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Input Output Reference
The Encyclopedic Reference to EnergyPlus Input and Output
Input-Output Reference
What’s different about EnergyPlus Input and Output?
EnergyPlus Input Processing
General Input Rules
EnergyPlus Output Processing
IDD Conventions
IDD - IP Units
Input - Output Descriptions (Document)
Input Descriptions
Output Descriptions
Group – Simulation Parameters
Version
Inputs
Timestep
Inputs
ConvergenceLimits
Inputs
Building
Inputs
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Inside
Inputs
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Outside
Inputs
HeatBalanceAlgorithm
Inputs
HeatBalanceSettings:ConductionFiniteDifference
Inputs
ZoneAirHeatBalanceAlgorithm
Inputs
ZoneAirContaminantBalance
Inputs
Outputs
Outputs
ShadowCalculation
Inputs
Output:Diagnostics
Output:DebuggingData
Inputs
Output:PreprocessorMessage
Inputs
ZoneCapacitanceMultiplier:ResearchSpecial
Inputs
SimulationControl
Inputs
ProgramControl
Inputs
Meter:Custom
Inputs
Meter:CustomDecrement
Inputs
Custom Meter Examples
Simulation Parameter Outputs
Group - Compliance Objects
Compliance:Building
Inputs
Group – Location - Climate - Weather File Access
Site:Location
Inputs
SizingPeriod:DesignDay
Inputs
Outputs
Longer Design Periods
SizingPeriod:WeatherFileDays
Inputs
SizingPeriod:WeatherFileConditionType
Inputs
RunPeriod
Inputs
RunPeriod:CustomRange
Inputs
RunPeriodControl:SpecialDays
Inputs
RunPeriodControl:DaylightSavingTime
Inputs
WeatherProperty:SkyTemperature
Inputs
Site:WeatherStation
Inputs
Site:HeightVariation
Inputs
Site:GroundTemperature:BuildingSurface
Inputs
Site:GroundTemperature:Shallow
Inputs
Site:GroundTemperature:Deep
Inputs
Site:GroundDomain
Inputs
Outputs
Site:GroundTemperature:FCfactorMethod
Inputs
Site:GroundReflectance
Inputs
Site:GroundReflectance:SnowModifier
Inputs
Site:WaterMainsTemperature
Inputs
Site:Precipitation
Inputs
RoofIrrigation
Inputs
Solar and Visible Spectrum Objects
Site:SolarAndVisibleSpectrum
Inputs
Site:SpectrumData
Inputs
Outputs
Outputs
Outputs for local temperature/wind speed calculations
Zone Outdoor Air Drybulb Temperature [C]
Zone Outdoor Air Wetbulb Temperature [C]
Zone Outdoor Air Wind Spe ed [m/s]“surface-ext-outdoor-dry-bulb-c
Surface Ext Outdoor Wet Bulb [C]
Surface Ext Wind Speed [m/s]
System Node Temperature [C]
Group – Schedules
Day Type
ScheduleTypeLimits
Inputs
Day Schedules
Schedule:Day:Hourly
Inputs
Schedule:Day:Interval
Inputs
Schedule:Day:List
Inputs
Week Schedule(s)
Schedule:Week:Daily
Inputs
Schedule:Week:Compact
Inputs
Schedule:Year
Inputs
Schedule:Compact
Inputs
Schedule:Constant
Inputs
Schedule:File
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Surface Construction Elements
Specifying the Building Envelope
Material and Material Properties
Material
Inputs
Material:NoMass
Inputs
Material:InfraredTransparent
Inputs
Material:AirGap
Inputs
MaterialProperty:MoisturePenetrationDepth:Settings
Inputs
Outputs
MaterialProperty:PhaseChange
Inputs
MaterialProperty:VariableThermalConductivity
Inputs
Outputs
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:Settings
Inputs
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:SorptionIsotherm
Inputs
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:Suction
Inputs
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:Redistribution
Inputs
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:Diffusion
Inputs
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:ThermalConductivity
Inputs
Outputs
Materials for Glass Windows and Doors
WindowMaterial:Glazing
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Glazing:RefractionExtinctionMethod
Inputs
Glass Optical Properties Conversion
Conversion from Glass Optical Properties Specified as Index of Refraction and Transmittance at Normal Incidence
WindowMaterial:GlazingGroup:Thermochromic
Inputs
Outputs
WindowMaterial:Gas
Inputs
WindowMaterial:GasMixture
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Gap
Inputs
WindowGap:DeflectionState
Inputs
WindowGap:SupportPillar
Inputs
WindowMaterial:SimpleGlazingSystem
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Shade
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Blind
Inputs
WindowMaterial:ComplexShade
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Screen
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Shade:EquivalentLayer
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Drape:EquivalentLayer
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Blind:EquivalentLayer
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Screen:EquivalentLayer
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Glazing:EquivalentLayer
Inputs
WindowMaterial:Gap:EquivalentLayer
Inputs
Material:RoofVegetation
Inputs
Ecoroof / RoofVegetation outputs
Green Roof Soil Temperature [C]
Green Roof Vegetation Temperature [C]
Green Roof Soil Root Moisture Ratio []
Green Roof Soil Near Surface Moisture Ratio []
Green Roof Soil Sensible Heat Transfer Rate per Area [W/m2]
Green Roof Vegetation Sensible Heat Transfer Rate per Area [W/m2]
Green Roof Vegetation Moisture Transfer Rate [m/s]
Green Roof Soil Moisture Transfer Rate [m/s]
Green Roof Vegetation Latent Heat Transfer Rate per Area [W/m2]
Green Roof Soil Latent Heat Transfer Rate per Area [W/m2]
Green Roof Cumulative Precipitation Depth [m]
Green Roof Current Precipitation Depth [m]
Green Roof Cumulative Irrigation Depth [m]
Green Roof Current Irrigation Depth [m]
Green Roof Cumulative Runoff Depth [m]
Green Roof Current Runoff Depth [m]
Green Roof Cumulative Evapotranspiration Depth [m]
Green Roof Current Evapotranspiration Depth [m]
MaterialProperty:GlazingSpectralData
Inputs
Construction
Inputs
Site:GroundTemperature:FCfactorMethod
Inputs
Constructions - Modeling Underground Walls and Ground Floors Defined with C and F Factors for Building Energy Code Compliance
Construction:CfactorUndergroundWall
Inputs
Construction:FfactorGroundFloor
Inputs
Construction:InternalSource
Inputs
Composite Wall Constructions
Construction:ComplexFenestrationState
Inputs
WindowThermalModel:Params
Inputs
Matix:TwoDimension
Field: Name
Field: Number of Rows
Field: Number of Columns
< Field Set: Value # N >
Field: Value # 1
Field: Value #2
Construction:WindowEquivalentLayer
Inputs
Construction:WindowDataFile
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Thermal Zone Description/Geometry
Zone
Inputs
Outputs
Zone Thermal Output(s)
Zone Mean Air Temperature [C]
Zone Air Temperature [C]
Zone Mean Air Dewpoint Temperature [C]
Zone Thermostat Air Temperature [C]
Zone Mean Radiant Temperature [C]
Zone Operative Temperature [C]
Zone Air Heat Balance Internal Convective Heat Gain Rate [W]
Zone Air Heat Balance Surface Convection Rate [W]
Zone Air Heat Balance Interzone Air Transfer Rate [W]
Zone Air Heat Balance Outdoor Air Transfer Rate [W]
Zone Air Heat Balance System Air Transfer Rate [W]
Zone Air Heat Balance System Convective Heat Gain Rate [W]
Zone Air Heat Balance Air Energy Storage Rate [W]
Zone Air Heat Balance Deviation Rate [W]
Zone Air System Sensible Heating Energy [J]
Zone Air System Sensible Cooling Energy [J]
Zone Air System Sensible Heating Rate [W]
Zone Air System Sensible Cooling Rate [W]
Zone Air Humidity Ratio [kgWater/kgDryAir]
Zone Air Relative Humidity [%]
Zone Total Internal Radiant Heating Rate [W]
Zone Total Internal Radiant Heating Energy [J]
Zone Total Internal Visible Radiation Heating Rate [W]
Zone Total Internal Visible Radiation Heating Energy [J]
Zone Total Internal Convective Heating Rate [W]
Zone Total Internal Convective Heating Energy [J]
Zone Total Internal Latent Gain Rate [W]
Zone Total Internal Latent Gain Energy [J]
Zone Total Internal Total Heating Rate [W]
Zone Total Internal Total Heating Energy [J]
ZoneList
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneGroup
Inputs
Outputs
Surface(s)
Interzone Surfaces
Surface View Factors
GlobalGeometryRules
Inputs
Surfaces
Walls
Wall:Exterior
Inputs
Wall:Adiabatic
Inputs
Wall:Underground
Inputs
Wall:Interzone
Inputs
Roofs/Ceilings
Roof
Inputs
Ceiling:Adiabatic
Inputs
Ceiling:Interzone
Inputs
Floors
Floor:GroundContact
Inputs
Floor:Adiabatic
Inputs
Floor:Interzone
Inputs
Windows/Doors
Window
Inputs
Door
Inputs
GlazedDoor
Inputs
Window:Interzone
Inputs
Door:Interzone
Inputs
GlazedDoor:Interzone
Inputs
Surface Vertices
Building Surfaces - Detailed
Wall:Detailed
Inputs
RoofCeiling:Detailed
Inputs
Floor:Detailed
Inputs
BuildingSurface:Detailed
Inputs
FenestrationSurface:Detailed
Inputs
Window Modeling Options
InternalMass
Inputs
Surface Output Variables/Reports
Window Output Variables
Surface Window Total Absorbed Shortwave Radiation Rate Layer [W]
Surface Window Front Face Temperature Layer [C]
Surface Window Back Face Temperature Layer [C]
Surface Output Variables (all heat transfer surfaces)
Surface Inside Face Heat Balance Calculation Iteration Count []
Surface Inside Face Temperature [C]
Surface Outside Face Temperature [C]
Surface Inside Face Adjacent Air Temperature [C]
Surface Inside Face Convection Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Convection Heat Gain Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Inside Face Convection Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Inside Face Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient [W/m2-K]
Surface Inside Face Net Surface Thermal Radiation Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Net Surface Thermal Radiation Heat Gain Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Inside Face Net Surface Thermal Radiation Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Inside Face Solar Radiation Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Solar Radiation Heat Gain Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Inside Face Solar Radiation Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Inside Face Lights Radiation Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Lights Radiation Heat Gain Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Inside Face Lights Radiation Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Inside Face Internal Gains Radiation Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Internal Gains Radiation Heat Gain Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Inside Face Internal Gains Radiation Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Inside Face System Radiation Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face System Radiation Heat Gain Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Inside Face System Radiation Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Outside Face Convection Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Outside Face Convection Heat Gain Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Convection Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Outside Face Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient [W/m2-K]
