Energy Plus Workflow

Purpose: To perform whole-building energy simulations using the EnergyPlus engine.

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.