Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Minimum zone size that can be simulated in energy plus

["Jean Marais jeannieboef@xxxxxxxxx [EnergyPlus_Support]" <EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Their are no limits as such, but you should understand how the model componants work. Take a look at the solar radiation transmittance of beam and diffuse solar through external and internal glazing. Also consider other convection coefficient algorithms better suited to your space considderations. The defaults may not be best suited.
Jean

On 20 May 2016 6:49 pm, "barmansankar45@xxxxxxxxx [EnergyPlus_Support]" <EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

 

Dear All,

I am using Energy plus software for the thermal simulation of a room having double skin facade (DSF) in south direction. 

In order to determine the temperature of each surfaces of the DSF and more I have considered it as a separate thermal zone. However, the size  (H*L*W) of the thermal zone is only  250*180*1.3 cm. Here 1.3 cm is air cavity thickness. 

In the literature thermal zone of size (H*L*W), 20*170*20 cm can found. For example: http://www. sciencedirect.com/science/ article/pii/S0378778814001571

The question is upto what minimum zone size the energy plus can simulate accurately?

Is there any reference document in this regards?

Thank you 

__._,_.___

---

Posted by: Jean Marais <jeannieboef@xxxxxxxxx>

---

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

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

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.

Visit Your Group

• New Members 5

• Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use

__,_._,___