Hello Christiane:
This topic was discussed (in general) in ASHRAE Research Project 1468 RP (i.e., faceting curved surfaces), which should give you some help.
Jeff
Jeff S. Haberl, Ph.D., P.E.inactive, FASHRAE,FIBPSA
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Subject: [EnergyPlus_Support] simulating curved external venetian blinds
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:59 AM
To: energyplus_support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [EnergyPlus_Support] simulating curved external venetian blinds
Dear all,
I am trying to simulate a vertical window with external venetian blinds. For accuracy i want to use angle-dependent properties for the window system (window + blinds).
According to the "engineering reference" energyplus is assuming:
1)flat slats
2) does not take any inter-reflections into account for the simulation.
How is it possible to overcome this and ie. simulate curved blinds or any other non-flat external shading device and potentially include interreflections?
Your thoughts on this topic are highly appreciated!
Thank you in advance kind regards,
Christiane
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