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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
Timestep
ConvergenceLimits
Building
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Inside
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Outside
HeatBalanceAlgorithm
HeatBalanceSettings:ConductionFiniteDifference
ZoneAirHeatBalanceAlgorithm
ZoneAirContaminantBalance
ShadowCalculation
Output:Diagnostics
Output:DebuggingData
Output:PreprocessorMessage
ZoneCapacitanceMultiplier:ResearchSpecial
SimulationControl
HVACSystemRootFindingAlgorithm
Meter:Custom
Meter:CustomDecrement
Custom Meter Examples
Simulation Parameter Outputs
Group – Compliance Objects
Compliance:Building
Group – Location – Climate – Weather File Access
Site:Location
Site:VariableLocation
SizingPeriod:DesignDay
Longer Design Periods
SizingPeriod:WeatherFileDays
SizingPeriod:WeatherFileConditionType
RunPeriod
RunPeriod:CustomRange
RunPeriodControl:SpecialDays
RunPeriodControl:DaylightSavingTime
WeatherProperty:SkyTemperature
Site:WeatherStation
Site:HeightVariation
Site:GroundTemperature:BuildingSurface
Site:GroundTemperature:Shallow
Site:GroundTemperature:Deep
Site:GroundTemperature:Undisturbed:FiniteDifference
Site:GroundTemperature:Undisturbed:KusudaAchenbach
Site:GroundTemperature:Undisturbed:Xing
Site:GroundDomain:Slab
Site:GroundDomain:Basement
Site:GroundTemperature:FCfactorMethod
Site:GroundReflectance
Site:GroundReflectance:SnowModifier
Site:WaterMainsTemperature
Site:Precipitation
RoofIrrigation
Solar and Visible Spectrum Objects
Site:SolarAndVisibleSpectrum
Site:SpectrumData
Outputs for local temperature/wind speed calculations
Group – Schedules
Day Type
ScheduleTypeLimits
Day Schedules
Schedule:Day:Hourly
Schedule:Day:Interval
Schedule:Day:List
Week Schedule(s)
Schedule:Week:Daily
Schedule:Week:Compact
Schedule:Year
Schedule:Compact
Schedule:Constant
Schedule:File
Schedule:File:Shading
Group – Surface Construction Elements
Specifying the Building Envelope
Material and Material Properties
Material
Material:NoMass
Material:InfraredTransparent
Material:AirGap
MaterialProperty:MoisturePenetrationDepth:Settings
MaterialProperty:PhaseChange
MaterialProperty:PhaseChangeHysteresis
MaterialProperty:VariableThermalConductivity
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:Settings
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:SorptionIsotherm
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:Suction
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:Redistribution
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:Diffusion
MaterialProperty:HeatAndMoistureTransfer:ThermalConductivity
Materials for Glass Windows and Doors
WindowMaterial:Glazing
WindowMaterial:Glazing:RefractionExtinctionMethod
Glass Optical Properties Conversion
WindowMaterial:GlazingGroup:Thermochromic
WindowMaterial:Gas
WindowMaterial:GasMixture
WindowMaterial:Gap
WindowGap:DeflectionState
WindowGap:SupportPillar
WindowMaterial:SimpleGlazingSystem
WindowMaterial:Shade
WindowMaterial:Blind
WindowMaterial:ComplexShade
WindowMaterial:Screen
WindowMaterial:Shade:EquivalentLayer
WindowMaterial:Drape:EquivalentLayer
WindowMaterial:Blind:EquivalentLayer
WindowMaterial:Screen:EquivalentLayer
WindowMaterial:Glazing:EquivalentLayer
WindowMaterial:Gap:EquivalentLayer
Material:RoofVegetation
Ecoroof / RoofVegetation outputs
MaterialProperty:GlazingSpectralData
Construction
Site:GroundTemperature:FCfactorMethod
Constructions - Modeling Underground Walls and Ground Floors Defined with C and F Factors for Building Energy Code Compliance
Construction:CfactorUndergroundWall
Construction:FfactorGroundFloor
Construction:InternalSource
Composite Wall Constructions
Construction:ComplexFenestrationState
WindowThermalModel:Params
Matrix:TwoDimension
Construction:WindowEquivalentLayer
Construction:WindowDataFile
Group – Thermal Zone Description/Geometry
Zone
Zone Thermal Output(s)
ZoneList
ZoneGroup
Surface(s)
Interzone Surfaces
Surface View Factors
GlobalGeometryRules
Surfaces
