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what's the best program for modeling and simulating a recirculating loop with various components connected such as the Domestic Hot Water System...

what's the best program for modeling and simulating a recirculating loop ?

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Dee
asked 2020-06-15 13:22:09 -0500, updated 2020-06-23 13:04:38 -0500
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BEST? How would you define BEST? User-friendly? Development time? Simulation time? Accuracy?

I have worked with these three, which are capable of doing what you described:

  • TRNSYS: User-friendly, Not free, Need much more simplifications compared to real systems, reach components library, flexible HVAC loops, has no special structure for HVAC loops
  • EnergyPlus: Free, takes much time to develop, lighting simulation and control, a lot of predefined standard loops, reach documentation.
  • OpenStudio: Free, based on EnergyPlus, covers a lot of HVAC systems, the best starting point for advanced energyplus HVAC simulations
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answered 2020-06-16 20:49:26 -0500, updated 2020-06-16 20:49:55 -0500
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A small addition to mehrdad's answer,

I strongly recommend you review the software tools comparison section in this journal paper:

A review of modelling approaches and tools for the simulation of district-scale energy systems

This detailed comparison will give you the ability to select your best tool based on the case you are simulating.

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Aly ElHefny
answered 2020-06-24 14:48:41 -0500, updated 2020-06-24 14:49:08 -0500
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