Module: BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011

Defined in:
lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb

Overview

Contains NECB relelvant methods and data.

Defined Under Namespace

Modules: Data

Class Method Summary collapse

Class Method Details

.determine_dominant_necb_schedule_type(model) ⇒ Object

This model determines the dominant NECB schedule type return s.each [String]

Parameters:

  • model (OpenStudio::model::Model) —

    A model object



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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 423

def self.determine_dominant_necb_schedule_type(model)
  # lookup necb space type properties
  space_type_properties = model.find_objects(standards_data["space_types"], {"template" => 'NECB2011'})

  # Here is a hash to keep track of the m2 running total of spacetypes for each
  # sched type.
  s = Hash[
      "A", 0,
      "B", 0,
      "C", 0,
      "D", 0,
      "E", 0,
      "F", 0,
      "G", 0,
      "H", 0,
      "I", 0
  ]
  #iterate through spaces in building.
  wildcard_spaces = 0
  model.getSpaces.sort.each do |space|
    found_space_type = false
    #iterate through the NECB spacetype property table
    space_type_properties.each do |spacetype|
      unless space.spaceType.empty?
        if space.spaceType.get.standardsSpaceType.empty? || space.spaceType.get.standardsBuildingType.empty?
          OpenStudio::logFree(OpenStudio::Error, "openstudio.Standards.Model", "Space #{space.name} does not have a standardSpaceType defined")
          found_space_type = false
        elsif space.spaceType.get.standardsSpaceType.get == spacetype['space_type'] && space.spaceType.get.standardsBuildingType.get == spacetype['building_type']
          if "*" == spacetype['necb_schedule_type']
            wildcard_spaces =+1
          else
            s[spacetype['necb_schedule_type']] = s[spacetype['necb_schedule_type']] + space.floorArea() if "*" != spacetype['necb_schedule_type'] and "- undefined -" != spacetype['necb_schedule_type']
          end
          #puts "Found #{space.spaceType.get.name} schedule #{spacetype[2]} match with floor area of #{space.floorArea()}"
          found_space_type = true
        elsif "*" != spacetype['necb_schedule_type']
          #found wildcard..will not count to total. 
          found_space_type = true
        end
      end
    end
    raise ("Did not find #{space.spaceType.get.name} in NECB space types.") if found_space_type == false
  end
  #finds max value and returns NECB schedule letter.
  raise("Only wildcard spaces in model. You need to define the actual spaces. ") if wildcard_spaces == model.getSpaces.size
  dominant_schedule = s.each {|k, v| return k.to_s if v == s.values.max}
  return dominant_schedule
end

.determine_necb_schedule_type(space) ⇒ String

This method determines the spacetype schedule type. This will re

Parameters:

Returns:

  • (String) —

    :[“A”,“B”,“C”,“D”,“E”,“F”,“G”,“H”,“I”] spacetype

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 476

def self.determine_necb_schedule_type(space)
  raise ("Undefined spacetype for space #{space.get.name}) if space.spaceType.empty?") if space.spaceType.empty?
  raise ("Undefined standardsSpaceType or StandardsBuildingType for space #{space.spaceType.get.name}) if space.spaceType.empty?") if space.spaceType.get.standardsSpaceType.empty? | space.spaceType.get.standardsBuildingType.empty?
  space_type_properties = space.model.find_object(standards_data["space_types"], {"template" => 'NECB2011', "space_type" => space.spaceType.get.standardsSpaceType.get, "building_type" => space.spaceType.get.standardsBuildingType.get})
  return space_type_properties['necb_schedule_type'].strip
end

.get_climate_zone_index(hdd) ⇒ Fixnum

This model gets the climate zone column index from tables 3.2.2.x

Parameters:

  • hdd (Float)

Returns:

  • (Fixnum) —

    climate zone 4-8

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 190

def self.get_climate_zone_index(hdd)
  #check for climate zone index from NECB 3.2.2.X
  case hdd
    when 0..2999 then
      return 0 #climate zone 4
    when 3000..3999 then
      return 1 #climate zone 5
    when 4000..4999 then
      return 2 #climate zone 6
    when 5000..5999 then
      return 3 #climate zone 7a
    when 6000..6999 then
      return 4 #climate zone 7b
    when 7000..1000000 then
      return 5 #climate zone 8
  end
end

.get_climate_zone_name(hdd) ⇒ Fixnum

This model gets the climate zone name and returns the climate zone string.

Parameters:

  • hdd (Float)

Returns:

  • (Fixnum) —

    climate zone 4-8

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 212

def self.get_climate_zone_name(hdd)
  case self.get_climate_zone_index(hdd)
    when 0 then
      return "4"
    when 1 then
      return "5" #climate zone 5
    when 2 then
      return "6" #climate zone 6
    when 3 then
      return "7a" #climate zone 7a
    when 4 then
      return "7b" #climate zone 7b
    when 5 then
      return "8" #climate zone 8
  end
end

.is_proper_spacetype(type) ⇒ String

This method confirms if the type is the proper space type

Parameters:

Returns:

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 410

def self.is_proper_spacetype(type)
  BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::SpaceTypeData.each do |item|
    if item[0] == type
      return item
    end
  end
  return false
end

.max_fwdr(hdd) ⇒ Double

This method ???.

