Performance curves in HVAC templates in Energyplus
Where is the information regarding what type of performance curves are used when we model HVAC using HVAC templates in Energy plus?
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Going from memory.... The type of curve depends on the E+ object that's in use. You may know that when you run a template, the IDF file gets expanded into a complete, non-template IDF. Find out which objects are created in that new IDF and use curves of interest to you. Next, search the Input Output Reference which is included in the E+ documentation for the object of interest and it will tell you which curve type are acceptable
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As a note, the "complete, non-template IDF" that Jim refers to ends in [file_name].expidf (short for "expanded IDF") instead of [file_name].idf (file that defines HVAC templates). This expanded IDF is created by the pre-processor tool named ExpandObjects, which can be used stand-alone before running a simulation or after you run a simulation with EP-Luanch by default.
Thank you for such clear replies. It is very helpful.
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