get_building_air_conditioning
path: inputs/building-properties/air_conditioning_systems.dbf
The following file is used by these scripts: demand
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
cool_ends |
End of the cooling season - use 00|00 when there is none |
cool_starts |
Start of the cooling season - use 00|00 when there is none |
heat_ends |
End of the heating season - use 00|00 when there is none |
heat_starts |
Start of the heating season - use 00|00 when there is none |
Name |
Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. |
type_cs |
Type of cooling HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
type_ctrl |
Type of heating and cooling control HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
type_dhw |
Type of hot water HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
type_hs |
Type of heating HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
type_vent |
Type of ventilation HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
get_building_architecture
path: inputs/building-properties/architecture.dbf
The following file is used by these scripts: demand, emissions, radiation, schedule_maker
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
Es |
Fraction of gross floor area with electrical demands. |
Hs_ag |
Fraction of above ground gross floor area air-conditioned. |
Hs_bg |
Fraction of below ground gross floor area air-conditioned. |
Name |
Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. |
Ns |
Fraction of net gross floor area. |
type_base |
Basement floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_cons |
Type of construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_floor |
Internal floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_leak |
Tightness level assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_part |
Internal partitions construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_roof |
Roof construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_shade |
Shading system assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_wall |
External wall construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_win |
Window assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
void_deck |
Number of floors (from the ground up) with an open envelope (default = 0, should be lower than floors_ag.) |
wwr_east |
Window to wall ratio in in facades facing east |
wwr_north |
Window to wall ratio in in facades facing north |
wwr_south |
Window to wall ratio in in facades facing south |
wwr_west |
Window to wall ratio in in facades facing west |
get_building_comfort
path: inputs/building-properties/indoor_comfort.dbf
The following file is used by these scripts: demand, schedule_maker
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
Name |
Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. |
RH_max_pc |
Upper bound of relative humidity |
RH_min_pc |
Lower_bound of relative humidity |
Tcs_set_C |
Setpoint temperature for cooling system |
Tcs_setb_C |
Setback point of temperature for cooling system |
Ths_set_C |
Setpoint temperature for heating system |
Ths_setb_C |
Setback point of temperature for heating system |
Ve_lsp |
Minimum outdoor air ventilation rate per person for Air Quality |
get_building_internal
path: inputs/building-properties/internal_loads.dbf
The following file is used by these scripts: demand, schedule_maker
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
Ea_Wm2 |
Peak specific electrical load due to computers and devices |
Ed_Wm2 |
Peak specific electrical load due to servers/data centres |
El_Wm2 |
Peak specific electrical load due to artificial lighting |
Epro_Wm2 |
Peak specific electrical load due to industrial processes |
Ev_kWveh |
Peak capacity of electric battery per vehicle |
Name |
Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. |
Occ_m2p |
Occupancy density |
Qcpro_Wm2 |
Peak specific process cooling load |
Qcre_Wm2 |
Peak specific cooling load due to refrigeration (cooling rooms) |
Qhpro_Wm2 |
Peak specific process heating load |
Qs_Wp |
Peak sensible heat load of people |
Vw_ldp |
Peak specific fresh water consumption (includes cold and hot water) |
Vww_ldp |
Peak specific daily hot water consumption |
X_ghp |
Moisture released by occupancy at peak conditions |
get_building_supply
path: inputs/building-properties/supply_systems.dbf
The following file is used by these scripts: decentralized, demand, emissions, system_costs
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
Name |
Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. |
type_cs |
Type of cooling supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies) |
type_dhw |
Type of hot water supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies) |
type_el |
Type of electrical supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies) |
type_hs |
Type of heating supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies) |
get_building_weekly_schedules
path: inputs/building-properties/schedules/B001.csv
The following file is used by these scripts: demand, schedule_maker
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
METADATA |
TODO |
MONTHLY_MULTIPLIER |
Monthly probabilities of occupancy throughout the year |
get_database_air_conditioning_systems
path: inputs/technology/assemblies/HVAC.xlsx
The following file is used by these scripts: demand
Worksheet: CONTROLLER
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
code |
Unique ID of the controller |
Description |
Describes the type of controller |
dT_Qcs |
correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of cooling |
dT_Qhs |
correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of heating |
Worksheet: COOLING
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
class_cs |
Type or class of the cooling system |
code |
Unique ID of the heating system |
convection_cs |
Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power |
Description |
Describes the type of cooling system |
dTcs0_ahu_C |
Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units |
dTcs0_aru_C |
Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units |
dTcs0_scu_C |
Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible cooling units |
dTcs_C |
Set-point correction for space emission systems |
Qcsmax_Wm2 |
Maximum heat flow permitted by cooling system per m2 gross floor area |
Tc_sup_air_ahu_C |
Supply air temperature of the air-handling units |
Tc_sup_air_aru_C |
Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units |
Tscs0_ahu_C |
Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units |
Tscs0_aru_C |
Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units |
Tscs0_scu_C |
Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible cooling units |
Worksheet: HEATING
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
class_hs |
Type or class of the heating system |
code |
Unique ID of the heating system |
convection_hs |
Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power |
Description |
Description |
dThs0_ahu_C |
Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units |
dThs0_aru_C |
Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units |
dThs0_shu_C |
Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible heating units |
dThs_C |
correction temperature of emission losses due to type of heating system |
Qhsmax_Wm2 |
Maximum heat flow permitted by heating system per m2 gross floor area |
Th_sup_air_ahu_C |
Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units |
Th_sup_air_aru_C |
Supply air temperature of the air-handling units |
Tshs0_ahu_C |
Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units |
Tshs0_aru_C |
Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units |
Tshs0_shu_C |
Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible heating units |
Worksheet: HOT_WATER
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
code |
Unique ID of the hot water supply system |
Description |
Describes the Type of hot water supply system |
Qwwmax_Wm2 |
Maximum heat flow permitted by hot water system per m2 gross floor area |
Tsww0_C |
Typical supply water temperature. |
Worksheet: VENTILATION
| Variable |
Description |
|
|---|
code |
Unique ID of the type of ventilation |
|
Description |
Describes the Type of ventilation |
|
ECONOMIZER |
Boolean |
economizer on |
HEAT_REC |
Boolean |
heat recovery on |
MECH_VENT |
Boolean |
mechanical ventilation on |
NIGHT_FLSH |
Boolean |
night flush on |
WIN_VENT |
Boolean |
window ventilation on |
get_database_construction_standards
path: inputs/technology/archetypes/CONSTRUCTION_STANDARDS.xlsx
The following file is used by these scripts: archetypes_mapper
Worksheet: ENVELOPE_ASSEMBLIES
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
Es |
Fraction of gross floor area with electrical demands. |
Hs_ag |
Fraction of above ground gross floor area air-conditioned. |
Hs_bg |
Fraction of below ground gross floor area air-conditioned |
Ns |
Fraction of net gross floor area. |
STANDARD |
Unique ID of Construction Standard |
type_base |
Basement floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_cons |
Type of construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_floor |
Internal floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_leak |
Tightness level assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_part |
Internal partitions construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_roof |
Roof construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_shade |
Shading system assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_wall |
External wall construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
type_win |
Window assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies) |
void_deck |
Number of floors (from the ground up) with an open envelope (default = 0) |
wwr_east |
Window to wall ratio in in facades facing east |
wwr_north |
Window to wall ratio in in facades facing north |
wwr_south |
Window to wall ratio in in facades facing south |
wwr_west |
Window to wall ratio in in facades facing west |
Worksheet: HVAC_ASSEMBLIES
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
cool_ends |
End of the cooling season - use 00|00 when there is none |
cool_starts |
Start of the cooling season - use 00|00 when there is none |
heat_ends |
End of the heating season - use 00|00 when there is none |
heat_starts |
Start of the heating season - use 00|00 when there is none |
STANDARD |
Unique ID of Construction Standard |
type_cs |
Type of cooling HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
type_ctrl |
Type of heating and cooling control HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
type_dhw |
Type of hot water HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
type_hs |
Type of heating HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
type_vent |
Type of ventilation HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies) |
Worksheet: STANDARD_DEFINITION
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
Description |
Description of the construction standard |
STANDARD |
Unique ID of Construction Standard |
YEAR_END |
Upper limit of year interval where the building properties apply |
YEAR_START |
Lower limit of year interval where the building properties apply |
Worksheet: SUPPLY_ASSEMBLIES
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
STANDARD |
Unique ID of Construction Standard |
type_cs |
Type of cooling supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies) |
type_dhw |
Type of hot water supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies) |
type_el |
Type of electrical supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies) |
type_hs |
Type of heating supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies) |
get_database_conversion_systems
path: inputs/technology/components/CONVERSION.xlsx
The following file is used by these scripts: decentralized, optimization, photovoltaic, photovoltaic_thermal, solar_collector
Worksheet: Absorption_chiller
| Variable |
Description |
|
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
a_e |
parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side |