Parameters:

  • hdd (Float)

Returns:

  • (Double) —

    a constant float

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 50

def self.max_fwdr(hdd)
  #NECB 3.2.1.4

  if hdd < 4000
    return 0.40
  elsif hdd >= 4000 and hdd <=7000
    return (2000-0.2 * hdd)/3000
  elsif hdd >7000
    return 0.20
  end
end

.necb_autozone_and_autosystem(model = nil, runner = nil, use_ideal_air_loads = false, boiler_fueltype = "NaturalGas", mau_type = true, mau_heating_coil_type = "Hot Water", baseboard_type = "Hot Water", chiller_type = "Scroll", mua_cooling_type = "DX", heating_coil_types_sys3 = "Gas", heating_coil_types_sys4 = "Gas", heating_coil_types_sys6 = "Hot Water", fan_type = "AF_or_BI_rdg_fancurve", swh_fueltype = "NaturalGas", building_type = nil) ⇒ String

This method will take a model that uses NECB2011 spacetypes , and..

  1. Create a building story schema.

  2. Remove all existing Thermal Zone defintions.

  3. Create new thermal zones based on the following definitions.

Rule1 all zones must contain only the same schedule / occupancy schedule. Rule2 zones must cater to similar solar gains (N,E,S,W) Rule3 zones must not pass from floor to floor. They must be contained to a single floor or level. Rule4 Wildcard spaces will be associated with the nearest zone of similar schedule type in which is shared most of it’s internal surface with. Rule5 For NECB zones must contain spaces of similar system type only. Rule6 Residential / dwelling units must not share systems with other space types.

Parameters:

  • model (OpenStudio::model::Model) (defaults to: nil) —

    A model object

Returns:

  • (String) —

    system_zone_array

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 659

def self.necb_autozone_and_autosystem(
    model = nil,
        runner = nil,
        use_ideal_air_loads = false,
        boiler_fueltype = "NaturalGas",
        mau_type = true,
        mau_heating_coil_type = "Hot Water",
        baseboard_type = "Hot Water",
        chiller_type = "Scroll",
        mua_cooling_type = "DX",
        heating_coil_types_sys3 = "Gas",
        heating_coil_types_sys4 = "Gas",
        heating_coil_types_sys6 = "Hot Water",
        fan_type = "AF_or_BI_rdg_fancurve",
        swh_fueltype = "NaturalGas",
        building_type = nil)

  #Create a data struct for the space to system to placement information.


  #system assignment.
  unless ["NaturalGas", "Electricity", "PropaneGas", "FuelOil#1", "FuelOil#2", "Coal", "Diesel", "Gasoline", "OtherFuel1"].include?(boiler_fueltype)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "boiler_fueltype = #{boiler_fueltype}", runner)
    return
  end

  unless [true, false].include?(mau_type)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "mau_type = #{mau_type}", runner)
    return
  end

  unless ["Hot Water", "Electric"].include?(mau_heating_coil_type)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "mau_heating_coil_type = #{mau_heating_coil_type}", runner)
    return false
  end

  unless ["Hot Water", "Electric"].include?(baseboard_type)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "baseboard_type = #{baseboard_type}", runner)
    return false
  end


  unless ["Scroll", "Centrifugal", "Rotary Screw", "Reciprocating"].include?(chiller_type)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "chiller_type = #{chiller_type}", runner)
    return false
  end
  unless ["DX", "Hydronic"].include?(mua_cooling_type)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "mua_cooling_type = #{mua_cooling_type}", runner)
    return false
  end

  unless ["Electric", "Gas", "DX"].include?(heating_coil_types_sys3)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "heating_coil_types_sys3 = #{heating_coil_types_sys3}", runner)
    return false
  end

  unless ["Electric", "Gas", "DX"].include?(heating_coil_types_sys4)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "heating_coil_types_sys4 = #{heating_coil_types_sys4}", runner)
    return false
  end

  unless ["Hot Water", "Electric"].include?(heating_coil_types_sys6)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "heating_coil_types_sys6 = #{heating_coil_types_sys6}", runner)
    return false
  end

  unless ["AF_or_BI_rdg_fancurve", "AF_or_BI_inletvanes", "fc_inletvanes", "var_speed_drive"].include?(fan_type)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "fan_type = #{fan_type}", runner)
    return false
  end
  # REPEATED CODE!!
  unless ["Electric", "Hot Water"].include?(heating_coil_types_sys6)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "heating_coil_types_sys6 = #{heating_coil_types_sys6}", runner)
    return false
  end
  # REPEATED CODE!!
  unless ["Electric", "Gas"].include?(heating_coil_types_sys4)
    BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "heating_coil_types_sys4 = #{heating_coil_types_sys4}", runner)
    return false
  end

