I have already run some simulation but have few empty CSV files and want to extract more variables from the same simulation output files.
I have two queries for this situation,
1. I used example projects files and now have about 10 to 15 CSV files with different data for a batch simulation. How can I create a combined CSV with all the results in columns?
2. If the simulation is already run and we want to just repeat the post processing and data collection from output files, can JE+ do this without a rerun? If yes, how?
I want to run a small simulation before executing a 90 run batch. However, during my initial run all the eso, SQL or other files are missing from subfolders. On diagnosis, I saw the error file reporting missing components which is wrong. Here is the part of the error file and corresponding object in idf-
Branch,
HeatSys1 Demand Load Branch 19, !- Name
, !- Pressure Drop Curve Name
Coil:Heating:Water, !- Component 1 Object Type
VAV_2_HeatC, !- Component 1 Name
VAV_2_HeatCDemand Inlet Node, !- Component 1 Inlet Node Name
VAV_2_HeatCDemand Outlet Node; !- Component 1 Outlet Node Name
I want to implement multiple IDF parts to my project and saw the JEPLUS EPMACRO setup. Does the ##include option applies to multiple parts?
What I want to implement is:-
1. Main IDF without the variable object
2. Variable object related to location and design days
3. Different tariff options four option as separate file
I want to simulated idf+location idf+same location tariff (not all tariff). What is best approach to have multipart idf but in combinations for location and tariff.
(I know we can have one idf with location and its related tariff as one) but wanted to know if this capability exist, and how to use it)
I am running some simulations and successfully extracted the results using the CSV method.
However, the results are listed in the order of "#" not "job_ID" like below:
When I use sort&filter in Excel, I get this (row EP_MA-T_0-W_0-U1_10 is after EP_MA-T_0-W_0-U1_1 not EP_MA-T_0-W_0-U1_9).
Is there a way I can get the results in the order of Job_ID?
This is my first post and I don't know if it should be under JE+ or JE+EA, but he is my query.
I modeled a thermal energy storage tank that is giving results as expected. I have these objectives, and I am still not sure how to setup JE+ to go about it.
1. How should the IDF be modified so that the simulation sizes the system based on the weather file and not the location set in the IDF? I wish to run the same idf for various locations. My initial batch run gave me very high unmet hours for heating and cooling for locations different that the original Chicago. (Image attached)
2. The TES tank capacity in idf is fixed, and I want to get an optimal size for each weather location, and I think JE+ or JE+EA might help to find the correct capacity for each location.
I am french student and I have to use the JePlus Software for my internship's subject. I will have to compare different HVAC systems for different location in France and in the USA.
When I use JePlus and I select the weather file and the IDF template in my document, it doesn't work and it doesn't propose to chose differents files.
I am looking for help from you guys regarding sensitivity/parameteric analysis of trombe wall as I tried a lot but not succeeded.
I am trying to perform simlab simulation on the following set of files, but it returns not result after finishing the simulation, in AllCombinedResults.csv only the parameter samples values are shown. Even If want to perform simulation with only JePlus by defining parameters values that is resulting in same. I have used the same set of files for energy plus simulation but it works fine for me. I have tried JePlus example file to couple it with Simlab and also to perform JePlus that is working for me.
Code:
!-Generator IDFEditor 1.48
!-Option SortedOrder
!-NOTE: All comments with '!-' are ignored by the IDFEditor and are generated automatically.
!- Use '!' comments if they need to be retained when using the IDFEditor.
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: VERSION ===========
! PassiveTrombeWall.idf
! Basic file description: Example of how to simulate a passive Trombe wall using
! existing EnergyPlus objects. A Trombe wall is a passive solar wall designed for
! thermal storage and delivery. It consists of a thick wall (8" to 16") faced with a
! selective-surface solar absorber, air gap, and high transmissivity glass pane.
! Trombe walls are usually South facing (in the Northern Hemisphere) for maximum sun
! exposure. An overhang above the wall is used to decrease exposure in the summer when
! the sun is high in the sky and heating is not required, yet still allows for full
! exposure in the winter when the sun is low in the sky and heating is desireable.
! Run: 2 design days.
! Building: Two separated fictional buildings are simulated. The buildings are
! identical in size and construction except that one has a Trombe wall and
! the other does not. The Trombe wall is modeled using an additional zone
! on the southern face coupled to the main zone with an interzone partition.
! All floors use interzone partitions to disconnect them from the ground.
! Internal: None.
! System: None/Uncontrolled.
