[EnergyPlus_Support] Re: AHU for more than one zone: distribution

[Mário <mneves32@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

I think what you need is to set the field "Type of Load to Size On"  from the Sizing:System object to: VentilationRequirement.

Best Regards 

Mn

--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "direzionecontraria" <direzionecontraria@...> wrote:
>
> I have created a model in DesignBuilder and now I'm analyzing and modifying it in EnergyPlus.
> I have no natural ventilation. I have AHUs that serve more than one zone. I wonder how mechanical ventilation is distributed among the different zones. 
> I'm sizing  the HVAC system with a SizingPeriod:DesignDay for winter season and a SizingPeriod:DesignDay for summer season.
> There are the objects DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir but they are referred only by Sizing:Zone objects. 
> I think that Sizing:Zone objects are used only during sizing, not during the RunPeriod (e.g. annual simulation), right? So I am wondering how mechanical ventilation is distributed among the different zones for the RunPeriod with weather file. Should I use a particular object to specify the ventilation conditions during the RunPeriod?
> Best Regards
>




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