Surface Outside Face Net Thermal Radiation Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Outside Face Net Thermal Radiation Heat Gain Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Net Thermal Radiation Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Inside Face Exterior Windows Incident Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Exterior Windows Incident Beam Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Inside Face Exterior Windows Incident Beam Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Inside Face Interior Windows Incident Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Interior Windows Incident Beam Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Inside Face Interior Windows Incident Beam Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Inside Face Initial Transmitted Diffuse Absorbed Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Absorbed Shortwave Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Output Variables (exterior heat transfer surfaces)
Surface Outside Face Outdoor Air Drybulb Temperature [C]
Surface Outside Face Outdoor Air Wetbulb Temperature [C]
Surface Outside Face Outdoor Air Wind Speed [m/s]
Surface Outside Face Sunlit Area [m2]
Surface Outside Face Sunlit Fraction []
Surface Outside Face Thermal Radiation to Air Heat Transfer Coefficient [W/m2-K]
Surface Outside Face Thermal Radiation to Sky Heat Transfer Coefficient [W/m2-K]
Surface Outside Face Thermal Radiation to Ground Heat Transfer Coefficient [W/m2-K]
Surface Outside Face Solar Radiation Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Outside Face Solar Radiation Heat Gain Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Solar Radiation Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Outside Face Incident Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Incident Beam Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Incident Sky Diffuse Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Incident Ground Diffuse Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Incident Beam To Diffuse Ground Reflected Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Incident Sky Diffuse Ground Reflected Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Incident Sky Diffuse Surface Reflected Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Incident Beam To Beam Surface Reflected Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Incident Beam To Diffuse Surface Reflected Solar Radiation Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Beam Solar Incident Angle Cosine Value []
Surface Anisotropic Sky Multiplier []
Surface Window BSDF Beam Direction Number []
Surface Window BSDF Beam Phi Angle [rad]
Surface Window BSDF Beam Theta Angle [rad]
Opaque Surface Output Variables
Surface Inside Face Conduction Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Conduction Heat Transfer Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Inside Face Conduction Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Inside Face Conduction Heat Loss Rate [W]
Surface Outside Face Conduction Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Surface Outside Face Conduction Heat Transfer Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Outside Face Conduction Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Outside Face Conduction Heat Loss Rate [W]
Surface Average Face Conduction Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Surface Average Face Conduction Heat Transfer Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Average Face Conduction Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Average Face Conduction Heat Loss Rate [W]
Surface Average Face Conduction Heat Transfer Energy [J]
Surface Heat Storage Rate [W]
Surface Heat Storage Rate per Area [W/m2]
Surface Heat Storage Gain Rate [W]
Surface Heat Storage Loss Rate [W]
Surface Heat Storage Energy [J]
Surface Internal Source Location Temperature [C]
Zone Opaque Surface Inside Face Conduction [W]
Zone Opaque Surface Inside Faces Total Conduction Heat Gain Rate [W]
Zone Opaque Surface Inside Faces Total Conduction Heat Gain Energy [J]
Zone Opaque Surface Inside Faces Total Conduction Heat Loss Rate [W]
Zone Opaque Surface Inside Faces Total Conduction Heat Loss Energy [J]
Zone Opaque Surface Outside Face Conduction [W]
Zone Opaque Surface Outside Face Conduction Gain [W]
Zone Opaque Surface Outside Face Conduction Gain Energy [J]
Zone Opaque Surface Outside Face Conduction Loss [W]
Zone Opaque Surface Outside Face Conduction Loss Energy [J]
Surface Inside Face Beam Solar Radiation Heat Gain Rate [W]
Window Output Variables
Zone Windows Total Transmitted Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Zone Windows Total Transmitted Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Zone Windows Total Heat Gain Rate [W]
Zone Windows Total Heat Gain Energy [J]
Zone Windows Total Heat Loss Rate [W]
Zone Windows Total Heat Loss Energy [J]
Surface Window Total Glazing Layers Absorbed Shortwave Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Total Glazing Layers Absorbed Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Total Glazing Layers Absorbed Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Window Shading Device Absorbed Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Transmitted Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Transmitted Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Window Transmitted Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Transmitted Beam Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Window Transmitted Beam To Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Transmitted Beam To Beam Solar Radiation Energy [J]
For a window with a blind, this transmitted radiation consists of beam radiation that passes between the slats. For a window with a screen, this value consists of direct beam radiation that is transmitted through the screen (gaps between the screen material).
Surface Window Transmitted Beam To Diffuse Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Transmitted Beam To Diffuse Solar Radiation Energy [J]
For a window with a blind, this transmitted radiation consists of diffuse radiation reflected from beam by the slats. For a window with a screen, this value consists of diffuse radiation reflected by the screen material.
Zone Exterior Windows Total Transmitted Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Zone Exterior Windows Total Transmitted Beam Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Zone Interior Windows Total Transmitted Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Zone Interior Windows Total Transmitted Beam Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Window Transmitted Diffuse Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Transmitted Diffuse Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Zone Exterior Windows Total Transmitted Diffuse Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Zone Exterior Windows Total Transmitted Diffuse Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Zone Interior Windows Total Transmitted Diffuse Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Zone Interior Windows Total Transmitted Diffuse Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Window System Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window System Solar Absorptance []
Surface Window System Solar Reflectance []
Surface Window Gap Convective Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Surface Window Gap Convective Heat Transfer Energy [J]
Surface Window Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Window Heat Gain Energy [J]
Surface Window Heat Loss Rate [W]
Surface Window Heat Loss Energy [J]
Surface Window Glazing Beam to Beam Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Glazing Beam to Diffuse Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Glazing Diffuse to Diffuse Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Model Solver Iteration Count []
Surface Window Solar Horizontal Profile Angle [deg]
Surface Window Solar Vertical Profile Angle [deg]
Surface Window Outside Reveal Reflected Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Outside Reveal Reflected Beam Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Window Inside Reveal Reflected Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Inside Reveal Reflected Beam Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Window Inside Reveal Absorbed Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Inside Reveal Reflected Diffuse Zone Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Inside Reveal Reflected Diffuse Frame Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Inside Reveal Reflected Diffuse Glazing Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Inside Face Glazing Condensation Status []
Surface Window Inside Face Frame Condensation Status []
Surface Window Inside Face Divider Condensation Status []
Surface Shading Device Is On Time Fraction []
Surface Window Blind Slat Angle [deg]
Surface Window Blind Beam to Beam Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Blind Beam to Diffuse Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Blind Diffuse to Diffuse Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Blind and Glazing System Beam Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Blind and Glazing System Diffuse Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Screen Beam to Beam Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Screen Beam to Diffuse Solar Transmittance[]