Walls
Wall:Exterior
Wall:Adiabatic
Wall:Underground
Wall:Interzone
Roofs/Ceilings
Roof
Ceiling:Adiabatic
Ceiling:Interzone
Floors
Floor:GroundContact
Floor:Adiabatic
Floor:Interzone
Windows/Doors
Window
Door
GlazedDoor
Window:Interzone
Door:Interzone
GlazedDoor:Interzone
Surface Vertices
Building Surfaces - Detailed
Wall:Detailed
RoofCeiling:Detailed
Floor:Detailed
BuildingSurface:Detailed
FenestrationSurface:Detailed
Window Modeling Options
InternalMass
Surface Output Variables/Reports
Window Output Variables
Surface Output Variables (all heat transfer surfaces)
Surface Output Variables (exterior heat transfer surfaces)
Opaque Surface Output Variables
Window Output Variables
Thermochromic Window Outputs
Other Surface Outputs/Reports
Shading Surfaces
Detached Shading Surfaces
Shading:Site, Shading:Building
Shading:Site:Detailed, Shading:Building:Detailed
Attached Shading Surfaces
Shading:Overhang
Shading:Overhang:Projection
Shading:Fin
Shading:Fin:Projection
Shading:Zone:Detailed
ShadingProperty:Reflectance
WindowProperty:ShadingControl
WindowProperty:FrameAndDivider
WindowProperty:AirflowControl
WindowProperty:StormWindow
Importing Windows from WINDOW program
Zone Thermal Output(s)
Group – Advanced Surface Concepts
SurfaceProperty:HeatTransferAlgorithm
SurfaceProperty:HeatTransferAlgorithm:MultipleSurface
SurfaceProperty:HeatTransferAlgorithm:SurfaceList
SurfaceProperty:HeatTransferAlgorithm:Construction
SurfaceControl:MovableInsulation
SurfaceProperty:OtherSideCoefficients
SurfaceProperty:OtherSideConditionsModel
SurfaceProperty:Underwater
Foundation:Kiva
Foundation:Kiva:Settings
SurfaceProperty:ExposedFoundationPerimeter
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Inside:AdaptiveModelSelections
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Outside:AdaptiveModelSelections
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Inside:UserCurve
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithm:Outside:UserCurve
SurfaceProperty:ConvectionCoefficients
SurfaceProperty:ConvectionCoefficients:MultipleSurface
Convection Coefficient Application Hierarchy
Convection Coefficients Outputs
SurfaceProperties:VaporCoefficients
SurfaceProperty:ExteriorNaturalVentedCavity
SurfaceProperty:SolarIncidentInside
ComplexFenestrationProperty:SolarAbsorbedLayers
GeometryTransform
SurfaceProperty:SurroundingSurfaces
SurfaceProperty:LocalEnvironment
ZoneProperty:LocalEnvironment
SurfaceProperty:HeatBalanceSourceTerm
Zone Property View Factors
ZoneProperty:UserViewFactors:bySurfaceName
Group – Detailed Ground Heat Transfer
Detailed Ground Heat Transfer
GroundHeatTransfer:Control
Group – Room Air Models
Room Air Models
RoomAirModelType
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:UserDefined
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:ConstantGradient
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:TwoGradient
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:NondimensionalHeight
RoomAir:TemperaturePattern:SurfaceMapping
RoomAir:Node
RoomAirSettings:OneNodeDisplacementVentilation
RoomAirSettings:ThreeNodeDisplacementVentilation
RoomAirSettings:CrossVentilation
RoomAirSettings:UnderFloorAirDistributionInterior
RoomAirSettings:UnderFloorAirDistributionExterior
RoomAirflowNetwork Model
RoomAirSettings:AirflowNetwork
RoomAir:Node:AirflowNetwork
RoomAir:Node:AirflowNetwork:AdjacentSurfaceList
RoomAir:Node:AirflowNetwork:InternalGains
RoomAir:Node:AirflowNetwork:HVACEquipment
Group – Internal Gains (People, Lights, Other internal zone equipment)
People
Simplified ASHRAE 55 Warnings
ComfortViewFactorAngles
Lights
ElectricEquipment
GasEquipment
HotWaterEquipment
SteamEquipment
SwimmingPool:Indoor
OtherEquipment
ElectricEquipment:ITE:AirCooled
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:CarbonDioxide
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:Generic:Constant
SurfaceContaminantSourceAndSink:Generic:PressureDriven
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:Generic:CutoffModel
