Hi,
I am trying to do overheating simulation but it seems like it does not take into account the window openings.
First, I have run the simulation without introducing window openings, then I have added the window openings and run the simulation again (in multi-zone model). The results for frequency simulation have not changed which makes me doubt that the openings were included and I wonder what is wrong.
Also, I have noticed that in 'design data' whenever I want to change the window control strategy and save the settings, it is coming back to the default setting which is 'always closed' (the window room flowpath is set as always open)
Thank you in advance for your help.
Patrycja
Hi Patrycja,
The Design Data menu in Simulator is not for assigning schedules to windows - rather it is to edit the particulars of each window control strategy. It will always default back to the first strategy in the list.
To assign strategies to windows, you must go into CAD Input, and then select Rooms > Flowpaths, and select the room in question. You can then assign strategies to each window. For further information please see relevant section of the manuals:
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Thank you, that explains everything.