|
|
a_g |
parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side |
|
|
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
Description |
Describes the Type of Absorption Chiller |
|
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
e_e |
parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side |
|
|
e_g |
parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side |
|
|
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
|
m_cw |
external flow rate of cooling water at the condenser and absorber |
|
|
m_hw |
external flow rate of hot water at the generator |
|
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
|
r_e |
parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side |
|
|
r_g |
parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side |
|
|
s_e |
parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side |
|
|
s_g |
parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side |
|
|
type |
type of absorption chiller |
|
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
|
Worksheet: BH
| Variable |
Description |
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
Description |
Describes the type of borehole heat exchanger |
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
Worksheet: Boiler
| Variable |
Description |
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
Description |
Describes the type of boiler |
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
Worksheet: CCGT
| Variable |
Description |
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
Description |
Describes the type of combined-cycle gas turbine |
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
Worksheet: Chiller
| Variable |
Description |
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
Description |
Describes the source of the benchmark standards. |
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
Worksheet: CT
| Variable |
Description |
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
Description |
Describes the type of cooling tower |
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
Worksheet: FC
| Variable |
Description |
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
Description |
Describes the type of fuel cell |
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
Worksheet: Furnace
| Variable |
Description |
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
Description |
Describes the type of furnace |
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
Worksheet: HEX
| Variable |
Description |
|
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
|
a_p |
parameter in the pressure loss function |
f(x) = a_p + b_p*x^c_p + d_p*ln(x) + e_p*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K] |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
|
b_p |
parameter in the pressure loss function |
f(x) = a_p + b_p*x^c_p + d_p*ln(x) + e_p*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K] |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
|
c_p |
parameter in the pressure loss function |
f(x) = a_p + b_p*x^c_p + d_p*ln(x) + e_p*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K] |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
|
d_p |
parameter in the pressure loss function |
f(x) = a_p + b_p*x^c_p + d_p*ln(x) + e_p*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K] |
Description |
Describes the type of heat exchanger |
|
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
|
e_p |
parameter in the pressure loss function |
f(x) = a_p + b_p*x^c_p + d_p*ln(x) + e_p*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K] |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
|
Worksheet: HP
| Variable |
Description |
|
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
Description |
Describes the source of the heat pump |
|
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
|
Worksheet: Pump
| Variable |
Description |
|
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
Description |
Describes the source of the benchmark standards. |
|
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
|
Worksheet: PV
| Variable |
Description |
|
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
Description |
Describes the source of the benchmark standards. |
|
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
|
misc_losses |
losses from cabling |
resistances etc… |
|
module_length_m |
lengh of the PV module |
|
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
|
PV_a0 |
parameters for air mass modifier |
f(x) = a0 + a1*x + a2*x**2 + a3*x**3 + a4*x**4 |
where x is the relative air mass |
PV_a1 |
parameters for air mass modifier |
f(x) = a0 + a1*x + a2*x**2 + a3*x**3 + a4*x**4 |
where x is the relative air mass |
PV_a2 |
parameters for air mass modifier |
f(x) = a0 + a1*x + a2*x**2 + a3*x**3 + a4*x**4 |
where x is the relative air mass |
PV_a3 |
parameters for air mass modifier |
f(x) = a0 + a1*x + a2*x**2 + a3*x**3 + a4*x**4 |
where x is the relative air mass |
PV_a4 |
parameters for air mass modifier |
f(x) = a0 + a1*x + a2*x**2 + a3*x**3 + a4*x**4 |
where x is the relative air mass |
PV_Bref |
cell maximum power temperature coefficient |
|
|
PV_n |
nominal efficiency |
|
|
PV_noct |
nominal operating cell temperature |
|
|
PV_th |
glazing thickness |
|
|
type |
redundant |
|
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
|
Worksheet: PVT
| Variable |
Description |
|
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
Description |
Describes the type of photovoltaic thermal technology |
|
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
|
Worksheet: SC
| Variable |
Description |
|
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
aperture_area_ratio |
ratio of aperture area to panel area |
|
|
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this technology |
|
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
c1 |
collector heat loss coefficient at zero temperature difference and wind speed |
|
|
c2 |
ctemperature difference dependency of the heat loss coefficient |
|
|
C_eff |
thermal capacity of module |
|
|