  # Ensure that floors have been assigned by user.
  raise("No building stories have been defined.. User must define building stories and spaces in model.") unless model.getBuildingStorys.size > 0
  #BTAP::Geometry::BuildingStoreys::auto_assign_stories(model)

  #this method will determine the spaces that should be set to each system
  schedule_type_array, space_zoning_data_array = self.necb_spacetype_system_selection(model, nil, nil)

  #Deal with Wildcard spaces. Might wish to have logic to do coridors first.
  space_zoning_data_array.sort{|obj1, obj2| obj1.space_name <=> obj2.space_name}.each do |space_zone_data|
    #If it is a wildcard space.
    if space_zone_data.system_number.nil?
      #iterate through all adjacent spaces from largest shared wall area to smallest.
      # Set system type to match first space system that is not nil.
      adj_spaces = space_zone_data.space.get_adjacent_spaces_with_shared_wall_areas(true)
      if adj_spaces.nil?
        puts ("Warning: No adjacent spaces for #{space_zone_data.space.name} on same floor, looking for others above and below to set system")
        adj_spaces = space_zone_data.space.get_adjacent_spaces_with_shared_wall_areas(false)
      end
      adj_spaces.sort.each do |adj_space|
        #if there are no adjacent spaces. Raise an error.
        raise ("Could not determine adj space to space #{space_zone_data.space.name.get}") if adj_space.nil?
        adj_space_data = space_zoning_data_array.find {|data| data.space == adj_space[0]}
        if adj_space_data.system_number.nil?
          next
        else
          space_zone_data.system_number = adj_space_data.system_number
          puts "#{space_zone_data.space.name.get}"
          break
        end
      end
      raise ("Could not determine adj space system to space #{space_zone_data.space.name.get}") if space_zone_data.system_number.nil?
    end
  end


  #remove any thermal zones used for sizing to start fresh. Should only do this after the above system selection method.
  model.getThermalZones.sort.each {|zone| zone.remove}


  #now lets apply the rules.
  # Rule1 all zones must contain only the same schedule / occupancy schedule.
  # Rule2 zones must cater to similar solar gains (N,E,S,W)
  # Rule3 zones must not pass from floor to floor. They must be contained to a single floor or level.
  # Rule4 Wildcard spaces will be associated with the nearest zone of similar schedule type in which is shared most of it's internal surface with.
  # Rule5 NECB zones must contain spaces of similar system type only.
  # Rule6 Multiplier zone will be part of the floor and orientation of the base space.
  # Rule7 Residential / dwelling units must not share systems with other space types.
  #Array of system types of Array of Spaces
  system_zone_array = []
  #Lets iterate by system
  (0..7).each do |system_number|
    system_zone_array[system_number] = []
    #iterate by story
    story_counter = 0
    model.getBuildingStorys.sort.each do |story|
      #puts "Story:#{story}"
      story_counter = story_counter + 1
      #iterate by operation schedule type.
      schedule_type_array.each do |schedule_type|
        #iterate by horizontal location
        ["north", "east", "west", "south", "core"].each do |horizontal_placement|
          #puts "horizontal_placement:#{horizontal_placement}"
          [true, false].each do |is_dwelling_unit|
            space_array = Array.new
            space_zoning_data_array.each do |space_info|
              #puts "Spacename: #{space_info.space.name}:#{space_info.space.spaceType.get.name}"
              if space_info.system_number == system_number and
                  space_info.space.buildingStory.get == story and
                  BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::determine_necb_schedule_type(space_info.space).to_s == schedule_type and
                  space_info.horizontal_placement == horizontal_placement and
                  space_info.is_dwelling_unit == is_dwelling_unit
                space_array << space_info.space
              end
            end

