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2020-05-18 12:11:43 -0500 commented question bcvtb example file error "Connection reset" (ePlus81Simulink-simple)

No I am still not able to get that working!

2020-05-11 13:30:05 -0500 asked a question Zone HVAC power components

Zone HVAC power components Hello I am using EnergyPlus to schedule the HVAC thermostats for a building with 45 conditio

2020-05-02 12:44:29 -0500 commented question bcvtb example file error "Connection reset" (ePlus81Simulink-simple)

The model 'BCVTB' was saved in a previous release. The Simulation range checking setting for Stateflow and MATLAB Functi

2020-05-02 12:44:21 -0500 commented question bcvtb example file error "Connection reset" (ePlus81Simulink-simple)

Yes sir, I am using EnergyPlus version 9.3. I updated the systemVariables-windows.propopertis file. I am using the "ePlu

2020-05-02 12:32:16 -0500 commented question bcvtb example file error "Connection reset" (ePlus81Simulink-simple)

Yes sir, I am using EnergyPlus version 9.3. I updated the systemVariables-windows.propopertis file. I am using the "ePlu

2020-05-02 11:49:08 -0500 commented question bcvtb example file error "Connection reset" (ePlus81Simulink-simple)

Hi sinocap, I am having a similar issue. Did you get this working?

2020-04-28 23:10:55 -0500 asked a question How to specify design full load power of the supply fan per unit supply air flow rate in EnergyPlus

How to specify design full load power of the supply fan per unit supply air flow rate in EnergyPlus Hello, I know the s

2020-03-29 19:05:38 -0500 asked a question outlet_branch_name missing

outlet_branch_name missing Hello, I am converting a model in DOE2.3 to EnergyPlus model for my simulation purposes. It

2019-12-19 00:24:29 -0500 asked a question HVAC Object conversion from DOE2.3 to EnergyPlus

HVAC Object conversion from DOE2.3 to EnergyPlus Hello, I am trying to convert the objects from DOE2.3 building descript

2019-10-16 12:45:22 -0500 edited question Convert DOE2.3 files to EnergyPlus format

Convert DOE2.3 files to EnergyPlus format Hello, while I am trying to convert my .inp files to .idf format, I came acros

2019-10-16 12:44:28 -0500 asked a question Convert DOE2.3 files to EnergyPlus format

Convert DOE2.3 files to EnergyPlus format Hello, while I am trying to convert my .inp files to .idf format, I came acros

2019-10-11 12:29:34 -0500 marked best answer Conversion of eQuest to EnergyPlus (.inp to .idf) file

Hello, I am trying to convert the .inp file of one of the eQuest sample cases to energy plus data file. I used the DOE2Translator and IDF version updater to do this. I have got many syntax errors in the .idf file generated and I am trying to fix each of them by looking at the DOE 2.3 manual and EnergyPlus reference manual. While converting the following lines, I could not relate what the field "C-Sub-Area" means and where its values go into EnergyPlus. I searched the DOE2.3 manual and could not see any such fields for SPACE commands. Can anyone help me with this?

!"EL1 South Perim Spc (G.S1)" = SPACE

! SHAPE = POLYGON

! ZONE-TYPE = CONDITIONED

! PEOPLE-SCHEDULE = "EL1 Bldg Occup Sch"

! LIGHTING-SCHEDUL = ( "EL1 Bldg InsLt Sch" )

! EQUIP-SCHEDULE = ( "EL1 Bldg Misc Sch" )

! INF-SCHEDULE = "ZG1-S1 (VAVS) P-Inf Sch"

! INF-METHOD = AIR-CHANGE

! INF-FLOW/AREA = 0.0248727

! PEOPLE-HG-LAT = 198.215

! PEOPLE-HG-SENS = 248.845

! EQUIP-LATENT = ( 0 )

! EQUIP-SENSIBLE = ( 1 )

! LIGHTING-W/AREA = ( 1 )

! EQUIPMENT-W/AREA = ( 0.573 )

! AREA/PERSON = 81.6247

! POLYGON = "EL1 Space Polygon 1"

! LOCATION = FLOOR-V1

! C-SCHEDULE-TYPE = 0

! C-SUB-AREA = ( 1809.78, 375, 130.43, 104.35, 55.43 )

! C-OCC-TYPE = ( 35, 13, 31, 12, 18 )

! C-SUB-SRC-BTUH = ( 0, 0, 0 )

! C-SUB-SRC-KW = ( 0, 0, 0 )

! C-ACTIVITY-DESC = Office (Open Plan) (42%)

2019-10-09 14:30:37 -0500 edited question Conversion of eQuest to EnergyPlus (.inp to .idf) file