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
|
code |
identifier of each unique equipment |
|
|
Cp_fluid |
heat capacity of the heat transfer fluid |
|
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
Description |
Describes the type of solar collector |
|
|
dP1 |
pressure drop at zero flow rate |
|
|
dP2 |
pressure drop at nominal flow rate (mB0) |
|
|
dP3 |
pressure drop at maximum flow rate (mB_max) |
|
|
dP4 |
pressure drop at minimum flow rate (mB_min) |
|
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
IAM_d |
incident angle modifier for diffuse radiation |
|
|
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this technology |
|
|
mB0_r |
nominal flow rate per aperture area |
|
|
mB_max_r |
maximum flow rate per aperture area |
|
|
mB_min_r |
minimum flow rate per aperture area |
|
|
module_area_m2 |
module area of a solar collector |
|
|
module_length_m |
lengh of a solar collector module |
|
|
n0 |
zero loss efficiency at normal incidence |
|
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
|
t_max |
maximum operating temperature |
|
|
type |
type of the solar collector (FP: flate-plate or ET: evacuated-tube) |
|
|
unit |
unit of the min/max capacity |
|
|
Worksheet: TES
| Variable |
Description |
|
|
|---|
a |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
assumption |
items made by assumptions in this storage technology |
|
|
b |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
c |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
C_mat_% |
Working fluid replacement cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
|
cap_max |
maximum capacity |
|
|
cap_min |
minimum capacity |
|
|
code |
Unique code that identifies the thermal energy storage technology |
|
|
Cp_kJkgK |
heat capacity of working fluid |
|
|
currency |
currency-year information of the investment cost function |
should be unified to USD |
|
d |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
Description |
Describes the thermal energy storage technology |
|
|
e |
parameter in the investment cost function |
f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) |
where x is the capacity |
HL_kJkg |
Lantent heat of working fluid at phase change temperature |
|
|
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
|
|
LT_mat_yr |
lifetime of the working fluid of this storage technology |
|
|
LT_yr |
lifetime of this storage technology |
|
|
O&M_% |
operation and maintnance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
|
|
Rho_T_PHCH_kgm3 |
Density of working fluid at phase change temperature |
|
|
T_max_C |
Maximum temperature of working fluid at full discharge |
|
|
T_min_C |
Minimum temperature of working fluid at full charge |
|
|
T_PHCH_C |
Phase change temperature of working fluid |
|
|
type |
code that identifies whether the storage is used for heating or cooling (different properties of the transport media) |
|
|
unit |
unit which describes the minimum and maximum capacity |
|
|
get_database_distribution_systems
path: inputs/technology/components/DISTRIBUTION.xlsx
The following file is used by these scripts: optimization, thermal_network
Worksheet: THERMAL_GRID
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
Code |
pipe ID from the manufacterer |
D_ext_m |
external pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN) |
D_ins_m |
maximum pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN) |
D_int_m |
internal pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN) |
Inv_USD2015perm |
Typical cost of investment for a given pipe diameter. |
Pipe_DN |
Nominal pipe diameter |
Vdot_max_m3s |
maximum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN) |
Vdot_min_m3s |
minimum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN) |
get_database_envelope_systems
path: inputs/technology/assemblies/ENVELOPE.xlsx
The following file is used by these scripts: demand, radiation, schedule_maker
Worksheet: CONSTRUCTION
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
Cm_Af |
Internal heat capacity per unit of air conditioned area. Defined according to ISO 13790. |
code |
Type of construction |
Description |
Describes the Type of construction |
Worksheet: FLOOR
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
code |
Type of roof |
Description |
Describes the Type of roof |
GHG_FLOOR_kgCO2m2 |
Embodied emissions per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle) |
U_base |
Thermal transmittance of floor including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. |
Worksheet: ROOF
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
a_roof |
Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. |
code |
Type of roof |
Description |
Describes the Type of roof |
e_roof |
Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790. |
GHG_ROOF_kgCO2m2 |
Embodied emissions per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle) |
r_roof |
Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave) |
U_roof |
Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. |
Worksheet: SHADING
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
code |
Type of shading |
Description |
Describes the source of the benchmark standards. |
rf_sh |
Shading coefficient when shading device is active. Defined according to ISO 13790. |
Worksheet: TIGHTNESS
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
code |
Type of tightness |
Description |
Describes the Type of tightness |
n50 |
Air exchanges per hour at a pressure of 50 Pa. |
Worksheet: WALL
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
a_wall |
Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. |
code |
Type of wall |
Description |
Describes the Type of wall |
e_wall |
Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790. |
GHG_WALL_kgCO2m2 |
Embodied emissions per m2 of walls (entire building life cycle) |
r_wall |
Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave) |
U_wall |
Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. |
Worksheet: WINDOW
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
code |
Window type code to relate to other databases |
