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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 |