Conversion of eQuest to EnergyPlus (.inp to .idf) file Hello, I am trying to convert the .inp file of one of the eQuest

2019-10-09 14:29:04 -0500 asked a question Conversion of eQuest to EnergyPlus (.inp to .idf) file

Conversion of eQuest to EnergyPlus (.inp to .idf) file Hello, I am trying to convert the .inp file of one of the eQuest

2019-01-14 21:51:28 -0500 commented question BCVTB energyPlus+Matlab sizing period simulations not working

I also realized that when I select Yes for both "Run simulation for sizing periods" and "Run simulation for weather file

2019-01-14 21:42:13 -0500 asked a question BCVTB energyPlus+Matlab sizing period simulations not working

BCVTB energyPlus+Matlab sizing period simulations not working Hello, I am using BCVTB to couple MATLAB and energyPlus. I

2018-12-05 18:18:45 -0500 commented answer HVAC in energyPlus is not meeting setpoints for single cooling.

Hi I have a couple of questions. 1. I am trying to see the HVAC power consumption in this example file "5Zone_IdealLoads

2018-11-06 08:45:30 -0500 marked best answer HVAC in energyPlus is not meeting setpoints for single cooling.

I am using energyPlus to study HVAC model with Thermostat control type set to 'SingleCooling'. I am generating a random sequence of temperature setpoints but the HVAC is not meeting the requirements. Is there any other setting I need to check apart from the Schedule:Compact?

The following diagram shows the temperature setpoints of the thermostat and the zone temperature. I am creating a random sequence of 25 and 23 between business hours (8:00 am and 6:00 pm). HVAC maintains the temperature well below the setting for 30 deg C and 25 deg C. But When the setpoint is 21 C, the HVAC is unable to reach it. image description C:\fakepath\Case1.tiff

As I found that 21 C is a problem, I changed the schedule to a sequence 25 deg C and 23 deg C. Now the HVAC is able to reach the set points. image description C:\fakepath\Case2.tiff

Is there any setting in the system that is limiting this 21deg C? I am new to using energyPlus and I do not have knowledge of components in HVAC or thermodynamics. I am working on a example file provided in energyPlus 'DisplacementVent_1ZoneOffice.idf' with a few modifications.

2018-11-06 08:45:24 -0500 commented answer HVAC in energyPlus is not meeting setpoints for single cooling.

This helped me, Thank you!

2018-11-05 18:38:22 -0500 edited question HVAC in energyPlus is not meeting setpoints for single cooling.

HVAC in energyPlus is not meeting setpoints for single cooling. I am using energyPlus to study HVAC model with Thermosta

2018-11-05 18:37:32 -0500 edited question HVAC in energyPlus is not meeting setpoints for single cooling.

HVAC in energyPlus is not meeting setpoints for single cooling. I am using energyPlus to study HVAC model with Thermosta

2018-11-05 18:36:47 -0500 asked a question HVAC in energyPlus is not meeting setpoints for single cooling.

HVAC in energyPlus is not meeting setpoints for single cooling. I am using energyPlus to study HVAC model with Thermosta

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2018-10-18 20:24:44 -0500 commented answer Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage (simple battery) without having on-site generation?

Thank you. It helped me.

2018-10-18 20:24:04 -0500 marked best answer Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage (simple battery) without having on-site generation?

I want to install a battery in a building, purchase power from utility at off-peak times to charge the battery and discharge it during peak times. I am planning to use BCVTB with ePlus and MATLAB

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2018-10-18 09:55:32 -0500 commented question Modifying battery storage operation scheme

Hello, I am a new energyPlus user. I need to install battery without on-site generation. It has to charge from grid duri

2018-10-18 08:44:18 -0500 edited question Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage (simple battery) without having on-site generation?

Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage without having on-site generation? I want to inst

2018-10-18 08:38:41 -0500 commented question Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage (simple battery) without having on-site generation?

Hi Thanks for your reply I was using Energyplus

2018-10-18 08:38:22 -0500 commented question Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage (simple battery) without having on-site generation?

Hi I was using Energyplus

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2018-10-18 08:37:53 -0500 edited question Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage (simple battery) without having on-site generation?

Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage without having on-site generation? I want to inst

2018-10-18 08:37:06 -0500 edited question Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage (simple battery) without having on-site generation?

Hello. Is there a way to include energy storage without having on-site generation? I want to install a battery in a buil

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2018-10-17 22:34:02 -0500 asked a question Hello. I am using EnergyPlus. Is there a way to include energy storage (simple battery) without having on-site generation?

Hello. Is there a way to include energy storage without having on-site generation? I want to install a battery in a buil