            #create Thermal Zone if space_array is not empty.
            if space_array.size > 0
              # Process spaces that have multipliers associated with them first.
              # This map define the multipliers for spaces with multipliers not equals to 1
              space_multiplier_map = {}
              # This map define the multipliers for spaces with multipliers not equals to 1
              case building_type
                when 'LargeHotel'
                  space_multiplier_map = PrototypeBuilding::LargeHotel.define_space_multiplier
                when 'MidriseApartment'
                  space_multiplier_map = PrototypeBuilding::MidriseApartment.define_space_multiplier
                when 'LargeOffice'
                  space_multiplier_map = PrototypeBuilding::LargeOffice.define_space_multiplier
 when 'LargeOfficeDetailed'
                  space_multiplier_map = PrototypeBuilding::LargeOfficeDetailed.define_space_multiplier	
                when 'Hospital'
                  space_multiplier_map = PrototypeBuilding::Hospital.define_space_multiplier
                else
                  space_multiplier_map = {}
              end
              #create new zone and add the spaces to it.
              space_array.each do |space|
                # Create thermalzone for each space.
                thermal_zone = OpenStudio::Model::ThermalZone.new(model)
                # Create a more informative space name.
                thermal_zone.setName("Sp-#{space.name} Sys-#{system_number.to_s} Flr-#{story_counter.to_s} Sch-#{schedule_type.to_s} HPlcmt-#{horizontal_placement} ZN")
                # Add zone mulitplier if required.
                thermal_zone.setMultiplier(space_multiplier_map[space.name.to_s]) unless space_multiplier_map[space.name.to_s].nil?
                # Space to thermal zone. (for archetype work it is one to one)
                space.setThermalZone(thermal_zone)
                # Get thermostat for space type if it already exists.
                space_type_name = space.spaceType.get.name.get
                thermostat_name = space_type_name + ' Thermostat'
                thermostat = model.getThermostatSetpointDualSetpointByName(thermostat_name)
                if thermostat.empty?
                  OpenStudio::logFree(OpenStudio::Error, 'openstudio.model.Model', "Thermostat #{thermostat_name} not found for space name: #{space.name} ZN")
                  raise (" Thermostat #{thermostat_name} not found for space name: #{space.name}")
                else
                  thermostatClone = thermostat.get.clone(model).to_ThermostatSetpointDualSetpoint.get
                  thermal_zone.setThermostatSetpointDualSetpoint(thermostatClone)
                end
                # Add thermal to zone system number.
                system_zone_array[system_number] << thermal_zone
              end
            end
          end
        end
      end
    end
  end #system iteration

  #Create and assign the zones to the systems.
  unless use_ideal_air_loads == true
    hw_loop_needed = false
    system_zone_array.each_with_index do |zones, system_index|
      next if zones.size == 0
      if (system_index == 1 && (mau_heating_coil_type == 'Hot Water' || baseboard_type == 'Hot Water'))
        hw_loop_needed = true
      elsif (system_index == 2 || system_index == 5 || system_index == 7)
        hw_loop_needed = true
      elsif ((system_index == 3 || system_index == 4) && baseboard_type == 'Hot Water')
        hw_loop_needed = true
      elsif (system_index == 6 && (mau_heating_coil_type == 'Hot Water' || baseboard_type == 'Hot Water'))
        hw_loop_needed = true
      end
      if (hw_loop_needed) then
        break
      end
    end
    if (hw_loop_needed)
      hw_loop = OpenStudio::Model::PlantLoop.new(model)
      always_on = model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule
      BTAP::Resources::HVAC::HVACTemplates::NECB2011::setup_hw_loop_with_components(model, hw_loop, boiler_fueltype, always_on)
    end
    system_zone_array.each_with_index do |zones, system_index|
      #skip if no thermal zones for this system.
      next if zones.size == 0
      #            puts "Zone Names for System #{system_index}"
      #            puts "system_index = #{system_index}"
      case system_index
        when 0, nil
          #Do nothing no system assigned to zone. Used for Unconditioned spaces
        when 1
          BTAP::Resources::HVAC::HVACTemplates::NECB2011::assign_zones_sys1(model, zones, boiler_fueltype, mau_type, mau_heating_coil_type, baseboard_type, hw_loop)
        when 2
          BTAP::Resources::HVAC::HVACTemplates::NECB2011::assign_zones_sys2(model, zones, boiler_fueltype, chiller_type, mua_cooling_type)
        when 3
          BTAP::Resources::HVAC::HVACTemplates::NECB2011::assign_zones_sys3(model, zones, boiler_fueltype, heating_coil_types_sys3, baseboard_type, hw_loop)
        when 4
          BTAP::Resources::HVAC::HVACTemplates::NECB2011::assign_zones_sys4(model, zones, boiler_fueltype, heating_coil_types_sys4, baseboard_type, hw_loop)
        when 5
          BTAP::Resources::HVAC::HVACTemplates::NECB2011::assign_zones_sys5(model, zones, boiler_fueltype, chiller_type, mua_cooling_type)
        when 6
          BTAP::Resources::HVAC::HVACTemplates::NECB2011::assign_zones_sys6(model, zones, boiler_fueltype, heating_coil_types_sys6, baseboard_type, chiller_type, fan_type, hw_loop)
        when 7
          BTAP::Resources::HVAC::HVACTemplates::NECB2011::assign_zones_sys7(model, zones, boiler_fueltype, chiller_type, mua_cooling_type)
      end
    end
  else
    #otherwise use ideal loads.
    model.getThermalZones.sort.each do |thermal_zone|
      thermal_zone_ideal_loads = OpenStudio::Model::ZoneHVACIdealLoadsAirSystem.new(model)
      thermal_zone_ideal_loads.addToThermalZone(thermal_zone)
    end
  end
  #Check to ensure that all spaces are assigned to zones except undefined ones.
  errors = []
  model.getSpaces.sort.each do |space|
    if space.thermalZone.empty? and space.spaceType.get.name.get != 'Space Function - undefined -'
      errors << "space #{space.name} with spacetype #{space.spaceType.get.name.get} was not assigned a thermalzone."
    end
  end
  if errors.size > 0
    raise(" #{errors}")
  end
end