Surface Window Screen Diffuse to Diffuse Solar Transmittance[]
Surface Window Screen and Glazing System Beam Solar Transmittance[]
Surface Window Screen and Glazing System Diffuse Solar Transmittance []
Surface Window Transmitted Beam Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Surface Window Transmitted Beam Solar Radiation Energy [J]
Surface Storm Window On Off Status [ ]
Surface Inside Face Initial Transmitted Diffuse Transmitted Out Window Solar Radiation Rate [W]
Additional Window Outputs (Advanced)
Surface Window Inside Face Glazing Zone Convection Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Window Inside Face Glazing Net Infrared Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Surface Window Shortwave from Zone Back Out Window Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Surface Window Inside Face Frame and Divider Zone Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Window Frame Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Window Frame Heat Loss Rate [W]
Surface Window Frame Inside Temperature [C]
Surface Window Frame Outside Temperature [C]
Surface Window Divider Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Window Divider Heat Loss Rate [W]
Surface Window Divider Inside Temperature [C]
Surface Window Divider Outside Temperature [C]
Surface Window Inside Face Gap between Shade and Glazing Zone Convection Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Window Inside Face Shade Zone Convection Heat Gain Rate [W]
Surface Window Inside Face Shade Net Infrared Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Thermochomic Window Outputs
Window Thermochromic Layer Temperature [C]
Surface Window Thermochromic Layer Property Specification Temperature [C]
Switchable Window Outputs
Surface Window Switchable Glazing Switching Factor[]
Surface Window Switchable Glazing Visible Transmittance[]
Other Surface Outputs/Reports
DXF
Details, Vertices, DetailsWithVertices
Shading Surfaces
Detached Shading Surfaces
Shading:Site, Shading:Building
Field: Name
Field: Azimuth Angle
Field: Tilt Angle
Starting Corner for the surface
Field: Starting X Coordinate
Field: Starting Y Coordinate
Field: Starting Z Coordinate
Field: Length
Field: Height
Shading:Site:Detailed, Shading:Building:Detailed
Field: Name
Field: Transmittance Schedule Name
Field: Number Vertices
Attached Shading Surfaces
Shading:Overhang
Inputs
Shading:Overhang:Projection
Inputs
Shading:Fin
Inputs
Shading:Fin:Projection
Inputs
Shading:Zone:Detailed
Inputs
ShadingProperty:Reflectance
Inputs
WindowProperty:ShadingControl
Inputs
WindowProperty:FrameAndDivider
Inputs
WindowProperty:AirflowControl
Inputs
WindowProperty:StormWindow
Inputs
Importing Windows from WINDOW program
Zone Thermal Output(s)
Zone Mean Air Temperature [C]
Zone Air Temperature [C]
Zone Mean Radiant Temperature [C]
Zone Operative Temperature [C]
Zone Air System Sensible Heating Energy [J]
Zone Air System Sensible Cooling Energy [J]
Zone Air System Sensible Heating Rate [W]
Zone Air System Sensible Cooling Rate [W]
Zone Air Humidity Ratio[kgWater/kgDryAir]
Zone Air Relative Humidity[%]
Zone Total Internal Radiant Heating Energy [J]
Zone-Total Internal Visible Heat Gain [J]
Zone Total Internal Convective Heating Energy [J]
Zone Total Internal Latent Gain Energy [J]
Zone Total Internal Total Heating Energy [J]
Group - Advanced Surface Concepts
SurfaceProperty:HeatTransferAlgorithm
Inputs
SurfaceProperty:HeatTransferAlgorithm:MultipleSurface
Inputs
SurfaceProperty:HeatTransferAlgorithm:SurfaceList
Inputs
SurfaceProperty:HeatTransferAlgorithm:Construction
Inputs
SurfaceControl:MoveableInsulation
Field: Insulation Type
Field: Surface Name
Field: Material Name
Field: Schedule Name
SurfaceProperty:OtherSideCoefficients
Inputs
Outputs
SurfaceProperty:OtherSideConditionsModel
Inputs
Outputs
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Inside:AdaptiveModelSelections
Inputs
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Outside:AdaptiveModelSelections
Inputs
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Inside:UserCurve
Inputs
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Outside:UserCurve
Inputs
SurfaceProperty:ConvectionCoefficients
Inputs
SurfaceProperty:ConvectionCoefficients:MultipleSurface
Inputs
Convection Coefficient Application Hierarchy
Convection Coefficients Outputs
Surface Inside Face Convection Classification Index
Surface Inside Face Convection Model Equation Index
Surface Inside Face Convection Reference Air Index
Surface Outside Face Convection Classification Index
Surface Outside Face Forced Convection Model Equation Index
Surface Outside Face Natural Convection Model Equation Index
SurfaceProperties:VaporCoefficients
Inputs
SurfaceProperty:ExteriorNaturalVentedCavity
Inputs
Outputs
SurfaceProperty:SolarIncidentInside
Inputs
ComplexFenestrationProperty:SolarAbsorbedLayers
Inputs
GeometryTransform
Inputs
Zone Property View Factors
Approximate Option
User Input View Factors
ZoneProperty:UserViewFactors:bySurfaceName
Inputs
Group - Detailed Ground Heat Transfer
Detailed Ground Heat Transfer
GroundHeatTransfer:Control
Inputs
Group - Room Air Models
Room Air Models
RoomAirModelType
Inputs
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:UserDefined
Inputs
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:ConstantGradient
Inputs
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:TwoGradient
Inputs
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:NondimensionalHeight
Inputs
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:SurfaceMapping
Inputs
RoomAir:Node
Inputs
RoomAirSettings:OneNodeDisplacementVentilation
Inputs
RoomAirSettings:ThreeNodeDisplacementVentilation
Inputs
RoomAirSettings:CrossVentilation
Inputs
Outputs
RoomAirSettings:UnderFloorAirDistributionInterior
Inputs
RoomAirSettings:UnderFloorAirDistributionExterior
Inputs
Outputs
Outputs
Outputs
Outputs
Outputs
Outputs
Group - Internal Gains (People, Lights, Other internal zone equipment)
People
Inputs
Outputs
Outputs
Simplified ASHRAE 55 Warnings
ComfortViewFactorAngles
Inputs
Lights
Inputs
Outputs
Outputs
ElectricEquipment
Inputs
GasEquipment
Inputs
HotWaterEquipment
Inputs
SteamEquipment
Inputs
OtherEquipment
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:CarbonDioxide
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:Constant
Field: Name
Field: Zone Name
Field: Maximum Generation Rate
Field: Generation Schedule Name
Field: Design Removal Coefficient
Field: Removal Schedule Name
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:Constant Outputs
Generic Air Contaminant Constant Source Generation Volume Flow Rate [m3/s]
SurfaceContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:PressureDriven
Field: Name
Field: Surface Name
Field: Design Generation Rate Coefficient
Field: Generation Schedule Name
SurfaceContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:PressureDriven Outputs
Generic Air Contaminant Pressure Driven Generation Volume Flow Rate [m3/s]
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:CutoffModel
Field: Name
Field: Zone Name
Field: Design Generation Rate
Field: Generation Schedule Name
Field: Cutoff Concentration
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:CutoffModel Outputs
Generic Air Contaminant Cutoff Model Generation Volume Flow Rate [m3/s]
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:DecaySource
Field: Name
Field: Zone Name
Field: Initial Generation Rate
Field: Generation Schedule Name
Field: Decay Time Constant
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:DecaySource Outputs
Generic Air Contaminant Decay Model Generation Volume Flow Rate [m3/s]
Generic Air Contaminant Decay Model Generation Emission Start Elapsed Time [s]
SurfaceContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:BoudaryLayerDiffusion
Field: Name
Field: Surface Name
Field: Film Transfer Coefficient
Field: Henry Partition Coefficient
SurfaceContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:BoundaryLayerDiffusion Outputs
Generic Air Contaminant Boundary Layer Diffusion Generation Volume Flow Rate [m3/s]
Generic Air Contaminant Boundary Layer Diffusion Inside Face Concentration [ppm]
SurfaceContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:DepositionVelocitySink
Field: Name
Field: Surface Name
Field: Deposition Velocity
Field: Removal Schedule Name
SurfaceContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:DepositionVelocitySink Outputs
Generic Air Contaminant Deposition Velocity Removal Volume Flow Rate [m3/s]
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:DepositionRateSink
Field: Name
Field: Zone Name
Field: Deposition Rate
Field: Removal Schedule Name
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:GenericContaminant:DepositionRateSink Outputs
Generic Air Contaminant Deposition Rate Removal Volume Flow Rate [m3/s]
ZoneBaseboard:OutdoorTemperatureControlled
Inputs
Outputs
Outputs
Group - Daylighting
Daylighting:Controls
Inputs
Guidelines for Daylighting Modeling (Detailed Method)
Use of Window Multipliers
Use of Zone Multipliers
Thermal Zoning for Daylighting
Multiple Lighting Zones
Fins, Overhangs and Other Exterior Obstructions
Interior Obstructions
Double Façades: Daylighting through Interior Windows
Interior Window Daylighting Configurations that EnergyPlus Can Calculate
Interior Window Daylighting Configurations that EnergyPlus Cannot Calculate
Restrictions on Shading Devices
DElight Daylighting Method
Daylighting:DELight:Controls
Inputs
Daylighting:DELight:ReferencePoint
Inputs
Daylighting:DELight:ComplexFenestration
Inputs
Outputs
Outputs
Output:IlluminanceMap
Inputs
OutputControl:IlluminanceMap:Style
Inputs
Daylighting Devices
DaylightingDevice:Tubular
Inputs
Outputs
DaylightingDevice:Shelf
Inputs
Outputs
DaylightingDevice:LightWell
Inputs
Daylighting Modeling Options
Group - Exterior Energy Use Equipment
Exterior:Lights
Inputs
Outputs
Exterior:FuelEquipment
Inputs
Exterior:WaterEquipment
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Airflow
ZoneInfiltration:DesignFlowRate
