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[EnergyPlus_Support] Re: Variable Fan - fans in series



Because, if the system requirements for load fighting and minimum fresh air remain the same, the fan will never drop to 30%. I want to prove that if this happens, the relative humidity, temperature, etc. go out of control (even at night).

--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Jim Dirkes" <jim@...> wrote:
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> Dear Jean,
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> Why are you not just using a VAV fan with "Fan power minimum flow fraction"
> set for 30%?
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> The Building Performance Team
> James V. Dirkes II, P.E., BEMP , LEED AP
> 1631 Acacia Drive NW
> Grand Rapids, MI 49504
> 616 450 8653
> 
>  
> 
> From: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jean marais
> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 6:19 AM
> To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [EnergyPlus_Support] Variable Fan - fans in series
> 
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> 
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> 
> Hallo All,
> I need to model that the frequency converters reduce fan volume to 30%
> during off hours. I'm thinking of building 2 fans in series, where the one
> fan can only manage 30% of the other fan's volume capacity as it's maximum
> volume flow rate. Then I can simply switch between them using schedules. 
> What do you think?
>




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