[Bldg-sim] EnergyPlus Version 5.0 available
Chris Yates
chris at zed-uk.com
Mon Apr 26 13:40:41 PDT 2010
Congratulations. Looks like you've been busy. Can't wait to get stuck
in! Many thanks.
Chris
Sent from my iPhone
On 26 Apr 2010, at 19:26, Linda Lawrie <linda at fortlawrie.com> wrote:
> EnergyPlus Version 5.0 Available
>
> The latest release of the EnergyPlus building energy simulation
> program, Version 5.0, is now available in versions for Windows,
> Linux, and Mac operating systems. A few key new features include:
> enhancements to EMS applications, new application guides, Wind
> Turbine, External Interface, Zone Ventilation for Wind and Stack
> Open Area. We have updated and extended capabilities throughout the
> existing building envelope, daylighting, and HVAC equipment and
> systems portions of the program.
>
> EnergyPlus V 5.0 is available at no cost from the EnergyPlus web
> site: www.energyplus.gov.
>
> OpenStudio plugin for Google SketchUp: The OpenStudio is a free
> plugin for the GoogleSketchUp 3D drawing program. The plugin makes
> it easy to create and edit the building geometry in your EnergyPlus
> input files. The plugin also allows you to launch EnergyPlus
> simulations and view the results without leaving SketchUp.
>
> EnergyPlus Example File Generator: A Web-based service is available
> that creates and runs EnergyPlus input files for simple models of
> commercial buildings. The input files (and annual results summary
> files) are sent to your e-mail address as attachments. This is a
> pilot project and is currently made available only as a BETA
> service. You can access the service and customize the
> characteristics of the building you want to model on the EnergyPlus
> Example File Generator Application (pop-ups must be enabled).
>
> The set of example input files now includes full-blown models of
> typical new construction (drawn from the DOE Commercial Benchmarks
> project).
>
> What's New in Version 5.0?
>
> The highlights – improved and new features – are displayed by
> category.
>
> Datasets
> * New refrigerated case data set
>
> Input
> * Slab and Basement preprocessors integrated to run automatically
> prior to EnergyPlus simulation
> * New "Unit Type" field for schedules to support units conversions
> of schedule values
> * Added ExternalInterface to connect to the Building Controls
> Virtual Test Bed using Ptolemy
>
> Geometry/Window/Wall/Shading
> * 2-node ConductionFiniteDifferenceSimplified model added
>
> Daylighting
> * Allow switchable windows like electrochromic windows to
> continuously dim, instead of only switching to fully dark state.
> Allows the zone to meet the maximum glare index while providing
> daylight for spaces
>
> Zone Model
> * Analytical and Euler solution options for zone air heat balance
> added
>
> Natural and Mechanical Ventilation
> * Added minimum outdoor air flow rate operation controls to single
> and dual duct VAV air terminals
> * Added maximum supply air flow rate during reheat to single duct
> VAV air terminal
> * New object ZoneHVAC:OutdoorAir to describe outdoor air flow rate
> for use by other objects
> * New ZoneVentilation:WindandStackOpenArea object calculates
> ventilation rates based on winds and stack effects
> * Zone HVAC outdoor air unit module for make-up air and DOAS
>
> HVAC and Refrigeration
> * Refrigeration loops can now model CO2 secondary loops
> * Lighting in refrigerated cases revised to better match
> manufacturer's practices
> * Zone-side impacts of refrigerant piping heat exchange added
> * Default 'on' schedules for refrigerated cases and walk-ins added
> * Dual layer controls for radiant systems removed
> * Basin heater added to all chillers except absorption chillers
> * Basin heater added to one and two speed cooling towers
> * Pumps can ride curves based on pressure
> * New steam baseboard with radiant heat
> * New electric radiant/convective baseboard
> * Added HVACTemplate:Zone:WaterToAirHeatPump and
> HVACTemplate:Plant:MixedWaterLoop
> * Standard rating (net) cooling capacity and SEER value reported
> for single speed DX cooling coil with air-cooled condenser
>
> Electrical Systems
> * Improved methodology for electric load dispatch via the electric
> load center
>
> Controls and User Functions
> * Enhancements to EMS including: system timestep built-in
> variable, detect unbalanced parentheses in Erl, custom schedule
> output, and coupling with ExternalInterface
> * External Interface to the Building Controls Virtual Test Bed
> (BCVTB) opens EnergyPlus to external programs.
