VFD Chiller in EE4

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Is there a way to take credit for using a VFD compressor on a chiller in EE4?

EE4 lets you define the chiller type, efficiency (COP), IPLV and capacity.

My VFD chiller has roughly the same COP at peak operation as my non-VFD chiller; however, the IPLV is much better because the performance at part load is more efficient. However, varying the IPLV of the chiller in EE4 does not appear to have any impact on the results whatsoever. Varying the COP affects things; however, varying the IPLV does not.

Thanks,

Brian Tysoe M.A.Sc., P.Eng., LEED AP Associate, National Manager of Energy Modelling Services MCW Consultants Ltd. Queen’s Quay Terminal 207 Queen’s Quay West, Suite 615 Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 1A7 Phone: (416) 598-2920 ext:519 Fax: (416)
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