Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Solar Heat Gain

["Michael J. Witte" <mjwitte@xxxxxxxx>]

If I understand the question correctly, yes.  To have EnergyPlus calculate the 
incident solar flux with shading effects, define the surfaces of interest as 
one or more exterior Surface:HeatTransfer objects which are connected to a 
single zone.  Also define any exterior shading features.  The zone does not 
need any other surfaces.  If the simulation fails due to high temperatures, it 
may be necessary to add PURCHASED AIR or INFILTRATION to remove excess heat 
from the zone.

Mike


On 21 Sep 2005, at 0:26, mrgn_ellis wrote:

> hi,
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> i'm trying to model a large convention centre and i'm only interested 
> on the effects of a large louvre system on the solar heat gain on the 
> adjacent interior space.  The model that i have in autocad doesn't 
> have enclosed zones, just ones corresponding to different parts of the 
> model, like one for the roof, louvres etc.  I was wondering if i can 
> model this in energyplus without worrying about having the enclosed 
> zones, just to find the w/m2 incindent on the facade?
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Michael J. Witte, GARD Analytics, Inc.
EnergyPlus Testing and Support      
EnergyPlus-Support@xxxxxxxx




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