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:Generic:DecaySource
SurfaceContaminantSourceAndSink:Generic:BoundaryLayerDiffusion
SurfaceContaminantSourceAndSink:Generic:DepositionVelocitySink
ZoneContaminantSourceAndSink:Generic:DepositionRateSink
ZoneBaseboard:OutdoorTemperatureControlled
Group – Daylighting
Daylighting:Controls
Daylighting:ReferencePoint
Guidelines for Daylighting Modeling Ssing the SplitFlux Method)
DElight Daylighting Method
Daylighting:DELight:ComplexFenestration
Output:IlluminanceMap
OutputControl:IlluminanceMap:Style
Daylighting Devices
DaylightingDevice:Tubular
DaylightingDevice:Shelf
DaylightingDevice:LightWell
Daylighting Modeling Options
Group – Exterior Energy Use Equipment
Exterior:Lights
Exterior:FuelEquipment
Exterior:WaterEquipment
Group – Airflow
ZoneInfiltration:DesignFlowRate
ZoneInfiltration:EffectiveLeakageArea
ZoneInfiltration:FlowCoefficient
ZoneVentilation:DesignFlowRate
ZoneVentilation:WindandStackOpenArea
ZoneAirBalance:OutdoorAir
ZoneMixing
ZoneCrossMixing
ZoneRefrigerationDoorMixing
ZoneEarthtube (Earth Tube)
ZoneEarthTube Outputs
ZoneCoolTower:Shower
ZoneThermalChimney (Thermal Chimney)
ZoneThermalChimney Outputs
ZoneAirMassFlowConservation
Group – Design Objects
Input for Design Calculations and Component Autosizing
DesignSpecification:OutdoorAir
DesignSpecification:ZoneAirDistribution
Sizing:Parameters
OutputControl:Sizing:Style
Sizing:Zone
DesignSpecification:ZoneHVAC:Sizing
DesignSpecification:AirTerminal:Sizing
Sizing:System
Sizing:Plant
HVAC: Primary and Secondary Systems
Group – Node-Branch Management
NodeList
BranchList
Branch
ConnectorList
Pipe:Adiabatic
Pipe:Adiabatic:Steam
Pipe:Indoor
Pipe:Outdoor
Pipe:Underground
PipingSystem:Underground Class Objects
PipingSystem:Underground:Domain
PipingSystem:Underground:PipeCircuit
PipingSystem:Underground:PipeSegment
Duct
Group – Plant-Condenser Loops
PlantLoop
CondenserLoop
Group – Plant-Condenser Control
Operation Schemes (Plant and Condenser)
PlantEquipmentOperationSchemes
CondenserEquipmentOperationSchemes
PlantEquipmentOperation:Uncontrolled
PlantEquipmentOperation:CoolingLoad
PlantEquipmentOperation:HeatingLoad
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorDryBulb
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorWetBulb
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorRelativeHumidity
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorDewpoint
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorDryBulbDifference
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorWetBulbDifference
PlantEquipmentOperation:OutdoorDewpointDifference
PlantEquipmentOperation:ComponentSetpoint
PlantEquipmentOperation:ThermalEnergyStorage
PlantEquipmentList
CondenserEquipmentList
Group – Plant Equipment
Equipment Types
Generic Chiller Outputs
Chiller:Absorption
Chiller:Absorption:Indirect
Chiller:ConstantCOP
Chiller:Electric
Chiller:Electric:EIR
Chiller:Electric:ReformulatedEIR
Chiller:EngineDriven
Chiller:CombustionTurbine
ChillerHeater:Absorption:DirectFired
ChillerHeater:Absorption:DoubleEffect
Boiler:HotWater
Boiler:Steam
Water to Water Heat Pumps
HeatPump:WaterToWater:EquationFit:Cooling
HeatPump:WaterToWater:EquationFit:Heating
HeatPump:WaterToWater:ParameterEstimation:Cooling
HeatPump:WaterToWater:ParameterEstimation:Heating
DistrictCooling
DistrictHeating
PlantComponent:TemperatureSource
CentralHeatPumpSystem
ChillerHeaterPerformance:EIectric:EIR
ChillerHeaterPerformance:Electric:EIR Outputs
Cold Thermal Storage Objects
ThermalStorage:Ice:Simple
ThermalStorage:Ice:Detailed
ThermalStorage:ChilledWater:Mixed
ThermalStorage:ChilledWater:Stratified
Group – Water Heaters
Standard Ratings
WaterHeater:Mixed
WaterHeater:Stratified
WaterHeater:Sizing
WaterHeater:HeatPump:PumpedCondenser
WaterHeater:HeatPump:WrappedCondenser
Group – Condenser Equipment
Equipment Types
CoolingTower:SingleSpeed
CoolingTower:TwoSpeed
CoolingTower:VariableSpeed:Merkel
CoolingTower:VariableSpeed
CoolingTowerPerformance:CoolTools
CoolingTowerPerformance:YorkCalc
