NatLabRockies / NatLabRockies/EnergyPlus

Coil:Cooling:DX:VariableSpeed air flow rate always maximum speed

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Since Jun 6, 2017.

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Description

I'm attempting to run a two-stage air conditioner with gas furnace using the Coil:Cooling:DX:VariableSpeed and AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatCool objects. However, the model appears to be using the speed 2 air flow rate when operating in speed 1. I ran this using a recent develop build.

IDF, output file, and other associated files are here:
https://gist.github.com/jonwinkler/410a346acac42004fa85

The Excel output file highlights the rows and columns that exhibit the issue. From 14:10 to 17:10, the load varies from approximately speed 1 capacity to full load; however the coil air mass flow rate is constant. I believe the air flow rate should vary under these circumstances. This impacts the fan power and coil SHR.

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