Actually you can combine a glass and window films in OPTICS which is part of the LBL WINDOW/THERM package and make a special glass for the library.
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From: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of iluminasol33
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 11:33 AM
To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [EnergyPlus_Support] Re: Modeling window films to an existing glazing system
Hello James,
Thanks for the suggestion, I guess this is the best approach.
Doing great thanks, hope you are doing well too.
--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jim Dirkes wrote:
>
> Santiago,
> Can you select a glass type from the IGDB (or Window program from LBNL) which has similar performance to (external glass + 3M film)?
>
> p.s. ,I hope that you are well since we last saw each other!
>
> James V Dirkes II, PE, BEMP, LEED AP
> www.buildingperformanceteam.com
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>
> From: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of iluminasol33
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3:21 PM
> To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [EnergyPlus_Support] Modeling window films to an existing glazing system
>
>
>
> Dear forum,
>
> I am wondering how to model a double glazing system adding a 3M coated film in the interior part of the external layer.
>
> When modeling windows in Energy Plus is not possible to insert two layers one after another without a gas layer between them, which is exactly what I pretend to do, to insert a coated film after the external layer, with no air gap between.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
>
> Regards,
> Santiago
>
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