Description |
Describes the source of the benchmark standards. |
e_win |
Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790. |
F_F |
Window frame fraction coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. |
G_win |
Solar heat gain coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. |
GHG_WIN_kgCO2m2 |
Embodied emissions per m2 of windows.(entire building life cycle) |
U_win |
Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. |
get_database_feedstocks
path: inputs/technology/components/FEEDSTOCKS.xlsx
The following file is used by these scripts: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization
Worksheet: BIOGAS
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
GHG_kgCO2MJ |
Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor |
hour |
hour of a 24 hour day |
Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh |
buying price |
Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh |
selling price |
reference |
reference |
Worksheet: COAL
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
GHG_kgCO2MJ |
Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor |
hour |
hour of a 24 hour day |
Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh |
buying price |
Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh |
selling price |
reference |
reference |
Worksheet: DRYBIOMASS
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
GHG_kgCO2MJ |
Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor |
hour |
hour of a 24 hour day |
Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh |
buying price |
Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh |
selling price |
reference |
reference |
Worksheet: GRID
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
GHG_kgCO2MJ |
Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor |
hour |
hour of a 24 hour day |
Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh |
buying price |
Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh |
selling price |
reference |
reference |
Worksheet: NATURALGAS
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
GHG_kgCO2MJ |
Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor |
hour |
hour of a 24 hour day |
Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh |
buying price |
Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh |
selling price |
reference |
reference |
Worksheet: OIL
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
GHG_kgCO2MJ |
Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor |
hour |
hour of a 24 hour day |
Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh |
buying price |
Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh |
selling price |
reference |
reference |
Worksheet: SOLAR
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
GHG_kgCO2MJ |
Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor |
hour |
hour of a 24 hour day |
Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh |
buying price |
Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh |
selling price |
reference |
reference |
Worksheet: WETBIOMASS
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
GHG_kgCO2MJ |
Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor |
hour |
hour of a 24 hour day |
Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh |
buying price |
Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh |
selling price |
reference |
reference |
Worksheet: WOOD
| Variable |
Description |
|---|
GHG_kgCO2MJ |
Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor |
hour |
hour of a 24 hour day |
Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh |
buying price |
Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh |
selling price |
reference |
reference |
get_database_standard_schedules_use
path: inputs/technology/archetypes/schedules/RESTAURANT.csv
The following file is used by these scripts: archetypes_mapper
Worksheet: APPLIANCES
| Variable |
Description |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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6 |
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9 |
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11 |
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21 |
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22 |
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23 |
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24 |
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DAY |
Day of the week (weekday |
saturday |
or sunday) |
Worksheet: COOLING
| Variable |
Description |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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21 |
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22 |
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23 |
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24 |
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DAY |
Day of the week (weekday |
saturday |
or sunday) |
Worksheet: ELECTROMOBILITY
| Variable |
Description |
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|---|
1 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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2 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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3 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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4 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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5 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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6 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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7 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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8 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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9 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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10 