def click_add_new_layer(self, parent, position, thick, mat_nam, den, therm,
heat, solar, ir, trans):
layer = Layer()
if parent is not None:
parent.add_layer(layer, position=position)
mat = Material(layer)
mat.name = mat_nam
mat.density = den
mat.thermal_conduc = therm
mat.heat_capac = heat
mat.solar_absorp = solar
mat.ir_emissivity = ir
mat.transmittance = trans
layer.thickness = thick
if parent is None:
return layer
else:
return parent
def click_add_new_layer(self, parent, position, thick, mat_nam, den, therm,
heat, solar, ir, trans):
layer = Layer()
if parent is not None:
parent.add_layer(layer, position=position)
mat = Material(layer)
mat.name = mat_nam
mat.density = den
mat.thermal_conduc = therm
mat.heat_capac = heat
mat.solar_absorp = solar
mat.ir_emissivity = ir
mat.transmittance = trans
layer.thickness = thick
if parent is None:
return layer
else:
return parent
def building_test2(prj):
"""
building which is hardcoded for testing
"""
bldg = Building(parent=prj)
'''Set some building parameters'''
bldg.name = "UnitTestBuilding"
bldg.street_name = "Unit Street 42"
bldg.city = "46325 Testing Town"
bldg.year_of_construction = 1988
bldg.number_of_floors = 1
bldg.height_of_floors = 3.5
'''Instantiate a ThermalZone class, with building as parent and set some
parameters of the thermal zone'''
tz = ThermalZone(parent=bldg)
tz.name = "Living Room"
tz.area = 140.0
tz.volume = tz.area * bldg.number_of_floors * bldg.height_of_floors
tz.infiltration_rate = 0.5
tz.use_conditions = BoundaryConditions(tz)
tz.use_conditions.usage = "Living"
tz.use_conditions.cooling_time = [5, 18]
tz.use_conditions.heating_time = [5, 18]
tz.use_conditions.set_temp_heat = 288.15
tz.use_conditions.set_temp_cool = 298.15
tz.use_conditions.temp_set_back = 4.0
tz.use_conditions.min_air_exchange = 0.0
tz.use_conditions.min_ahu = 0.0
tz.use_conditions.max_ahu = 2.6
tz.use_conditions.with_ahu = True
tz.use_conditions.persons = 3
tz.use_conditions.machines = 3
tz.use_conditions.lighting_power = 3
tz.use_conditions.activity_type_machines = 2
tz.use_conditions.ratio_conv_rad_machines = 0.5
tz.use_conditions.profile_machines = [0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0,
0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.6,
0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.2, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0,
0.0, 0.0, 0.0]
tz.use_conditions.profile_persons = [0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1,
0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.6,
0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.2, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1,
0.1, 0.1, 0.1]
tz.use_conditions.profile_lighting = [0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1,
0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.6,
0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.2, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1,
0.1, 0.1, 0.1]
tz.use_conditions.use_constant_ach_rate = False
tz.use_conditions.base_ach = 0.2
tz.use_conditions.max_user_ach = 1.0
tz.use_conditions.max_overheating_ach = [3.0, 2.0]
tz.use_conditions.max_summer_ach = [1.0, 273.15 + 10, 273.15 + 17]
tz.use_conditions.winter_reduction = [0.2, 273.15, 273.15 + 10]
out_wall_dict = [["Outer Wall 1", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
10.0, 90.0, 0.0]],
["Outer Wall 2", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
14.0, 90.0, 90.0]],
["Outer Wall 3", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
10.0, 90.0, 180.0]],
["Outer Wall 4", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
14.0, 90.0, 270.0]]]
#import collections
#out_wall_dict = collections.OrderedDict(sorted(out_wall_dict.items(), key=lambda t: t[0]))
for value in out_wall_dict:
'''instantiate OuterWall class'''
out_wall = OuterWall(parent=tz)
out_wall.name = value[0]
out_wall.year_of_construction = value[1][0]
out_wall.construction_type = value[1][1]
out_wall.area = value[1][2]
out_wall.tilt = value[1][3]
out_wall.orientation = value[1][4]
out_wall.building_age_group = [1994, 1998]
out_wall.inner_radiation = 5.0
out_wall.inner_convection = 2.7
out_wall.outer_radiation = 5.0
out_wall.outer_convection = 20.0
out_wall_layer1 = Layer(out_wall)
out_wall_layer1.id = 1
out_wall_layer1.thickness = 5.0
out_wall_material = Material(out_wall_layer1)
out_wall_material.name = "material1"
out_wall_material.density = 5.0
out_wall_material.thermal_conduc = 4.0
out_wall_material.heat_capac = 0.48
out_wall_material.transmittance = 0.0
out_wall_layer2 = Layer(out_wall)
out_wall_layer2.id = 2
out_wall_layer2.thickness = 2.0
out_wall_material = Material(out_wall_layer2)
out_wall_material.name = "material"
out_wall_material.density = 2.0
out_wall_material.thermal_conduc = 2.0
out_wall_material.heat_capac = 0.84
out_wall_material.transmittance = 0.0
in_wall_dict = [["Inner Wall 1", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'light', 10.0]],
["Inner Wall 2", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy', 14.0]],
["Inner Wall 3", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'light', 10.0]]]
for value in in_wall_dict:
'''instantiate OuterWall class'''
in_wall = InnerWall(parent=tz)
in_wall.name = value[0]
in_wall.year_of_construction = value[1][0]
in_wall.construction_type = value[1][1]
in_wall.area = value[1][2]
in_wall.building_age_group = [1994, 1998]
in_wall.inner_radiation = 5.0
in_wall.inner_convection = 2.7
in_wall_layer1 = Layer(in_wall)
in_wall_layer1.id = 1
in_wall_layer1.thickness = 5.0
in_wall_material = Material(in_wall_layer1)
in_wall_material.name = "material1"
in_wall_material.density = 5.0
in_wall_material.thermal_conduc = 4.0
in_wall_material.heat_capac = 0.48
in_wall_layer2 = Layer(in_wall)
in_wall_layer2.id = 2
