Asia,
Self-learning is a challenge with EnergyPlus! If you can attend a training seminar, such as those offered by Big Ladder Software, or DesignBuilder, I think that's
the fastest and most effective method.
Another plan is to study the many example files that are included in the EnergyPlus download, combined with the EnergyPlus documentation. That will give you an idea of how E+ structures its input files (which are all text)
For a "big picture" understanding of energy modeling, ASHRAE and IBPSA co-sponsor a seminar called "Energy Modeling Best Practices and Applications", which is offered occasionally in different locations around the USA.
Finally, there may be an IBPSA chapter near you and you might find a mentor to assist your learning.
James V Dirkes II, PE, BEMP, BCxP
Team Lead - Building Performance
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From: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of asia.abobaker@xxxxxxxxx [EnergyPlus_Support] <EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 12:44 PM
To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [EnergyPlus_Support] EnergyPlus Beginner
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 12:44 PM
To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [EnergyPlus_Support] EnergyPlus Beginner
Hello everyone,
I am new to EnergyPlus. I am an Energy Engineer and I wanted to start self-learning EnergyPlus as a new tool for energy performance simulation. I will really appreciate it if you can direct me to the best resources to do that and the best tutorials
to practice.
Thank you very much
Asia
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Posted by: Jim Dirkes <Jim@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.
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