DesignBuilder has a feature that apparently makes it easier.
http://www.designbuilder.co.uk/helpv2/Content/IncludeZone.htm
--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Vinay Devanathan <vinay.devanathan@...> wrote:
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> Thanks for your suggestions, I think I have a better idea now.
>> On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 12:31 PM, Fred Buhl <wfbuhl@...> wrote:
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> >
> >
> > It would be useful but might be tricky to implement. Some how walls between
> > zones
> > would have to be made adiabatic. Then there are interior windows ...
> >
> > Fred
> >
> >
> > On 12/7/2009 9:14 AM, Fred Buhl wrote:
> >
> > I can't think of a way to not simulate zones that are included in an
> > EnergyPlus input file. It
> > is easy enough to turn condioned zones into unconditioned zones, but not to
> > eliminate any
> > kind of simulation. You'll have to edit your file to include only the zones
> > you want
> > to simulate.
> >
> > Fred Buhl
> >
> > On 12/4/2009 5:52 PM, Vinay Devanathan wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I want to simulate just a part of zones in a building, so I would like to
> > know is it possible to just simulate a part of the building or should i just
> > break down my model in the zones of interest and then simulate.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>