Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] how to set the ground temperature in the field of Ground Temperatures?

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

>From the Input Output Reference description of GroundTemperatures:

"it is used as the outside surface temperature for all surfaces with 
OutsideFaceEnvironment=Ground."  

For the most accurate simulation, it is best to use the Slab or Basement 
preprocessor to determine monthly average ground temperatures which include 
edge loss effects.  See the Auxiliary Programs document for more details.

Mike


On 24 Oct 2005, at 7:55, wnstot wrote:

> Hi, Mike: 
> Thank you very much. I have made the calculation of cooling load.
> I wonder how to set the ground temperature in the field of Ground 
> Temperatures. As it is the average ground temperature, how about the 
> depth? Or it is refer to the average of the depth at 0.5m, 2m, and 4m?
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Michael J. Witte, GARD Analytics, Inc.
EnergyPlus Testing and Support      
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