Inputs
ZoneInfiltration:EffectiveLeakageArea
Inputs
ZoneInfiltration:FlowCoefficient
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneVentilation:DesignFlowRate
Inputs
ZoneVentilation:WindandStackOpenArea
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneAirBalance:OutdoorAir
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneMixing
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneCrossMixing
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneRefrigerationDoorMixing
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneEarthtube (Earth Tube)
CalcSoilSurfTemp - Auxiliary Programs Document
Field: Zone Name
Field: Schedule Name
Field: Design Flow Rate
Field: Minimum Zone Temperature when Cooling
Field: Maximum Zone Temperature when Heating
Field: Delta Temperature
Field: Earthtube Type
Field: Fan Pressure Rise
Field: Fan Total Efficiency
Field: Pipe Radius
Field: Pipe Thickness
Field: Pipe Length
Field: Pipe Thermal Conductivity
Field: Pipe Depth Under Ground Surface
Field: Soil Condition
Field: Average Soil Surface Temperature
Field: Amplitude of Soil Surface Temperature
Field: Phase Constant of Soil Surface Temperature
Field: Constant Term Flow Coefficient
Field: Temperature Term Flow Coefficient
Field: Velocity Term Flow Coefficient
Field: Velocity Squared Term Flow Coefficient
ZoneEarthTube Outputs
Earth Tube Zone Sensible Cooling Energy [J]
Earth Tube Zone Sensible Cooling Rate [W]
Earth Tube Zone Sensible Heating Energy [J]
Earth Tube Zone Sensible Heating Rate [W]
Earth Tube Air Flow Volume [m3]
Earth Tube Air Current Density Volumetric Flow Rate [m3/s]
Earth Tube Air Standard Density Volumetric Flow Rate [m3/s]
Earth Tube Air Flow Mass [kg]
Earth Tube Air Mass Flow Rate [kg/s]
Earth Tube Fan Electric Energy [J]
Earth Tube Fan Electric Power [W]
Earth Tube Zone Inlet Air Temperature [C]
Earth Tube Ground Interface Temperature [C]
Earth Tube Outdoor Air Heat Transfer Rate [W]
ZoneCoolTower:Shower
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneThermalChimney (Thermal Chimney)
Field: Name
Field: Zone Name
Field: Availability Schedule Name
Field: Width of the Absorber Wall
Field: Cross Sectional Area of Air Channel Outlet
Field: Discharge Coefficient
Field: Zone <#> Name
Field: Distance from Top of Thermal Chimney to Inlet <#>
Field: Relative Ratios of Air Flow Rates Passing through Zone <#>
Field: Cross Sectional Areas of Air Channel Inlet <#>
ZoneThermalChimney Outputs
Zone Thermal Chimney Heat Loss Energy [J]
Zone Thermal Chimney Heat Gain Energy [J]
Zone Thermal Chimney Volume [m3]
Zone Thermal Chimney Mass [kg]
Zone Thermal Chimney Current Density Volumetric Flow Rate [m3/s]
Zone Thermal Chimney Standard Density Volumetric Flow Rate [m3/s]
Zone Thermal Chimney Mass Flow Rate [kg/s]
Zone Thermal Chimney Outlet Temperature [C]
ZoneAirMassFlowConservation
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Design Objects
Input for Design Calculations and Component Autosizing
Overview
Component Autosizing
Mixing User-Specified and Autosized Inputs
Component Sizing Output
User or External Zone Design Flow Rate Inputs
User or External System Design Flow Rate Inputs
DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir
Inputs
DesignSpecification:ZoneAirDistribution
Inputs
Sizing:Parameters
Inputs
Outputs
OutputControl:Sizing:Style
Inputs
Sizing:Zone
Inputs
Outputs
Sizing:System
Inputs
Sizing:Plant
Inputs
Outputs
HVAC: Primary and Secondary Systems
Group - Node-Branch Management
NodeList
Inputs
Outputs
BranchList
Inputs
Outputs
Branch
Inputs
Outputs
ConnectorList
Inputs
Outputs
Pipe:Adiabatic
Inputs
Outputs
Pipe:Adiabatic:Steam
Inputs
Outputs
Pipe:Indoor
Inputs
Outputs
Pipe:Outdoor
Inputs
Outputs
Pipe:Underground
Inputs
Outputs
PipingSystem:Underground Class Objects
PipingSystem:Underground:Domain
Inputs
PipingSystem:Underground:PipeCircuit
Inputs
PipingSystem:Underground:PipeSegment
Inputs
Outputs
Duct
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Plant-Condenser Loops
PlantLoop
Inputs
Outputs
CondenserLoop
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Plant-Condenser Control
Operation Schemes (Plant and Condenser)
PlantEquipmentOperationSchemes
Inputs
CondenserEquipmentOperationSchemes
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:Uncontrolled
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:CoolingLoad
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:HeatingLoad
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorDryBulb
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorWetBulb
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorRelativeHumidity
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorDewpoint
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorDryBulbDifference
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorWetBulbDifference
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorDewpointDifference
Inputs
PlantEquipmentOperation:ComponentSetpoint
Inputs
PlantEquipmentList
Inputs
CondenserEquipmentList
Inputs
Group - Plant Equipment
Equipment Types
Generic Chiller Outputs
Chiller Electric Power [W]
Chiller Electric Energy [J]
Chiller Evaporator Cooling Rate [W]
Chiller Evaporator Cooling Energy [J]
Chiller Evaporator Inlet Temperature [C]
Chiller Evaporator Outlet Temperature [C]
Chiller Evaporator Mass Flow Rate [kg/s]
Chiller COP [W/W]
Chiller Part Load Ratio
Chiller Cycling Ratio
Chiller Condenser Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Chiller Condenser Heat Transfer Energy [J]
Chiller Condenser Inlet Temperature [C]
Chiller Basin Heater Electric Power [W]
Chiller Basin Heater Electric Energy [J]
Chiller Condenser Inlet Temperature [C]
Chiller Condenser Outlet Temperature [C]
Chiller Condenser Mass Flow Rate [kg/s]
Chiller Drive Shaft Power [W]
Chiller Drive Shaft Energy [J]
Chiller Lube Recovered Heat Rate [W]
Chiller Lube Recovered Heat Energy [J]
Chiller Jacket Recovered Heat Rate [W]
Chiller Jacket Recovered Heat Energy [J]
Chiller Exhaust Recovered Heat Rate [W]
Chiller Exhaust Recovered Heat Energy [J]
Chiller Total Recovered Heat Rate [W]
Chiller Total Recovered Heat Energy [J]
Chiller Exhaust Temperature [C]
Chiller Heat Recovery Inlet Temperature [C]
Chiller Heat Recovery Outlet Temperature [C]
Chiller Heat Recovery Mass Flow Rate [kg/s]
Chiller Effective Heat Rejection Temperature [C]
Chiller Rate [W]
Chiller Energy [J]
Chiller Mass Flow Rate [kg/s]
Chiller Gas Mass [kg] (Gas Turbine Chiller only)
Chiller Source Hot Water Rate [W]
Chiller Source Hot Water Energy [J]
Chiller Source Steam Rate [W]
Chiller:Absorption
Inputs
Outputs
Chiller:Absorption:Indirect
Inputs
Outputs
Chiller:ConstantCOP
Inputs
Outputs
Chiller:Electric
Inputs
Outputs
Chiller:Electric:EIR
Inputs
Outputs
Chiller:Electric:ReformulatedEIR
Inputs
Outputs
Chiller:EngineDriven
Inputs
Outputs
Chiller:CombustionTurbine
Inputs
Outputs
ChillerHeater:Absorption:DirectFired
Inputs
Outputs
ChillerHeater:Absorption:DoubleEffect
Inputs
Outputs
Boiler:HotWater
Inputs
Outputs
Boiler:Steam
Inputs
Outputs
Water to Water Heat Pumps
HeatPump:WaterToWater:EquationFit:Cooling
Inputs
Outputs
HeatPump:WaterToWater:EquationFit:Heating
Inputs
HeatPump:WaterToWater:ParameterEstimation:Cooling
Inputs
HeatPump:WaterToWater:ParameterEstimation:Heating
Inputs
Outputs
DistrictCooling
Inputs
Outputs
DistrictHeating
Inputs
Outputs
PlantComponent:TemperatureSource
Inputs
Outputs
CentralHeatPumpSystem
Inputs
Outputs
ChillerHeaterPerformance:EIectric:EIR
Field: Name
Field: Reference Cooling Mode Evaporator Capacity
Field: Reference Cooling Mode COP
Field: Reference Cooling Mode Leaving Chilled Water Temperature
Field: Reference Cooling Mode Entering Condenser Water Temperature
Field: Reference Cooling Mode Leaving Condenser Water Temperature
Field: Reference Heating Mode Cooling Capacity Ratio
Field: Reference Heating Mode Cooling Power Ratio
Field: Reference Heating Mode Leaving Chilled Water Temperature
Field: Reference Heating Mode Leaving Condenser Water Temperature
Field: Reference Heating Mode Entering Condenser Water Temperature
Field: Heating Mode Entering Chilled Water Temperature Low Limit
Field: Chilled Water Flow Mode Type
Field: Design Chilled Water Flow Rate
Field: Design Condenser Water Flow Rate
Field: Design Hot Water Flow Rate
Field: Compressor Motor Efficiency
Field: Condenser Type
Field: Cooling Mode Temperature Curve Condenser Water Independent Variable
Field: Cooling Mode Cooling Capacity Function of Temperature Curve Name
Field: Cooling Mode Electric Input to Cooling Output Ratio Function of Temperature Curve Name
Field: Cooling Mode Electric Input to Cooling Output Ratio Function of Part Load Ratio Curve Name
Field: Cooling Mode Cooling Capacity Optimum Part Load Ratio
Field: Heating Mode Temperature Curve Condenser Water Independent Variable
Field: Heating Mode Cooling Capacity Function of Temperature Curve Name
Field: Heating Mode Electric Input to Cooling Output Ratio Function of Temperature Curve Name
Field: Heating Mode Electric Input to Cooling Output Ratio Function of Part Load Ratio Curve Name
Field: Heating Mode Cooling Capacity Optimum Part Load Ratio
Field: Sizing Factor
ChillerHeaterPerformance:Electric:EIR Outputs
Chiller Heater Operation Mode Unit [ ]
Chiller Heater Part Load Ratio Unit [ ]
Chiller Heater Cycling Ratio Unit [ ]
Chiller Heater Cooling Electric Power Unit [W]
Chiller Heater Cooling Electric Energy Unit [J]
Chiller Heater Heating Electric Power Unit [W]
Chiller Heater Heating Electric Energy Unit [J]
Chiller Heater Cooling Rate Unit [W]
Chiller Heater Cooling Energy Unit [J]
Chiller Heater False Load Heat Transfer Rate Unit [W]
Chiller Heater False Load Heat Transfer Energy Unit [J]
Chiller Heater Condenser Heat Transfer Rate Unit [C]
Chiller Heater Condenser Heat Transfer Energy Unit [C]
Chiller Heater Evaporator Inlet Temperature Unit [C]
Chiller Heater Evaporator Outlet Temperature Unit [C]
Chiller Heater Evaporator Mass Flow Rate Unit [C]
Chiller Heater Condenser Inlet Temperature Unit [C]
Chiller Heater Condenser Outlet Temperature Unit [C]
Chiller Heater Condenser Mass Flow Rate Unit [C]
Chiller Heater COP Unit [C]
