Zone HVAC Radiative/Convective Units¶

17 object types from idfpy.models.zone_radiative · EnergyPlus 26.2

Object	Summary
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:Convective:Electric	Electric baseboard heater, convection-only.
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:Convective:Water	Hot water baseboard heater, convection-only.
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Electric	The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Steam	The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list.
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Steam:Design
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water	The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list
ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water:Design
ZoneHVAC:CoolingPanel:RadiantConvective:Water	The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list
ZoneHVAC:HighTemperatureRadiant	The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow	Low temperature hydronic radiant heating and/or cooling system embedded in a building surface (wall, ceiling, …
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow:Design
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:Electric	Electric resistance low temperature radiant system
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:SurfaceGroup	This is used to allow the coordinate control of several radiant system surfaces.
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow	Low temperature hydronic radiant heating and/or cooling system embedded in a building surface (wall, ceiling, …
ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow:Design
ZoneHVAC:VentilatedSlab	Ventilated slab system where outdoor air flows through hollow cores in a building surface (wall, ceiling, or …
ZoneHVAC:VentilatedSlab:SlabGroup	This is used to allow the coordinate control of several ventilated slab system surfaces.

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:Convective:Electric¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACBaseboardConvectiveElectric

Electric baseboard heater, convection-only. Natural convection electric heating unit.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`heating_design_capacity_method` Heating Design Capacity Method	choice	`HeatingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the heating design capacity. HeatingDesignCapacity = > selected when the design heating capacity value or autosize is specified. CapacityPerFloorArea = > selected when the design heating capacity is determine from user specified heating capacity per floor area and zone floor area. FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity = > is selected when the design heating capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design heating capacity. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity`, `HeatingDesignCapacity`
`heating_design_capacity` Heating Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W	`Autosize`	Enter the design heating capacity. Required field when the heating design capacity method HeatingDesignCapacity.
`heating_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Heating Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the heating design capacity per zone floor area. Required field when the heating design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_heating_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Heating Design Capacity	number	`1.0`	Enter the fraction of autosized heating design capacity. Required field when capacity the heating design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`efficiency` Efficiency	number	`1.0`	Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1

Referenced by 2 object types

SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:Convective:Water¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACBaseboardConvectiveWater

Hot water baseboard heater, convection-only. Natural convection hydronic heating unit.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`inlet_node_name` Inlet Node Name required	string
`outlet_node_name` Outlet Node Name required	string
`heating_design_capacity_method` Heating Design Capacity Method	choice	`HeatingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the heating design capacity. HeatingDesignCapacity = > selected when the design heating capacity value or autosize is specified. CapacityPerFloorArea = > selected when the design heating capacity is determine from user specified heating capacity per floor area and zone floor area. FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity = > is selected when the design heating capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design heating capacity. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity`, `HeatingDesignCapacity`
`heating_design_capacity` Heating Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W	`Autosize`	Enter the design heating capacity. Required field when the heating design capacity method HeatingDesignCapacity.
`heating_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Heating Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the heating design capacity per zone floor area. Required field when the heating design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_heating_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Heating Design Capacity	number	`1.0`	Enter the fraction of autosized heating design capacity. Required field when capacity the heating design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`u_factor_times_area_value` U-Factor Times Area Value required	number or `Autosize` W/K
`maximum_water_flow_rate` Maximum Water Flow Rate required	number or `Autosize` m3/s
`convergence_tolerance` Convergence Tolerance	number	`0.001`	Range: > 0

Referenced by 4 object types

AirLoopHVAC:DedicatedOutdoorAirSystem, Branch, SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Electric¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACBaseboardRadiantConvectiveElectric extensible

The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`heating_design_capacity_method` Heating Design Capacity Method	choice	`HeatingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the heating design capacity. HeatingDesignCapacity = > selected when the design heating capacity value or autosize is specified. CapacityPerFloorArea = > selected when the design heating capacity is determine from user specified heating capacity per floor area and zone floor area. FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity = > is selected when the design heating capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design heating capacity. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity`, `HeatingDesignCapacity`
`heating_design_capacity` Heating Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W	`Autosize`	Enter the design heating capacity. Required field when the heating design capacity method HeatingDesignCapacity.
`heating_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Heating Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the heating design capacity per zone floor area. Required field when the heating design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_heating_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Heating Design Capacity	number	`1.0`	Enter the fraction of autosized heating design capacity. Required field when capacity the heating design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`efficiency` Efficiency	number	`1.0`	Range: > 0, ≤ 1
`fraction_radiant` Fraction Radiant required	number		Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`fraction_of_radiant_energy_incident_on_people` Fraction of Radiant Energy Incident on People	number		Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`surface_fractions`	list		Each item: `surface_name`, `fraction_of_radiant_energy_to_surface`

Referenced by 2 object types

SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Steam¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACBaseboardRadiantConvectiveSteam extensible