in_wall_layer2.thickness = 2.0
in_wall_material = Material(in_wall_layer2)
in_wall_material.name = "material"
in_wall_material.density = 2.0
in_wall_material.thermal_conduc = 2.0
in_wall_material.heat_capac = 0.84
win_dict = [["Window 1", [bldg.year_of_construction,
5.0, 90.0, 90.0]],
["Window 2", [bldg.year_of_construction,
8.0, 90.0, 180.0]],
["Window 3", [bldg.year_of_construction,
5.0, 90.0, 270.0]]]
for value in win_dict:
win = Window(parent=tz)
win.construction_type = "Window"
win.name = value[0]
win.area = value[1][1]
win.tilt = value[1][2]
win.orientation = value[1][3]
win.building_age_group = [1994, 1998]
win.inner_convection = 1.7
win.inner_radiation = 5.0
win.outer_convection = 20.0
win.outer_radiation = 5.0
win.g_value = 0.789
win.a_conv = 0.03
win.shading_g_total = 1.0
win.shading_max_irr = 180.0
win_layer = Layer(parent=win)
win_layer.id = 1
win_layer.thickness = 0.024
win_material = Material(win_layer)
win_material.name = "GlasWindow"
win_material.thermal_conduc = 0.067
win_material.transmittance = 0.9
roof = Rooftop(parent=tz)
roof.name = "Roof"
roof.year_of_construction = bldg.year_of_construction
roof.construction_type = "heavy"
roof.area = 140.0
roof_layer1 = Layer(roof)
roof_layer1.id = 1
roof_layer1.thickness = 5.0
roof_material = Material(roof_layer1)
roof_material.name = "material1"
roof_material.density = 5.0
roof_material.thermal_conduc = 4.0
roof_material.heat_capac = 0.48
roof_layer2 = Layer(roof)
roof_layer2.id = 2
roof_layer2.thickness = 2.0
roof_material = Material(roof_layer2)
roof_material.name = "material"
roof_material.density = 2.0
roof_material.thermal_conduc = 2.0
roof_material.heat_capac = 0.84
ground = GroundFloor(parent=tz)
ground.name = "ground"
ground.year_of_construction = bldg.year_of_construction
ground.construction_type = "heavy"
ground.area = 140.0
ground_layer1 = Layer(ground)
ground_layer1.id = 1
ground_layer1.thickness = 5.0
ground_material = Material(ground_layer1)
ground_material.name = "material1"
ground_material.density = 5.0
ground_material.thermal_conduc = 4.0
ground_material.heat_capac = 0.48
ground_layer2 = Layer(ground)
ground_layer2.id = 2
ground_layer2.thickness = 2.0
ground_material = Material(ground_layer2)
ground_material.name = "material"
ground_material.density = 2.0
ground_material.thermal_conduc = 2.0
ground_material.heat_capac = 0.84
return bldg
def click_add_new_layer(self, parent, position, thick, name, den, therm,
heat, solar, ir, trans):
'''Add a new Layer
adds a new layer to the current element or envelope.
If it is an element then return his parent, if not then return the
layer.
Parameters
----------
parent : wall()
The parent class of a layer this can be a ceiling,
floor, groundfloor, innerwall, outerwall, rooftop or window.
position : int
Adds the layer at specified position.
thick : float
Thickness of the layer.
name : string
Name of material.
den : float
density of material.
therm : float
thermal_conduc of material.
heat : float
heat_capac of material.
solar : float
solar_absorp of material.
ir : float
ir_emissivity of material.
trans : float
transmittance of material.
Returns
----------
layer : layer()
parent : wall()
If the current element is an envelope then return a layer, but if
the current element is a wall then return the parent
'''
layer = Layer()
if parent is not None:
parent.add_layer(layer, position=position)
mat = Material(layer)
mat.name = name
mat.density = den
mat.thermal_conduc = therm
mat.heat_capac = heat
mat.solar_absorp = solar
mat.ir_emissivity = ir
mat.transmittance = trans
layer.thickness = thick
if parent is None:
return layer
else:
return parent
def building_test2(prj):
"""
building which is hardcoded for testing
"""
bldg = Building(parent = prj)
'''Set some building parameters'''
bldg.name = "UnitTestBuilding"
bldg.street_name = "Unit Street 42"
bldg.city = "46325 Testing Town"
bldg.year_of_construction = 1988
bldg.number_of_floors = 1
bldg.height_of_floors = 3.5
'''Instantiate a ThermalZone class, with building as parent and set some
parameters of the thermal zone'''
tz = ThermalZone(parent = bldg)
tz.name = "Living Room"
tz.area = 140.0
tz.volume = tz.area * bldg.number_of_floors * bldg.height_of_floors
tz.infiltration_rate = 0.5
tz.use_conditions = BoundaryConditions(tz)
tz.use_conditions.usage = "Living"
tz.use_conditions.cooling_time = [5,18]
tz.use_conditions.heating_time = [5,18]
tz.use_conditions.set_temp_heat = 288.15
tz.use_conditions.set_temp_cool = 298.15
tz.use_conditions.temp_set_back= 4.0
tz.use_conditions.min_air_exchange= 0.0
tz.use_conditions.min_ahu= 0.0
tz.use_conditions.max_ahu = 2.6
tz.use_conditions.with_ahu = True
tz.use_conditions.persons = 3
tz.use_conditions.machines = 3
tz.use_conditions.lighting_power = 3
tz.use_conditions.activity_type_machines = 2
tz.use_conditions.ratio_conv_rad_machines = 0.5
tz.use_conditions.profile_machines = [0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0,
0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.6,
0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.2, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0,
0.0, 0.0, 0.0]
tz.use_conditions.profile_persons = [0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1,
0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.6,
0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.2, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1,
0.1, 0.1, 0.1]
tz.use_conditions.profile_lighting = [0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1,
0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.6,
0.8, 0.8, 0.4, 0.2, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1,
0.1, 0.1, 0.1]
tz.use_conditions.use_constant_ach_rate = False
tz.use_conditions.base_ach = 0.2
tz.use_conditions.max_user_ach = 1.0
tz.use_conditions.max_overheating_ach = [3.0, 2.0]
