Demystifying VRF and How to Estimate Performance with OpenStudio

Written By Michelle Reyes

This presentation breaks down the fundamentals of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC systems, covering typical VRF configurations, system components, and trends driving VRF adoption, then walks through how to represent VRF systems in OpenStudio for energy modeling, offering practical insights for designers, engineers, and energy modelers. A video of the presentation was shared on YouTube.

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Michelle Reyes
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