Validation and Testing[LINK]
An important ongoing part of EnergyPlus development is testing using industry standard methods as major builds are completed. The goal is to make EnergyPlus as bug-free as possible. Three major types of tests are currently conducted:
Analytical tests:
HVAC tests, based on ASHRAE Research Project 865
Building fabric tests, based on ASHRAE Research Project 1052
Comparative tests:
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2007
International Energy Agency Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (IEA SHC) BESTest (Building Energy Simulation Test) methods not yet in Standard 140
EnergyPlus HVAC Component Comparative tests
EnergyPlus Global Heat Balance tests
Release and executable tests
For detailed reports, please use the following link:
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/energyplus_testing.cfm
Validation and Testing[LINK]
An important ongoing part of EnergyPlus development is testing using industry standard methods as major builds are completed. The goal is to make EnergyPlus as bug-free as possible. Three major types of tests are currently conducted:
Analytical tests:
HVAC tests, based on ASHRAE Research Project 865
Building fabric tests, based on ASHRAE Research Project 1052
Comparative tests:
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2007
International Energy Agency Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (IEA SHC) BESTest (Building Energy Simulation Test) methods not yet in Standard 140
EnergyPlus HVAC Component Comparative tests
EnergyPlus Global Heat Balance tests
Release and executable tests
For detailed reports, please use the following link:
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/energyplus_testing.cfm
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