EvaporativeFluidCooler:SingleSpeed
EvaporativeFluidCooler:TwoSpeed
FluidCooler:SingleSpeed
FluidCooler:TwoSpeed
GroundHeatExchanger:System
GroundHeatExchanger:Vertical:Properties
GroundHeatExchanger:Vertical:Array
GroundHeatExchanger:Vertical:Single
GroundHeatExchanger:ResponseFactors
GroundHeatExchanger:Slinky
GroundHeatExchanger:Pond
GroundHeatExchanger:Surface
GroundHeatExchanger:HorizontalTrench
HeatExchanger:FluidToFluid
Group – Plant-Condenser Flow Control
Connector:Splitter, Connector:Mixer
Connector:Splitter
Connector:Mixer
TemperingValve
Group – Air Distribution
AirLoopHVAC
Systems Level Reporting
System Loads Outputs
System Energy Use Outputs
System Component Loads Outputs
System Component Energy Use Outputs
Overall Air Loop Syntax
AirLoopHVAC:ControllerList
AvailabilityManagerAssignmentList
AirLoopHVAC:OutdoorAirSystem
AirLoopHVAC:OutdoorAirSystem:EquipmentList
OutdoorAir:Node
Outdoor Air Node outputs:
OutdoorAir:NodeList
OutdoorAir:Mixer
Group – Airflow Network
Overview
Summary of Objects
Airflow Network Example Files (included in the installation)
What the Airflow Network Model Can and Cannot Do
AirflowNetwork:SimulationControl
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Zone
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Surface
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:ReferenceCrackConditions
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Surface:Crack
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Surface:EffectiveLeakageArea
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Component:DetailedOpening
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Component:HorizontalOpening
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Component:SimpleOpening
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Component:ZoneExhaustFan
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:ExternalNode
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:WindPressureCoefficientArray
AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:WindPressureCoefficientValues
AirflowNetwork:OccupantVentilationControl
AirflowNetwork:ZoneControl:PressureController
AirflowNetwork with RoomAir Models
AirflowNetwork:IntraZone:Node
AirflowNetwork:IntraZone:Linkage
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:DuctViewFactors
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Node
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:Leak
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:LeakageRatio
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:Duct
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:Fan
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:Coil
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:HeatExchanger
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:TerminalUnit
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:ConstantPressureDrop
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:OutdoorAirFlow
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Component:ReliefAirFlow
AirflowNetwork:Distribution:Linkage
Group - Zone Equipment
ZoneHVAC:AirDistributionUnit
ZoneHVAC:EquipmentConnections
ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList
Group – Air Distribution Equipment
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:Uncontrolled
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ConstantVolume:Reheat
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ConstantVolume:NoReheat
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:Reheat:VariableSpeedFan
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:HeatAndCool:Reheat
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:NoReheat
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:VAV:HeatAndCool:NoReheat
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:SeriesPIU:Reheat
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ParallelPIU:Reheat
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ConstantVolume:FourPipeInduction
