modelOverhang

This example tests the window overhang model
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Extends from Modelica.Icons.Example (Icon for runnable examples).

Information

This example demonstrates the use of the overhang model. It calculates the fraction of total window area that is exposed to the sun.

A similar example of an overhang model with more basic components is implemented in Buildings.HeatTransfer.Windows.BaseClasses.Examples.Overhang.

Components

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Buildings.BoundaryConditions.WeatherData.ReaderTMY3weaDatWeather data
Buildings.HeatTransfer.Windows.OverhangoveCalculates fraction of window area exposed to the sun
Buildings.BoundaryConditions.SolarIrradiation.DirectTiltedSurfaceHDirTilDirect solar irradiation

Revisions

  • September 16, 2021, by Michael Wetter:
    Removed parameter lat because the latitude is now obtained from the weather data bus.
    This is for IBPSA, #1477.
  • July 5, 2012, by Michael Wetter:
    Changed definitions of wL and wR to be measured from the corner of the window instead of the centerline.
  • Feb 01, 2012, by Kaustubh Phalak:
    First implementation.