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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11 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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12 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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13 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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14 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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15 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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16 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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17 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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18 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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19 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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20 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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21 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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22 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
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23 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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24 |
Average number of electric vehicles in this hour |
|
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DAY |
Day of the week (weekday |
saturday |
or sunday) |
Worksheet: HEATING
| Variable |
Description |
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1 |
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11 |
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Worksheet: METADATA
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Worksheet: MONTHLY_MULTIPLIER
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Worksheet: SERVERS
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get_database_supply_assemblies
path: inputs/technology/assemblies/SUPPLY.xlsx
The following file is used by these scripts: demand, emissions, system_costs
Worksheet: COOLING
| Variable |
Description |
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CAPEX_USD2015kW |
Capital costs per kW |
code |
Code of cooling supply assembly |
Description |
description |
efficiency |
efficiency of the all in one system |
feedstock |
feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
LT_yr |
lifetime of assembly |
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
reference |
reference |
scale |
whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale |
Worksheet: ELECTRICITY
| Variable |
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CAPEX_USD2015kW |
Capital costs per kW |
code |
Type of all in one system |
Description |
Description of Type of all in one system |
efficiency |
efficiency of the all in one system |
feedstock |
feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
LT_yr |
lifetime of assembly |
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
reference |
Reference of the data |
scale |
whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale |
Worksheet: HEATING
| Variable |
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CAPEX_USD2015kW |
Capital costs per kW |
code |
Type of all in one system |
Description |
Description of Type of all in one system |
efficiency |
efficiency of the all in one system |
feedstock |
feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
LT_yr |
lifetime of assembly |
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
reference |
Reference of the data |
scale |
whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale |
Worksheet: HOT_WATER
| Variable |
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CAPEX_USD2015kW |
Capital costs per kW |
code |
Type of all in one system |
Description |
Description of Type of all in one system |
efficiency |
efficiency of the all in one system |
feedstock |
feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database) |
IR_% |
interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost |
LT_yr |
lifetime of assembly |
O&M_% |
operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) |
reference |
Reference of the data |
scale |
whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale |
get_database_use_types_properties
path: inputs/technology/archetypes/use_types/USE_TYPE_PROPERTIES.xlsx
The following file is used by these scripts: archetypes_mapper
Worksheet: INDOOR_COMFORT
| Variable |
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code |
use type code (refers to building use type) |
RH_max_pc |
Upper bound of relative humidity |
RH_min_pc |
Lower_bound of relative humidity |
Tcs_set_C |
Setpoint temperature for cooling system |
Tcs_setb_C |
Setback point of temperature for cooling system |
Ths_set_C |
Setpoint temperature for heating system |
Ths_setb_C |
Setback point of temperature for heating system |
Ve_lsp |
Indoor quality requirements of indoor ventilation per person |
Worksheet: INTERNAL_LOADS
| Variable |
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code |
use type code (refers to building use type) |
Ea_Wm2 |
Peak specific electrical load due to computers and devices |
Ed_Wm2 |
Peak specific electrical load due to servers/data centres |
El_Wm2 |
Peak specific electrical load due to artificial lighting |
Epro_Wm2 |
Peak specific electrical load due to industrial processes |
Ev_kWveh |
Peak capacity of electrical battery per vehicle |
Occ_m2p |
Occupancy density |
Qcpro_Wm2 |
Peak specific process cooling load |
Qcre_Wm2 |
Peak specific cooling load due to refrigeration (cooling rooms) |
Qhpro_Wm2 |
Peak specific process heating load |
Qs_Wp |
Peak sensible heat load of people |
Vw_ldp |
Peak specific fresh water consumption (includes cold and hot water) |
Vww_ldp |
Peak specific daily hot water consumption |
X_ghp |
Moisture released by occupancy at peak conditions |