tz.use_conditions.max_summer_ach = [1.0, 273.15 + 10, 273.15 + 17]
tz.use_conditions.winter_reduction = [0.2, 273.15, 273.15 + 10]
out_wall_dict = [["Outer Wall 1", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
10.0, 90.0, 0.0]],
["Outer Wall 2", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
14.0, 90.0, 90.0]],
["Outer Wall 3", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
10.0, 90.0, 180.0]],
["Outer Wall 4", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
14.0, 90.0, 270.0]]]
#import collections
#out_wall_dict = collections.OrderedDict(sorted(out_wall_dict.items(), key=lambda t: t[0]))
for value in out_wall_dict:
'''instantiate OuterWall class'''
out_wall = OuterWall(parent = tz)
out_wall.name = value[0]
out_wall.year_of_construction = value[1][0]
out_wall.construction_type = value[1][1]
out_wall.area = value[1][2]
out_wall.tilt = value[1][3]
out_wall.orientation = value[1][4]
out_wall.building_age_group = [1994, 1998]
out_wall.inner_radiation = 5.0
out_wall.inner_convection = 2.7
out_wall.outer_radiation = 5.0
out_wall.outer_convection = 20.0
out_wall_layer1 = Layer(out_wall)
out_wall_layer1.id = 1
out_wall_layer1.thickness = 5.0
out_wall_material = Material(out_wall_layer1)
out_wall_material.name = "material1"
out_wall_material.density = 5.0
out_wall_material.thermal_conduc = 4.0
out_wall_material.heat_capac = 0.48
out_wall_material.transmittance = 0.0
out_wall_layer2 = Layer(out_wall)
out_wall_layer2.id = 2
out_wall_layer2.thickness = 2.0
out_wall_material = Material(out_wall_layer2)
out_wall_material.name = "material"
out_wall_material.density = 2.0
out_wall_material.thermal_conduc = 2.0
out_wall_material.heat_capac = 0.84
out_wall_material.transmittance = 0.0
in_wall_dict = [["Inner Wall 1", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'light', 10.0]],
["Inner Wall 2", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy', 14.0]],
["Inner Wall 3", [bldg.year_of_construction, 'light', 10.0]]]
for value in in_wall_dict:
'''instantiate OuterWall class'''
in_wall = InnerWall(parent = tz)
in_wall.name = value[0]
in_wall.year_of_construction = value[1][0]
in_wall.construction_type = value[1][1]
in_wall.area = value[1][2]
in_wall.building_age_group = [1994, 1998]
in_wall.inner_radiation = 5.0
in_wall.inner_convection = 2.7
in_wall_layer1 = Layer(in_wall)
in_wall_layer1.id = 1
in_wall_layer1.thickness = 5.0
in_wall_material = Material(in_wall_layer1)
in_wall_material.name = "material1"
in_wall_material.density = 5.0
in_wall_material.thermal_conduc = 4.0
in_wall_material.heat_capac = 0.48
in_wall_layer2 = Layer(in_wall)
in_wall_layer2.id = 2
in_wall_layer2.thickness = 2.0
in_wall_material = Material(in_wall_layer2)
in_wall_material.name = "material"
in_wall_material.density = 2.0
in_wall_material.thermal_conduc = 2.0
in_wall_material.heat_capac = 0.84
win_dict = [["Window 1", [bldg.year_of_construction,
5.0, 90.0, 90.0]],
["Window 2", [bldg.year_of_construction,
8.0, 90.0, 180.0]],
["Window 3", [bldg.year_of_construction,
5.0, 90.0, 270.0]]]
for value in win_dict:
win = Window(parent = tz)
win.construction_type = "Window"
win.name = value[0]
win.area = value[1][1]
win.tilt = value[1][2]
win.orientation = value[1][3]
win.building_age_group = [1994, 1998]
win.inner_convection = 1.7
win.inner_radiation = 5.0
win.outer_convection = 20.0
win.outer_radiation = 5.0
win.g_value = 0.789
win.a_conv = 0.03
win.shading_g_total = 1.0
win.shading_max_irr = 180.0
win_layer = Layer(parent = win)
win_layer.id = 1
win_layer.thickness = 0.024
win_material = Material(win_layer)
win_material.name = "GlasWindow"
win_material.thermal_conduc = 0.067
win_material.transmittance = 0.9
roof = Rooftop(parent = tz)
roof.name = "Roof"
roof.year_of_construction = bldg.year_of_construction
roof.construction_type = "heavy"
roof.area = 140.0
roof_layer1 = Layer(roof)
roof_layer1.id = 1
roof_layer1.thickness = 5.0
roof_material = Material(roof_layer1)
roof_material.name = "material1"
roof_material.density = 5.0
roof_material.thermal_conduc = 4.0
roof_material.heat_capac = 0.48
roof_layer2 = Layer(roof)
roof_layer2.id = 2
roof_layer2.thickness = 2.0
roof_material = Material(roof_layer2)
roof_material.name = "material"
roof_material.density = 2.0
roof_material.thermal_conduc = 2.0
roof_material.heat_capac = 0.84
ground = GroundFloor(parent = tz)
ground.name = "ground"
ground.year_of_construction = bldg.year_of_construction
ground.construction_type = "heavy"
ground.area = 140.0
ground_layer1 = Layer(ground)
ground_layer1.id = 1
ground_layer1.thickness = 5.0
ground_material = Material(ground_layer1)
ground_material.name = "material1"
ground_material.density = 5.0
ground_material.thermal_conduc = 4.0
ground_material.heat_capac = 0.48
ground_layer2 = Layer(ground)
ground_layer2.id = 2
ground_layer2.thickness = 2.0
ground_material = Material(ground_layer2)
ground_material.name = "material"
ground_material.density = 2.0
ground_material.thermal_conduc = 2.0
ground_material.heat_capac = 0.84
return bldg
def click_add_new_layer(self, parent, position, thick, name, den, therm,
heat, solar, ir, trans):
'''Add a new Layer
adds a new layer to the current element or envelope.
If it is an element then return his parent, if not then return the
layer.
Parameters
----------
parent : wall()
The parent class of a layer this can be a ceiling,
floor, groundfloor, innerwall, outerwall, rooftop or window.
position : int
Adds the layer at specified position.
thick : float
Thickness of the layer.
name : string
Name of material.
den : float
density of material.
therm : float
thermal_conduc of material.
heat : float
heat_capac of material.
solar : float
solar_absorp of material.
ir : float
ir_emissivity of material.
trans : float
transmittance of material.
