Importing HVAC IDF objects created from EnergyPlus IDFs

grasshopper ironbug
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Hi @ladybugtools team and @MingboPeng

Greetings.

I am writing this post regarding the overarching topic of importing an HVAC System (IDF objects) created from EnergyPlus or OSM.

Unfortunately, there is no IB_Template for the same. I then read about IB_FromJson and tried to import the epJSON (converting an IDF with minimal objects and HVAC Objects), but while connecting the epJSON, I got the following error: “1. Solution exception: Unexpected character encountered while parsing value: C. Path ‘’, line 0, position 0.”

Could you please help me on how we can use the IB_FromJson object correctly?

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Hi @kksharma3951,

No, you cannot import the epJSON with IB_FromJson component.
What system are you trying to model? Have you tried to model it in OSM?

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Hi @MingboPeng thank you very much for your response and sorry for the delay in the response.

I am trying to model basically Air source heat-pumps in GH using IronBug. I havenot modelled the system in OpenStudio, but i have done it before in designBuilder. Basically it uses an auxillary water loop for heating. You can find more information here: DesignBuilder Help

I also went through the forum and found this relevant post: IronBug Air Source Heat Pump - #22 by Mariafa.

but i cannot find it in my IB installation (its latest)
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Please let me know if you want more details from my side on this.

Thank you for your response.

Thanks and regards

kartikay sharma

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Hi @kksharma3951, Is it the latest version? have you tried to update the Ironbug?

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HI @MingboPeng Thanks for your message. I updated the IB.exe and it showed up the ASHP system. I though that updating the pollination Rhino updated Ironbug also.

Thanks

this is resolved. I will close this thread