>
> On-Site Energy Supply
> * Wind turbine module (horizontal and vertical axis turbines)
>
> Output
> * New predefined output table for DX cooling coils as part of
> EquipmentSummary report summarize the calculated capacity and SEER
> values
> * New simulations database table and tabular reports data added to
> SQL database output
> * Added report variables for beam and diffuse solar radiation for
> blinds
> * Users can turn off most surface variables to a minimal critical
> set with single command. Allows tremendous reduction in execution
> time for large projects with many surfaces
>
> Utilities
> * New utility EP-Compare allows users to graphically compare
> results from two simulations
> * IDF Editor supports IP units in schedules and other objects
> * EP-Launch, IDF Editor, and WeatherConverter updates throughout
>
> Documentation and Guides
> * Two new guides: Tips and Tricks Using EnergyPlus, and External
> Interface Application Guide
> * Input/Output Reference and Engineering Reference updated and
> extended for all new features and updates. Total documentation now
> exceeds 4,700 pages
> * New translation capability added to EnergyPlus web site allows
> translation into 50 languages
>
> Validation and Testing
> * New EnergyPlus Testing Reports:
> * EnergyPlus Testing with IEA BESTEST Mechanical Equipment &
> Control Strategies for a Chilled Water and a Hot Water System
>
> Platforms
> * Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7)
> * Linux (Ubuntu 9.04 and above, Redhat 5.4 and above)
> * Mac (10.5, 10.6)
>
> And many other enhancements and speed improvements throughout.
>
> See http://www.energyplus.gov/features.html for a complete list of
> new features added in this and previous versions.
>
> Update on User Interfaces and Tools?
>
> Many user interfaces that create and run EnergyPlus input files and
> display results graphically are available (Demand Response Quick
> Assessment Tool, DesignBuilder, Easy EnergyPlus, EFEN, Hevacomp, and
> HLCP) and under development (ComFen, TREATPlus and EPlusInterface).
> Check our web site (http://www.energyplus.gov/ep_interfaces.html )
> for up-to-date information on these and other interfaces.
>
> Utilities and tools for creating, editing, and running input files
> that come with EnergyPlus include IDF Editor, EP-Launch, and HVAC-
> Diagram (see http://www.energyplus.gov/ep_utilities.html ). Third
> party tools for creating, editing, and displaying EnergyPlus input
> files are also available, including DrawBDL, EcoTect, EnergyPlugged,
> ESP-r, Green Building Studio, EzDrawPlus, IFCtoIDF, TSe+, and EzPlus-
> Parm. See http://www.energyplus.gov/third_party_tools.html for more
> information.
>
>
>
> EnergyPlus Training Workshops
>
> We will continue to offer training workshops throughout 2010. For
> more information, please see: http://www.gard.com/training.htm
>
> EnergyPlus Weather Data
>
> Weather data for more than 2000 locations worldwide are available on
> the EnergyPlus web site: http://www.energyplus.gov/cfm/weather_data.cfm
>
> If you know of other weather data for your country that you'd be
> willing to share with the EnergyPlus user community, please contact
> the development team at energyplus-support at gard.com.
>
> EnergyPlus Helpdesk
>
> A helpdesk system has been set up for managing EnergyPlus user
> support requests. The helpdesk system includes a download area, a
> knowledge base and troubleshooting area. To submit new support
> requests (tickets) or search the knowledge base, please go to energyplus.helpserve.com
> . You may also submit new issues, files and reply to tickets via e-
> mail at EnergyPlus-Support at gard.com. This address has been linked to
> the helpdesk since early May 2008. This is the best way to get your
> specific EnergyPlus questions answered.
>
>
> EnergyPlus_Support Group at YahooGroups
>
> Are you a commercial or academic user of EnergyPlus? Join more than
> 3,000 EnergyPlus users in the user-to-user email group on YahooGroup
> s—a place to ask questions and share information with other EnergyPl
> us users. The YahooGroup also provides a searchable archive of all 9
> + years of discussion. You can also upload files to share with other
> users. While the EnergyPlus development team does monitor the Yahoo
> Group list, the best place for individualized support is the EnergyP
> lus Helpdesk.
>
>
> The main web page for the group is:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnergyPlus_Support
>
> To subscribe, send an email message to:
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>
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>
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> Thanks!
>
> The EnergyPlus Team
>
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