Output Details and Examples — EnergyPlus 8.3

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Simple List Data Sets[LINK]

AirCooledChillers.idf[LINK]

This dataset includes performance curves for air cooled electric EIR chiller (object type: Chiller:Electric:EIR). Knowing the type of chiller that you want to simulate, you can find it and the associated performance curves in the dataset file. A brief synopsis of AirCooledChiller.idf is shown below:

    ! AirCooledChillers.idf
    !
    ! This dataset includes performance curves for object type Chiller:Electric:EIR
    !
    ! Summary Table for Electric EIR Chiller reference data sets.
    ! Chillers are listed in order of reference capacity. Reference capacity and COP do not necessarily
    ! indicate rated capacity and COP at standard rating conditions (e.g. ARI Standard 550/590).
    !
    ! Performance curves developed from information collected from manufacturer's catalog data
    ! The nomenclature used for the chiller is as follows:
    ! ElectricEIRChiller - Manufacturer's Name - Model - Reference Capacity in kW - Reference COP
    !
    !                                                      Compressor   Reference    Reference
    ! Chiller Name                                            Type       Capacity      COP
    !                                                                    kW (tons)
    ! ElectricEIRChiller McQuay AGZ010BS 34.5kW/2.67COP      Scroll     34.5 (9.8)      2.67
    ! ElectricEIRChiller McQuay AGZ013BS 47.1kW/2.67COP      Scroll     47.1 (13.4)     2.67
    ! ElectricEIRChiller York YCAL0019EE 54.2kW/2.9COP       Scroll     54.2 (15.4)     2.9
    ! ElectricEIRChiller McQuay AGZ017BS 54.5kW/2.67COP      Scroll     54.5 (15.5)     2.67

ASHRAE_2005_HOF_Materials.idf[LINK]

This reference data set contains content from two chapters in the ASHRAE 2005 Handbook of Fundamentals, Chapter 30 - the Cooling and Heating Loads calculations chapter has both materials with thermal properties and constructions for Light, Medium, and Heavy buildings. Chapter 25 contains details thermal properties of many materials – no constructions are created from that data.

The following materials and constructions are created from ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, 2005, Chapter 30, Table 19 and Table 22. These are representative of materials and constructions used in Cooling and Heating Load Calculations.

Boilers.idf[LINK]

This dataset includes performance curves for non-electric boilers. Reference: Condensing Technology, Technical Series, Viessmann, 9446 803 - 1 GB Nov. 2004.

California_Title_24-2008.idf[LINK]

This dataset includes occupancy data and non-residential schedules for California Title 24-2008 compliance calculations when lighting plans are submitted for the Entire Building or when lighting compliance is not performed. Data is based on Table N2-5 of the 2008 Non-residential ACM Manual.

Chillers.idf[LINK]

This dataset includes object types for specific (by manufacturer and type) Chiller:Electric:EIR and Chiller: Electric:ReformulatedEIR and associated performance curves.

Knowing the type of chiller that you want to simulate, you can find it and the associated performance curves in the dataset file. By example, here is part of the comments in the Chiller.idf file:

    ! Summary Table for Electric EIR Chiller reference data sets (Ref. CoolTools project).
    ! Chillers are listed in order of compressor type and reference capacity (model calibration
    ! point). Reference capacity and COP do not necessarily indicate rated capacity and COP at
    ! standard rating conditions (e.g. ARI Standard 550/590).
    !
    ! Performance curves developed from information collected over a 10-year period from 1991 to 2001.
    !
    !                                                      Compressor   Reference  Reference Unloading
    ! Chiller Name                                            Type       Capacity    COP     Mechanism
    !                                                                    kW (tons)
    !-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ! ElectricEIRChiller McQuay WSC 471kW/5.89COP/Vanes    Centrifugal   471 (134)   5.89   Inlet Vanes
    ! ElectricEIRChiller York YT 563kW/10.61COP/Vanes      Centrifugal   563 (160)   10.61  Inlet Vanes
    ! ElectricEIRChiller McQuay PEH 703kW/7.03COP/Vanes    Centrifugal   703 (200)   7.03   Inlet Vanes
    ! ElectricEIRChiller Carrier 23XL 724kW/6.04COP/Vanes  Centrifugal   724 (206)   6.04   Inlet Vanes

CompositeWallConstructions.idf[LINK]

The Reference Data Set CompositeWallConstructions.idf contains constructions and associated materials for a set of composite walls. These are walls – such as stud walls – that have complicated heat-flow paths so that the conduction is two- or three-dimensional.

An example entry in this data set–for an insulated 2”x4” steel-stud wall–looks like:

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite 2x4 Steel Stud R11,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 10
    ! 2"x4" steel studs at 24" on center with between-stud R11 fibreglass insulation.
    ! Studs are 3.5", 16 gauge, 15 flange.
    ! Layers are 1/2" wood siding, 1/2" plywood, 2x4 steel studs and R11 insulation, 1/2" gypsum board.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 8.796 ft2-F-h/Btu (1.548 m2-K/W).
    ! Total wall thickness = 5.00in (0.127m)
    ! Material layer names follow:
      Composite 2x4 Steel Stud R11 #3,
      Composite 2x4 Steel Stud R11 #2,
      Composite 2x4 Steel Stud R11 #1;

