tables header.

I suggest you to check DesignBuilder program help, more specifically at the sub-chapter "Comfort Radiant Temperature Cal

Re. question 1, In DesignBuilder, the Fuel consumption output is not available at zone level. However, with Simple HVA

The easiest solution will be to install the latest DB version 6 release with the fix. The alternative will be to use En

This looks like an issue identified in DBv6.1 that has already been fixed (after DBv6.1.2.009).

I agree with Aaron. The zone temperature does not seem to be controlled. I would also suggest to check the HVAC operati

I can confirm that this fix has been made after v6.1.2.009.

Could you confirm that you are using the latest DBv6.1.6 release? This looks like one issue identified in v6.0 that has

The zone heating and cooling loads can be checked at the System loads graph. These outputs are available at zone level.

Designbuilder "Simple HVAC" option uses the EneryPlus Ideal Loads object where the loads are considered to be met direct

@kimiya it looks like you are using Detailed HVAC model option (HVAC tab is showing fields with green background). There

One thing to check is if all chillers have been added to the CHW plant loop at Plant Equipment Operation tab.

If you are using DesignBuilder Simple HVAC model option then the COP entered at HVAC tab will only affect the electric e

DesignBuilder Simple HVAC model option uses the EnergyPlus ZoneHVAC:IdealLoadsAirSystem method. This supplies hot/cold a

If you are running the latest version 3.1 and still having issues then I suggest you to contact the RV developers by rai

The Electric load center feature that includes the PV generator is a building level object ( in DesignBuilder terms).

The Earth tube object is also available in DesignBuilder interface. For more information see DesignBuilder Help documen

Just to let other users know that its is now possible to get PMV and PPD values directly from DesignBuilder v6 interface

I'm afraid that the H2O and CO2 mass fraction outputs are not available anymore in current DesignBuilder versions. Unfor