[EnergyPlus_Support] Re: Quick path to learn HVAC detailed modeling approach, is there an

["nialladabrock" <neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

We've started a wiki dedicated to explaining gEnergy our Web application based on EnergyPlus. We will illustrate a number of EnergyPlus HVAC system models on the wiki. Our first example is the DOAS Dual Duct School:

http://greenspacelive.com/wiki/index.php/Dedicated_Outdoor_Air_System_%28DOAS%29_Dual_Duct_School

You can load any EnergyPlus IDF model including EnergyPlus example files into gEnergy and visualize/edit the HVAC system in this way. We use force-directed graphs to display the HVAC models. 

Let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Neil Finlayson
http://www.greenspacelive.com/

--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jeremiah Crossett <jcrossett@...> wrote:
>
> Jill,
> I tried out params briefly and do not think that it (a text/ruby based
> parametric tool) is anything like what the user is asking for. Also, he is
> asking how to create custom HVAC designs, not really asking for templates.
> Lastly, here is the link on your website for params and your open source
> templates?
> 
> Hisham,
> When doing the energy plus training in Seattle earlier this year the
> subject was touched upon.  The teacher and e+ team member Dr. Mike Witte
> said that Energy Plus is designed to be used with an interface.  The use of
> it without an interface is not for most users. Also as Jean, Niraj and Jim
> (some of the worlds more advanced E+ users) mentioned, you want to use an
> interface. I suggest you start with design builder free month trial or
> possibly Bently's AECOSIM, one month free trial.  Ideally you would find
> one of these interfaces to your liking and buy a copy. Regardless of
> weather you buy a copy of your preferred interface, you can use one of them
> setup your detailed HVAC system for a single project with their user
> friendly interfaces and export to IDF.  When working with your IDF each
> outward node must end at a corresponding inward node.  You could use green
> space live to look at your HVAC system, or open the SVG files produces with
> your E+ run to explore your HVAC system. Also, Simergy and open studio
> provide IDF import as does N++..  Even the best E+ users will not typically
> start from scratch when building an HVAC system, rather they start with a
> template to setup nodes and then modify.  If you choose this route and do
> not use an interface to create your HVAC system you can use a HVAC
> template. Run your HVAC template file then open the .expidf file and change
> it to .idf and then look at the SVG, find the nodes you want to add
> equipment to or otherwise modify and then do so in IDF editor..
> 
> Hope this helps, and know that your problem is a shared problem... E+ is
> not really designed to be user friendly but is designed to be flexable, if
> you want user friendly you want an interface...
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  *Jeremiah D. Crossett  | Senior Analyst  |  Phase Change Energy Solutions*
> *120 E. Pritchard St.  | Asheboro, NC 27203  | Mobile 503-688-8951
> <503-688-8951> www.phasechange.com <http://www.phasechange.com>  *
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 6:23 AM, Jill Dalglish <
> jill.dalglish@...> wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > Our program, Params, and our associated training is an accelerated path
> > toward full EnergyPlus functionality. (How "quick" is relative, I guess.)
> > The program is text-based and open source. We teach best practices, a
> > standardized work flow and have open source templates for everything
> > possible with EnergyPlus. See the web site or contact me for more info.
> > We'd love to talk to you!
> >
> > Sorry if this post is too commercial, but it seemed like the door was open.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jill
> >
> > Jill Dalglish
> > Big Ladder Software
> > jill.dalglish@...
> > www.bigladdersoftware.com
> > 303-955-4945
> >
> >  
> >
>




------------------------------------

Primary EnergyPlus support is found at:
http://energyplus.helpserve.com or send a message to energyplus-support@xxxxxxxx

The primary EnergyPlus web site is found at:
http://www.energyplus.gov

The group web site is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnergyPlus_Support/

Attachments are currently allowed but be mindful that not everyone has a high speed connection.  Limit attachments to small files.

EnergyPlus Documentation is searchable.  Open EPlusMainMenu.pdf under the Documentation link and press the "search" button.
Yahoo Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnergyPlus_Support/

<*> Your email settings:
    Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnergyPlus_Support/join
    (Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
    EnergyPlus_Support-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    EnergyPlus_Support-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    EnergyPlus_Support-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo Groups is subject to:
    http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/