! Plant: None.
!
Version,
8.5; !- Version Identifier
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: SIMULATIONCONTROL ===========
SimulationControl,
NO, !- Do Zone Sizing Calculation
NO, !- Do System Sizing Calculation
NO, !- Do Plant Sizing Calculation
No, !- Run Simulation for Sizing Periods
Yes; !- Run Simulation for Weather File Run Periods
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: BUILDING ===========
Building,
BUILDING #1, !- Name
0, !- North Axis {deg}
Suburbs, !- Terrain
3.9999999E-02, !- Loads Convergence Tolerance Value
0.2500000, !- Temperature Convergence Tolerance Value {deltaC}
FullInteriorAndExterior, !- Solar Distribution
25, !- Maximum Number of Warmup Days
6; !- Minimum Number of Warmup Days
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: SURFACECONVECTIONALGORITHM:INSIDE ===========
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: TIMESTEP ===========
Timestep,
4; !- Number of Timesteps per Hour
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: SITE:LOCATION ===========
Site:Location,
CEDAR_CITY_UT_USA_WMO_724755, !- Name
37.70, !- Latitude {deg}
-113.08, !- Longitude {deg}
-7.00, !- Time Zone {hr}
1712.00; !- Elevation {m}
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: SIZINGPERIOD:DESIGNDAY ===========
! CEDAR_CITY_UT_USA Annual Heating 99%, MaxDB=-12.8°C
SizingPeriod:DesignDay,
CEDAR_CITY Ann Htg 99% Condns DB, !- Name
1, !- Month
21, !- Day of Month
WinterDesignDay, !- Day Type
-12.8, !- Maximum Dry-Bulb Temperature {C}
0.0, !- Daily Dry-Bulb Temperature Range {deltaC}
, !- Dry-Bulb Temperature Range Modifier Type
, !- Dry-Bulb Temperature Range Modifier Day Schedule Name
Wetbulb, !- Humidity Condition Type
-12.8, !- Wetbulb or DewPoint at Maximum Dry-Bulb {C}
, !- Humidity Condition Day Schedule Name
, !- Humidity Ratio at Maximum Dry-Bulb {kgWater/kgDryAir}
, !- Enthalpy at Maximum Dry-Bulb {J/kg}
, !- Daily Wet-Bulb Temperature Range {deltaC}
82379., !- Barometric Pressure {Pa}
1.2, !- Wind Speed {m/s}
130, !- Wind Direction {deg}
No, !- Rain Indicator
No, !- Snow Indicator
No, !- Daylight Saving Time Indicator
ASHRAEClearSky, !- Solar Model Indicator
, !- Beam Solar Day Schedule Name
, !- Diffuse Solar Day Schedule Name
, !- ASHRAE Clear Sky Optical Depth for Beam Irradiance (taub) {dimensionless}
, !- ASHRAE Clear Sky Optical Depth for Diffuse Irradiance (taud) {dimensionless}
0.00; !- Sky Clearness
! CEDAR_CITY_UT_USA Annual Cooling (DB=>MWB) 1%, MaxDB=32.9°C MWB=14.8°C
SizingPeriod:DesignDay,
CEDAR_CITY Ann Clg 1% Condns DB=>MWB, !- Name
7, !- Month
21, !- Day of Month
SummerDesignDay, !- Day Type
32.9, !- Maximum Dry-Bulb Temperature {C}
16.3, !- Daily Dry-Bulb Temperature Range {deltaC}
, !- Dry-Bulb Temperature Range Modifier Type
, !- Dry-Bulb Temperature Range Modifier Day Schedule Name
Wetbulb, !- Humidity Condition Type
14.8, !- Wetbulb or DewPoint at Maximum Dry-Bulb {C}
, !- Humidity Condition Day Schedule Name
, !- Humidity Ratio at Maximum Dry-Bulb {kgWater/kgDryAir}
, !- Enthalpy at Maximum Dry-Bulb {J/kg}
, !- Daily Wet-Bulb Temperature Range {deltaC}
82379., !- Barometric Pressure {Pa}
5.3, !- Wind Speed {m/s}
200, !- Wind Direction {deg}
No, !- Rain Indicator
No, !- Snow Indicator
No, !- Daylight Saving Time Indicator
ASHRAEClearSky, !- Solar Model Indicator
, !- Beam Solar Day Schedule Name
, !- Diffuse Solar Day Schedule Name
, !- ASHRAE Clear Sky Optical Depth for Beam Irradiance (taub) {dimensionless}
, !- ASHRAE Clear Sky Optical Depth for Diffuse Irradiance (taud) {dimensionless}
1.00; !- Sky Clearness
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: RUNPERIOD ===========
RunPeriod,
, !- Name
1, !- Begin Month
1, !- Begin Day of Month
12, !- End Month
31, !- End Day of Month
Tuesday, !- Day of Week for Start Day
Yes, !- Use Weather File Holidays and Special Days
Yes, !- Use Weather File Daylight Saving Period
No, !- Apply Weekend Holiday Rule
Yes, !- Use Weather File Rain Indicators
Yes; !- Use Weather File Snow Indicators
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: SITE:GROUNDTEMPERATURE:BUILDINGSURFACE ===========
Site:GroundTemperature:BuildingSurface,
19.77, !- January Ground Temperature {C}