Chiller Heater Capacity Temperature Modifier Multiplier Unit [C]
Chiller Heater EIR Temperature Modifier Multiplier Unit [C]
Chiller Heater EIR Part Load Modifier Multiplier Unit [C]
Thermal Storage Objects
ThermalStorage:Ice:Simple
Inputs
Outputs
ThermalStorage:Ice:Detailed
Inputs
Outputs
ThermalStorage:ChilledWater:Mixed
Inputs
Outputs
ThermalStorage:ChilledWater:Stratified
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Water Heaters
Standard Ratings
WaterHeater:Mixed
Inputs
Outputs
WaterHeater:Stratified
Inputs
Outputs
WaterHeater:Sizing
Inputs
WaterHeater:HeatPump
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Condenser Equipment
Equipment Types
CoolingTower:SingleSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
CoolingTower:TwoSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
CoolingTower:VariableSpeed:Merkel
Inputs
Outputs
CoolingTower:VariableSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
CoolingTowerPerformance:CoolTools
Inputs
Outputs
CoolingTowerPerformance:YorkCalc
Inputs
Outputs
EvaporativeFluidCooler:SingleSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
EvaporativeFluidCooler:TwoSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
FluidCooler:SingleSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
FluidCooler:TwoSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
GroundHeatExchanger:Vertical
Inputs
Outputs
GroundHeatExchanger:Pond
Inputs
Outputs
GroundHeatExchanger:Surface
Inputs
Outputs
GroundHeatExchanger:HorizontalTrench
Inputs
Outputs
HeatExchanger:FluidToFluid
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Plant-Condenser Flow Control
Connector:Splitter, Connector:Mixer
Connector:Splitter
Inputs
Connector:Mixer
Inputs
TemperingValve
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Air Distribution
AirLoopHVAC
Inputs
Outputs
Outputs
Systems Level Reporting
System Loads Outputs
Air System Total Heating Energy
Air System Total Cooling Energy
System Energy Use Outputs
Air System Hot Water Energy
Air System Steam Energy
Air System Chilled Water Energy
Air System Electric Energy
Air System Gas Energy
Air System Water Volume
System Component Loads Outputs
Air System Fan Air Heating Energy
Air System Cooling Coil Total Cooling Energy
Air System Heating Coil Total Heating Energy
Air System Heat Exchanger Total Heating Energy
Air System Heat Exchanger Total Cooling Energy
Air System Humidifier Total Heating Energy
Air System Evaporative Cooler Total Cooling Energy
Air System Desiccant Dehumidifier Total Cooling Energy
Air System Solar Collector Total Heating Energy
Air System Solar Collector Total Cooling Energy
Air System User Defined Air Terminal Total Heating Energy
Air System User Defined Air Terminal Total Cooling Energy
System Component Energy Use Outputs
Air System Fan Electric Energy
Air System Heating Coil Hot Water Energy
Air System Cooling Coil Chilled Water Energy
Air System DX Heating Coil Electric Energy
Air System DX Cooling Coil Electric Energy
Air System Heating Coil Electric Energy
Air System Heating Coil Gas Energy
Air System Heating Coil Steam Energy
Air System Humidifier Electric Energy
Air System Evaporative Cooler Electric Energy
Air System Desiccant Dehumidifier Electric Energy
Overall Air Loop Syntax
AirLoopHVAC:ControllerList
Inputs
AvailabilityManagerAssignmentList
Inputs
AirLoopHVAC:OutdoorAirSystem
Inputs
Outputs
AirLoopHVAC:OutdoorAirSystem:EquipmentList
Inputs
OutdoorAir:Node
Inputs
Outdoor Air Node outputs:
OutdoorAir:NodeList
Inputs
Out doorAir:Mixer”inputs-7
Group - Airflow Network
Overview
Summary of Objects
Airflow Network Example Files (included in the installation)
What the Airflow Network Model Can and Cannot Do
Can Do
Cannot Do or Restricted
AirflowNetwork:SimulationControl
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Multizone:Zone
Field: Zone Name
Field: Ventilation Control Mode
Field: Ventilation Control Zone Temperature Setpoint Schedule Name
Field: Minimum Venting Open Factor
Field: Indoor and Outdoor Temperature Difference Lower Limit For Maximum Venting Open Factor
Field: Indoor and Outdoor Temperature Difference Upper Limit for Minimun Venting Open Factor
Field: Indoor and Outdoor Enthalpy Difference Lower Limit For Maximum Venting Open Factor
Field: Indoor and Outdoor Enthalpy Difference Upper Limit for Minimun Venting Open Factor
Field: Venting Availability Schedule Name
AirflowNetwork:Multizone:Surface
Field: Surface Name
Field: Leakage Component Name
Field: External Node Name
Field: Window/Door Opening Factor, or Crack Factor
Field: Ventilation Control Mode
Field: Ventilation Control Zone Temperature Setpoint Schedule Name
Field: Minimum Venting Open Factor
Field: Indoor and Outdoor Temperature Difference Lower Limit For Maximum Venting Open Factor
Field: Indoor and Outdoor Temperature Difference Upper Limit for Minimun Venting Open Factor
Field: Indoor and Outdoor Enthalpy Difference Lower Limit For Maximum Venting Open Factor
Field: Indoor and Outdoor Enthalpy Difference Upper Limit for Minimun Venting Open Factor
Field: Venting Availability Schedule Name
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:ReferenceCrackConditions
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Surface:Crack
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Surface:EffectiveLeakageArea
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Component:DetailedOpening
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Component:HorizontalOpening
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Component:SimpleOpening
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Component:ZoneExhaustFan
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:ExternalNode
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:WindPressureCoefficientArray
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:WindPressureCoefficientValues
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Node
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:Leak
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:LeakageRatio
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:Duct
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:Fan
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:Coil
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:HeatExchanger
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:TerminalUnit
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:ConstantPressureDrop
Inputs
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Linkage
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Zone Equipment
ZoneHVAC:AirDistributionUnit
Inputs
ZoneHVAC:EquipmentConnections
Inputs
ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList
Inputs
Group - Air Distribution Equipment
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:Uncontrolled
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ConstantVolume:Reheat
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat:VariableSpeedFan
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:HeatAndCool:Reheat
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:NoReheat
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:HeatAndCool:NoReheat
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:SeriesPIU:Reheat
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ParallelPIU:Reheat
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ConstantVolume:FourPipeInduction
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ConstantVolume:CooledBeam
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:InletSideMixer
Inputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:SupplySideMixer
Inputs
AirTerminal:DualDuct:ConstantVolume
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:DualDuct:VAV
Inputs
Outputs
AirTerminal:DualDuct:VAV:OutdoorAir
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Zone Forced Air Units
ZoneHVAC:IdealLoadsAirSystem
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:FourPipeFanCoil
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:UnitVentilator
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:UnitHeater
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:EvaporativeCoolerUnit
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:OutdoorAirUnit
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:OutdoorAirUnit:EquipmentList
Inputs
ZoneHVAC:WindowAirConditioner
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:PackagedTerminalAirConditioner
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:PackagedTerminalHeatPump
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:RefrigerationChillerSet
Inputs
ZoneHVAC:WaterToAirHeatPump
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:Dehumidifier:DX
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:EnergyRecoveryVentilator
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:TerminalUnit:VariableRefrigerantFlow
Inputs
Outputs
DesignSpecification:ZoneHVAC:Sizing
Inputs
Group - Unitary Equipment
Furnace and Unitary Systems
AirLoopHVAC:UnitarySystem
Inputs
Outputs
UnitarySystemPerformance:HeatPump:Multispeed
Inputs
AirLoopHVAC:Unitary:Furnace:HeatCool
Inputs
Outputs
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatCool
Inputs
Outputs
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatPump:AirToAir
Inputs
Outputs
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatPump:AirToAir:MultiSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
AirLoopHVAC:Unitary:Furnace:HeatOnly
Inputs
Outputs
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatOnly
Inputs
Outputs
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatPump:WaterToAir
Inputs
Outputs
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatCool:VAVChangeoverBypass
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Variable Refrigerant Flow Equipment
AirConditioner:VariableRefrigerantFlow
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneTerminalUnitList
Inputs
Group - Radiative / Convective Units
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Steam
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Electric
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:Convective:Water