The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`design_object` Design Object required	reference		Names a ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water:Design, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow:Design, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow:Design
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`inlet_node_name` Inlet Node Name required	string
`outlet_node_name` Outlet Node Name required	string
`heating_design_capacity` Heating Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W	`Autosize`	Enter the design heating capacity. Required field when the heating design capacity method HeatingDesignCapacity.
`degree_of_subcooling` Degree of SubCooling	number deltaC	`5.0`	Range: ≥ 1
`maximum_steam_flow_rate` Maximum Steam Flow Rate required	number or `Autosize` m3/s
`surface_fractions`	list		Each item: `surface_name`, `fraction_of_radiant_energy_to_surface`

Referenced by 4 object types

AirLoopHVAC:DedicatedOutdoorAirSystem, Branch, SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Steam:Design¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACBaseboardRadiantConvectiveSteamDesign

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`heating_design_capacity_method` Heating Design Capacity Method	choice	`HeatingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the heating design capacity. HeatingDesignCapacity is selected when the design heating capacity value or autosize is specified. CapacityPerFloorArea is selected when the design heating capacity is determine from user specified heating capacity per floor area and zone floor area. FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity is selected when the design heating capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design heating capacity. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity`, `HeatingDesignCapacity`
`heating_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Heating Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the heating design capacity per zone floor area. Required field when the heating design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_heating_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Heating Design Capacity	number	`1.0`	Enter the fraction of autosized heating design capacity. Required field when capacity the heating design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`convergence_tolerance` Convergence Tolerance	number	`0.001`	Range: > 0
`fraction_radiant` Fraction Radiant required	number		Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`fraction_of_radiant_energy_incident_on_people` Fraction of Radiant Energy Incident on People	number		Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1

Referenced by 4 object types

AirLoopHVAC:DedicatedOutdoorAirSystem, Branch, SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACBaseboardRadiantConvectiveWater extensible

The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`design_object` Design Object required	reference		Names a ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water:Design, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow:Design, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow:Design
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`inlet_node_name` Inlet Node Name required	string
`outlet_node_name` Outlet Node Name required	string
`rated_average_water_temperature` Rated Average Water Temperature	number C	`87.78`	Rated average water temperature is the average of the inlet and outlet water temperatures at rated conditions. Range: ≥ 20, ≤ 150
`rated_water_mass_flow_rate` Rated Water Mass Flow Rate	number kg/s	`0.063`	Standard is I=B=R Rating document where all baseboards are rated at either 0.063 kg/s (1 gpm) or 0.252 kg/s (4 gpm). It is recommended that users find data for the baseboard heater that corresponds to performance at 0.063 kg/s unless the flow rate is expected to be above 0.252 kg/s. If the flow rate is expected to be above 0.252 kg/s, this field should be 0.252 kg/s. Range: > 0, ≤ 10
`heating_design_capacity` Heating Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W	`Autosize`	Enter the design heating capacity. Required field when the heating design capacity method HeatingDesignCapacity. This input field is rated heating capacity. Users must multiply the actual finned length published in the literature to determine the rated capacity. Rated Capacity is for an inlet air dry-bulb temperature of 18.0C, the Rated Water Mass Flow Rate of 0.063kg/s or 0.252kg/s, and the Rated Average Water Temperature between 32.2C and 115.6C.
`maximum_water_flow_rate` Maximum Water Flow Rate required	number or `Autosize` m3/s
`surface_fractions`	list		Each item: `surface_name`, `fraction_of_radiant_energy_to_surface`

Referenced by 4 object types

AirLoopHVAC:DedicatedOutdoorAirSystem, Branch, SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water:Design¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACBaseboardRadiantConvectiveWaterDesign

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`heating_design_capacity_method` Heating Design Capacity Method	choice	`HeatingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the heating design capacity. HeatingDesignCapacity = > selected when the design heating capacity value or autosize is specified. CapacityPerFloorArea = > selected when the design heating capacity is determine from user specified heating capacity per floor area and zone floor area. FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity = > is selected when the design heating capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design heating capacity. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity`, `HeatingDesignCapacity`
`heating_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Heating Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the heating design capacity per zone floor area. Required field when the heating design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_heating_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Heating Design Capacity	number	`1.0`	Enter the fraction of autosized heating design capacity. Required field when capacity the heating design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`convergence_tolerance` Convergence Tolerance	number	`0.001`	Range: > 0
`fraction_radiant` Fraction Radiant required	number		Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`fraction_of_radiant_energy_incident_on_people` Fraction of Radiant Energy Incident on People	number		Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1

Referenced by 4 object types

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Steam, ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow

ZoneHVAC:CoolingPanel:RadiantConvective:Water¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACCoolingPanelRadiantConvectiveWater extensible