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ConstantVolume:FourPipeBeam
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:ConstantVolume:CooledBeam
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:Mixer
AirTerminal:DualDuct:ConstantVolume
AirTerminal:DualDuct:VAV
AirTerminal:DualDuct:VAV:OutdoorAir
Group – Zone Forced Air Units
Schedules And Availability Manager
ZoneHVAC:IdealLoadsAirSystem
ZoneHVAC:FourPipeFanCoil
ZoneHVAC:UnitVentilator
ZoneHVAC:UnitHeater
ZoneHVAC:EvaporativeCoolerUnit
ZoneHVAC:OutdoorAirUnit
ZoneHVAC:OutdoorAirUnit:EquipmentList
ZoneHVAC:WindowAirConditioner
ZoneHVAC:PackagedTerminalAirConditioner
ZoneHVAC:PackagedTerminalHeatPump
ZoneHVAC:RefrigerationChillerSet
ZoneHVAC:WaterToAirHeatPump
ZoneHVAC:Dehumidifier:DX
ZoneHVAC:EnergyRecoveryVentilator
ZoneHVAC:TerminalUnit:VariableRefrigerantFlow
ZoneHVAC:HybridUnitaryHVAC
Group – Unitary Equipment
Furnace and Unitary Systems
AirLoopHVAC:UnitarySystem
UnitarySystemPerformance:Multispeed
AirLoopHVAC:Unitary:Furnace:HeatCool
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatCool
Unitary System Heat and Cool (AirLoopHVAC) Outputs
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatPump:AirToAir
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatPump:AirToAir:MultiSpeed
AirLoopHVAC:Unitary:Furnace:HeatOnly
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatOnly
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatPump:WaterToAir
AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatCool:VAVChangeoverBypass
Group – Variable Refrigerant Flow Equipment
AirConditioner:VariableRefrigerantFlow
AirConditioner:VariableRefrigerantFlow:FluidTemperatureControl
AirConditioner:VariableRefrigerantFlow:FluidTemperatureControl:HR
ZoneTerminalUnitList
Group – Radiative
/
Convective Units
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Steam
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Electric
ZoneHVAC:CoolingPanel:RadiantConvective:Water
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:Convective:Water
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:Convective:Electric
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:Electric
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:SurfaceGroup
ZoneHVAC:HighTemperatureRadiant
ZoneHVAC:VentilatedSlab
ZoneHVAC:VentilatedSlab:SlabGroup
Group – Refrigeration
Refrigeration:CompressorRack
Refrigeration:Case
Refrigeration:CaseAndWalkInList
Refrigeration:WalkIn
Refrigeration Case and WalkIn Outputs
Refrigeration:System
Refrigeration:TranscriticalSystem
Refrigeration:Compressor
Refrigeration:CompressorList
Refrigeration:Subcooler
Refrigeration:Condenser:AirCooled
Refrigeration:Condenser:EvaporativeCooled
Refrigeration:Condenser:WaterCooled
Refrigeration:Condenser:Cascade
Refrigeration:GasCooler:AirCooled
Refrigeration:TransferLoadList
Refrigeration:SecondarySystem
Additional Refrigeration Outputs Available for Each Zone
Additional Refrigeration Outputs for Each Zone
Refrigeration:AirChiller
Group - Zone Controls - Thermostats and Humidistats
ZoneControl:Thermostat
Zone Thermostat Setpoints
ThermostatSetpoint:SingleHeating
ThermostatSetpoint:SingleCooling
ThermostatSetpoint:SingleHeatingOrCooling
ThermostatSetpoint:DualSetpoint
ZoneControl:Thermostat:OperativeTemperature
ZoneControl:Thermostat:TemperatureAndHumidity
ZoneControl:Thermostat:StagedDualSetpoint
ZoneControl:Humidistat
ZoneControl:Thermostat:ThermalComfort
Thermal Comfort Setpoints
ThermostatSetpoint:ThermalComfort:Fanger:SingleHeating
ThermostatSetpoint:ThermalComfort:Fanger:SingleCooling
ThermostatSetpoint:ThermalComfort:Fanger:SingleHeatingOrCooling
ThermostatSetpoint:ThermalComfort:Fanger:DualSetpoint
ZoneControl:ContaminantController
Group – Air Path
AirLoopHVAC:SupplyPath, AirLoopHVAC:ReturnPath
AirLoopHVAC:SupplyPath
AirLoopHVAC:ReturnPath
AirLoopHVAC:ReturnPlenum
AirLoopHVAC:SupplyPlenum
AirLoopHVAC:ZoneSplitter
AirLoopHVAC:ZoneMixer
Group – Non-Zone Equipment
LoadProfile:Plant
Group Solar Collectors
SolarCollector:FlatPlate:Water
