Step 1: Plan Ahead

Post date: Sep 28, 2017 3:49:19 AM

Some preliminary steps will facilitate the construction of your input file. EnergyPlus requires some

information in specified, externally available formats; other information may require some lead time to

obtain. The following checklist should be completed before you start to construct your input file:

1, Obtain location and design climate information for the city in which your building is located. If

possible, use one of the weather files available for your weather period run.

2, Obtain sufficient building construction information to allow specification of overall building geometry

and surface constructions (including exterior walls, interior walls, partitions, floors, ceilings, roofs,

windows and doors).

3, Obtain sufficient building use information to allow specification of the lighting and other equipment

(e.g. electric, gas, etc.) and the number of people in each area of the building.

4, Obtain sufficient building thermostatic control information to allow specification of the temperature

control strategy for each area of the building.

5, Obtain sufficient HVAC operation information to allow specification and scheduling of the fan