.necb_spacetype_system_selection(model, heatingDesignLoad = nil, coolingDesignLoad = nil) ⇒ Object 



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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 484

def self.necb_spacetype_system_selection(model, heatingDesignLoad = nil, coolingDesignLoad = nil)
  spacezoning_data = Struct.new(
      :space, # the space object
      :space_name, # the space name
      :building_type_name, # space type name
      :space_type_name, # space type name
      :necb_hvac_system_selection_type, #
      :system_number, # the necb system type
      :number_of_stories, #number of stories
      :horizontal_placement, # the horizontal placement (norht, south, east, west, core)
      :vertical_placment, # the vertical placement ( ground, top, both, middle )
      :people_obj, # Spacetype people object
      :heating_capacity,
      :cooling_capacity,
      :is_dwelling_unit, #Checks if it is a dwelling unit.
      :is_wildcard)


  #Array to store schedule objects
  schedule_type_array = []


  #find the number of stories in the model this include multipliers.
  number_of_stories = 	model.getBuilding.standardsNumberOfAboveGroundStories()
  if number_of_stories.empty?
    raise ("Number of above ground stories not present in geometry model. Please ensure this is defined in your Building Object")
  else
    number_of_stories = number_of_stories.get
  end

  #set up system array containers. These will contain the spaces associated with the system types.
  space_zoning_data_array = []

  #First pass of spaces to collect information into the space_zoning_data_array .
  model.getSpaces.sort.each do |space|


    #this will get the spacetype system index 8.4.4.8A  from the SpaceTypeData and BuildingTypeData in  (1-12)
    space_system_index = nil
    if space.spaceType.empty?
      space_system_index = nil
    else
      #gets row information from standards spreadsheet.
      space_type_property = space.model.find_object(standards_data["space_types"], {"template" => 'NECB2011', "space_type" => space.spaceType.get.standardsSpaceType.get, "building_type" => space.spaceType.get.standardsBuildingType.get})
      raise("could not find necb system selection type for space: #{space.name} and spacetype #{space.spaceType.get.standardsSpaceType.get}") if space_type_property.nil?
      #stores the Building or SpaceType System type name.
      necb_hvac_system_selection_type = space_type_property['necb_hvac_system_selection_type']
    end


    #Get the heating and cooling load for the space. Only Zones with a defined thermostat will have a load.
    #Make sure we don't have sideeffects by changing the argument variables.
    cooling_load = coolingDesignLoad
    heating_load = heatingDesignLoad
    if space.spaceType.get.standardsSpaceType.get == "- undefined -"
      cooling_load = 0.0
      heating_load = 0.0
    else
      cooling_load = space.thermalZone.get.coolingDesignLoad.get * space.floorArea * space.multiplier / 1000.0 if cooling_load.nil?
      heating_load = space.thermalZone.get.heatingDesignLoad.get * space.floorArea * space.multiplier / 1000.0 if heating_load.nil?
    end

    #identify space-system_index and assign the right NECB system type 1-7.
    system = nil
    is_dwelling_unit = false
    case necb_hvac_system_selection_type
      when nil
        raise ("#{space.name} does not have an NECB system association. Please define a NECB HVAC System Selection Type in the google docs standards database.")
      when 0, "- undefined -"
        #These are spaces are undefined...so they are unconditioned and have no loads other than infiltration and no systems
        system = 0
      when "Assembly Area" #Assembly Area.
        if number_of_stories <= 4
          system = 3
        else
          system = 6
        end

      when "Automotive Area"
        system = 4

      when "Data Processing Area"
        if coolingDesignLoad > 20 #KW...need a sizing run.
          system = 2
        else
          system = 1
        end

      when "General Area" #[3,6]
        if number_of_stories <= 2
          system = 3
        else
          system = 6
        end

      when "Historical Collections Area" #[2],
        system = 2

      when "Hospital Area" #[3],
        system = 3

      when "Indoor Arena" #,[7],
        system = 7

      when "Industrial Area" #  [3] this need some thought.
        system = 3

      when "Residential/Accomodation Area" #,[1], this needs some thought.
        system = 1
        is_dwelling_unit = true

      when "Sleeping Area" #[3],
        system = 3
        is_dwelling_unit = true

      when "Supermarket/Food Services Area" #[3,4],
        system = 3

      when "Supermarket/Food Services Area - vented"
        system = 4

      when "Warehouse Area"
        system = 4

      when "Warehouse Area - refrigerated"
        system = 5
      when "Wildcard"
        system = nil
        is_wildcard = true
      else
        raise ("NECB HVAC System Selection Type #{necb_hvac_system_selection_type} not valid")
    end
    #get placement on floor, core or perimeter and if a top, bottom, middle or single story.
    horizontal_placement, vertical_placement = BTAP::Geometry::Spaces::get_space_placement(space)
    #dump all info into an array for debugging and iteration.
    unless space.spaceType.empty?
      space_type_name = space.spaceType.get.standardsSpaceType.get
      building_type_name = space.spaceType.get.standardsBuildingType.get
      space_zoning_data_array << spacezoning_data.new(space,
                                                      space.name.get,
                                                      building_type_name,
                                                      space_type_name,
                                                      necb_hvac_system_selection_type,
                                                      system,
                                                      number_of_stories,
                                                      horizontal_placement,
                                                      vertical_placement,
                                                      space.spaceType.get.people,
                                                      heating_load,
                                                      cooling_load,
                                                      is_dwelling_unit,
                                                      is_wildcard
      )
      schedule_type_array << BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::determine_necb_schedule_type(space).to_s
    end
  end