SolarCollectorPerformance:FlatPlate
SolarCollector:IntegralCollectorStorage
SolarCollectorPerformance:IntegralCollectorStorage
SolarCollector:FlatPlate:PhotovoltaicThermal
SolarCollectorPerformance:PhotovoltaicThermal:Simple
Solar Collector Heating System Plant Connections
Solar Heating System Control
SolarCollector:UnglazedTranspired
SolarCollector:UnglazedTranspired:Multisystem
Group Pumps
Pump:VariableSpeed
Pump:ConstantSpeed
Pump:VariableSpeed:Condensate
HeaderedPumps:ConstantSpeed
HeaderedPumps:VariableSpeed
Group Heating and Cooling Coils
Coil:Cooling:Water
Coil:Heating:Water
Coil:Heating:Steam
Heating Coil (Steam) Outputs:
Coil:Heating:Electric
Coil:Heating:Electric:MultiStage
Coil:Heating:Desuperheater
Coil:Cooling:DX:VariableRefrigerantFlow
Coil:Heating:DX:VariableRefrigerantFlow
Coil:Cooling:DX:VariableRefrigerantFlow:FluidTemperatureControl
Coil:Heating:DX:VariableRefrigerantFlow:FluidTemperatureControl
Coil:Heating:Fuel
Coil:Heating:Gas:MultiStage
Coil:Cooling:Water:DetailedGeometry
Coil:Cooling:DX:SingleSpeed
Coil:Cooling:DX:TwoSpeed
Coil:Cooling:DX:TwoStageWithHumidityControlMode
Coil:Cooling:DX:MultiSpeed
Coil:Cooling:DX:VariableSpeed
CoilPerformance:DX:Cooling
Coil:Heating:DX:SingleSpeed
Coil:Heating:DX:MultiSpeed
Coil:Heating:DX:VariableSpeed
Coil:WaterHeating:Desuperheater
CoilSystem:Cooling:DX
CoilSystem:Heating:DX
CoilSystem:Cooling:DX:HeatExchangerAssisted
CoilSystem:IntegratedHeatPump:AirSource
CoilSystem:Cooling:Water:HeatExchangerAssisted
Coil:WaterHeating:AirToWaterHeatPump:Pumped
Coil:WaterHeating:AirToWaterHeatPump:Wrapped
Coil:Cooling:WaterToAirHeatPump:ParameterEstimation
Coil:Cooling:WaterToAirHeatPump:EquationFit
Coil:Cooling:WaterToAirHeatPump:VariableSpeedEquationFit
Coil:Heating:WaterToAirHeatPump:ParameterEstimation
Coil:Heating:WaterToAirHeatPump:EquationFit
Coil:Heating:WaterToAirHeatPump:VariableSpeedEquationFit
Coil:Cooling:DX:SingleSpeed:ThermalStorage
Secondary Coils of DX System and Heat Pump
Secondary DX Coil Output
Group – Fans
Fan:SystemModel
Fan:ConstantVolume
Fan:OnOff
Fan:VariableVolume
Fan:ZoneExhaust
FanPerformance:NightVentilation
Fan:ComponentModel
Group – Humidifiers
Humidifier:Steam:Electric
Humidifier:Steam:Gas
Group Desiccant Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifier:Desiccant:NoFans
Dehumidifier:Desiccant:System
Group – Energy Management System (EMS)
EnergyManagementSystem:Sensor
EnergyManagementSystem:Actuator
EnergyManagementSystem:ProgramCallingManager
EnergyManagementSystem:Program
EnergyManagementSystem:Subroutine
EnergyManagementSystem:GlobalVariable
EnergyManagementSystem:OutputVariable
EnergyManagementSystem:MeteredOutputVariable,
EnergyManagementSystem:TrendVariable
EnergyManagementSystem:InternalVariable
EnergyManagementSystem:CurveOrTableIndexVariable
EnergyManagementSystem:ConstructionIndexVariable
Group ExternalInterface
ExternalInterface
Building Controls Virtual Test Bed (BCVTB)
ExternalInterface:Schedule
ExternalInterface:Actuator
ExternalInterface:Variable
Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) Import
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:From:Variable
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Actuator
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Variable
Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) Export
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:From:Variable
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Actuator
ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Variable
Group User Defined HVAC and Plant Component Models
ZoneHVAC:ForcedAir:UserDefined
AirTerminal:SingleDuct:UserDefined
Coil:UserDefined
PlantComponent:UserDefined
PlantEquipmentOperation:UserDefined
Group System Availability Managers
AvailabilityManager:Scheduled
AvailabilityManager:ScheduledOn
AvailabilityManager:ScheduledOff
AvailabilityManager:NightCycle
AvailabilityManager:DifferentialThermostat
AvailabilityManager:HighTemperatureTurnOff
AvailabilityManager:HighTemperatureTurnOn
