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SolarCollector:UnglazedTranspired</a> object is not yet available through the <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/openstudio-sdk-documentation/index.html">
OpenStudio API</a>, but could be added to any model by writing an <a href="http://nrel.github.io/OpenStudio-user-documentation/reference/measure_writing_guide/#energyplus-measures">
EnergyPlus Measure</a> (Ruby script). Additionally, the Parametric Analysis Tool could be used to test different designs. If you choose to go the EnergyPlus/OpenStudio route and need further help, I would suggest posting to
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Michael J Witte<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 13, 2015 7:15 AM<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">EnergyPlus has a transpired solar collector model.<br>
Mike<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On 11/12/2015 4:47 PM, Sami, Vikram wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are working on a project with transpired solar collectors. I’m looking for a good tool that will help us estimate the savings from these, but will also give us the ability to test different design options for this.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks in advance. <o:p></o:p></p>
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