    MATERIAL,Composite 2x4 Steel Stud R11 #1,
      Smooth,  !- Roughness
      0.013,   !- Thickness (m)
      0.720,   !- Conductivity (W/m-K)
      640.0,   !- Density (kg/m3)
      1048,    !- Specific Heat (J/kg-K)
      0.9,     !- Absorptance:Thermal
      0.7,     !- Absorptance:Solar
      0.7;     !- Absorptance:Visible
    MATERIAL,Composite 2x4 Steel Stud R11 #2,
      Smooth,  !- Roughness
      0.089,   !- Thickness (m)
      0.060,   !- Conductivity (W/m-K)
      118.223, !- Density (kg/m3)
      1048,    !- Specific Heat (J/kg-K)
      0.9,     !- Absorptance:Thermal
      0.7,     !- Absorptance:Solar
      0.7;     !- Absorptance:Visible
    MATERIAL,Composite 2x4 Steel Stud R11 #3,
      Smooth,  !- Roughness
      0.025,   !- Thickness (m)
      0.452,   !- Conductivity (W/m-K)
      413.782, !- Density (kg/m3)
      1048,    !- Specific Heat (J/kg-K)
      0.9,     !- Absorptance:Thermal
      0.7,     !- Absorptance:Solar
      0.7;     !- Absorptance:Visible

The materials here are not real materials but are “equivalent” materials obtained from finite-difference modeling. The thickness, conductivity, density and specific heat values of the material layers for the different constructions have been taken from the ASHRAE report “Modeling Two- and Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer through Composite Wall and Roof Assemblies in Hourly Energy Simulation Programs (1145-TRP),” by Enermodal Engineering Limited, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the Polish Academy of Sciences, January 2001. EnergyPlus will calculate conduction transfer functions using these materials. The heat transfer based on these conduction transfer functions will then be very close to what would be calculated with a two- or three-dimensional heat transfer calculation.

For stud walls, using these composite constructions will give more accurate heat flow than you would get by manually dividing the wall into a stud section and a non-stud section.

If your wall’s exterior or interior roughness or thermal, solar or visible absorptances are different from those in the data set, you can make the appropriate changes to the first material (the outside layer) or the third material (the inside layer). None of the other values should be changed.

Following is a summary of the constructions in the composite wall data set:

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite 2x4 Wood Stud R11,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 1
    ! 2"x4" wood studs at 24" on center with between-stud R11 fibreglass insulation.
    ! Layers are 1/2" wood siding, 1/2" plywood, 2x4 wood studs and R11 insulation, 1/2" gypsum board.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 11.391 ft2-F-h/Btu (2.005 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite 2x6 Wood Stud R19,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 2
    ! 2"x6" wood studs at 24" on center with between-stud R19 fibreglass insulation.
    ! Layers are 1/2" wood siding, 1/2" plywood, 2x6 wood studs and R19 insulation, 1/2" gypsum board.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 17.487 ft2-F-h/Btu (3.078 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite Insulated Concrete Form Wall With Steel Ties,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 7
    ! Wall system is made of two rigid insulation sides held together with wire mesh.
    ! The two sides come together to create the formwork for the concrete.
    ! Layers are 3/4" concrete stucco, outer polystyrene shell, concrete core, inner polystyrene shell.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 11.230 ft2-F-h/Btu (1.977 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite Concrete/Foam/Concrete With Steel Connectors,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 8
    ! Wall system is made of two 3" concrete slabs separated by 2" rigid insulation.
    ! The slab connectors are steel ties with a 0.15"x0.15" cross section.
    ! Layers are 3" concrete, 2" polystyrene, 3" concrete.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 7.659 ft2-F-h/Btu (1.348 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite Concrete/Foam/Concrete With Plastic Connectors,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 9
    ! Wall system is made of two 3" concrete slabs separated by 2" rigid insulation.
    ! The slab connectors are plasic ties with a 0.25"x0.25" cross section.
    ! Layers are 3" concrete, 2" polystyrene, 3" concrete.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 10.582 ft2-F-h/Btu (1.862 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite 2x4 Steel Stud R11,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 10
    ! 2"x4" steel studs at 24" on center with between-stud R11 fibreglass insulation.
    ! Studs are 3.5", 16 gauge, 15 flange.
    ! Layers are 1/2" wood siding, 1/2" plywood, 2x4 steel studs and R11 insulation, 1/2" gypsum board.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 8.796 ft2-F-h/Btu (1.548 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite Brick Foam 2x4 Steel Stud R11,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 15
    ! Brick veneer, polystyrene, 2"x4" steel studs at 24" on center with
    !  between-stud R11 fibreglass insulation.
    ! Studs are 3.5", 16 gauge, 15 flange.
    ! Layers are 3.25" brick,1" polystyrene insulation, 1/2" plywood, 2x4 steel studs and R11 insulation,
    !  1/2" gypsum board.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 12.792 ft2-F-h/Btu (2.251 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite 2x6 Steel Stud R19,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 16
    ! 2"x6" steel studs at 24" on center with between-stud R19 fibreglass insulation.
    ! Studs are 5.5", 16 gauge, 15 flange.
    ! Layers are 1/2" wood siding, 1/2" plywood, 2x6 steel studs and R19 insulation, 1/2" gypsum board.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 12.792 ft2-F-h/Btu (1.991 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite Foam 2x6 Steel Stud R19,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 17
    ! Polystyrene, 2"x6" steel studs at 24" on center with between-stud R19 fibreglass insulation.
    ! Studs are 5.5", 16 gauge, 15 flange.
    ! Layers are 3/4" concrete stucco,1" polystyrene insulation, 1/2" plywood, 2x6 steel studs and R19 insulation,
    !  1/2" gypsum board.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 15.157 ft2-F-h/Btu (2.668 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite Brick Foam 2x6 Steel Stud R19,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 18
    ! Brick veneer, polystyrene, 2"x6" steel studs at 24" on center with
    !  between-stud R19 fibreglass insulation.
    ! Studs are 5.5", 16 gauge, 15 flange.
    ! Layers are 3.25" brick,1" polystyrene insulation, 1/2" plywood, 2x6 steel studs and R19 insulation,
    !  1/2" gypsum board.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 15.465 ft2-F-h/Btu (2.722 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite 2-Core Filled Concrete Block Uninsulated,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 19
    ! Wall system is made of 12" 2-core concrete blocks without insulation.
    ! The core area is filled with rebar and poured concrete.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 1.326 ft2-F-h/Btu (0.239 m2-K/W).

