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Title: Identifying and Resolving Issues in EnergyPlus and DOE-2 Window Heat Transfer Calculations

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1051164· OSTI ID:1051164

Issues in building energy software accuracy are often identified by comparative, analytical, and empirical testing as delineated in the BESTEST methodology. As described in this report, window-related discrepancies in heating energy predictions were identified through comparative testing of EnergyPlus and DOE-2. Multiple causes for discrepancies were identified, and software fixes are recommended to better align the models with the intended algorithms and underlying test data.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Program
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1051164
Report Number(s):
NREL/TP-5500-55787
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English