Returns
----------
layer : layer()
parent : wall()
If the current element is an envelope then return a layer, but if
the current element is a wall then return the parent
'''
layer = Layer()
if parent is not None:
parent.add_layer(layer, position=position)
mat = Material(layer)
mat.name = name
mat.density = den
mat.thermal_conduc = therm
mat.heat_capac = heat
mat.solar_absorp = solar
mat.ir_emissivity = ir
mat.transmittance = trans
layer.thickness = thick
if parent is None:
return layer
else:
return parent
def example_create_building():
'''
Instantiate a Project class (with load_data set to true), instantiate a
Building class, with the project as a parent. This automatically adds the
specific building and all its future changes to the project.
'''
prj = Project(load_data=True)
bldg = Building(parent=prj)
'''Set some building parameters'''
bldg.name = "SuperExampleBuilding"
bldg.street_name = "Awesome Avenue 42"
bldg.city = "46325 Fantastic Town"
bldg.year_of_construction = 1988
bldg.number_of_floors = 1
bldg.height_of_floors = 3.5
'''Instantiate a ThermalZone class, with building as parent and set some
parameters of the thermal zone'''
tz = ThermalZone(parent=bldg)
tz.name = "Living Room"
tz.area = 140.0
tz.volume = tz.area * bldg.number_of_floors * bldg.height_of_floors
tz.infiltration_rate = 0.5
'''Instantiate UseConditions18599 class with thermal zone as parent,
and load the use conditions for the usage 'Living' '''
tz.use_conditions = BoundaryConditions(parent=tz)
tz.use_conditions.load_use_conditions("Living")
'''Define two elements representing a pitched roof and define Layers and
Materials explicitly'''
roof_south = Rooftop(parent=tz)
roof_south.name = "Roof_South"
roof_north = Rooftop(parent=tz)
roof_north.name = "Roof_North"
'''Set area, orientation and tilt of South Roof'''
roof_south.area = 75.0
roof_south.orientation = 180.0
roof_south.tilt = 55.0
'''Set coefficient of heat transfer'''
roof_south.inner_convection = 1.7
roof_south.outer_convection = 5.0
roof_south.inner_radiation = 20.0
roof_south.outer_radiation = 5.0
'''Set layer and material'''
layer_1s = Layer(parent=roof_south, id=0) # id indicates the order of
# layer from inside to outside
layer_1s.thickness = 0.15
material_1_2 = Material(layer_1s)
material_1_2.name = "Insulation"
material_1_2.density = 120.0
material_1_2.heat_capac = 0.04
material_1_2.thermal_conduc = 1.0
layer_2s = Layer(parent=roof_south, id=1)
layer_2s.thickness = 0.15
material_1_1 = Material(layer_2s)
material_1_1.name = "Tile"
material_1_1.density = 1400.0
material_1_1.heat_capac = 0.6
material_1_1.thermal_conduc = 2.5
'''Set area, orientation and tilt of North Roof'''
roof_north.area = 75.0
roof_north.orientation = 0.0
roof_north.tilt = 55.0
'''Set coefficient of heat transfer'''
roof_north.inner_convection = 1.7
roof_north.outer_convection = 5.0
roof_north.inner_radiation = 20.0
roof_north.outer_radiation = 5.0
'''Set layer and material'''
layer_1n = Layer(parent=roof_north, id=0)
layer_1n.thickness = 0.15
material_1_2 = Material(layer_1n)
material_1_2.name = "Insulation"
material_1_2.density = 120.0
material_1_2.heat_capac = 0.04
material_1_2.thermal_conduc = 1.0
layer_2n = Layer(parent=roof_north, id=1)
layer_2n.thickness = 0.15
layer_2n.position = 1
material_1_1 = Material(layer_2n)
material_1_1.name = "Tile"
material_1_1.density = 1400.0
material_1_1.heat_capac = 0.6
material_1_1.thermal_conduc = 2.5
'''We save information of the Outer and Inner walls as well as Windows
in dicts, the key is the name, while the value is a list (if applicable)
[year of construciton,
construction type,
area,
tilt,
orientation]
'''
out_wall_dict = {"Outer Wall 1": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
10.0, 90.0, 0.0],
"Outer Wall 2": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
14.0, 90.0, 90.0],
"Outer Wall 3": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
10.0, 90.0, 180.0],
"Outer Wall 4": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
14.0, 90.0, 270.0]}
in_wall_dict = {"Inner Wall 1": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'light', 10.0],
"Inner Wall 2": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy', 14.0],
"Inner Wall 3": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'light', 10.0]}
win_dict = {"Window 1": [bldg.year_of_construction,
5.0, 90.0, 90.0],
"Window 2": [bldg.year_of_construction,
8.0, 90.0, 180.0],
"Window 3": [bldg.year_of_construction,
5.0, 90.0, 270.0]}
for key, value in out_wall_dict.items():
'''instantiate OuterWall class'''
out_wall = OuterWall(parent = tz)
out_wall.name = key
'''load typical construction, based on year of construction and
construction type'''
out_wall.load_type_element(year=value[0],
construction=value[1])
out_wall.area = value[2]
out_wall.tilt = value[3]
out_wall.orientation = value[4]
for key, value in in_wall_dict.items():
'''instantiate InnerWall class'''
in_wall = InnerWall(parent = tz)
in_wall.name = key
'''load typical construction, based on year of construction and
construction type'''
in_wall.load_type_element(year=value[0],
construction=value[1])
in_wall.area = value[2]
for key, value in win_dict.items():
'''instantiate Window class'''
win = Window(parent = tz)
win.name = key
win.area = value[1]
win.tilt = value[2]
win.orientation = value[3]
'''
We know the exact properties of the window, thus we set them instead
of loading a typical construction
'''
win.inner_convection = 1.7
win.inner_radiation = 5.0
win.outer_convection = 20.0
win.outer_radiation = 5.0
win.g_value = 0.789
win.a_conv = 0.03
win.shading_g_total = 1.0
win.shading_max_irr = 180.0
'''Instantiate a Layer class, with window as parent, set attributes'''
win_layer = Layer(parent = win)
win_layer.id = 1
win_layer.thickness = 0.024
'''Instantiate a Material class, with window layer as parent,
set attributes'''
win_material = Material(win_layer)
win_material.name = "GlasWindow"
win_material.thermal_conduc = 0.067
win_material.transmittance = 0.9
'''For a GroundFloor we are using the load_type_element function,
which needs the year of construction and the construction type ('heavy'
or 'light')
'''
ground = GroundFloor(parent=tz)
ground.name = "Ground floor"
ground.load_type_element(bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy')
ground.area = 140.0
'''
We calculate the RC Values according to AixLib procedure
'''
prj.used_library_calc = 'AixLib'
prj.number_of_elements_calc = 2
prj.merge_windows_calc = False
prj.calc_all_buildings()
'''
Export the Modelica Record
'''
prj.export_aixlib(building_model="MultizoneEquipped",
zone_model="ThermalZoneEquipped",
corG=True,
internal_id=None,
path=None)
'''Or we use Annex60 method with for elements'''
#prj.calc_all_buildings(number_of_elements=4,
# merge_windows=False,
# used_library='Annex60')
#prj.export_annex()
'''
Save new TEASER XML and cityGML
'''
prj.save_project("ExampleProject")
prj.save_citygml("ExampleCityGML")
def example_create_building():
""""This function demonstrates generating a building adding all
information separately"""