    CONSTRUCTION,Composite 2-Core Filled Concrete Block Insulated,
    ! ASHRAE 1145-RP Wall Assembly 20
    ! Wall system is made of 12" 2-core concrete blocks with 1.875"-thick
    !  foam inserts in the block cores.
    ! The remaining core area is filled with poured concrete.
    ! Area-average R-Value = 2.291 ft2-F-h/Btu (0.403 m2-K/W).

DXCoolingCoil.idf[LINK]

This dataset includes performance curves for the object types Coil:Cooling:DX:SingleSpeed and Coil:Cooling:DX:TwoStageWithHumidityControlMode. This data set is developed by using catalog data published by different manufacturers which are listed in the file.

Here is a synopsis of the DXCoolingCoil.idf:

! DXCoolingCoil.idf

!

! This dataset includes performance curves for the object types Coil:Cooling:DX:SingleSpeed and

! Coil:Cooling:DX:TwoStageWithHumidityControlMode

!

! Reference capacity at standard rating conditions (ARI 95F OAT, 67F EWBT and air flow rate

! around 400 cfm/Ton).

!

! In the objects Coil:Cooling:DX:SingleSpeed and Coil:Cooling:DX:TwoStageWithHumidityControlMode

! below, input fields ‘Availability Schedule Name’, ‘Air Inlet Node Name’ and ’Air Outlet Node

! Name’ need to be defined by the user.

!

!————————————————————————————————! Compressor Nominal Reference Reference Refrig Expansion

! Valve

! Name Type Capacity Capacity COP Type Type

! (tons) kW (tons)

!————————————————————————————————! Carrier Centurion 50PG06 Scroll 5 18.28(5.2) 4.15 R-410A TXV

! Carrier Centurion 50PG12 Scroll 10 36.79(10.47) 4.05 R-410A TXV

! Carrier Centurion 50PG24 Scroll 20 73.81(21) 3.95 R-410A TXV

Coil:Cooling:DX:SingleSpeed,

Carrier Centurion 50PG06,     !- Name

CoolingCoilAvailSched,        !- Availability Schedule Name

18276.96,                     !- Rated Total Cooling Capacity {W}

0.74,                         !- Rated Sensible Heat Ratio

4.15,                         !- Rated COP

0.944,                        !- Rated Air Flow Rate {m3/s}

,                             !- Rated Evaporator Fan Power Per Volume Flow Rate {W/(m3/s)}

DXCoilAirInletNode,           !- Air Inlet Node Name

DXCoilAirOutletNode,          !- Air Outlet Node Name

CarrierCenturion50PG06CapFT,  !- Total Cooling Capacity Function of Temperature Curve Name

CarrierCenturion50PG06CapFFF, !- Total Cooling Capacity Function of Flow Fraction Curve Name

CarrierCenturion50PG06EIRFT,       !- Energy Input Ratio Function of Temperature Curve Name

CarrierCenturion50PG06EIRFFF,      !- Energy Input Ratio Function of Flow Fraction Curve Name

Carrier Centurion 50PG06 PLFFPLR;  !- Part Load Fraction Correlation Curve Name

! Curve set (5 Curves):

