[esp-r] Re: control shading devices

[Marco Manzan]

Hi Arianna

I think that awnings can be modelled as solar obstructions, there is also a 
Block opacity value to take into account  translucent shadings. 

Marco

In data sabato 23 novembre 2013 16:54:13, Achim Geissler ha scritto:
> Hi Arianna,
> 
> yes, I would greatly recommend upgrading to the latest development_branch
> version (all the new CFC features are from "a few weeks ago"). Roller
> blinds and screens have been added to CFCs. Also, you can now use CFCs
> without GSLedit. Layers are now (also) available via an ESP-r native
> database.
> 
> In regard to awnings, I am not sure about an approach. Hopefully you get
> some response from others (I seem to recall that somebody in Canada was
> doing something along those lines some years ago).
> 
> Best
> Achim
> 
> On Nov 22, 2013, at 7:42 PM, Arianna Sdei <A.Sdei at brighton.ac.uk> wrote:
> > HI Achim,
> > 
> > Yes, thank you very much I am looking into it. DO you know if other types
> > of shading such as roller blinds or insect screen that are in GSLedit
> > have been implemented into ESP-r? I am using a December 2011 version of
> > the source code, do I need to download the most recent version in order
> > to use the additions you were describing? Finally, I would like to model
> > the shading effect of awnings and the opening and closing, what the best
> > way to go along with it do you and anyone else in the ESP-r community
> > think would be?
> > 
> > Thank you,
> > 
> > Regards
> > 
> > Arianna
> > 
> > From: Achim Geissler [mailto:achim.geissler at intergga.ch]
> > Sent: 16 November 2013 16:46
> > To: Arianna Sdei
> > Subject: Re: [esp-r] control shading devices
> > 
> > Hi Arianna,
> > 
> > have you tried setting up a CFC? As opposed to the traditional transparent
> > surfaces, control of CFCs is set up with menus in prj similar to zone
> > control. Yes, you can open and close (actually raise and lower >or< set
> > slat angle) based on solar radiation on the CFC surface.
> > 
> > Best
> > Achim
> > 
> > 
> > On Nov 14, 2013, at 12:21 PM, Arianna Sdei <A.Sdei at brighton.ac.uk> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > HI Achim,
> > 
> > thank you for your suggestion. DO you know if it is possible to control
> > the opening and closing of shading devices depending on the direct solar
> > radiation (kWh/m2)falling on them? Let me know,
> > 
> > regards,
> > Arianna
> > 
> > From: esp-r-bounces at lists.strath.ac.uk
> > [mailto:esp-r-bounces at lists.strath.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Achim Geissler
> > Sent: 13 November 2013 21:35
> > To: esp-r at lists.strath.ac.uk Club
> > Subject: [esp-r] Re: control shading devices
> > 
> > Dear Arianna,
> > 
> > probably looking at CFCs and the according test model (in tester) is the
> > best way forward if you want any kind of flexibility with venetian type
> > blinds. I would recommend using development_branch version, as there have
> > recently been great additions to the CFC functionality. For the
> > background and details look for Bart Lomanowskis thesis (which is
> > available online, I think).
> > 
> > Best
> > Achim
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Nov 13, 2013, at 9:08 PM, Arianna Sdei <A.Sdei at brighton.ac.uk> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Dear All,
> > 
> > I am starting to model some external shading with ESP-r and I would like
> > to know if there is a version of the code that can control the opening
> > and closing of the devices. I would also like to know if there are ways
> > to model venetian blinds and eventually existing models that use them.
> > Thank you very much in advance!
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > Arianna
> > 
> > Arianna Sdei
> > 
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