# First step: Import the TEASER API (called Project) into your Python module
from teaser.project import Project
# To use the API instantiate the Project class and rename the Project. The
# parameter load_data=True indicates that we load data into our
# Project (e.g. for Material properties and typical wall constructions.
# This can take a few seconds, depending on the size of the used data base.
prj = Project(load_data=True)
prj.name = "BuildingExample"
# Instantiate a Building class and set the Project API as a parent to
# this building. This will automatically add this building and all its
# future changes to the project. This is helpful as we can use the data
# base and API functions (like explained in e2 - e5). We also set some
# building parameters. Be careful: Dymola does not like whitespaces in
# names and filenames, thus we will delete them anyway in TEASER.
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.building import Building
bldg = Building(parent=prj)
bldg.name = "SuperExampleBuilding"
bldg.street_name = "AwesomeAvenue42"
bldg.city = "46325FantasticTown"
bldg.year_of_construction = 2015
bldg.number_of_floors = 1
bldg.height_of_floors = 3.5
# Instantiate a ThermalZone class and set the Building as a parent of it.
# Set some parameters of the thermal zone. Be careful: Dymola does not
# like whitespaces in names and filenames, thus we will delete them
# anyway in TEASER.
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.thermalzone import ThermalZone
tz = ThermalZone(parent=bldg)
tz.name = "LivingRoom"
tz.area = 140.0
tz.volume = tz.area * bldg.number_of_floors * bldg.height_of_floors
tz.infiltration_rate = 0.5
# Instantiate BoundaryConditions and load conditions for `Living`.
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.boundaryconditions.boundaryconditions \
import BoundaryConditions
tz.use_conditions = BoundaryConditions(parent=tz)
tz.use_conditions.load_use_conditions("Living", prj.data)
# Define two building elements reflecting a pitched roof (south = 180° and
# north = 0°). Setting the the ThermalZone as a parent will automatically
# assign this element to the thermal zone. We also set names, tilt and
# coefficients for heat transfer on the inner and outer side of the
# roofs. If the building has a flat roof, please use -1 as
# orientation. Please read the docs to get more information on these
# parameters.
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.buildingphysics.rooftop import Rooftop
roof_south = Rooftop(parent=tz)
roof_south.name = "Roof_South"
roof_south.area = 75.0
roof_south.orientation = 180.0
roof_south.tilt = 55.0
roof_south.inner_convection = 1.7
roof_south.outer_convection = 20.0
roof_south.inner_radiation = 5.0
roof_south.outer_radiation = 5.0
roof_north = Rooftop(parent=tz)
roof_north.name = "Roof_North"
roof_north.area = 75.0
roof_north.orientation = 0.0
roof_north.tilt = 55.0
roof_north.inner_convection = 1.7
roof_north.outer_convection = 20.0
roof_north.inner_radiation = 5.0
roof_north.outer_radiation = 5.0
# To define the wall constructions we need to instantiate Layer and
# Material objects and set attributes. id indicates the order of wall
# construction from inside to outside (so 0 is on the inner surface). You
# need to set this value!
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.buildingphysics.layer import Layer
# First layer south
layer_s1 = Layer(parent=roof_south, id=0)
layer_s1.thickness = 0.3
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.buildingphysics.material import Material
material_s1 = Material(layer_s1)
material_s1.name = "Insulation"
material_s1.density = 120.0
material_s1.heat_capac = 0.04
material_s1.thermal_conduc = 1.0
# Second layer south
layer_s2 = Layer(parent=roof_south, id=1)
layer_s2.thickness = 0.15
material_s2 = Material(layer_s2)
material_s2.name = "Tile"
material_s2.density = 1400.0
material_s2.heat_capac = 0.6
material_s2.thermal_conduc = 2.5
# First layer north
layer_n1 = Layer(parent=roof_north, id=0)
layer_n1.thickness = 0.3
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.buildingphysics.material import Material
material_n1 = Material(layer_n1)
material_n1.name = "Insulation"
material_n1.density = 120.0
material_n1.heat_capac = 0.04
material_n1.thermal_conduc = 1.0
# Second layer north
layer_n2 = Layer(parent=roof_north, id=1)
layer_n2.thickness = 0.15
material_n2 = Material(layer_n2)
material_n2.name = "Tile"