! Cooling Capacity Function of Temperature Curve

! x = Entering Wet-bulb Temp and y = Outdoor Dry-bulb Temp

Curve:Biquadratic,

CarrierCenturion50PG06CapFT,  !- Name

0.9953455,               !- Coefficient1 Constant

-0.0118418,              !- Coefficient2 x

0.0012277,               !- Coefficient3 x\*\*2

0.0030246,               !- Coefficient4 y

-0.0000702,              !- Coefficient5 y\*\*2

-0.0003685,              !- Coefficient6 x\*y

12.22,                   !- Minimum Value of x

26.67,                   !- Maximum Value of x

15.56,                   !- Minimum Value of y

51.67,                   !- Maximum Value of y

,                        !- Minimum Curve Output

,                        !- Maximum Curve Output

Temperature,             !- Input Unit Type for X

Temperature,             !- Input Unit Type for Y

Dimensionless;           !- Output Unit Type

! EIR Function of Temperature Curve

! x = Entering Wet-bulb Temp and y = Outdoor Dry-bulb Temp

Curve:Biquadratic,

CarrierCenturion50PG06EIRFT,  !- Name

0.3802131,               !- Coefficient1 Constant

0.0199468,               !- Coefficient2 x

-0.0006682,              !- Coefficient3 x\*\*2

0.0058933,               !- Coefficient4 y

0.0004646,               !- Coefficient5 y\*\*2

-0.0004072,              !- Coefficient6 x\*y

12.22,                   !- Minimum Value of x

26.67,                   !- Maximum Value of x

15.56,                   !- Minimum Value of y

51.67,                   !- Maximum Value of y

,                        !- Minimum Curve Output

,                        !- Maximum Curve Output

Temperature,             !- Input Unit Type for X

Temperature,             !- Input Unit Type for Y

Dimensionless;           !- Output Unit Type

! Cooling Capacity Function of Flow Fraction Curve

! x = Flow Fraction

Curve:Quadratic,

CarrierCenturion50PG06CapFFF,  !- Name

0.7705358,               !- Coefficient1 Constant

0.2848007,               !- Coefficient2 x

-0.0580891,              !- Coefficient3 x\*\*2

0.75,                    !- Minimum Value of x

1.25;                    !- Maximum Value of x

! EIR Function of Flow Fraction Curve

! x = Flow Fraction

Curve:Quadratic,

CarrierCenturion50PG06EIRFFF,   !- Name

1.3439758,               !- Coefficient1 Constant

-0.5111244,              !- Coefficient2 x

0.1732549,               !- Coefficient3 x\*\*2

0.75,                    !- Minimum Value of x

1.25;                    !- Maximum Value of x

! Part Load Fraction Function of Part Load Ratio Curve

! x = Part Load Ratio

Curve:Quadratic,

CarrierCenturion50PG06PLFFPLR,   !- Name

0.85,                    !- Coefficient1 Constant

0.15,                    !- Coefficient2 x

0.0,                     !- Coefficient3 x\*\*2

0.0,                     !- Minimum Value of x

1.0;                     !- Maximum Value of x

ElectricGenerators.idf[LINK]

This dataset includes inputs for the GENERATOR:MICROTURBINE object and associated performance curves. The performance curves were developed from manufacturer data collected in Summer 2007.

Includes data for generators: Capstone C65, Elliott TA100, Ingersoll Rand MT70, Ingersoll Rand MT250.

Further documentation is contained in the dataset file.

Electricity USA Environmental Impact Factors.idf[LINK]

United States 1999 national average electricity emissions factors based on eGRID, 1605, AirData. United States Water Emission Fuel Factors are the combined thermoelectric and hydroelectric weighted averages from:

Torcellini, Paul; Long, Nicholas; Judkoff, Ron; “Consumptive Water Use for U.S. Power Production”;NREL Report No. TP-550-33905. Golden, CO; 2003; http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/33905.pdf;

or

Torcellini, Paul; Long, Nicholas; Judkoff, Ron; “Consumptive Water Use for U.S. Power Production”; ASHRAE Transactions 2003, Vol 110, Part 1. Atlanta, GA; January 2004;

ElectronicEnthalpyEconomizerCurves.idf[LINK]

These curves approximate the electronic (variable) enthalpy curves used to simulate humidity biased economizer control. This control scheme adjusts the upper outdoor air humidity ratio based on outdoor air dry-bulb temperature as shown in the figure below. California Title 24 ACM 2005 lists the optional economizer control strategies. One of these control strategies is referred to as variable enthalpy control curve A. This control strategy is also cited in ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004, using the term “electronic enthalpy”. Electronic enthalpy curves A-D are included in this dataset.

Psychrometric Chart Illustration of the Electronic (Variable) Enthalpy Economizer Limit Example Curve Objects

For the curves provided, curve A has the highest limit and curve D has the lowest limit. These curve objects represent a single-point electronic enthalpy control curve with the curve object’s minimum value of x (temperature) crossing the psychrometric chart’s saturation line and the curve object’s maximum value of x crossing the psychrometric chart’s dry-bulb temperature axis. The curve object’s minimum (maximum) value of x should be just low (high) enough to ensure that the curve crosses the psychrometric chart’s saturation line (temperature axis). The curves are evaluated at an outdoor dry-bulb temperature to provide a maximum operating outdoor humidity ratio for economizer operation. If the outdoor humidity ratio is greater than this maximum value, economizer operation is terminated. These curves may be used with other economizer limits to create multi-point economizer control (Temperature Limit, Temperature Low Limit, Enthalpy Limit, and Dewpoint Temperature Limit).

Form of the Electronic Enthalpy Curve Equation:[LINK]

The electronic enthalpy curve equation represents a unique curve and is a function of both temperature and relative humidity. The equation is set equal to a constant which provides a unique temperature for each relative humidity entered into the equation. Each control curve has a unique constant as shown in the table below. Other constants may be used to develop specialized electronic enthalpy curves.

where:K = Constant value to represent specific curve

T = Outdoor Dry-Bulb Temperature (C)

RH = Outdoor Relative Humidity (%)

NOTE: modifying the RH multiplier (-0.144599) tends to “wag” the curvature at the upper relative humidities. Decreasing the multiplier “wags” the upper portion of the curve downward, increasing “wags” it upwards. Modifying the constant (K) moves the intersection of the curve with the Dry-Bulb Temperature axis. Increasing the constant moves the intersection to the left as shown in the figure, decreasing moves to the right. The minimum and/or maximum x boundaries in the curve objects may have to be adjusted when modifying the equation.

Electronic Enthalpy Curve Constants and approximate control point at 50% RH
Control Curve Curve Constant K Approximate Control Point at 50% RH (ºC)
A 12 22.9
B 14 21.1
C 16 19.4
D 18 17.7

Example Curve A:[LINK]

The method described here was used to create each of the four “cubic” curve objects provided in the electronic enthalpy economizer control data set.

Step 1: Substitute the curve constant K for curve A (12) into the electronic enthalpy curve equation and solve for temperature. Then identify the outdoor air dry-bulb temperatures at known values of relative humidity (e.g., columns 1 and 2 in the table below). Psychrometric routines are helpful for this step.

Step 2: Identify humidity ratio at each point (e.g. column 3 in the following table). Psychrometric routines are helpful for this step.