  return schedule_type_array.uniq!, space_zoning_data_array
end

.set_all_construction_sets_to_necb!(model, runner = nil, scale_wall = 1.0, scale_floor = 1.0, scale_roof = 1.0, scale_ground_wall = 1.0, scale_ground_floor = 1.0, scale_ground_roof = 1.0, scale_door = 1.0, scale_window = 1.0) ⇒ Object

This method will convert in place(over write) a construction set to necb conductances.

Parameters:

  • model (OpenStudio::model::Model) —

    A model object

  • scale_wall (Float) (defaults to: 1.0)
  • scale_floor (Float) (defaults to: 1.0)
  • scale_roof (Float) (defaults to: 1.0)
  • scale_ground_wall (Float) (defaults to: 1.0)
  • scale_ground_floor (Float) (defaults to: 1.0)
  • scale_ground_roof (Float) (defaults to: 1.0)
  • scale_door (Float) (defaults to: 1.0)
  • scale_window (Float) (defaults to: 1.0)

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 156

def self.set_all_construction_sets_to_necb!(model,
    runner = nil,
    scale_wall = 1.0,
    scale_floor = 1.0,
    scale_roof = 1.0,
    scale_ground_wall = 1.0,
    scale_ground_floor = 1.0,
    scale_ground_roof = 1.0,
    scale_door = 1.0,
    scale_window = 1.0)

  model.getDefaultConstructionSets.sort.each do |set|
    self.set_construction_set_to_necb!(model,
                                       set,
                                       runner,
                                       scale_wall,
                                       scale_floor,
                                       scale_roof,
                                       scale_ground_wall,
                                       scale_ground_floor,
                                       scale_ground_roof,
                                       scale_door,
                                       scale_window)
  end
  #sets all surfaces to use default constructions sets except adiabatic, where it does a hard assignment of the interior wall construction type. 
  model.getPlanarSurfaces.sort.each {|item| item.resetConstruction}
  #if the default construction set is defined..try to assign the interior wall to the adiabatic surfaces
  BTAP::Resources::Envelope::assign_interior_surface_construction_to_adiabatic_surfaces(model, nil)
end

.set_construction_set_to_necb!(model, default_surface_construction_set, runner = nil, scale_wall = 1.0, scale_floor = 1.0, scale_roof = 1.0, scale_ground_wall = 1.0, scale_ground_floor = 1.0, scale_ground_roof = 1.0, scale_door = 1.0, scale_window = 1.0) ⇒ Boolean

this will create a copy and convert all construction sets to NECB reference conductances.

Parameters:

  • model (OpenStudio::model::Model) —

    A model object

  • default_surface_construction_set (String)

Returns:

  • (Boolean) —

    returns true if sucessful, false if not

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 95

def self.set_construction_set_to_necb!(model, default_surface_construction_set,
    runner = nil,
    scale_wall = 1.0,
    scale_floor = 1.0,
    scale_roof = 1.0,
    scale_ground_wall = 1.0,
    scale_ground_floor = 1.0,
    scale_ground_roof = 1.0,
    scale_door = 1.0,
    scale_window = 1.0
)
  BTAP::runner_register("Info", "set_construction_set_to_necb!", runner)
  if model.weatherFile.empty? or model.weatherFile.get.path.empty? or not File.exists?(model.weatherFile.get.path.get.to_s)

    BTAP::runner_register("Error", "Weather file is not defined. Please ensure the weather file is defined and exists.", runner)
    return false
  end
  hdd = BTAP::Environment::WeatherFile.new(model.weatherFile.get.path.get).hdd18

  old_name = default_surface_construction_set.name.get.to_s


  climate_zone_index = get_climate_zone_index(hdd)
  new_name = "#{old_name} at hdd = #{hdd}"

