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Energy Plus Workflow
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**Purpose**: To perform whole-building energy simulations using the EnergyPlus engine.

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**Capabilities and Features**:

    Models energy consumption for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and plug/process loads.

    Integrated solution of thermal zone conditions and HVAC system response.

    Heat balance-based solution for radiant and convective effects.

    User-definable sub-hourly time steps.

    Combined heat and mass transfer model for air movement.

    Advanced fenestration models (e.g., controllable blinds, electrochromic glazing).

    Illuminance and glare calculations for visual comfort.

    Component-based HVAC modeling for standard and novel systems.

    Extensive built-in and user-definable control strategies.

    Support for Functional Mockup Interface (FMI) for co-simulation.