Relative Humidity (%) Temperature (ºC) Calculated Humidity Ratio (kg/kg)
0 29.128 0.00000
10 27.877 0.00232
20 26.627 0.00433
30 25.376 0.00605
40 24.125 0.00750
50 22.874 0.00872
60 21.623 0.00971
70 20.372 0.01051
80 19.121 0.01112
90 17.871 0.01158
100 16.620 0.01189

Step 3: Use multiple linear regression to solve one of the following equations:

Quadratic Curve: Humidity Ratio = A0 + A1*Temperature + A2*Temperature2

Cubic Curve: Humidity Ratio = A0 + A1*Temperature + A2*Temperature2 + A3*Temperature3

Step 4: Use the coefficients calculated in the multiple linear regression to create a cubic (or quadratic) curve object.

Exhaust Fired Chiller.idf[LINK]

This dataset includes the curves for exhaust fired absorption chiller.

  1. Cooling Capacity Function of Temperature Curve
  2. Thermal Energy Input to Cooling Output Ratio Function of Temperature Curve
  3. Thermal Energy Input to Cooling Output Ratio Function of Part Load Ratio Curve

Fossil Fuel Environmental Impact Factors.idf[LINK]

Impact factors for environmental reporting. References for each fuel are given in the dataset.

FluidPropertiesRefData.idf[LINK]

This data set includes fluid properties reference data. Fluid properties for R404a, R407a, R410a, R505a, R744, were developed using the NIST Standard Reference Database 23, NIST Reference Thermodynamic and Transport Properties - REFPROP, April 2007 Version 8.0, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 2007. The other refrigerants were developed using older versions of the NIST Standard Reference Database. The entire data set includes:

Refrigerants[LINK]

R11 R12 R22 R123 R134a R404a R410a R507a NH3 Steam R744

To use the data, copy the appropriate data for the refrigerant you desire into your input file.

GlycolPropertiesRefData.idf[LINK]

This data set includes fluid properties (glycol) reference data. Reference for the data is the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals. Included are:

Glycols[LINK]

EthyleneGlycol PropyleneGlycol Water

To use the data, copy the appropriate data for the glycol you desire into your input file.

GHLERefData.idf[LINK]

This file contains sample input for the ground loop heat exchanger model. The response of the borehole/ground is found from the ‘G-function’ that is defined in the input as series of ‘n’ pairs of values (LNTTSn, GNFCn). It is important to note that the G-functions have to be calculated for specific GHE configurations and borehole resitance, length and borehole/ length ratio. That is, the parameters for the units vary with each design. The data in this file are intended as examples/samples and may not represent actual designs.

The sample data has been calculated for a number of configurations:

 1 x 2 boreholes

 4 x 4 boreholes

8 x 8 boreholes

Data is given for both ‘standard’ grout (k=0.744 W/m.K) and ‘thermally enhanced’ grout (k= 1.471 W/m.K). The flow rate per borehole is .1514 kg/s. The pipe given is 0.75in. Dia. SDR11 HDPE. The fluid is water. The borehole/length ratio is 0.06 (76.2m/4.572m [300ft/15ft])

MoistureMaterials.idf[LINK]

This data set includes the special moisture materials that can be used with the Moisture Penetration Depth Conduction Transfer Function (EMPD) and Combined Heat and Moisture Finite Element (HAMT) calculation procedures.

PerfCurves.idf[LINK]

This file contains performance curves for various EnergyPlus equipment objects.

Variable speed DX cooling: These curves are appropriate for small DX cooling units with variable speed compressors. These curves would be referenced by the EnergyPlus object Coil:Cooling:DX:TwoSpeed. See the example input file 5ZoneAutoDXVAV for an example of their use.

Variable Speed Cooling Tower: These model coefficient objects are appropriate for use with the variable speed cooling tower object and represent the coefficients used in the YorkCalc and CoolTools empirical models. These model coefficient objects would be referenced by the EnergyPlus object Cooling Tower:Variable Speed. See the example input file CoolingTower_VariableSpeed.idf for an example of where these curves could be used (these model coefficient objects are not specifically used in this idf but could be used by the Cooling Tower:Variable Speed object). Additional information on variable speed cooling tower model coefficients can be found in the Input Output Reference and Engineering Reference documents.

Note that performance curves for the Electric EIR chiller and the Electric Reformulated EIR chiller are contained in the Chillers.idf dataset.

PrecipitationSchedulesUSA.idf[LINK]

This file contains schedules (for an entire year) of precipitation for use with the SitePrecipitation object. Use these schedules for adding rain water to the simulation. The values are in meters per hour and are scaled to match the average monthly precipitation. They also coincide with the EPW rain/snow flags from the original source files.

RefrigerationCasesDataSet.idf[LINK]

All the refrigerated cases included in this database are listed in the following list. Comments before each refrigeration:case object include the manufacturer’s model number and assumptions about the fan, lights, defrost etc. The user must ensure that the case names used in the idf file are UNIQUE and must supply the correct zone name. The user must also supply any required correction curves or schedules. The defrost and drip-down schedule names included here indicate the frequency and duration required. The user must ensure that schedules are provided that meet these needs and that are diversified so that all the cases don’t start their defrost cycles at the same time. Please see the example cases for supermarkets to see how these case objects are included with the rest of a supermarket refrigeration system.