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:Convective:Electric
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:Electric
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:SurfaceGroup
Inputs
ZoneHVAC:HighTemperatureRadiant
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:VentilatedSlab
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneHVAC:VentilatedSlab:SlabGroup
Inputs
Group - Refrigeration
Refrigeration:CompressorRack
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:Case
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:CaseAndWalkInList
Inputs
Refrigeration:WalkIn
Field: Name
Field: Availability Schedule Name
Field: Rated Coil Cooling Capacity
Field: Operating Temperature
Field: Rated Cooling Source Temperature
Field: Rated Total Heating Power
Field: Heating Power Schedule Name
Field: Rated Cooling Coil Fan Power
Field: Rated Circulation Fan Power
Field: Rated Total Lighting Power
Field: Lighting Schedule Name
Field: Defrost Type
Field: Defrost Control Type
Field: Defrost Schedule Name
Field: Defrost Drip-Down Schedule Name
Field: Defrost Power
Field: Temperature Termination Defrost Fraction to Ice
Field: Restocking Schedule Name
Field: Average Refrigerant Charge Inventory
Field: Insulated Floor Surface Area
Field: Insulated Floor U-Value
Field: Zone Name
Field: Total Insulated Surface Area Facing Zone
Field: Insulated Surface U-Value Facing Zone
Field: Area of Glass Reach In Doors Facing Zone
Field: Height of Glass Reach In Doors Facing Zone
Field: Glass Reach In Door U-Value Facing Zone
Field: Glass Reach In Door Opening Schedule Name Facing Zone
Field: Area of Stocking Doors Facing Zone
Field: Height of Stocking Doors Facing Zone
Field: Stocking Door U-Value Facing Zone
Field: Stocking Door Opening Schedule Name Facing Zone
Field: Stocking Door Opening Protection Type Facing Zone
Refrigeration Case and WalkIn Outputs
Refrigeration Walk In Evaporator Total Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Evaporator Total Cooling Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Evaporator Sensible Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Evaporator Sensible Cooling Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Evaporator Latent Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Evaporator Latent Cooling Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Ancillary Electric Power [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Ancillary Electric Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Fan Electric Power [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Fan Electric Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Lighting Electric Power [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Lighting Electric Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Heater Electric Power [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Heater Electric Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Defrost Electric Power [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Defrost Electric Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Zone Sensible Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Zone Sensible Cooling Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Zone Sensible Heating Rate [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Zone Sensible Heating Energy [J]
Refrigeration Walk In Zone Latent Rate [W]
Refrigeration Walk In Zone Latent Energy [J]
Refrigeration:System
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:TranscriticalSystem
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:Compressor
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:CompressorList
Inputs
Refrigeration:Subcooler
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:Condenser:AirCooled
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:Condenser:EvaporativeCooled
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:Condenser:WaterCooled
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:Condenser:Cascade
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:GasCooler:AirCooled
Inputs
Outputs
Refrigeration:TransferLoadList
Inputs
Refrigeration:SecondarySystem
Inputs
Outputs
Additional Refrigeration Outputs Available for Each Zone
Additional Refrigeration Outputs for Each Zone
FOR THE SUM OF ALL COOLING SYSTEMS SERVING CASES AND/OR WALKINS:
Refrigeration Zone Case and Walk In Total Sensible Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration Zone Case and Walk In Total Latent Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration Zone Case and Walk In Total Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Refrigeration Zone Case and Walk In Sensible Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration Zone Case and Walk In Heating Rate [W]
Refrigeration Zone Case and Walk In Total Cooling Rate [W]
FOR THE SUM OF ALL COOLING SYSTEMS SERVING AIR CHILLERS:
Refrigeration Zone Air Chiller Heating Rate [W]
Refrigeration Zone Air Chiller Sensible Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration Zone Air Chiller Sensible Heat Transfer Rate [W]
Refrigeration Zone Air Chiller Sensible Heat Transfer Energy [J]
Refrigeration Zone Air Chiller Latent Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration Zone Air Chiller Water Removed Mass Flow Rate [kg/s]
Refrigeration Zone Air Chiller Total Cooling Rate [W]
Refrigeration:AirChiller
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Zone Controls - Thermostats and Humidistats
ZoneControl:Thermostat
Inputs
Outputs
Zone Thermostat Setpoints
ThermostatSetpoint:SingleHeating
Inputs
ThermostatSetpoint:SingleCooling
Inputs
ThermostatSetpoint:SingleHeatingOrCooling
Inputs
ThermostatSetpoint:DualSetpoint
Inputs
ZoneControl:Thermostat:OperativeTemperature
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneControl:Thermostat:TemperatureAndHumidity
Inputs
ZoneControl:Thermostat:StagedDualSetpoint
Inputs
ZoneControl:Humidistat
Inputs
Outputs
ZoneControl:Thermostat:ThermalComfort
Inputs
Outputs
Thermal Comfort Setpoints
ThermostatSetpoint:ThermalComfort:Fanger:SingleHeating
Inputs
ThermostatSetpoint:ThermalComfort:Fanger:SingleCooling
Inputs
ThermostatSetpoint:ThermalComfort:Fanger:SingleHeatingOrCooling
Inputs
ThermostatSetpoint:ThermalComfort:Fanger:DualSetpoint
Inputs
ZoneControl:ContaminantController
Inputs
Outputs
Group – Air Path
AirLoopHVAC:SupplyPath, AirLoopHVAC:ReturnPath
AirLoopHVAC:SupplyPath
Inputs
AirLoopHVAC:ReturnPath
Inputs
AirLoopHVAC:ReturnPlenum
Inputs
AirLoopHVAC:SupplyPlenum
Inputs
AirLoopHVAC:ZoneSplitter
Inputs
AirLoopHVAC:ZoneMixer
Inputs
Group – Non-Zone Equipment
LoadProfile:Plant
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Solar Collectors
SolarCollector:FlatPlate:Water
Inputs
Outputs
SolarCollectorPerformance:FlatPlate
Inputs
Outputs
SolarCollector:IntegralCollectorStorage
Inputs
SolarCollectorPerformance:IntegralCollectorStorage
Inputs
Outputs
SolarCollector:FlatPlate:PhotovoltaicThermal
Inputs
Outputs
SolarCollectorPerformance:PhotovoltaicThermal:Simple
Inputs
Solar Collector Heating System Plant Connections
Solar Heating System Control
Freeze Prevention
Additional Controls
System Availability Manager List Example
SolarCollector:UnglazedTranspired
Inputs
Outputs
SolarCollector:UnglazedTranspired:MultiSystem
Field: Solar Collector Name
Field Set: Inlet Node, Outlet Node, Mixed Air Node, Zone Node
Field: Outdoor Air System <#> Collector Inlet Node
Field: Outdoor Air System <#> Collector Outlet Node
Field: Outdoor Air System <#> Mixed Air Node
Field: Outdoor Air System <#> Zone Node
Group - Pumps
Pump:VariableSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
Pump:ConstantSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
Pump:VariableSpeed:Condensate
Inputs
Outputs
HeaderedPumps:ConstantSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
HeaderedPumps:VariableSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Heating and Cooling Coils
Coil:Cooling:Water
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:Water
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:Steam
Inputs
Heating Coil (Steam) Outputs:
Heating Coil Heating Energy [J]
Heating Coil Heating Rate [W]
Heating Coil Steam Trap Loss Rate [W]
Heating Coil Steam Inlet Temperature [C]
Heating Coil Steam Outlet Temperature [C]
Heating Coil Steam Mass Flow Rate [kg/s]
Coil:Heating:Electric
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:Electric:MultiStage
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:Desuperheater
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Cooling:DX:VariableRefrigerantFlow
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:DX:VariableRefrigerantFlow
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:Gas
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:Gas:MultiStage
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Cooling:Water:DetailedGeometry
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Cooling:DX:SingleSpeed
Inputs
Coil:Cooling:DX:TwoSpeed
Inputs
Coil:Cooling:DX:TwoStageWithHumidityControlMode
Inputs
Coil:Cooling:DX:MultiSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Cooling:DX:VariableSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
CoilPerformance:DX:Cooling
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:DX:SingleSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:DX:MultiSpeed
Inputs
Coil:Heating:DX:MultiSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:DX:VariableSpeed
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:WaterHeating:Desuperheater
Inputs
Outputs
CoilSystem:Cooling:DX
Inputs
Outputs
CoilSystem:Heating:DX
Inputs
Outputs
CoilSystem:Cooling:DX:HeatExchangerAssisted
Inputs
Outputs
CoilSystem:Cooling:Water:HeatExchangerAssisted
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:WaterHeating:AirToWaterHeatPump
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Cooling:WaterToAirHeatPump:ParameterEstimation
Inputs
Coil:Cooling:WaterToAirHeatPump:EquationFit
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Cooling:WaterToAirHeatPump:VariableSpeedEquationFit
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:WaterToAirHeatPump:ParameterEstimation
Inputs
Coil:Heating:WaterToAirHeatPump:EquationFit