AvailabilityManager:LowTemperatureTurnOff
AvailabilityManager:LowTemperatureTurnOn
AvailabilityManager:NightVentilation
AvailabilityManager:HybridVentilation
AvailabilityManager:OptimumStart
Group Setpoint Managers
SetpointManager:Scheduled
SetpointManager:Scheduled:DualSetpoint
SetpointManager:OutdoorAirReset
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Reheat
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Heating
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Cooling
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Humidity:Minimum
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Humidity:Maximum
SetpointManager:MixedAir
SetpointManager:OutdoorAirPretreat
SetpointManager:Warmest
SetpointManager:Coldest
SetpointManager:ReturnAirBypassFlow
SetpointManager:WarmestTemperatureFlow
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Cooling:Average
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Heating:Average
SetpointManager:MultiZone:MinimumHumidity:Average
SetpointManager:MultiZone:MaximumHumidity:Average
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Humidity:Minimum
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Humidity:Maximum
SetpointManager:FollowOutdoorAirTemperature
SetpointManager:FollowSystemNodeTemperature
SetpointManager:FollowGroundTemperature
SetpointManager:CondenserEnteringReset
SetpointManager:CondenserEnteringReset:Ideal
SetpointManager:SingleZone:OneStageCooling
SetpointManager:SingleZone:OneStageHeating
SetpointManager:ReturnTemperature:ChilledWater
SetpointManager:ReturnTemperature:HotWater
Group Controllers
Controls (Air Loop and Zone Equipment)
Controller:WaterCoil
Controller:OutdoorAir
Controller:MechanicalVentilation
ZoneHVAC:EnergyRecoveryVentilator:Controller
Group Evaporative Coolers
EvaporativeCooler:Direct:CelDekPad
EvaporativeCooler:Direct:ResearchSpecial
EvaporativeCooler:Indirect:CelDekPad
EvaporativeCooler:Indirect:WetCoil
EvaporativeCooler:Indirect:ResearchSpecial
Group Heat Recovery
HeatExchanger:AirToAir:FlatPlate
HeatExchanger:AirToAir:SensibleAndLatent
HeatExchanger:Desiccant:BalancedFlow
HeatExchanger:Desiccant:BalancedFlow:PerformanceDataType1
Group Demand Limiting Controls
DemandManagerAssignmentList
DemandManager:ExteriorLights
DemandManager:Lights
DemandManager:ElectricEquipment
DemandManager:Thermostats
DemandManager:Ventilation
DemandManager:Ventilation Outputs
Group – Electric Load Center-Generator Specifications
ElectricLoadCenter:Transformer
ElectricLoadCenter:Distribution
ElectricLoadCenter:Generators
ElectricLoadCenter:Inverter:Simple
ElectricLoadCenter:Inverter:FunctionOfPower
ElectricLoadCenter:Inverter:LookUpTable
ElectricLoadCenter:Inverter:PVWatts
ElectricLoadCenter:Storage:Converter
Electric Load Center Converter Outputs
ElectricLoadCenter:Storage:Simple
ElectricLoadCenter:Storage:Battery
Generator:InternalCombustionEngine
Generator:CombustionTurbine
Generator:MicroTurbine
Generator:MicroCHP
Generator:MicroCHP:NonNormalizedParameters
Generator:FuelCell
Generator:FuelCell:PowerModule
Generator:FuelCell:StackCooler
Generator:FuelCell:AirSupply
Generator:FuelCell:WaterSupply
Generator:FuelCell:AuxiliaryHeater
Generator:FuelCell:ExhaustGasToWaterHeatExchanger
Generator:FuelCell:ElectricalStorage
Generator:FuelCell:Inverter
Generator:FuelSupply
Photovoltaic Generators
Generator:Photovoltaic
PhotovoltaicPerformance:Simple
PhotovoltaicPerformance:EquivalentOne-Diode
PhotovoltaicPerformance:Sandia
Generator:PVWatts
Generator:WindTurbine
Group Water Systems
WaterUse:Equipment
WaterUse:Connections
WaterUse:Storage
WaterUse:RainCollector
WaterUse:Well
Group - Operational Faults
Introduction to Operational Faults Modeling
Overview of Operational Fault Objects
FaultModel:TemperatureSensorOffset:OutdoorAir
FaultModel:HumiditySensorOffset:OutdoorAir
FaultModel:EnthalpySensorOffset:OutdoorAir
FaultModel:TemperatureSensorOffset:ReturnAir
FaultModel:EnthalpySensorOffset:ReturnAir
FaultModel:Fouling:Coil
FaultModel:ThermostatOffset
FaultModel:HumidistatOffset
