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RE: [EnergyPlus_Support] Re: zoning without walls

 


 
Brent

Now that the HVAC system doesn't not consider the geometric details 
of the thermal zone, can I specify the input data of the terminals 
in each ficitional zone by atuosizing?
[Griffith, Brent] 
Yes.  But the zones aren't any more "fictional" than completely closed zones. They are an important part of the model.  Thermal zones are a very real thing in designing HVAC distribution and control systems, even in an open floor plan. 
 
 
If I want to output the cooling&heating demand of each zone for 
comparision, how can I get the specified data for each zone? 
 
[Griffith, Brent] 
EnergyPlus has many report variables that are available for each zone.  Check the .rdd file (one of the outputs from running EnergyPlus) for a listing of available report variables. 
 
 The 
terminal's outuput would be unknown because the HVAC system in E+ 
can not be implemented in fixed location. 
Thank you in advance
[Griffith, Brent] 
I guess you are worried about the terminal units actually having an affect on the neighboring zones in the open plan.  This is why you want to add a pair of "Mixing" objects.  Remember that E+ is a simplified engineering model.  If you really need to model indoor air distibution in detail then you would have to go with CFD.   

charlie  





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