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Heating:WaterToAirHeatPump:VariableSpeedEquationFit
Inputs
Outputs
Coil:Cooling:DX:SingleSpeed:ThermalStorage
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Fans
Fan:ConstantVolume
Inputs
Outputs
Fan:OnOff
Inputs
Outputs
Fan:VariableVolume
Inputs
Outputs
Fan:ZoneExhaust
Inputs
Outputs
FanPerformance:NightVentilation
Inputs
Fan:ComponentModel
Inputs
Outputs
Group – Humidifiers
Humidifier:Steam:Electric
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Desiccant Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifier:Desiccant:NoFans
Inputs
Outputs
Dehumidifier:Desiccant:System
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Energy Management System (EMS)
EnergyManagementSystem:Sensor
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:Actuator
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:ProgramCallingManager
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:Program
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:Subroutine
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:GlobalVariable
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:OutputVariable
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:MeteredOutputVariable,
Field: Name
Field: EMS Variable Name
Field: Update Frequency
Field: EMS Program or Subroutine Name
Field: Resource Type
Field: Group Type
Field: End-Use Category
Field: End-Use Subcategory
Field: Units
EnergyManagementSystem:TrendVariable
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:InternalVariable
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:CurveOrTableIndexVariable
Inputs
EnergyManagementSystem:ConstructionIndexVariable
Inputs
Group - ExternalInterface
ExternalInterface
Inputs
Building Controls Virtual Test Bed (BCVTB)
ExternalInterface:Schedule
Inputs
ExternalInterface:Actuator
Inputs
ExternalInterface:Variable
Inputs
Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) Import
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport
Inputs
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:From:Variable
Inputs
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule
Inputs
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Actuator
Inputs
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Variable
Inputs
Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) Export
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:From:Variable
Inputs
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule
Inputs
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Actuator
Inputs
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Variable
Inputs
Group - User Defined HVAC and Plant Component Models
ZoneHVAC:ForcedAir:UserDefined
Inputs
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:UserDefined
Field: Name
Field: Overall Model Simulation Program Calling Manager Name
Field: Model Setup and Sizing Program Calling Manager Name
Field: Primary Air Inlet Node Name
Field: Primary Air Outlet Node Name
Field: Secondary Air Inlet Node Name
Field: Secondary Air Outlet Node Name
Field: Number of Plant Loop Connections
Field: Plant Connection 1 Inlet Node Name
Field: Plant Connection 1 Outlet Node Name
Field: Plant Connection 2 Inlet Node Name
Field: Plant Connection 2 Outlet Node Name
Field: Supply Inlet Water Storage Tank Name
Field: Collection Outlet Water Storage Tank Name
Field: Ambient Zone Name
Coil:UserDefined
Field: Name
Field: Overall Model Simulation Program Calling Manager Name
Field: Model Setup and Sizing Program Calling Manager Name
Field: Number of Air Connections
Field: Air Connection 1 Inlet Node Name
Field: Air Connection 1 Outlet Node Name
Field: Air Connection 2 Inlet Node Name
Field: Air Connection 2 Outlet Node Name
Field: Plant Connection is Used
Field: Plant Connection Inlet Node Name
Field: Plant Connection Outlet Node Name
Field: Supply Inlet Water Storage Tank Name
Field: Collection Outlet Water Storage Tank Name
Field: Ambient Zone Name
PlantComponent:UserDefined
Field: Name
Field: Main Model Program Calling Manager Name
Field: Number of Plant Loop Connections
FeildSet: {inlet node name, outlet node name, loading mode, flow request mode, initialization program calling manager, simulation program calling manager.}
Field: Plant Connection X Inlet Node Name
Field: Plant Connection X Outlet Node Name
Field: Plant Connection X Loading Mode
Field: Plant Connection X Loop Flow Request Mode
Field: Plant Connection X Initialization Program Calling Manager Name
Field: Plant Connection X Simulation Program Calling Manager Name
Field: Air Connection Inlet Node Name
Field: Air Connection Outlet Node Name
Field: Supply Inlet Water Storage Tank Name
Field: Collection Outlet Water Storage Tank Name
Field: Ambient Zone Name
PlantEquipmentOperation:UserDefined
Inputs
Group - System Availability Managers
AvailabilityManager:Scheduled
Inputs
AvailabilityManager:ScheduledOn
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:ScheduledOff
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:NightCycle
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:DifferentialThermostat
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:HighTemperatureTurnOff
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:HighTemperatureTurnOn
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:LowTemperatureTurnOff
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:LowTemperatureTurnOn
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:NightVentilation
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:HybridVentilation
Inputs
Outputs
AvailabilityManager:OptimumStart
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Setpoint Managers
SetpointManager:Scheduled
Inputs
SetpointManager:Scheduled:DualSetpoint
Inputs
SetpointManager:OutdoorAirReset
Inputs
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Reheat
Inputs
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Heating
Inputs
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Cooling
Inputs
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Humidity:Minimum
Inputs
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Humidity:Maximum
Inputs
SetpointManager:MixedAir
Inputs
SetpointManager:OutdoorAirPretreat
Inputs
SetpointManager:Warmest
Inputs
SetpointManager:Coldest
Inputs
SetpointManager:ReturnAirBypassFlow
Inputs
SetpointManager:WarmestTemperatureFlow
Inputs
Outputs
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Cooling:Average
Inputs
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Heating:Average
Inputs
SetpointManager:MultiZone:MinimumHumidity:Average
Inputs
SetpointManager:MultiZone:MaximumHumidity:Average
Inputs
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Humidity:Minimum
Inputs
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Humidity:Maximum
Inputs
SetpointManager:FollowOutdoorAirTemperature
Inputs
SetpointManager:FollowSystemNodeTemperature
Inputs
Inputs
SetpointManager:CondenserEnteringReset
Inputs
SetpointManager:CondenserEnteringReset:Ideal
Inputs
SetpointManager:SingleZone:OneStageCooling
Inputs
SetpointManager:SingleZoneOneStageHeating
Field: Name
Field: Heating Stage On Supply Air Setpoint Temperature
Field: Heating Stage Off Supply Air Setpoint Temperature
Field: Control Zone Name
Field: Setpoint Node or NodeList Name
Group - Controllers
Controls (Air Loop and Zone Equipment)
Controller:WaterCoil
Inputs
Controller:OutdoorAir
Inputs
Outputs
Controller:MechanicalVentilation
Inputs
ZoneHVAC:EnergyRecoveryVentilator:Controller
Inputs
Group - Evaporative Coolers
EvaporativeCooler:Direct:CelDekPad
Inputs
Outputs
EvaporativeCooler:Direct:ResearchSpecial
Inputs
Outputs
EvaporativeCooler:Indirect:CelDekPad
Inputs
Outputs
EvaporativeCooler:Indirect:WetCoil
Inputs
Outputs
EvaporativeCooler:Indirect:ResearchSpecial
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Heat Recovery
HeatExchanger:AirToAir:FlatPlate
Inputs
Outputs
HeatExchanger:AirToAir:SensibleAndLatent
Inputs
Outputs
HeatExchanger:Desiccant:BalancedFlow
Inputs
Outputs
HeatExchanger:Desiccant:BalancedFlow:PerformanceDataType1
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Demand Limiting Controls
DemandManagerAssignmentList
Inputs
Outputs
DemandManager:ExteriorLights
Inputs
Outputs
DemandManager:Lights
Inputs
Outputs
DemandManager:ElectricEquipment
Inputs
Outputs
DemandManager:Thermostats
Inputs
Outputs
Group – Electric Load Center-Generator Specifications
ElectricLoadCenter:Transformer
Inputs
Outputs
ElectricLoadCenter:Distribution
Inputs
Outputs
ElectricLoadCenter:Generators
Inputs
Outputs
ElectricLoadCenter:Inverter:Simple
Inputs
ElectricLoadCenter:Inverter:FunctionOfPower
Inputs
ElectricLoadCenter:Inverter:LookUpTable
Inputs
Outputs
ElectricLoadCenter:Storage:Simple
Inputs
Outputs
ElectricLoadCenter:Storage: Battery
Field: Name
Field: Availability Schedule Name
Field: Zone Name
Field: Radiative Fraction
Field: Number of Battery Modules in Parallel
Field: Number of Battery Modules in Series
Field: Maximum Module Capacity
Field: Initial Fractional State of Charge
Field: Fraction of Available Charge Capacity
Field: Change Rate from Bound Charge to Available Charge
Field: Fully Charged Module Open Circuit Voltage
Field: Fully Discharged Module Open Circuit Voltage
Field: Voltage Change Curve Name for Charging
Field: Voltage Change Curve Name for Discharging
Field: Module Internal Electrical Resistance
Field: Maximum Module Discharging Current
Field: Module Cut-off Voltage
Field: Module Charge Rate Limit
Field: Battery Life Calculation
Field: Number of Cycle Bins
Field: Battery Cycle Life Curve Name
ElectricLoadCenter: Storage:Battery Outputs
Electric Storage Operating Mode Index []
Electric Storage Charge State [Ah]
Electric Storage Charge Fraction []
Electric Storage Charge Power [W]
Electric Storage Charge Energy [J]
Electric Storage Production Decrement Energy [J]
Electric Storage Discharge Power [W]
Electric Storage Discharge Energy [J]
Electric Storage Total Current [A]
Electric Storage Total Voltage [V]
Electric Storage Thermal Loss Rate [W]
Electric Storage Thermal Loss Energy [J]
Electric Storage Degradation Fraction []