    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Rear Dairy/Deli Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Deli back
    Single Deck Club Case Merchandiser
    Single Deck Club Case Merchandiser
    Single Deck Club Merchandiser
    Single Deck Club Case Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi Deck Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Multi Deck Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    International Style Service Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    International Style Flat Glass Service Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Deli/Meat End Cap Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli/Produce/Meat Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli/Produce/Meat Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Deli/Meat End Cap Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Bulk Produce End Cap Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli/Produce Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli/Produce Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli/Produce Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli/Produce Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    High Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    High Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    High Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    High Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    High Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Read Load Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Rear Load Dairy Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Rear Load Dairy Merchandiser
    High Multi-Deck Rear Load Dairy Merchandiser
    High Multi-Deck Rear Load Dairy Merchandiser
    Multi Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    High Multi-Deck  Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Rear Load Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli/Produce Merchandiser with Synergy E
    Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli/Produce Merchandiser with Synergy E
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Full Service Bakery Merchandiser
    Full Service Flat Glass Bakery Merchandiser
    Self Service Bakery/Deli Merchandiser
    Self Service Bakery/Deli Merchandiser
    Self Service Bakery/Deli Merchandiser
    Self Service Deli/Cheese Merchandiser
    Self Service Deli/Cheese Merchandiser
    Single Deck Deli/Meat End Cap Merchandiser
    Single Deck Buck Produce End Cap Merchandiser
    American Style Vertical Glass Service Deli/Meat/Seafood Gravity Coil Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    High Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    High Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    High Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    High Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    High Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    High Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Wide Island Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Wide Island Bulk Produce Merchandiser
    Wide Island Bulk Produce Merchandiser
    Wide Island Bulk Produce Merchandiser
    Island Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Island Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Flat Glass Service Deli Merchandiser
    Flat Glass Service Deli Gravity Coil Merchandiser
    Single-Deck Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser with Synergy -E
    Single-Deck Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Single-Deck Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Single Deck Frozen Meat Merchandiser
    Single Deck Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Single Deck Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Narrow Mulit Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi Deck Deli Meat End Cap Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Deli/Meat End Cap Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi Deck Bulk Produce End Cap Merchandiser
    Narrow Island Multi Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Narrow Island Multi Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Self Service Hot Foods Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    High Narrow Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    High Narrow Multi-Deck Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    High Narrow Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy Merchandiser
    High Narrow Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Deli End Cap Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Narrow Single Deck Frozen Meat End Cap Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    High Narrow Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    High Narrow Multi-Deck Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    High Narrow Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    High Narrow Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Narrow Island Deli/Meat Merchandiser double Wraparound end
    Narrow Island Deli/Meat Merchandiser double Wraparound end
    Narrow Island Bulk Produce Merchandiser
    Narrow Island Bulk Produce Merchandiser
    Narrow Island Bulk Produce Merchandiser
    Narrow Island Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Narrow Island Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Narrow Island Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Narrow Island Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Narrow Single Deck Frozen Meat Merchandiser
    Multi Deck Dairy Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi Deck Deli Merchandiser
    Multi Deck Utility Merchandiser
    Narrow Single Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Narrow Glass Door Reach In Beverage Merchandiser
    Narrow Glass Door Reach In Beverage Merchandiser
    High Narrow Glass Door Reach-in Beverage Merchandiser
    High Narrow Glass Door Reach-in Beverage Merchandiser
    Narrow Glass Door Reach in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser: Frozen food
    Narrow Glass Door Reach in  Back-toBack Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser: Ice Cream
    High Narrow Glass Door Reach-in Back-to-Back Frozen Food/Ice Cream: Frozen food
    High Narrow Glass Door Reach-in Back-to-Back Frozen Food/Ice Cream: Ice cream
    Narrow Glass Door Reach in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser: Frozen food
    Narrow Glass Door Reach in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser: Ice Cream
    High Narrow Glass Door Reach in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    High Narrow Glass Door Reach in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    High Narrow Glass Door Reach in Back to back Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Narrow Multi-Deck Dome Deli Merchandiser
    Narrow Single-Deck Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Narrow Single-Deck Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Narrow Single-Deck Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Single Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Single Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Single Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Single Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Beverage Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Beverage Merchandiser
    High Glass Door Reach-in Beverage Merchandiser
    High Glass Door Reach-in Beverage Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Rear Load Beverage Merchandiser
    Roll in Rear Load Merchandiser with Synergy-E
    Roll in Rear Load Dairy Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Back too Back Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Back too Back Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Back too Back Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Back too Back Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Back too Back Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Back too Back Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    High Glass Door Reach-in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    High Glass Door Reach-in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    American Style Curved Glass Service Deli Merchandiser
    American Style Curved Glass Service Deli/Meat/Seafood Gravity Merchandiser
    American Style Curved Glass Service Deli/Meat/Seafood Gravity Merchandiser
    American Style Glass Service Deli Merchandiser
    American Style Glass Service Deli Merchandiser
    American Style Flat Glass Service Deli/Meat/Seafood Gravity Coil Merchandiser
    International Style Service Deli/Seafood Merchandiser
    International Style Flat Glass Service Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    International Style Single Deck Deli Seafood Merchandiser
    American Style Vertical Glass Service Deli Merchandiser