19.81, !- February Ground Temperature {C}
19.91, !- March Ground Temperature {C}
19.89, !- April Ground Temperature {C}
19.85, !- May Ground Temperature {C}
19.60, !- June Ground Temperature {C}
19.38, !- July Ground Temperature {C}
19.56, !- August Ground Temperature {C}
19.66, !- September Ground Temperature {C}
19.74, !- October Ground Temperature {C}
19.82, !- November Ground Temperature {C}
19.76; !- December Ground Temperature {C}
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: SCHEDULETYPELIMITS ===========
ScheduleTypeLimits,
Any Number; !- Name
ScheduleTypeLimits,
Fraction, !- Name
0.0, !- Lower Limit Value
1.0, !- Upper Limit Value
CONTINUOUS; !- Numeric Type
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: SCHEDULE:COMPACT ===========
Schedule:Compact,
ShadingTransmittance:0001, !- Name
Fraction, !- Schedule Type Limits Name
Through: 12/31, !- Field 1
For: AllDays, !- Field 2
Until: 24:00, !- Field 3
0.0; !- Field 4
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: MATERIAL ===========
Material,
A1 - 1 IN STUCCO, !- Name
Smooth, !- Roughness
2.5389841E-02, !- Thickness {m}
0.6918309, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
1858.142, !- Density {kg/m3}
836.8000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.9200000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.9200000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
B12 - 3 IN DENSE INSULATION, !- Name
VeryRough, !- Roughness
7.6200001E-02, !- Thickness {m}
4.3239430E-02, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
91.30524, !- Density {kg/m3}
836.8000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.5000000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.5000000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
C7 - 8 IN LW CONCRETE BLOCK, !- Name
Rough, !- Roughness
0.2033016, !- Thickness {m}
0.5707605, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
608.7016, !- Density {kg/m3}
836.8000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.6500000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.6500000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
E8 - 5 / 8 IN PLASTER OR GYP BOARD, !- Name
Smooth, !- Roughness
1.5880080E-02, !- Thickness {m}
0.1601589, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
784.9047, !- Density {kg/m3}
836.8000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.9200000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.9200000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
B3 - 2 IN INSULATION, !- Name
VeryRough, !- Roughness
5.0901599E-02, !- Thickness {m}
4.3239430E-02, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
32.03693, !- Density {kg/m3}
836.8000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.5000000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.5000000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
C2 - 4 IN LW CONCRETE BLOCK, !- Name
MediumRough, !- Roughness
0.1014984, !- Thickness {m}
0.3805070, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
608.7016, !- Density {kg/m3}
836.8000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.6500000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.6500000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
E1 - 3 / 4 IN PLASTER OR GYP BOARD, !- Name
Smooth, !- Roughness
1.9050000E-02, !- Thickness {m}
0.7264224, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
1601.846, !- Density {kg/m3}
836.8000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.9200000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.9200000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
TABOR SOLAR ABSORBER, !- Name
MediumRough, !- Roughness
@@INSULATION@@, !- Thickness {m}
392.6100, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
8906.260, !- Density {kg/m3}
370.0000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.0500000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.8500000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.8500000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
CONCRETE - SAND AND GRAVEL 4 IN, !- Name
MediumRough, !- Roughness
0.1014984, !- Thickness {m}
1.729577, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