material_n2.density = 1400.0
material_n2.heat_capac = 0.6
material_n2.thermal_conduc = 2.5
# Another option is to use the database for typical wall constructions,
# but set area, tilt, orientation individually. To simplify code,
# we save individual information for exterior walls, interior walls into
# dictionaries.
# outer walls
# {'name_of_wall': [area, tilt, orientation]}
# interior walls
# {'name_of_wall': [area, tilt, orientation]}
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.buildingphysics.outerwall import OuterWall
out_wall_dict = {"OuterWall_north": [10.0, 90.0, 0.0],
"OuterWall_east": [14.0, 90.0, 90.0],
"OuterWall_south": [10.0, 90.0, 180.0],
"OuterWall_west": [14.0, 90.0, 270.0]}
# For ground floors the orientation is always -2
ground_floor_dict = {"GroundFloor": [100.0, 0.0, -2]}
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.buildingphysics.innerwall import InnerWall
in_wall_dict = {"InnerWall1": [10.0],
"InnerWall2": [14.0],
"InnerWall3": [10.0]}
for key, value in out_wall_dict.items():
# Instantiate class, key is the name
out_wall = OuterWall(parent=tz)
out_wall.name = key
# Use load_type_element() function of the building element, and pass
# over the year of construction of the building and the type of
# construction (in this case `heavy`).
out_wall.load_type_element(
year=bldg.year_of_construction,
construction='heavy')
# area, tilt and orientation need to be set individually.
out_wall.area = value[0]
out_wall.tilt = value[1]
out_wall.orientation = value[2]
# Repeat the procedure for inner walls and ground floors
for key, value in in_wall_dict.items():
in_wall = InnerWall(parent=tz)
in_wall.name = key
in_wall.load_type_element(
year=bldg.year_of_construction,
construction='heavy')
in_wall.area = value[0]
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.buildingphysics.groundfloor import \
GroundFloor
for key, value in ground_floor_dict.items():
ground = GroundFloor(parent=tz)
ground.name = key
ground.load_type_element(
year=bldg.year_of_construction,
construction='heavy')
ground.area = value[0]
ground.tilt = value[1]
ground.orientation = value[2]
from teaser.logic.buildingobjects.buildingphysics.window import Window
win_dict = {"Window_east": [5.0, 90.0, 90.0],
"Window_south": [8.0, 90.0, 180.0],
"Window_west": [5.0, 90.0, 270.0]}
for key, value in win_dict.items():
win = Window(parent=tz)
win.name = key
win.area = value[0]
win.tilt = value[1]
win.orientation = value[2]
# Additional to the already known attributes the window has
# additional attributes. Window.g_value describes the solar gain
# through windows, a_conv the convective heat transmission due to
# absorption of the window on the inner side. shading_g_total and
# shading_max_irr refers to the shading (solar gain reduction of the
# shading and shading_max_irr the threshold of irradiance to
# automatically apply shading).
win.inner_convection = 1.7
win.inner_radiation = 5.0
win.outer_convection = 20.0
win.outer_radiation = 5.0
win.g_value = 0.789
win.a_conv = 0.03
win.shading_g_total = 0.0
win.shading_max_irr = 180.0
# One equivalent layer for windows
win_layer = Layer(parent=win)
win_layer.id = 1
win_layer.thickness = 0.024
# Material for glass
win_material = Material(win_layer)
win_material.name = "GlasWindow"
win_material.thermal_conduc = 0.067
win_material.transmittance = 0.9
def example_create_building():
'''
Instantiate a Project class (with load_data set to true), instantiate a
Building class, with the project as a parent. This automatically adds the
specific building and all its future changes to the project.
'''
prj = Project(load_data = True)
bldg = Building(parent = prj)
'''Set some building parameters'''
bldg.name = "SuperExampleBuilding"
bldg.street_name = "Awesome Avenue 42"
bldg.city = "46325 Fantastic Town"
bldg.year_of_construction = 1988
bldg.number_of_floors = 1
bldg.height_of_floors = 3.5
'''Instantiate a ThermalZone class, with building as parent and set some
parameters of the thermal zone'''
tz = ThermalZone(parent = bldg)
tz.name = "Living Room"
tz.area = 140.0
tz.volume = tz.area * bldg.number_of_floors * bldg.height_of_floors
tz.infiltration_rate = 0.5
'''Instantiate UseConditions18599 class with thermal zone as parent,
and load the use conditions for the usage 'Living' '''
tz.use_conditions = BoundaryConditions(parent = tz)
tz.use_conditions.load_use_conditions("Living")
'''We save information of the Outer and Inner walls as well as Windows
in dicts, the key is the name, while the value is a list (if applicable)
[year of construciton,
construction type,
area,
tilt,
orientation]'''
out_wall_dict = {"Outer Wall 1": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
10.0, 90.0, 0.0],
"Outer Wall 2": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
14.0, 90.0, 90.0],
"Outer Wall 3": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
10.0, 90.0, 180.0],
"Outer Wall 4": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy',
14.0, 90.0, 270.0]}
in_wall_dict = {"Inner Wall 1": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'light', 10.0],
"Inner Wall 2": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy', 14.0],
"Inner Wall 3": [bldg.year_of_construction, 'light', 10.0]}
win_dict = {"Window 1": [bldg.year_of_construction,
5.0, 90.0, 90.0],
"Window 2": [bldg.year_of_construction,
8.0, 90.0, 180.0],
"Window 3": [bldg.year_of_construction,
5.0, 90.0, 270.0]}
for key, value in out_wall_dict.items():
'''instantiate OuterWall class'''
out_wall = OuterWall(parent = tz)
out_wall.name = key
'''load typical construction, based on year of construction and
construction type'''
out_wall.load_type_element(year = value[0],
construction = value[1])
out_wall.area = value[2]
out_wall.tilt = value[3]
out_wall.orientation = value[4]
for key, value in in_wall_dict.items():
'''instantiate InnerWall class'''
in_wall = InnerWall(parent = tz)
in_wall.name = key
'''load typical construction, based on year of construction and
construction type'''
in_wall.load_type_element(year = value[0],
construction = value[1])
in_wall.area = value[2]
for key, value in win_dict.items():
'''instantiate Window class'''
win = Window(parent = tz)
win.name = key
win.area = value[1]
win.tilt = value[2]
win.orientation = value[3]
'''
We know the exact properties of the window, thus we set them instead
of loading a typical construction
'''
win.inner_convection = 1.7
win.inner_radiation = 5.0
win.outer_convection = 20.0
win.outer_radiation = 5.0
win.g_value = 0.789
win.a_conv = 0.03
win.shading_g_total = 1.0
win.shading_max_irr = 180.0
'''Instantiate a Layer class, with window as parent, set attributes'''
win_layer = Layer(parent = win)
win_layer.id = 1
win_layer.thickness = 0.024
'''Instantiate a Material class, with window layer as parent,
set attributes'''
win_material = Material(win_layer)
win_material.name = "GlasWindow"
win_material.thermal_conduc = 0.067
win_material.transmittance = 0.9
'''Define a Rooftop and a Groundfloor, we don't need to set tilt and
orientation because we take the default values'''
roof = Rooftop(parent = tz)
roof.name = "Roof"
roof.load_type_element(bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy')
roof.area = 140.0
ground = GroundFloor(parent = tz)
ground.name = "Ground floor"
ground.load_type_element(bldg.year_of_construction, 'heavy')
ground.area = 140.0
'''
We calculate the RC Values according to AixLib procedure
'''
prj.used_library_calc = 'AixLib'
prj.number_of_elements_calc = 2
prj.merge_windows_calc = False
prj.calc_all_buildings()
'''
Export the Modelica Record
'''
prj.export_aixlib(building_model="MultizoneEquipped",
zone_model="ThermalZoneEquipped",
corG=True,
internal_id=None,
path=None)
'''Or we use Annex60 method with for elements'''
#prj.calc_all_buildings(number_of_elements=4,
# merge_windows=False,
# used_library='Annex60')
#prj.export_annex()
'''
Save new TEASER XML
'''
prj.save_gml("ExampleProject")
prj.save_citygml("Easypeasy")
def from_scratch(
number_of_elements,
save=False,
path=utilities.get_default_path()):
"""This function creates the test room from scratch.