FaultModel:Fouling:AirFilter
FaultModel:TemperatureSensorOffset:ChillerSupplyWater
FaultModel:TemperatureSensorOffset:CondenserSupplyWater
FaultModel:Fouling:CoolingTower
FaultModel:Fouling:Boiler
FaultModel:Fouling:Chiller
FaultModel:Fouling:EvaporativeCooler
FaultModel:TemperatureSensorOffset:CoilSupplyAir
Group - Performance Curves
Curve:Linear
Curve:QuadLinear
Curve:Quadratic
Curve:Cubic
Curve:Quartic
Curve:Exponent
Curve:Bicubic
Curve:Biquadratic
Curve:CubicLinear
Curve:ChillerPartLoadCustom
Curve:QuadraticLinear
Curve:Triquadratic
Curve:Functional:PressureDrop
Curve:FanPressureRise
Curve:ExponentialSkewNormal
Curve:Sigmoid
Curve:RectangularHyperbola1
Curve:RectangularHyperbola2
Curve:ExponentialDecay
Curve:DoubleExponentialDecay
Group Performance Tables
Table:OneIndependentVariable
Table:TwoIndependentVariables
Lookup Tables
Table:MultiVariableLookup
Data Input Format
Lookup Table Outputs
Group Fluid Properties
FluidProperties:Name
FluidProperties:GlycolConcentration
FluidProperties:Temperatures
FluidProperties:Saturated
FluidProperties:Superheated
Glycol Fluid Types
FluidProperties:Concentration
HVAC Template Objects
HVACTemplate Processing
Group – HVAC Templates
HVACTemplate:Thermostat
HVACTemplate:Zone:IdealLoadsAirSystem
HVACTemplate:Zone:BaseboardHeat
HVACTemplate:Zone:FanCoil
HVACTemplate:Zone:PTAC
HVACTemplate:Zone:PTHP
HVACTemplate:Zone:WaterToAirHeatPump
HVACTemplate:Zone:VRF
HVACTemplate:Zone:Unitary
HVACTemplate:Zone:VAV
HVACTemplate:Zone:VAV:FanPowered
HVACTemplate:Zone:VAV:HeatAndCool
HVACTemplate:Zone:ConstantVolume
HVACTemplate:Zone:DualDuct
HVACTemplate:System:VRF
HVACTemplate:System:Unitary
HVACTemplate:System:UnitaryHeatPump:AirToAir
HVACTemplate:System:UnitarySystem
HVACTemplate:System:VAV
HVACTemplate:System:PackagedVAV
HVACTemplate:System:ConstantVolume
HVACTemplate:System:DualDuct
HVACTemplate:System:DedicatedOutdoorAir
HVACTemplate:Plant:ChilledWaterLoop
HVACTemplate:Plant:Chiller
HVACTemplate:Plant:Chiller:ObjectReference
HVACTemplate:Plant:Tower
HVACTemplate:Plant:Tower:ObjectReference
HVACTemplate:Plant:HotWaterLoop
HVACTemplate:Plant:Boiler
HVACTemplate:Plant:Boiler:ObjectReference
HVACTemplate:Plant:MixedWaterLoop
EnergyPlus Economics
Group – Economics
Introduction to Economics
Conceptual Framework – Variables and Hierarchy
UtilityCost:Tariff
UtilityCost:Qualify
UtilityCost:Charge:Simple
UtilityCost:Charge:Block
UtilityCost:Ratchet
UtilityCost:Variable
UtilityCost:Computation
UtilityCost:Tariff Examples
Example A – Flat Energy Charge
UtilityCost:Tariff Reporting
Economic Results Summary Report
Complex Tariff Modeling
Operator: SUM (unlimited)
Cost Estimating
ComponentCost:LineItem
ComponentCost:Adjustments
ComponentCost:Reference
Economics Cost Estimate Reporting
Life-Cycle Costing
LifeCycleCost:Parameters
LifeCycleCost:RecurringCosts
LifeCycleCost:NonrecurringCost
LifeCycleCost:UsePriceEscalation
LifeCycleCost:UseAdjustment
Parametric Objects
Group – Parametrics
Expressions
Processing Order
Parametric:SetValueForRun
Parametric:Logic
Parametric:RunControl
Parametric:FileNameSuffix
Input for Output
Group – Reports
Variable Dictionary Reports
Output:VariableDictionary
Variable Dictionary Report in IDF Format
Surface Reports
Output:Surfaces:List
Output:Surfaces:Drawing
Output:Schedules
Output:Constructions
Output:DaylightFactors
Output:EnergyManagementSystem
OutputControl:SurfaceColorScheme
OutputControl:ReportingTolerances
Output:Variable
Output:Meter and Output:Meter:MeterFileOnly
Output:Meter:Cumulative and Output:Meter:Cumulative:MeterFileOnly
Meter Details File (eplusout.mtd)
Output:EnvironmentalImpactFactors
EnvironmentalImpactFactors
FuelFactors
Outputs
Output:SQLite
Output
Using ReadVarsESO
Creating Charts and Spreadsheet files from Output Variables
Standard Output Reports
Output:Table:TimeBins
Output:Table:Monthly
Output:Table:Annual
Output:Table:SummaryReports
OutputControl:Table:Style
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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