2242.585, !- Density {kg/m3}
836.8000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.6000000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.6000000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
C10 - 8 IN HW CONCRETE, !- Name
MediumRough, !- Roughness
@@WTHICK@@, !- Thickness {m}
@@WCOND@@, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
@@WDENSITY@@, !- Density {kg/m3}
@@WSPECFICHEAT@@, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
@@WSolarAbsor@@, !- Solar Absorptance
0.6500000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
ROOFING - WOOD SHINGLES, !- Name
VeryRough, !- Roughness
1.9050000E-02, !- Thickness {m}
0.1141521, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
720.8308, !- Density {kg/m3}
1255.200, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.7800000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.7800000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
BLBD - SHEATHING NAIL BASE 1 / 2 IN, !- Name
MediumRough, !- Roughness
1.2710161E-02, !- Thickness {m}
6.3475482E-02, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
400.4616, !- Density {kg/m3}
1297.040, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.7000000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.7000000; !- Visible Absorptance
Material,
E6 - 1 / 2 IN GYP SHEATHING BOARD, !- Name
Smooth, !- Roughness
1.2710161E-02, !- Thickness {m}
0.1601589, !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
784.9047, !- Density {kg/m3}
836.8000, !- Specific Heat {J/kg-K}
0.9000000, !- Thermal Absorptance
0.9200000, !- Solar Absorptance
0.9200000; !- Visible Absorptance
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: WINDOWMATERIAL:GLAZING ===========
WindowMaterial:Glazing,
GLASS - CLEAR SHEET 1 / 8 IN, !- Name
SpectralAverage, !- Optical Data Type
, !- Window Glass Spectral Data Set Name
@@GTHICK@@, !- Thickness {m}
@@GTRANS@@, !- Solar Transmittance at Normal Incidence
7.5000003E-02, !- Front Side Solar Reflectance at Normal Incidence
7.5000003E-02, !- Back Side Solar Reflectance at Normal Incidence
0.8980000, !- Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence
8.1000000E-02, !- Front Side Visible Reflectance at Normal Incidence
8.1000000E-02, !- Back Side Visible Reflectance at Normal Incidence
0, !- Infrared Transmittance at Normal Incidence
0.8400000, !- Front Side Infrared Hemispherical Emissivity
0.8400000, !- Back Side Infrared Hemispherical Emissivity
@@GCOND@@; !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
WindowMaterial:Glazing,
GLASS - LOW IRON 3 MM, !- Name
SpectralAverage, !- Optical Data Type
, !- Window Glass Spectral Data Set Name
@@GTHICK@@, !- Thickness {m}
@@GTRANS@@, !- Solar Transmittance at Normal Incidence
0.0790000, !- Front Side Solar Reflectance at Normal Incidence
0.0790000, !- Back Side Solar Reflectance at Normal Incidence
0.9130000, !- Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence
0.0820000, !- Front Side Visible Reflectance at Normal Incidence
0.0820000, !- Back Side Visible Reflectance at Normal Incidence
0, !- Infrared Transmittance at Normal Incidence
0.8400000, !- Front Side Infrared Hemispherical Emissivity
0.8400000, !- Back Side Infrared Hemispherical Emissivity
@@GCOND@@; !- Conductivity {W/m-K}
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: WINDOWMATERIAL:GAS ===========
WindowMaterial:Gas,
WinAirB1 - AIRSPACE RESISTANCE, !- Name
AIR, !- Gas Type
@@GAPTHICK@@; !- Thickness {m}
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: CONSTRUCTION ===========
Construction,
EXTERIOR, !- Name
A1 - 1 IN STUCCO, !- Outside Layer
B12 - 3 IN DENSE INSULATION, !- Layer 2
B12 - 3 IN DENSE INSULATION, !- Layer 3
C7 - 8 IN LW CONCRETE BLOCK, !- Layer 4
E8 - 5 / 8 IN PLASTER OR GYP BOARD; !- Layer 5
Construction,
TROMBE WALL IN, !- Name
TABOR SOLAR ABSORBER, !- Outside Layer
C10 - 8 IN HW CONCRETE, !- Layer 2
C10 - 8 IN HW CONCRETE; !- Layer 3
Construction,
SLAB FLOOR, !- Name
CONCRETE - SAND AND GRAVEL 4 IN; !- Outside Layer
Construction,
ROOF31, !- Name
ROOFING - WOOD SHINGLES, !- Outside Layer
BLBD - SHEATHING NAIL BASE 1 / 2 IN, !- Layer 2
B12 - 3 IN DENSE INSULATION, !- Layer 3
