Table of Contents: Engineering Reference

EnergyPlus^TM Documentation, v8.4.0
Engineering Reference
- The Reference to EnergyPlus Calculations
Overview
- Document Overview
- General Modeling Overview
- Simulation Manager
- Warmup Convergence
Integrated Solution Manager
- Basis for the Zone and Air System Integration
  - Zone Sensible Heat Capacity Multiplier
- Summary of Predictor-Corrector Procedure
- Air System Control
- Moisture Predictor-Corrector
  - Moisture Prediction
  - Moisture Correction
- Carbon Dioxide Predictor-Corrector
  - Carbon Dioxide Prediction
  - Carbon Dioxide Correction
- Generic Contaminant Predictor-Corrector
  - Generic Contaminant Prediction
  - Generic Contaminant Correction
- Zone Air Mass Flow Conservation
  - Overiew
- Summary of Time Marching Solution
Surface Heat Balance Manager / Processes
- Conduction Through The Walls
- Conduction Finite Difference Solution Algorithm
- Combined Heat and Moisture Transfer (HAMT) Model
- Effective Moisture Penetration Depth (EMPD) Model
- Outside Surface Heat Balance
- Inside Heat Balance
- Adiabatic Boundary Conditions
- Infrared Radiation Transfer Material
- Transparent Insulation Material (TIM)
- Surface Heat Balance With Moveable Insulation
- Ground Heat Transfer Calculations using C and F Factor Constructions
  - Slab-on-grade and Underground Floors Defined with F-factors
- Ground Heat Transfer Calculations using Site:GroundDomain:Slab
  - Approach
- Ground Heat Transfer Calculations using Site:GroundDomain:Basement
  - Approach
    - Boundary Conditions
    - Simulation Methodology
- Undisturbed Ground Temperature Model: Finite Difference
  - Approach
    - Limitations
    - References
- Undisturbed Ground Temperature Model: Kusuda-Achenbach
  - Approach
    - References
- Undisturbed Ground Temperature Model: Xing
  - Approach
    - References
- Exterior Naturally Vented Cavity
- Green Roof Model (EcoRoof)
Climate, Sky and Solar/Shading Calculations
- Climate Calculations
- Design Week Specification
- Sky Radiance Model
- Shading Module
Solar Radiation Reflected from Exterior Surfaces
- Diffuse Reflection of Beam Solar and Sky Solar Radiation
Daylighting and Window Calculations
- Daylighting Calculations
- Daylight Factor Calculation
- Time-Step Daylighting Calculation
- DElight Daylighting Calculations
- Complex Fenestration Daylighting Calculations
- Daylighting Devices
- Window Calculation Module
- Window Heat Balance Calculation
Air Heat Balance Manager / Processes
- Convection from Surfaces
- Convection from Internal Sources
- Infiltration/Ventilation
- Air Exchange
- Calculation of Zone Air Temperature
Building System Simulation System Manager / Processes
- Air Loops
- Air Loop Simulation
- Primary Air System Simulation
- Outdoor Air System
  - Simulation
- Outdoor Air Mixer
  - Simulation
- Zone Equipment Simulation
- Air Path Components
- Plant Load Profile
  - Calculation Model
- Plant/Condenser Loops
- Steam Systems and Component Models
Loop, Equipment Sizing and other Design Data
- Sizing Manager
- HVAC Sizing Simulation Manager
- Zone Design Loads and Air Flow Rates
- System Design Loads and Air Flow Rates
- Plant Loop Sizing
- Coincident Plant Sizing using HVAC Sizing Simulation
- Component Sizing
- Zone Outdoor Air Design Data
  - Design Outdoor Air Calculation
  - References
Operational Faults
- Introduction to Operational Faults Modeling
Demand Limiting
- Algorithm
  - Sequential Priority
    - All Priority
Alternative Modeling Processes
- RoomAir Models
- AirflowNetwork Model
Engineering Reference Encyclopedia
Simulation Models – Encyclopedic Reference
- Air System Distribution Terminals
- Boilers
  - Simple Hot Water Boiler
    - Single independent variable:
    - Dual independent variables:
  - Steam Boiler
- Chillers
Simulation Models - Encyclopedic Reference
- Ice Thermal Storage
  - Simple Ice Storage Model
  - Detailed Ice Storage Model
- Coils
- HVAC Controllers
- Baseboard Heaters
- Electric Baseboard Heater with Radiation and Convection
Simulation Models – Encyclopedic Reference
- Cooling Towers and Evaporative Fluid Coolers
- Demand Controlled Ventilation
- Evaporative Coolers
- Air System Fans
- Air System Compound Component Groups
- Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pumps
- Heat Exchangers
- Air System Humidifiers
  - Overview
  - Electric and Gas Steam Humidifier
Simulation Models – Encyclopedic Reference
- Zone Internal Gains
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Pipes
- Pumps
- Ideal Loads Air System
- District Cooling
- District Heating
- CentralHeatPumpSystem
  - Overview
  - Model Description
- ChillerHeaterPerformance:Electric:EIR
- Plant Temperature Source Component
  - References
Simulation Models – Encyclopedic Reference
- Radiant System Models
  - Low Temperature Radiant System Model
  - High Temperature Radiant Heater Model
    - References
- Refrigeration Equipment
- Setpoint Managers
- Solar Collectors
- System Availability Managers
Simulation Models – Encyclopedic Reference
- Occupant Thermal Comfort
- Trombe Walls
  - Passive Trombe Wall
  - Active Trombe Wall
    - Input File
    - Results
- Water Thermal Tanks (includes Water Heaters)
- Water Systems
- Zone Controls
- Zone Equipment and Zone Forced Air Units
On-Site Generation
- Electric Load Center Distribution Manager
- Photovoltaic Arrays
- Generators
Performance Curves and Lookup Tables
- Performance Curves
- Performance Tables
Economics Calculations
- Component Costs
- Tariff Computation
- Life-Cycle Cost Computations
Special Modules/Reporting
- Environmental Impacts
- Zone Component Loads Summary
  - Estimated Component Load Details
- Output:Table:Annual

Table of Contents: Engineering Reference — EnergyPlus 8.4