    American Style Flat Glass Service Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Wide Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Wide Multi-Deck Produce/Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    Wide Island End Cap Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Wide Island End Cap Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Wide Island End Cap Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Wide High Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Wide High Multi-Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Wide Island Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Wide Island Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Wide Island Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Wide Single Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Wide Single Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Wide Single Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Wide Single Deck Produce Merchandiser
    Wide International Style Service Deli/Seafood Merchandiser
    Wide International Style Single Deck Deli/Seafood Merchandiser
    Single Deck Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Single Deck Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Wide Single Deck Frozen Food Merchandiser
    Full Service Flat Glass Deli Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Curved Glass Dome Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Multi-Deck Curved Glass Dome Deli/Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
    Glass Door Reach-in Beverage Merchandiser
    Narrow Glass Door Reach in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser: Frozen food
    Narrow Glass Door Reach in  Back-toBack Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser: Ice Cream
    High Glass Door Reach-in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    High Glass Door Reach-in Frozen Food/Ice Cream Merchandiser
    Single Deck Wood Clad Merchandiser for Medium Temp Application
    Single Deck Wood Clad Merchandiser for Medium Temp Application
    55'' Tall Convertible With Extended Canopy. Medium Temperature Merchandiser
    C2LGE MultiDeck 3 display levels
    Convertible Island End. Low Profile Multi-Deck
    Unitized Convertible Island. Low Profile Multi-Deck
    Convertible Island. Low Profile Multi-Deck
    Unitized Convertible Island. Low Profile Multi-Deck
    Unitized Convertible Island. Low Profile Multi-Deck
    Unitized Convertible Island. Low Profile Multi-Deck
    Unitized Convertible Island. Low Profile Multi-Deck
    Convertible Island. Low Profile Multi-Deck
    Self-Serve Three-Level Display With Extended Canopy
    Self-Serve Four-Level Display With Extended Canopy
    Self-Serve Four-Level Display With Extended Canopy
    ED1 Impact Service Merchandiser with curved hinged glass 1 display level
    ED1 Impact Service Merchandiser with curved hinged glass 1 display level
    EDS1 Impact self service glass 1 display level
    E1 Self Service Single Deck Display for Deli Cheese and Salads
    E1S Self Service Single Deck Display for Deli Cheese and Salads
    E2 Self-Serve Multi-Deck Display For Deli Cheese Pizza Floral Fresh Juice
    E2 Self-Serve Multi-Deck Display For Deli Cheese Pizza Floral Fresh Juice
    E2S Self-Serve Three Level Display For Deli Cheese Pizza
    E2S Self-Serve Three Level Display For Deli Cheese Pizza
    E2S Self-Serve Three Level Display For Deli Cheese Pizza
    E2S Self-Serve Three Level Display For Deli Cheese Pizza
    E3 Self-Serve Multi-Deck Display For Deli Cheese Pizza Floral Fresh Juice
    Self Serve Multi-Deck Display Merchandiser
    Self Serve Multi-Deck Display Merchandiser
    ES1 Single-Deck Curved Glass Service Case with 1 display level
    ES1S Single-Deck Straight glass Service Case with one display level
    ESBD Curved glass case for deli with blower coil and one display level with optional shelves
    ESBDHV High Volume Curved Glass Blower Coil Service Case for Deli with 3 display levels
    ESBDS Straight glass service case for deli with blower coil and one display level with optional 2 shelves
    ESGM Curved Glass Gravity Coil Service Case for Meat and Seafood
    ESGMS Straight Glass Gravity Coil Service Case for Meat and Seafood
    ESGMVS Vertical hinged glass service case for Deli with Gravity Coil_single display level
    ESGS Curved Glass Gravity Coil Service Case for Meat and Seafood
    ESGSS Straight Glass Gravity Coil Service Case for Meat and Seafood
    ESBDVS Straight hinged glass service case for Deli with Blower Coil_1 display level with optional shelves
    B1X BulkSinlge Decked Extended Depth Glass Front
    B3XC Bulk Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    B3XC Bulk Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    B4-XE Four-Deck High Volume Bulk Convertible Merchandiser
    C2X Low-Profile Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2X Low-Profile Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2X Low-Profile Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2X Low-Profile Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2X Low-Profile Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2X Low-Profile Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2X Low-Profile Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2X Low-Profile Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2X Low-Profile Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C2XX Extra-Height C2XX Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C3X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser with four display levels
    C3X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser with four display levels
    C4X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C4X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C4X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C5X Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C6X High Capacity Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C6X High Capacity Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C6X High Capacity Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C6X High Capacity Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C6X High Capacity Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C6X High Capacity Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C6X High Capacity Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C6X High Capacity Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser
    C6XLRE High Capacity Multi-Deck Convertible Merchandiser with Rear Load-In for Dairy and Deli
    D5X-ULEP Ultra Low Front Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D5X-E Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D5X-EP Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D5X-EP Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D5X-HE Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D5X Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D5X-LE Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D5X-LEP Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D5X-LEP Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D5XLRE Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser With Rear Sliding Doors and low front
    D5XRRI Rear Roll-IN Dairy Merchandiser
    D5XRRIS Rear Roll-IN Dairy Merchandiser
    D6NX Narrow Footprint Extra Tall Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D6NX Narrow Footprint Extra Tall Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D6NX Narrow Footprint Extra Tall Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D6NX Narrow Footprint Extra Tall Multi-Deck Dairy/Deli Merchandiser
    D6X-ULEP Ultra Low Front Dairy Merchandiser
    F Single Deck Wall Model Merchandiser  with solid front for Frozen Food
    F Single Deck Wall Model Merchandiser  with solid front for Ice Cream
    F Single Deck Wall Model Merchandiser  with solid front for Medium Temp Products
    FI Intermediate Island Merchandiser with solid walls for Frozen Food
    F2XLG Low Temperature Multi-Deck Merchandiser for Frozen Seafood and Meat
    F6 Low Temperature Multi-Deck Open Merchandiser
    F6L Low Temperature Multi-Deck Open Merchandiser
    FG Single Deck Wall Model Merchandiser with glass front for Frozen Food
    FG Single Deck Wall Model Merchandiser r with glass front for Ice Cream
    FG Single Deck Wall Model Merchandiser r with glass front for Medium Temp Products
    FIG Intermediate Island Merchandiser with glass walls for Frozen Food
    FL5NX Excel Multi-Deck Narrow Footprint Floral Merchandiser
    FN Narrow Island display with solid walls for Frozen Food
    FN Narrow Island display with solid walls for Ice Cream
    FN Narrow Island display with solid walls for medium temperature
    FNG Narrow Glass Sided Island Merchandiser for Frozen
    FNG Narrow Glass Sided Island Merchandiser for Ice Cream
    FNG Narrow Glass Sided Island Merchandiser for Medium Temperature
    FW Wide Island Display with Solid Walls for Frozen Food
    FW Wide Island Display with Solid Walls for Ice Cream
    FW Wide Island Display with Solid Walls for Medium Temperature;