B12 - 3 IN DENSE INSULATION, !- Layer 4
B3 - 2 IN INSULATION, !- Layer 5
B3 - 2 IN INSULATION, !- Layer 6
E6 - 1 / 2 IN GYP SHEATHING BOARD; !- Layer 7
Construction,
SGL CLR LOW IRON 3 MM, !- Name
GLASS - LOW IRON 3 MM; !- Outside Layer
Construction,
TROMBE WALL OUT, !- Name
C10 - 8 IN HW CONCRETE, !- Outside Layer
C10 - 8 IN HW CONCRETE, !- Layer 2
TABOR SOLAR ABSORBER; !- Layer 3
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: GLOBALGEOMETRYRULES ===========
GlobalGeometryRules,
UpperLeftCorner, !- Starting Vertex Position
CounterClockWise, !- Vertex Entry Direction
World; !- Coordinate System
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: ZONE ===========
Zone,
ZONE 1, !- Name
0, !- Direction of Relative North {deg}
10.00000, !- X Origin {m}
15.00000, !- Y Origin {m}
0, !- Z Origin {m}
1, !- Type
1, !- Multiplier
autocalculate, !- Ceiling Height {m}
autocalculate; !- Volume {m3}
Zone,
ZONE 2, !- Name
0, !- Direction of Relative North {deg}
10.00000, !- X Origin {m}
14.90000, !- Y Origin {m}
0, !- Z Origin {m}
1, !- Type
1, !- Multiplier
autocalculate, !- Ceiling Height {m}
autocalculate, !- Volume {m3}
autocalculate, !- Floor Area {m2}
TrombeWall; !- Zone Inside Convection Algorithm
Zone,
ZONE 3, !- Name
0, !- Direction of Relative North {deg}
40.00000, !- X Origin {m}
15.00000, !- Y Origin {m}
0, !- Z Origin {m}
1, !- Type
1, !- Multiplier
autocalculate, !- Ceiling Height {m}
autocalculate; !- Volume {m3}
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: BUILDINGSURFACE:DETAILED ===========
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: OUTPUT:VARIABLE ===========
Output:Variable,
*, !- Key Value
Site Outdoor Air Drybulb Temperature, !- Variable Name
hourly; !- Reporting Frequency
Output:Variable,
*, !- Key Value
Zone Air Temperature, !- Variable Name
hourly; !- Reporting Frequency
Output:Variable,
Zn002:Wall001, !- Key Value
Surface Inside Face Temperature, !- Variable Name
hourly; !- Reporting Frequency
Output:Variable,
Zn002:Wall004, !- Key Value
Surface Inside Face Temperature, !- Variable Name
hourly; !- Reporting Frequency
Output:Variable,
Zn002:Wall001, !- Key Value
Surface Inside Face Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient, !- Variable Name
hourly; !- Reporting Frequency
Output:Variable,
Zn002:Wall004, !- Key Value
Surface Inside Face Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient, !- Variable Name
hourly; !- Reporting Frequency
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: OUTPUT:METER:METERFILEONLY ===========
Output:Meter:MeterFileOnly,
EnergyTransfer:Building, !- Name
Annual; !- Reporting Frequency
Output:Meter:MeterFileOnly,
EnergyTransfer:Facility, !- Name
Annual; !- Reporting Frequency
!- =========== ALL OBJECTS IN CLASS: OUTPUT:SQLITE ===========
Output:SQLite,
Simple; !- Option Type
Code:
PassiveTrombeWall.eso
PassiveTrombeWall.csv
Site Outdoor Air Drybulb Temperature
Zone Air Temperature
Zn002:Wall001,Surface Inside Face Temperature
Zn002:Wall001,Surface Inside Face Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient
Zn002:Wall004,Surface Inside Face Temperature
Zn002:Wall004,Surface Inside Face Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient
0
This is a model of trombe wall, For your simplicity I have chosen the sample file (Example project of Trombe Wall) from energy plus folder for simplification in error identification, instead of my own model as both having same problem.
Simlab Joblist.csv file is also attached herewith. All the files are saved in txt format to attach them here.
Thank You, if anyone can help me to get out of this situation .
Hi there,
I set up rvx to collect results, which works for all output variable (specified in the rvi file) expect for user-defined EMS output variables (LR_DegreeHours>28).
The EMS variable is included in each folder's eplusout.eso, but not gathered by jeplus apparently.
Also eplusout.csv is not created for any iteration.
Any idea why?
RVX
Code:
{
"notes": "RVX to collect results and EMS variables",
eplusout.eso
eplusout.csv
Site Outdoor Air Drybulb Temperature
Zone Air Temperature
Zone Operative Temperature
Zone Windows Total Transmitted Solar Radiation Rate