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Leen,<br>
I would think that the approach would differ depending on whether
the curtains were right up against the window or if they were in a
doorway between two zones. I would also guess that there would be
some differences in approach depending on what simulation tool you
are using. In TRNSYS, curtains up against windows can be handled as
a window shading device. For curtains separating two zones, you
could model the opening as an adjacent window (using the virtual
/open window properties), which would then allow you to define a
shading device and pass solar radiation from one zone to the other.
You can also define coupling airflow depending on whether the
curtain is open or closed.<br>
best,<br>
David<br>
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On 12/21/2011 15:25, leen peeters wrote:
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<div>Dear all,</div>
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<div>regarding the modelling of curtains in a zone, I would like
to know what the general approach is. It seems logical to model
a seperate zone with an infiltration (to the main zone) of which
the flow rate depends on the opening or closing of the curtain.
Mian issue is that such an approach might affect the solar
radiation into the main zone ...</div>
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<div>Leen</div>
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