[EnergyPlus_Support] Re: Questions about EnergyPlus

["applezealot" <applezealot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Allen

       In fact, I only set up a simple building with one story right 
now. But I see some idf files in the File folder of the group, which 
have a more complicated building description. They are multi-story. 
You can search in the File Folder. I just can not remeber the name. 
It start with M.

                                                charlie

 
--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Bing Dong 
<allen_dongenergy@y...> wrote:
> Dear Charlie,
>  
> Thank you for your information. 
>  
> Using IDF editor only to set up a 20 storey building is a very 
time consuming work. I search on the EnergyPlus website and i find 
that only a thridy party software called DesignBuilder is available 
for free use. 
>  
> In addition, it seems IDF can only edit one story building. Do you 
how to achieve several stroies? 
>  
> Thank you again.
>  
> Regards,
>  
> Allen
> 
> applezealot <applezealot@y...> wrote:
> Dear Allen
> 
>     As fas as I know, there are some third-party software which 
can 
> be used for the setup of buildings. But I am using the IDF editor 
to 
> input the construction of the building right now. I have no idea 
> whether the IFC to IDF converter will be helpful.
>     Based on my experience with the software, I know how to 
> calculate the annual heating and cooling load of the building 
> without HVAC system, or let the zone temperture float without any 
> air conditioning. But the natural ventilation part, I really do 
not 
> know much.
>     Wish this would help you
> 
>                                                        charlie
> 
> 
> --- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Bing Dong 
> <allen_dongenergy@y...> wrote:
> > Dear All,
> >  
> > I am a beginner in EnergyPlus. I have several questions below. I 
> hope some helps from you experts. Thank you. 
> >  
> > Can EnergyPlus set up the building model directly or a thirty 
> party support tool has to be used? I know that now there is a 
> converter called IFCtoIDF, which is a utility for importing 
building 
> geometry from commercial CAD tools into EnergyPlus. However, it is 
> easier to setup the model in EnergyPlus directly. 
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Another question is that can EnergyPlus do naturally ventilated 
> building without HVAC system? 
> > 
> > Thank you very much
> > 
> > Best Regards,
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Allen
> > 
> > 
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