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[EnergyPlus_Support] A few questions..
Hey guys,
I have a few simple questions for you all, so here it goes..
1) Lets say, 2 story building model with 6 zones named 0.01, 0.02, 0.03 (ground flor) and 1.01, 1.02, 1.03 (first floor). No matter what I do in Open Studio, those zones information are entered randomly within Zones class of my IDF File, something like 1.03, 0.03, 0.02, 1.01, etc. The problem is that all of my Output data (Output:Variable) comes out in that same weird order! Is there any kind of way of sorting Zones class objects withing IDF file by name? In that case I suppose I would minimize Excel "tuning" of my .csv files and save up some time!
2) Regarding WindowMaterial:Glazing, what exactly is Solar Transmittance at Normal Incidence? Is it the same as Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), or Shading Coefficient (SC)? If not, how do you determine this value?
3) How can I determine/check an U-value for some of my constructions? In HTML file, what does U-factor with Film/no Film for opaque exteriors really mean?
4) If I request Output:Constructions, they are reported in *.eio file. How can I open this file and make it readable? What else is there in this file?
5) Does data in Zone sizing and flow rates (ZSZ) represent Cooling/Heating loads necessary for HVAC sizing or am I wrong? I've noticed that Zone sizing is reported within a 24 hour span so that would imply using a Design Day data, but what is the main difference between Zone sizing csv, and Zone/Sys Sensible Cooling/Heating Rate csv?
A bit lame questions I know, beginners troubles! :) Anyhow, any kind of help would be much appreciated!
Cheers
Boby
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