  #convert conductance values to rsi values. (Note: we should really be only using conductances in)
  wall_rsi = 1.0 / (scale_wall * BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::Wall[climate_zone_index])
  floor_rsi = 1.0 / (scale_floor * BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::Floor[climate_zone_index])
  roof_rsi = 1.0 / (scale_roof * BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::Roof[climate_zone_index])
  ground_wall_rsi = 1.0 / (scale_ground_wall * BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::GroundWall[climate_zone_index])
  ground_floor_rsi = 1.0 / (scale_ground_floor * BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::GroundFloor[climate_zone_index])
  ground_roof_rsi = 1.0 / (scale_ground_roof * BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::GroundRoof[climate_zone_index])
  door_rsi = 1.0 / (scale_door * BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::Door[climate_zone_index])
  window_rsi = 1.0 / (scale_window * BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::Window[climate_zone_index])
  BTAP::Resources::Envelope::ConstructionSets::customize_default_surface_construction_set_rsi!(model, new_name, default_surface_construction_set,
                                                                                               wall_rsi, floor_rsi, roof_rsi,
                                                                                               ground_wall_rsi, ground_floor_rsi, ground_roof_rsi,
                                                                                               window_rsi, nil, nil,
                                                                                               window_rsi, nil, nil,
                                                                                               door_rsi,
                                                                                               door_rsi, nil, nil,
                                                                                               door_rsi,
                                                                                               window_rsi, nil, nil,
                                                                                               window_rsi, nil, nil,
                                                                                               window_rsi, nil, nil
  )
  BTAP::runner_register("Info", "set_construction_set_to_necb! was sucessful.", runner)
  return true
end

.set_necb_envelope(model, runner = nil) ⇒ Object

This method will set the the envelope (wall, roof, glazings) to values to the default NECB2011 values based on the heating degree day value (hdd) surface by surface.

Parameters:

  • model (OpenStudio::model::Model) —

    A model object

  • hdd (Float)

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 68

def self.set_necb_envelope(model, runner=nil)

  BTAP::runner_register("Info", "set_envelope_surfaces_to_necb!", runner)
  if model.weatherFile.empty? or model.weatherFile.get.path.empty? or not File.exists?(model.weatherFile.get.path.get.to_s)

    BTAP::runner_register("Error", "Weather file is not defined. Please ensure the weather file is defined and exists.", runner)
    return false
  end
  hdd = BTAP::Environment::WeatherFile.new(model.weatherFile.get.path.get).hdd18

  #interate Through all surfaces
  model.getSurfaces.sort.each do |surface|
    #set fenestration to wall ratio.
    BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::set_necb_external_surface_conductance(surface, hdd, false, 1.0)

    #dig into the subsurface and change them as well.
    model.getSubSurfaces.sort.each do |subsurface|
      BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::set_necb_external_subsurface_conductance(subsurface, hdd)
    end
  end
end

.set_necb_external_subsurface_conductance(subsurface, hdd) ⇒ Object

Set all external subsurfaces (doors, windows, skylights) to NECB values.

Parameters:

  • subsurface (String)
  • hdd (Float)

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 279

def self.set_necb_external_subsurface_conductance(subsurface, hdd)
  conductance_value = 0
  climate_zone_index = get_climate_zone_index(hdd)
  if subsurface.outsideBoundaryCondition.downcase.match("outdoors")
    case subsurface.subSurfaceType.downcase
      when /window/
        conductance_value = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::Window[climate_zone_index]
      when /door/
        conductance_value = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductance::Door[climate_zone_index]
    end
    subsurface.setRSI(1/conductance_value)
  end
end

.set_necb_external_surface_conductance(surface, hdd, is_radiant = false, scaling_factor = 1.0) ⇒ String

Set all external surface conductances to NECB values.

Parameters:

  • surface (String)
  • hdd (Float)
  • is_radiant (Boolian) (defaults to: false)
  • scaling_factor (Float) (defaults to: 1.0)

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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 237

def self.set_necb_external_surface_conductance(surface, hdd, is_radiant = false, scaling_factor = 1.0)
  conductance_value = 0
  climate_zone_index = self.get_climate_zone_index(hdd)

  if surface.outsideBoundaryCondition.downcase == "outdoors"

    case surface.surfaceType.downcase
      when "wall"
        conductance_value = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::Wall[climate_zone_index] * scaling_factor
      when "floor"
        conductance_value = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::Floor[climate_zone_index] * scaling_factor
      when "roofceiling"
        conductance_value = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::Roof[climate_zone_index]
    end
    if (is_radiant)
      conductance_value = conductance_value * 0.80
    end
    return BTAP::Geometry::Surfaces::set_surfaces_construction_conductance([surface], conductance_value)
  end


  if surface.outsideBoundaryCondition.downcase.match(/ground/)
    case surface.surfaceType.downcase
      when "wall"
        conductance_value = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::GroundWall[BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::get_climate_zone_index(@hdd)]
      when "floor"
        conductance_value = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::GroundFloor[BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::get_climate_zone_index(@hdd)]
      when "roofceiling"
        conductance_value = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::Data::Conductances::GroundRoof[BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::get_climate_zone_index(@hdd)]
    end
    if (is_radiant)
      conductance_value = conductance_value * 0.80
    end
    return BTAP::Geometry::Surfaces::set_surfaces_construction_conductance([surface], conductance_value)

  end
end

.set_wildcard_schedules_to_dominant_building_schedule(model, runner = nil) ⇒ Object 