Notes: The standard defines an solar absorption coefficient for interior
surfaces of 0.6. We do not consider this, but we could by multiplying
the solar radiation after the window by 0.6.
Parameters
----------
number_of_elements: int
Number of elements of model
path: str (optional)
Path where Project should be stored as .teaserXML
save: bool (optional)
True if Project should be stored as .teaserXML at path
Returns
-------
prj: Project
Project that contains the building with the test room
"""
prj = Project(load_data=True)
prj.name = "ASHRAE140Verification"
bldg = Building(parent=prj)
bldg.name = "TestBuilding"
tz = ThermalZone(parent=bldg)
tz.name = "TestRoom900"
tz.area = 8.0 * 6.0
tz.volume = tz.area * 2.7
tz.infiltration_rate = 0.41
tz.use_conditions = BoundaryConditions(parent=tz)
roof = Rooftop(parent=tz)
roof.name = "Roof"
roof.area = 8.0 * 6.0
roof.orientation = -1.0
roof.tilt = 0.0
roof.inner_convection = 1
roof.outer_convection = 24.67
roof.inner_radiation = 5.13
roof.outer_radiation = 4.63
layer_r1 = Layer(parent=roof, id=0)
layer_r1.thickness = 0.01
material_r1 = Material(layer_r1)
material_r1.name = "Plasterboard"
material_r1.density = 950.0
material_r1.heat_capac = 840.0 / 1000
material_r1.thermal_conduc = 0.16
material_r1.ir_emissivity = 0.9
layer_r2 = Layer(parent=roof, id=1)
layer_r2.thickness = 0.1118
material_r2 = Material(layer_r2)
material_r2.name = "Fiberglass"
material_r2.density = 12
material_r2.heat_capac = 840 / 1000
material_r2.thermal_conduc = 0.04
layer_r3 = Layer(parent=roof, id=2)
layer_r3.thickness = 0.019
material_r3 = Material(layer_r3)
material_r3.name = "Roofdeck"
material_r3.density = 530
material_r3.heat_capac = 900 / 1000
material_r3.thermal_conduc = 0.14
material_r3.solar_absorp = 0.6
material_r3.ir_emissivity = 0.9
out_wall_north = OuterWall(parent=tz)
out_wall_north.name = "OuterWallNorth"
out_wall_north.area = 8.0 * 2.7
out_wall_north.orientation = 0.0
out_wall_north.tilt = 90.0
out_wall_north.inner_convection = 3.16
out_wall_north.outer_convection = 24.67
out_wall_north.inner_radiation = 5.13
out_wall_north.outer_radiation = 4.63
layer_own1 = Layer(parent=out_wall_north, id=0)
layer_own1.thickness = 0.1
material_own1 = Material(layer_own1)
material_own1.name = "Concrete"
material_own1.density = 1400.0
material_own1.heat_capac = 1000 / 1000
material_own1.thermal_conduc = 0.51
material_own1.ir_emissivity = 0.9
layer_own2 = Layer(parent=out_wall_north, id=1)
layer_own2.thickness = 0.062
material_own2 = Material(layer_own2)
material_own2.name = "FoamInsulation"
material_own2.density = 10
material_own2.heat_capac = 1400 / 1000
material_own2.thermal_conduc = 0.04
layer_own3 = Layer(parent=out_wall_north, id=2)
layer_own3.thickness = 0.009
material_own3 = Material(layer_own3)
material_own3.name = "WoodSiding"
material_own3.density = 530
material_own3.heat_capac = 900 / 1000
material_own3.thermal_conduc = 0.14
material_own3.solar_absorp = 0.6
material_own3.ir_emissivity = 0.9
out_wall_east = OuterWall(parent=tz)
out_wall_east.name = "OuterWallEast"
out_wall_east.area = 6.0 * 2.7
out_wall_east.orientation = 90.0
out_wall_east.tilt = 90.0
out_wall_east.inner_convection = 3.16
out_wall_east.outer_convection = 24.67
out_wall_east.inner_radiation = 5.13
out_wall_east.outer_radiation = 4.63
layer_owe1 = Layer(parent=out_wall_east, id=0)
layer_owe1.thickness = 0.1
material_owe1 = Material(layer_owe1)
material_owe1.name = "Concrete"
material_owe1.density = 1400.0
material_owe1.heat_capac = 1000 / 1000
material_owe1.thermal_conduc = 0.51
material_owe1.ir_emissivity = 0.9
layer_owe2 = Layer(parent=out_wall_east, id=1)
layer_owe2.thickness = 0.062
material_owe2 = Material(layer_owe2)
material_owe2.name = "FoamInsulation"
material_owe2.density = 10
material_owe2.heat_capac = 1400 / 1000
material_owe2.thermal_conduc = 0.04
layer_owe3 = Layer(parent=out_wall_east, id=2)
layer_owe3.thickness = 0.009
material_owe3 = Material(layer_owe3)
material_owe3.name = "WoodSiding"
material_owe3.density = 530
material_owe3.heat_capac = 900 / 1000
material_owe3.thermal_conduc = 0.14
material_owe3.solar_absorp = 0.6
material_owe3.ir_emissivity = 0.9
out_wall_south = OuterWall(parent=tz)
out_wall_south.name = "OuterWallSouth"
out_wall_south.area = (8.0 * 2.7) - 2 * (3 * 2) # minus two windows
out_wall_south.orientation = 180.0
out_wall_south.tilt = 90.0
out_wall_south.inner_convection = 3.16
out_wall_south.outer_convection = 24.67
out_wall_south.inner_radiation = 5.13
out_wall_south.outer_radiation = 4.63
layer_ows1 = Layer(parent=out_wall_south, id=0)
layer_ows1.thickness = 0.1
material_ows1 = Material(layer_ows1)
material_ows1.name = "Concrete"
material_ows1.density = 1400.0