Generator:InternalCombustionEngine
Inputs
Outputs
Generator:CombustionTurbine
Inputs
Outputs
Generator:MicroTurbine
Inputs
Outputs
Generator:MicroCHP
Inputs
Generator:MicroCHP:NonNormalizedParameters
Inputs
Outputs
Generator:FuelCell
Inputs
Outputs
Generator:FuelCell:PowerModule
Inputs
Generator:FuelCell:StackCooler
Field: Name
Field: Heat Recovery Water Inlet Node Name
Field: Heat Recovery Water Outlet Node Nane
Field: Nominal Stack Temperature
[Field: Actual Stack Temperature]](group-electric-load-center.html#field-actual-stack-temperature)
Field: Coefficient r0
Field: Coefficient r1
Field: Coefficient r2
Field: Coefficient r3
Field: Stack Coolant Flow Rate
Field: Stack Cooler U-Factor Times Area Value
Field: Fs-cogen Adjustment Factor
Field: Stack Cogeneration Exchanger Area
Field: Stack Cogeneration Exchanger Nominal Flow Rate
Field: Stack Cogeneration Exchanger Nominal Heat Transfer Coefficient
Field: Stack Cogeneration Exchanger Nominal Heat Transfer Coefficient Exponent
Field: Stack Cooler Pump Power
Field: Stack Cooler Pump Heat loss
Field: Stack Air Cooler Fan Coefficient f0
Field: Stack Air Cooler Fan Coefficient f1
Field: Stack Air Cooler Fan Coefficient f2
Generator:FuelCell:AirSupply
Inputs
Generator:FuelCell:WaterSupply
Inputs
Generator:FuelCell:AuxiliaryHeater
Inputs
Generator:FuelCell:ElectricalStorage
Inputs
Generator:FuelCell:Inverter
Inputs
Generator:FuelSupply
Inputs
Outputs
Photovoltaic Generators
Generator:Photovoltaic
Inputs
Outputs
PhotovoltaicPerformance:Simple
Inputs
PhotovoltaicPerformance:EquivalentOne-Diode
Field: Name
Field: Cell Type
Field: Number of Cells in Series
Field: Active Area
Field: Transmittance Absorptance Product
Field: Semiconductor Bandgap
Field: Shunt Resistance
Field: Short Circuit Current
Field: Open Circuit Voltage
Field: Reference Temperature
Field: Reference Insolation
Field: Module Current at Maximum Power
Field: Module Voltage at Maximum Power
Field: Temperature Coefficient of Short Circuit Current
Field: Temperature Coefficient of Open Circuit Voltage
Field: Nominal Operating Cell Temperature Test Ambient Temperature
Field: Nominal Operating Cell Temperature Test Cell Temperature
Field: Nominal Operating Cell Temperature Test Insolation
Field: Module Heat Loss Coefficient
Field: Total Heat Capacity
PhotovoltaicPerformance:Sandia
Inputs
Generator:WindTurbine
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Water Systems
WaterUse:Equipment
Inputs
Outputs
WaterUse:Connections
Inputs
Outputs
WaterUse:Storage
Inputs
Outputs
WaterUse:RainCollector
Inputs
Outputs
WaterUse:Well
Inputs
Outputs
Group - Operational Faults
Introduction to Operational Faults Modeling
Operational Fault Objects
FaultModel:TemperatureSensorOffset:OutdoorAir
Inputs
FaultModel:HumiditySensorOffset:OutdoorAir
Inputs
FaultModel:EnthalpySensorOffset:OutdoorAir
Inputs
FaultModel:TemperatureSensorOffset:ReturnAir
Inputs
FaultModel:EnthalpySensorOffset:ReturnAir
Inputs
FaultModel:Fouling:Coil
Inputs
Group - Performance Curves
Curve:Linear
Inputs
Curve:QuadLinear
Inputs
Curve:Quadratic
Inputs
Curve:Cubic
Inputs
Curve:Quartic
Inputs
Curve:Exponent
Inputs
Curve:Bicubic
Inputs
Curve:Biquadratic
Inputs
Curve:QuadraticLinear
Inputs
Curve:Triquadratic
Inputs
Curve:Functional:PressureDrop
Inputs
Curve:FanPressureRise
Inputs
Curve:ExponentialSkewNormal
Inputs
Curve:Sigmoid
Inputs
Curve:RectangularHyperbola1
Inputs
Curve:RectangularHyperbola2
Inputs
Curve:ExponentialDecay
Inputs
Curve:DoubleExponentialDecay
Inputs
Curve:CubicLinear
Field: Name
Field: Coefficient1 Constant
Field: Coefficient2 x
Field: Coefficient3 x**2
Field: Coefficient4 x**3
Field: Coefficient5 y
Field: Coefficient6 x*y
Field: Minimum Value of x
Field: Maximum Value of x
Field: Minimum Value of y
Field: Maximum Value of y
Field: Minimum Curve Output”field-maximum-curve-output-15
Field: Input Unit Type for X
Field: Input Unit Type for Y
Field: Output Unit Type
Performance Curve Outputs
Performance Curve Output Value
Performance Curve Input Variable 1(-N) Value []
Group - Performance Tables
Table:OneIndependentVariable
Inputs
Outputs
Table:TwoIndependentVariables
Inputs
Outputs
Lookup Tables
Table:MultiVariableLookup
Inputs
Data Inpu t Format”field-field-1-numberofindependentvariables
Field: Field #2 (NumberOfValuesForIndependentVariable1)
Field: Field #3 (DeterminedByPreviousFields)
Field: Field #4
Lookup Table Outputs
Performance Curve Output Value []
Performance Curve Input Variable 1(-N) Value []
Group - Fluid Properties
FluidProperties:Name
Inputs
FluidProperties:GlycolConcentration
Inputs
FluidProperties:Temperatures
Inputs
FluidProperties:Saturated
Inputs
FluidProperties:Superheated
Inputs
Glycol Fluid Types
FluidProperties:Concentration
Inputs
HVAC Template Objects
HVACTemplate Processing
Group – HVAC Templates
HVACTemplate:Thermostat
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:IdealLoadsAirSystem
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:BaseboardHeat
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:FanCoil
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:PTAC
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:PTHP
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:WaterToAirHeatPump
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:VRF
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:Unitary
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:VAV
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:VAV:FanPowered
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:VAV:HeatAndCool
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:ConstantVolume
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Zone:DualDuct
Inputs
HVACTemplate:System:VRF
Inputs
HVACTemplate:System:Unitary
Inputs
HVACTemplate:System:UnitaryHeatPump:AirToAir
Inputs
HVACTemplate:System:UnitarySystem
Inputs
HVACTemplate:System:VAV
Inputs
HVACTemplate:System:PackagedVAV
Inputs
HVACTemplate:System:ConstantVolume
Inputs
HVACTemplate:System:DualDuct
Inputs
HVACTemplate:System:DedicatedOutdoorAir
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Plant:ChilledWaterLoop
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Plant:Chiller
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Plant:Chiller:ObjectReference
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Plant:Tower
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Plant:Tower:ObjectReference
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Plant:HotWaterLoop
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Plant:Bo iler”inputs-29
HVACTemplate:Plant:Boiler:ObjectReference
Inputs
HVACTemplate:Plant:MixedWaterLoop
Inputs
EnergyPlus Economics
Group - Economics
Introduction to Economics
Conceptual Framework - Variables and Hierarchy
UtilityCost:Tariff
Inputs
UtilityCost:Qualify
Inputs
UtilityCost:Charge:Simple
Inputs
UtilityCost:Charge:Block
Inputs
UtilityCost:Ratchet
Inputs
UtilityCost:Variable
Inputs
UtilityCost:Computation
Inputs
UtilityCost:Tariff Examples
Example A - Flat Energy Charge
Example B - Block Energy Charge
Example C - Block Energy and Demand Charges
Example D - Seasonal Energy Charges with Minimum Charge
Example E - kWh/kW Energy Charges
Example F - Seasonal Time of Use Energy
Example G - Blocks within Blocks
Example H - Real Time Pricing
Example I - Selling and Net-Metering
UtilityCost:Tariff Reporting
Economic Results Summary Report
Complex Tariff Modeling
Operator: SUM (unlimited)
Operator: ADD (2)
Operator: MULTIPLY (2)
Operator: SUBTRACT (2)
Operator: DIVIDE (2)
Operator: ABSOLUTE (1)
Operator: INTEGER (1)
Operator: SIGN (1)
Operator: MAXIMUM (unlimited)
Operator: MINIMUM (unlimited)
Operator: EXCEEDS (2)
Operator: ANNUALMINIMUM (1)
Operator: ANNUALMAXIMUM (1)
Operator: ANNUALSUM (1)
Operator: ANNUALAVERAGE (1)
Operator: ANNUALOR (1)
Operator: ANNUALAND (1)
Operator: ANNUALMAXIMUMZERO (1)
Operator: ANNUALMINIMUMZERO (1)
Operator: IF (3)
Operator: GREATERTHAN (2)
Operator: GREATEREQUAL (2)
Operator: LESSTHAN (2)
Operator: LESSEQUAL (2)
Operator: EQUAL (2)
Operator: NOTEQUAL (2)
Operator: AND (2)
Operator: OR (2)
Operator: NOT (2)
Operator: FROM (Unlimited)
Cost Estimating
ComponentCost:LineItem
Inputs
ComponentCost:Adjustments
Inputs
ComponentCost:Reference
Inputs
Economics Cost Estimate Reporting
Life-Cycle Costing
LifeCycleCost:Parameters
Inputs
LifeCycleCost:RecurringCosts
Inputs
LifeCycleCost:NonrecurringCost
Inputs
LifeCycleCost:UsePriceEscalation
Inputs
LifeCycleCost:UseAdjustment
Inputs
CurrencyType
Parametric Objects
Group - Parametrics
Expressions
Processing Order
Parametric:SetValueForRun
Inputs
Parametric:Logic
Inputs
Parametric:RunControl
Inputs
Parametric:FileNameSuffix
Inputs
Input for Output
Group - Reports
Variable Dictionary Reports
Field: Key Field
Field: Sort Option
Variable Dictionary Report in IDF Format
Surface Reports
Output:Surfaces:List
Inputs
Output:Surfaces:Drawing
Inputs
Output:Schedules
Inputs
Output:Constructions
Inputs
Output:DaylightFactors
Inputs
Output:EnergyManagementSystem
Inputs
OutputControl:SurfaceColorScheme
Inputs
OutputControl:ReportingTolerances
Inputs
Output:Variable
Inputs
Output:Meter and Output:Meter:MeterFileOnly
Output:Meter:Cumulative and Output:Meter:Cumulative:MeterFileOnly
Field: Name
Other Resource Types
Additional End Use Types Only Used for EnergyTransfer
Field: Reporting Frequency
Meter Details File (eplusout.mtd)
Output:EnvironmentalImpactFactors
Inputs
EnvironmentalImpactFactors
Inputs
FuelFactors
Inputs
Outputs
Output:SQLite
Inputs
Output
Using ReadVarsESO
Creating Charts and Spreadsheet files from Output Variables
Standard Output Reports
Output:Table:TimeBins
Inputs
Output:Table:Monthly
Inputs
Output:Table:SummaryReports
Inputs
Predefined Annual Summary Reports
Predefined Monthly Summary Reports
OutputControl:Table:Style
Inputs
Weather Data
Missing Weather File Data
Weather Data Hourly Interpolation
Weather File Data Reporting (errors) during Simulation
Running EnergyPlus
Energy+.ini
Errors
EnergyPlus Execution Time
Reducing Run Time Tips
Appendix A. Units and Abbreviations
Standard EnergyPlus Conditions
Standard Temperature and Pressure
Standard EnergyPlus Units
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