Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] defining flow rate with a schedule

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That's an interesting question. What your saying is that you know what  
the air flow rate is for the HVAC systems in your building, and this  
was probably measured for the loads posed on the HVAC system for that  
building and for that weather. Now you want to enter those flow rates  
into the simulation.

What that really means is you know what the loads are on your building  
and those loads correspond to some defined performance of the HVAC  
system.

But what if the simulated loads don't correspond to the measured data?
And does your simulated building really represent the actual construction?

It would be better if you tweaked the building construction and HVAC  
equipment specs to match the measured data. Then you have a calibrated  
model.

Tweak the building model to give you the closest air flow rates to the  
measured data. And be sure your HVAC system is controlled the same as  
the real building. Also be sure to check other critical info, supply  
air temps would be a first check. Zone humidity levels are another  
critical concern.



I know of no way to enter the air flow rate using a schedule.

Quoting "nina.defreyne" <nina.defreyne@xxxxxxxxx>:

> Hi,
>
> I've modeled an airloopHVAC system. I know which flow rates I want
> during all houres through the year, so it is easy for me to make a
> schedule of this. But is it possible to define the flow rate of an
> airloopHVAC system with a schedule (and not by autosizing)?
>
> I appreciate your help,
> Nina.
>
>




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