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2022-03-03 10:41:54 -0500 commented question EMS actuator override of mass flow rate and temperature provide strange behaviour.

Have you looked at the .edd file?

2022-02-08 12:18:09 -0500 commented question Loading Existing .osm with Python Bindings

See docs

2022-02-08 12:17:01 -0500 commented question Loading Existing .osm with Python Bindings

This seemed to work for me: osm_path = openstudio.path('tmp.osm') vt = openstudio.osversion.VersionTranslator() new_osm

2022-02-08 12:16:32 -0500 commented question Loading Existing .osm with Python Bindings

This seemed to work for me: osm_path = openstudio.path('tmp.osm') vt = openstudio.osversion.VersionTranslator() new_osm

2022-02-08 10:24:32 -0500 commented question CondenserEnteringReset via PythonPlugin

You can change the setpoint manager, or try to actuate the schedule/curve fields within the setpoint manager that you're

2022-02-08 10:23:59 -0500 commented question CondenserEnteringReset via PythonPlugin

You need to find an actuator within this section. You cannot just actuate anything you want. There must be a predefined

2022-02-08 09:26:48 -0500 commented question CondenserEnteringReset via PythonPlugin

What about using a scheduled setpoint manager and then actuating the schedule?

2022-02-08 09:18:05 -0500 commented question Loading Existing .osm with Python Bindings

I think you need to add a .get(). Your second attempt seems correct, just add .get(). It's returning an optional without

2022-02-08 09:17:29 -0500 commented question Loading Existing .osm with Python Bindings

I think you need to add a .get(). Your second attempt seems correct, just add .get(). It's returning an optional.

2022-01-28 11:29:50 -0500 commented answer Meter's in EMS sampling as Output Variables, no accumulation within reporting frequency

See example files here. This sums the outdoor dry-bulb temperature for every timestep.

2022-01-28 11:28:47 -0500 answered a question Meter's in EMS sampling as Output Variables, no accumulation within reporting frequency

See attached example files here. This example sums the outdoor dry-bulb temperature for every timestep.

2022-01-17 12:43:00 -0500 commented question Meter's in EMS sampling as Output Variables, no accumulation within reporting frequency

In regards to the doc suggestion; first, I see what you're saying, but in traditional EMS you do not use output variable

2022-01-17 12:38:49 -0500 commented answer Meter's in EMS sampling as Output Variables, no accumulation within reporting frequency

I would suggest using Output:Variables whenever possible. Output:Meters can give inconsistent results depending on the m

2022-01-16 15:12:44 -0500 commented question Meter's in EMS sampling as Output Variables, no accumulation within reporting frequency

I think this is expected behavior. I am pretty sure the cumulative reporting happens only when the simulation completes.

2021-09-05 20:43:03 -0500 commented question Do you have any history of breaking changes in IDF versions?

I am not sure I totally understand your question, but the IDF version updater .xls and .md files (C:\EnergyPlusV9-5-0\Pr

2021-09-01 14:15:43 -0500 commented question modeling coefficient of performance curves for ASHP

See here?

2021-08-30 10:46:38 -0500 edited answer Using custom solar profile within TMY file

You could try: Convert a TMY EPW to CSV, replace the solar columns with custom data, then convert back to EPW. Use the

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2021-08-30 10:46:15 -0500 answered a question Using custom solar profile within TMY file

You could try: Convert a TMY EPW to CSV, replace the solar columns with custom data, then convert back to EPW. Use the

2021-08-25 15:30:46 -0500 commented answer Best way to get ASHRAE climate zone of a weather location

Gotcha. I think you can use the python code you originally referenced to download all the stat files (example url: https

2021-08-25 15:30:29 -0500 commented answer Best way to get ASHRAE climate zone of a weather location

Gotcha. I think you can use the python code you originally referenced to download all the stat files (example url: https

2021-08-24 17:15:45 -0500 commented question Do you have any history of breaking changes in IDF versions?

v3 of EnergyPlus?

2021-08-24 16:50:47 -0500 answered a question Report VAV/CAV reheat load in EnergyPlus

See Section 4.3 of https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy10osti/47867.pdf.

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2021-08-23 09:09:25 -0500 commented answer EMS People Actuator not working

I agree that schedule values of zero would always result in zero people. Based on the documentation any value is allowed

2021-08-22 17:54:45 -0500 commented answer EMS People Actuator not working

A more universal solution may be to "sense" the value of the number of people schedule name, then actuate the number of

2021-08-22 17:54:30 -0500 commented answer EMS People Actuator not working

A more universal solution may be to "sense" the value of the number of people schedule name, then actuate the number of

2021-08-21 15:27:31 -0500 commented question Cooling coil energy is very high even during a summer setback period

Can you share the IDF?

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2021-08-21 14:07:39 -0500 answered a question Sudden Increase or Decrease in indoor air temperature in energyplus

It sounds like you have a model with very little internal mass. You can add internal mass objects directly to model item

2021-08-21 14:00:46 -0500 answered a question EMS People Actuator not working

I have a feeling the value of number of people schedule name is still multiplied by the number of people after it is act

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2021-08-21 08:01:18 -0500 answered a question Power Capacity control at each time step in EnergyPlus

You could indirectly control the capacity with these actuators. Controlling the mass flow rate and supply temperature/hu

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2021-08-05 07:34:25 -0500 answered a question EnegyPlus: interior radiation and convection output command

First read this. Summarily, a user can add an object to the IDF to get all possible outputs for that IDF. So, adding som

2021-07-29 08:14:11 -0500 commented question LEED Commercial Refrigeration Modeling

Can you please provide a little more detail? Are the refrigerated cases stand-alone or is it a multiplex rack system? I

2021-07-29 07:59:56 -0500 answered a question group operation in energyplus

You could use EP-Launch to run groups of files or use the EnergyPlus command line interface.

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2021-07-20 13:26:30 -0500 commented question API Python examples of Data Transfer in EnergyPlus

I was not able to completely follow your code, but I did try to write a simpler program that set the outdoor air conditi

2021-07-16 08:52:06 -0500 commented answer Best way to get ASHRAE climate zone of a weather location

It might be helpful to know the weather data source(s). For example, if using data from http://climate.onebuilding.org/,

2021-07-16 08:47:52 -0500 commented answer how to ignore data from design days in Python EMS simulation?

Also check out Chapter 10 of the EnergyPlus Engineering Reference for more autosizing information.

2021-07-16 08:47:13 -0500 commented answer how to ignore data from design days in Python EMS simulation?

The docs state that this field is currently only applicable when sizing plant loops using the sizing option called Coinc

2021-07-15 07:33:09 -0500 commented answer how to ignore data from design days in Python EMS simulation?

You want the "Do Zone Sizing" field in the SimulationControl object set to 'Yes' if you have Sizing:Zone objects in the

2021-07-14 17:44:10 -0500 commented answer how to ignore data from design days in Python EMS simulation?

What "calling point" are you using? Like on_begin_timestep_before_predictor, on_begin_new_environment, etc.?

2021-07-14 17:37:25 -0500 commented answer Best way to get ASHRAE climate zone of a weather location

Got it. Some options I see include: Use the stat file. David gave an example regular expression. Probably easiest if t

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2021-07-14 08:51:33 -0500 answered a question Best way to get ASHRAE climate zone of a weather location

Using the stat file might be the best option. Can you provide mode detail? Where are the EPW files from? Are they specif

2021-07-14 08:38:08 -0500 answered a question how to ignore data from design days in Python EMS simulation?

Is the Run Simulation for Sizing Periods field in the SimulationControl object set to No? Setting that to No may fix the