material_ows1.heat_capac = 1000.0 / 1000
material_ows1.thermal_conduc = 0.51
material_ows1.ir_emissivity = 0.9
layer_ows2 = Layer(parent=out_wall_south, id=1)
layer_ows2.thickness = 0.062
material_ows2 = Material(layer_ows2)
material_ows2.name = "FoamInsulation"
material_ows2.density = 10
material_ows2.heat_capac = 1400 / 1000
material_ows2.thermal_conduc = 0.04
layer_ows3 = Layer(parent=out_wall_south, id=2)
layer_ows3.thickness = 0.009
material_ows3 = Material(layer_ows3)
material_ows3.name = "WoodSiding"
material_ows3.density = 530
material_ows3.heat_capac = 900 / 1000
material_ows3.thermal_conduc = 0.14
material_ows3.solar_absorp = 0.6
material_ows3.ir_emissivity = 0.9
out_wall_west = OuterWall(parent=tz)
out_wall_west.name = "OuterWallWest"
out_wall_west.area = 6 * 2.7
out_wall_west.orientation = 270.0
out_wall_west.tilt = 90.0
out_wall_west.inner_convection = 3.16
out_wall_west.outer_convection = 24.67
out_wall_west.inner_radiation = 5.13
out_wall_west.outer_radiation = 4.63
layer_oww1 = Layer(parent=out_wall_west, id=0)
layer_oww1.thickness = 0.1
material_oww1 = Material(layer_oww1)
material_oww1.name = "Concrete"
material_oww1.density = 1400.0
material_oww1.heat_capac = 1000.0 / 1000
material_oww1.thermal_conduc = 0.51
material_oww1.ir_emissivity = 0.9
layer_oww2 = Layer(parent=out_wall_west, id=1)
layer_oww2.thickness = 0.062
material_oww2 = Material(layer_oww2)
material_oww2.name = "FoamInsulation"
material_oww2.density = 10
material_oww2.heat_capac = 1400 / 1000
material_oww2.thermal_conduc = 0.04
layer_oww3 = Layer(parent=out_wall_west, id=2)
layer_oww3.thickness = 0.009
material_oww3 = Material(layer_oww3)
material_oww3.name = "WoodSiding"
material_oww3.density = 530
material_oww3.heat_capac = 900 / 1000
material_oww3.thermal_conduc = 0.14
material_oww3.solar_absorp = 0.6
material_oww3.ir_emissivity = 0.9
in_wall_floor = Floor(parent=tz)
in_wall_floor.name = "InnerWallFloor"
in_wall_floor.area = 6 * 8
in_wall_floor.orientation = -2.0
in_wall_floor.tilt = 0.0
in_wall_floor.inner_convection = 4.13
in_wall_floor.inner_radiation = 5.13
layer_iwf1 = Layer(parent=in_wall_floor, id=0)
layer_iwf1.thickness = 0.025
material_iwf1 = Material(layer_iwf1)
material_iwf1.name = "Concrete"
material_iwf1.density = 1400
material_iwf1.heat_capac = 1000 / 1000
material_iwf1.thermal_conduc = 1.13
material_iwf1.ir_emissivity = 0.9
layer_iwf2 = Layer(parent=in_wall_floor, id=1)
layer_iwf2.thickness = 1.007
material_iwf2 = Material(layer_iwf2)
material_iwf2.name = "Insulation"
material_iwf2.density = 0.000000000001 # 0.0001, as small as possible
material_iwf2.heat_capac = 0.000000000001 # 0.0001, as small as possible
material_iwf2.thermal_conduc = 0.04
win_1 = Window(parent=tz)
win_1.name = "WindowSouthLeft"
win_1.area = 3 * 2
win_1.tilt = 90.0
win_1.orientation = 180.0
win_1.inner_convection = 3.16
win_1.inner_radiation = 5.13
win_1.outer_convection = 16.37
win_1.outer_radiation = 4.63
win_1.g_value = 0.789
win_1.a_conv = 0.03 # for the given U-value extracted from VDI 6007-2/-3
win_1_layer = Layer(parent=win_1)
win_1_layer.id = 1
win_1_layer.thickness = 0.024
win_1_material = Material(win_1_layer)
win_1_material.name = "GlasWindow"
win_1_material.thermal_conduc = 0.15
win_1_material.transmittance = 0.907
win_1_material.ir_emissivity = 0.9
win_2 = Window(parent=tz)
win_2.name = "WindowSouthRight"
win_2.area = 3 * 2
win_2.tilt = 90.0
win_2.orientation = 180.0
win_2.inner_convection = 3.16
win_2.inner_radiation = 5.13
win_2.outer_convection = 16.37
win_2.outer_radiation = 4.63
win_2.g_value = 0.789
win_2.a_conv = 0.03 # for the given U-value extracted from VDI 6007-2/-3
win_2_layer = Layer(parent=win_2)
win_2_layer.id = 1
win_2_layer.thickness = 0.024
win_2_material = Material(win_2_layer)
win_2_material.name = "GlasWindow"
win_2_material.thermal_conduc = 0.15
win_2_material.transmittance = 0.907
win_2_material.ir_emissivity = 0.9
# This is a dummy ground floor to export three and four elements models.
# Please set values for floor plate in three element and four element
# models to default.
if number_of_elements >= 3:
out_wall_gf = GroundFloor(parent=tz)
out_wall_gf.name = "ExtWallGroundFloor"
out_wall_gf.area = 6 * 8
out_wall_gf.orientation = -2.0
out_wall_gf.tilt = 0.0
out_wall_gf.inner_convection = 4.13
out_wall_gf.inner_radiation = 5.13
layer_ofgw1 = Layer(parent=out_wall_gf, id=0)
layer_ofgw1.thickness = 1.003
material_ofgw1 = Material(layer_ofgw1)
material_ofgw1.name = "Insulation"
material_ofgw1.density = 0.0001 # as small as possible
material_ofgw1.heat_capac = 0.0001 # as small as possible
material_ofgw1.thermal_conduc = 0.04
if save:
prj.save_project(file_name='ASHRAE140_900', path=path)
return prj