[EnergyPlus_Support] Re: Help with VAV to Constant Air Volume

["energyplus.1984" <energyplus.1984@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have also posted my CAV with high heating and VAV files for reference 

--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "energyplus.1984" <energyplus.1984@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> 
> I converted my Variable Air Volume file to Constant Air Volume and my heating consumption has increased by almost 6 times. The weather file used is Chicago. What are the possible reasons that would lead to such a  change? 
> 
> To do the VAV conversion i converted Zone HVAC Air Loop Terminal Units to Constant Volume, Fans to constant volume, removed the damper. My file is running without errors. 
> 
> Is my method of making it Constant Volume ok? Any help is appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> J
>




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