Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] EMS Actuator

[Linda Lawrie <linda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It might be more helpful if you sent the full input file to
the helpdesk:  energyplus-support@xxxxxxxx

At 03:23 PM 7/16/2010, Edward G. Lyon wrote:


> I am trying to reset the watts
> on the following steam generator:
>  
> SteamEquipment,
>     Direct
> Water,           
> !- Name
>    
> unconditioned,          
> !- Zone Name
>     Always
> On,              
> !- Schedule Name
>    
> EquipmentLevel,          !-
> Design Level Calculation Method
>    
> 50,                     
> !- Design Level {W}
>    
> ,                       
> !- Watts per Zone Floor Area {W/m2}
>    
> ,                       
> !- Watts per Person {W/Person}
>    
> 1,                      
> !- Fraction Latent
>    
> ,                       
> !- Fraction Radiant
>    
> ,                       
> !- Fraction Lost
>    
> General;                
> !- End-Use Subcategory
>  
> I assumed I could use an actuator:
>  
>  EnergyManagementSystem:Actuator,
>    
> MoistureGain,           
> !- Name
>     Direct
> Water,           
> !- Actuated Component Unique Name
>    
> SteamEquipment,          !-
> Actuated Component Type
>     Design Level
> {W};        !- Actuated Component
> Control Type
>  
> But this causes a system crash, so I must not be doing this
> correctly.  I also tried to manipulate the schedule and could not
> get the right values to avoid crashing.  Can someone give me a
> little guidance?

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