RefrigerationCompressorCurves.idf[LINK]

This dataset includes object types for specific (by manufacturer and type) Refrigeration:Compressor and associated performance curves. Knowing the nominal refrigerating capacity, power, and refrigerant for the compressor(s) that you want to simulate, you can find it and the associated performance curves in the dataset file. By example, here is part of the RefrigerationCompressorCurves.idf file:

    ! Capacity Curve for Carlyle_R-22_Low_06CC016,   !nominal MBtu/h = 18561.0
    ! Results in Watts, Inputs:  Sat Suction Temp (C), Sat Discharge Temp (C)
    Curve:Bicubic,
        06CC016_R-22_Low_qcurv,  !- Name
        2.350e+004,              !- Coefficient1 Constant
        816.7,                   !- Coefficient2 x
        10.70,                   !- Coefficient3 x**2
        -28.24,                  !- Coefficient4 y
        0.1131,                  !- Coefficient5 y**2
        -0.4553,                 !- Coefficient6 x*y
        0.05604,                 !- Coefficient7 x**3
        -0.004120,               !- Coefficient8 y**3
        -0.006728,               !- Coefficient9 x**2*y
        0.006782,                !- Coefficient10 x*y**2
        -40.0,                   !- Minimum Value of x
        -17.8,                   !- Maximum Value of x
        10.0,                    !- Minimum Value of y
        48.9;                    !- Maximum Value of y

    ! Power Curve for Carlyle_R-22_Low_06CC016,   !nominal kW = 3.1
    ! Results in Watts, Inputs:  Sat Suction Temp (C), Sat Discharge Temp (C)
    Curve:Bicubic,
        06CC016_R-22_Low_pwrcurv,!- Name
        4018.,                   !- Coefficient1 Constant
        95.00,                   !- Coefficient2 x
        1.507,                   !- Coefficient3 x**2
        5.705,                   !- Coefficient4 y
        1.247,                   !- Coefficient5 y**2
        -1.381,                  !- Coefficient6 x*y
        0.01277,                 !- Coefficient7 x**3
        -0.007518,               !- Coefficient8 y**3
        -0.02424,                !- Coefficient9 x**2*y
        0.02917,                 !- Coefficient10 x*y**2
        -40.0,                   !- Minimum Value of x
        -17.8,                   !- Maximum Value of x
        10.0,                    !- Minimum Value of y
        48.9;                    !- Maximum Value of y

    !Detailed Compressor: Carlyle_R-22_Low_06CC016,   !nominal MBtu/h = 18561.0, !nominal kW = 3.1
    Refrigeration:Compressor,
        Carlyle_R-22_Low_06CC016,!- Name
        06CC016_R-22_Low_pwrcurv,!- Refrigeration Compressor Power Curve Name
        06CC016_R-22_Low_qcurv,  !- Refrigeration Compressor Capacity Curve Name
        ,                        !- Rated Superheat {deltaC}
        18.3,                    !- Compressor Rated Suction Temperature {C}
        4.4,                     !- Rated Liquid Temperature {C}
        ;                        !- Compressor Rated Subcooling {C}

RooftopPackagedHeatPump.idf[LINK]

This dataset includes performance curves for the object types Coil:Cooling:DX:SingleSpeed, Coil:Cooling:DX:TwoStageWithHumidityControlMode and Coil:Heating:DX:SingleSpeed required to model rooftop packaged heat pumps in EnergyPlus. Manufacturer’s data used to develop the data set is also listed in the file. The part of RooftopPackagedHeatPump.idf is shown below.

SandiaPVData.idf[LINK]

Use these PV statements for implementing PV modules in an EnergyPlus input file when using the Sandia model.

Schedules.idf[LINK]

This data set contains the schedule information for various common (e.g. Office Occupancy) scheduling instances. Derived from the Schedules Library issued with the BLAST program. Includes the building types schedules from ASHRAE 90.1-1989, Section 13. Schedules are listed alphabetically, with general schedules first, followed by the ten 90.1 building type schedules.

SolarCollectors.idf[LINK]

Use these SOLAR COLLECTOR PARAMETERS objects for implementing solar collector modules in an EnergyPlus input file.

Data has been reproduced with permission from: “Directory of SRCC Certified Solar Collector Ratings” Copyright (c) 2004 by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation. For more information, contact: Solar Rating and Certification Corporation, c/o FSEC, 1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922-5703 USA Tel: (321) 638-1537 Fax: (321) 638-1010 srcc@fsec.ucf.edu, www.solar-rating.org

StandardReports.idf[LINK]

This file contains the Report Table:Monthly command for some commonly used/desired monthly reports.

SurfaceColorSchemes.idf[LINK]

This file offers examples for using custom color schemes for DXF output.

USHolidays-DST.idf[LINK]

This is the set of US national holidays as well as daylight saving period defaults.

Window5DataFile.dat[LINK]

This is an example data file from the Window5 program that can be used with EnergyPlus windows.

WindowBlindMaterials.idf[LINK]

This is a data set of Window Blind materials.

WindowConstructs.idf[LINK]

This is a data set of Window constructions. It does not include the required pieces of the Window construction (glass materials, gas materials).

WindowGasMaterials.idf[LINK]

This is a data set of Window Gas materials.

WindowGlassMaterials.idf[LINK]

This is a data set of Window Glass materials.

WindowShadeMaterials.idf[LINK]

This is a data set of Window Shade materials.

WindowScreenMaterials.idf[LINK]

This is a data set of Window Screen materials.