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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 299

def self.set_wildcard_schedules_to_dominant_building_schedule(model, runner = nil)

  new_sched_ruleset = OpenStudio::Model::DefaultScheduleSet.new(model) #initialize
  BTAP::runner_register("Info", "set_wildcard_schedules_to_dominant_building_schedule", runner)
  #Set wildcard schedules based on dominant schedule type in building.
  dominant_sched_type = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::determine_dominant_necb_schedule_type(model)
  #puts "dominant_sched_type = #{dominant_sched_type}"
  # find schedule set that corresponds to dominant schedule type
  model.getDefaultScheduleSets.sort.each do |sched_ruleset|
    # just check people schedule
    # TO DO: should make this smarter: check all schedules
    people_sched = sched_ruleset.numberofPeopleSchedule
    people_sched_name = people_sched.get.name.to_s unless people_sched.empty?

    search_string = "NECB-#{dominant_sched_type}"

    if people_sched.empty? == false
      if people_sched_name.include? search_string
        new_sched_ruleset = sched_ruleset
      end
    end
  end

  # replace the default schedule set for the space type with * to schedule ruleset with dominant schedule type

  model.getSpaces.sort.each do |space|
    #check to see if space space type has a "*" wildcard schedule.
    spacetype_name = space.spaceType.get.name.to_s unless space.spaceType.empty?
    if determine_necb_schedule_type(space).to_s == "*".to_s
      new_sched = (spacetype_name).to_s
      optional_spacetype = model.getSpaceTypeByName(new_sched)
      if optional_spacetype.empty?
        BTAP::runner_register("Error", "Cannot find NECB spacetype #{new_sched}", runner)
      else
        BTAP::runner_register("Info", "Setting wildcard spacetype #{spacetype_name} default schedule set to #{new_sched_ruleset.name}", runner)
        optional_spacetype.get.setDefaultScheduleSet(new_sched_ruleset) #this works!
      end
    end
  end # end of do |space|

  return true
end

.set_zones_thermostat_schedule_based_on_space_type_schedules(model, runner = nil) ⇒ Object 



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# File 'lib/openstudio-standards/btap/compliance.rb', line 342

def self.set_zones_thermostat_schedule_based_on_space_type_schedules(model, runner = nil)
  puts "in set_zones_thermostat_schedule_based_on_space_type_schedules"
  BTAP::runner_register("DEBUG", "Start-set_zones_thermostat_schedule_based_on_space_type_schedules", runner)
  model.getThermalZones.sort.each do |zone|
    BTAP::runner_register("DEBUG", "Zone = #{zone.name} Spaces =#{zone.spaces.size} ", runner)
    array = []

    zone.spaces.sort.each do |space|
      schedule_type = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::determine_necb_schedule_type(space).to_s
      BTAP::runner_register("DEBUG", "space name/type:#{space.name}/#{schedule_type}", runner)

      # if wildcard space type, need to get dominant schedule type
      if "*".to_s == schedule_type
        dominant_sched_type = BTAP::Compliance::NECB2011::determine_dominant_necb_schedule_type(model)
        schedule_type = dominant_sched_type
      end

      array << schedule_type
    end
    array.uniq!
    if array.size > 1
      BTAP::runner_register("Error", "#{zone.name} has spaces with different schedule types. Please ensure that all the spaces are of the same schedule type A to I.", runner)
      return false
    end


    htg_search_string = "NECB-#{array[0]}-Thermostat Setpoint-Heating"
    clg_search_string = "NECB-#{array[0]}-Thermostat Setpoint-Cooling"

    if model.getScheduleRulesetByName(htg_search_string).empty? == false
      htg_sched = model.getScheduleRulesetByName(htg_search_string).get
    else
      BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "heating_thermostat_setpoint_schedule NECB-#{array[0]} does not exist", runner)
      return false
    end

    if model.getScheduleRulesetByName(clg_search_string).empty? == false
      clg_sched = model.getScheduleRulesetByName(clg_search_string).get
    else
      BTAP::runner_register("ERROR", "cooling_thermostat_setpoint_schedule NECB-#{array[0]} does not exist", runner)
      return false
    end

    name = "NECB-#{array[0]}-Thermostat Dual Setpoint Schedule"

    # If dual setpoint already exists, use that one, else create one       
    if model.getThermostatSetpointDualSetpointByName(name).empty? == false
      ds = model.getThermostatSetpointDualSetpointByName(name).get
    else
      ds = BTAP::Resources::Schedules::create_annual_thermostat_setpoint_dual_setpoint(model, name, htg_sched, clg_sched)
    end

    thermostatClone = ds.clone.to_ThermostatSetpointDualSetpoint.get
    zone.setThermostatSetpointDualSetpoint(thermostatClone)
    BTAP::runner_register("Info", "ThermalZone #{zone.name} set to DualSetpoint Schedule NECB-#{array[0]}", runner)

  end

  BTAP::runner_register("DEBUG", "END-set_zones_thermostat_schedule_based_on_space_type_schedules", runner)
  return true
end