The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`water_inlet_node_name` Water Inlet Node Name required	string
`water_outlet_node_name` Water Outlet Node Name required	string
`rated_inlet_water_temperature` Rated Inlet Water Temperature	number C	`5.0`
`rated_inlet_space_temperature` Rated Inlet Space Temperature	number C	`24.0`
`rated_water_mass_flow_rate` Rated Water Mass Flow Rate	number kg/s	`0.063`	Range: > 0
`cooling_design_capacity_method` Cooling Design Capacity Method	choice	`CoolingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the cooling design capacity for scalable sizing. CoolingDesignCapacity => selected when the design cooling capacity value is specified or auto-sized. CapacityPerFloorArea => selected when the design cooling capacity is determined from user specified cooling capacity per floor area and total floor area of cooled zone served by the hydraulic unit. FractionOfAutosizedCoolingCapacity => is selected when the design cooling capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design cooling capacity of the system. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `CoolingDesignCapacity`, `FractionOfAutosizedCoolingCapacity`, `None`
`cooling_design_capacity` Cooling Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W		Enter the design cooling capacity. Required field when the cooling design capacity method CoolingDesignCapacity.
`cooling_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Cooling Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the cooling design capacity per total floor area of cooled zones served by the unit. Required field when the cooling design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_cooling_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Cooling Design Capacity	number		Enter the fraction of auto-sized cooling design capacity. Required field when the cooling design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedCoolingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`maximum_chilled_water_flow_rate` Maximum Chilled Water Flow Rate required	number or `Autosize` m3/s
`control_type` Control Type	choice	`MeanAirTemperature`	Temperature on which unit is controlled One of `MeanAirTemperature`, `MeanRadiantTemperature`, `OperativeTemperature`, `OutdoorDryBulbTemperature`, `OutdoorWetBulbTemperature`, `ZoneConvectiveLoad`, `ZoneTotalLoad`
`cooling_control_throttling_range` Cooling Control Throttling Range	number deltaC	`0.5`	Range: ≥ 0.5
`cooling_control_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling Control Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`condensation_control_type` Condensation Control Type	choice	`SimpleOff`	One of `Off`, `SimpleOff`, `VariableOff`
`condensation_control_dewpoint_offset` Condensation Control Dewpoint Offset	number C	`1.0`
`fraction_radiant` Fraction Radiant required	number		Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`fraction_of_radiant_energy_incident_on_people` Fraction of Radiant Energy Incident on People	number		Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`surface_fractions`	list		Each item: `surface_name`, `fraction_of_radiant_energy_to_surface`

Referenced by 4 object types

AirLoopHVAC:DedicatedOutdoorAirSystem, Branch, SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:HighTemperatureRadiant¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACHighTemperatureRadiant extensible

The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`zone_name` Zone Name required	reference		Name of zone system is serving Names a Zone
`heating_design_capacity_method` Heating Design Capacity Method	choice	`HeatingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the maximum heating power input capacity. HeatingDesignCapacity = > selected when the design heating capacity value or autosize is specified. CapacityPerFloorArea = > selected when the design heating capacity is determine from user specified heating capacity per floor area and zone floor area. FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity = > is selected when the design heating capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design heating capacity. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity`, `HeatingDesignCapacity`
`heating_design_capacity` Heating Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W	`Autosize`	Enter the design heating capacity. Required field when the heating design capacity method HeatingDesignCapacity.
`heating_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Heating Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the heating design capacity per zone floor area. Required field when the heating design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_heating_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Heating Design Capacity	number	`1.0`	Enter the fraction of autosized heating design capacity. Required field when capacity the heating design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`fuel_type` Fuel Type required	choice		Natural gas or electricity One of `Electricity`, `NaturalGas`
`combustion_efficiency` Combustion Efficiency	number	`0.9`	Not used for non-gas radiant heaters Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`fraction_of_input_converted_to_radiant_energy` Fraction of Input Converted to Radiant Energy	number	`0.7`	Radiant+latent+lost fractions must sum to 1 or less, remainder is considered convective heat Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`fraction_of_input_converted_to_latent_energy` Fraction of Input Converted to Latent Energy	number	`0.0`	Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`fraction_of_input_that_is_lost` Fraction of Input that Is Lost	number	`0.0`	Fraction of input vented to outdoor environment Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`temperature_control_type` Temperature Control Type	choice	`OperativeTemperature`	Temperature type used to control unit One of `MeanAirTemperature`, `MeanAirTemperatureSetpoint`, `MeanRadiantTemperature`, `MeanRadiantTemperatureSetpoint`, `OperativeTemperature`, `OperativeTemperatureSetpoint`
`heating_throttling_range` Heating Throttling Range	number deltaC	`2.0`	Range: ≥ 0
`heating_setpoint_temperature_schedule_name` Heating Setpoint Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		This setpoint is a "mean air temperature", a "mean radiant temperature" or an "operative temperature" setpoint depending on the control type Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`fraction_of_radiant_energy_incident_on_people` Fraction of Radiant Energy Incident on People	number		This will affect thermal comfort but from an energy balance standpoint this value gets added to the convective gains from the radiant heater Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`surface_fractions`	list		Each item: `surface_name`, `fraction_of_radiant_energy_to_surface`

Referenced by 2 object types

SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACLowTemperatureRadiantConstantFlow

Low temperature hydronic radiant heating and/or cooling system embedded in a building surface (wall, ceiling, or floor). Controlled by varying the hot or chilled water temperature circulating through the unit.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`design_object` Design Object required	reference		Names a ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water:Design, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow:Design, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow:Design
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`zone_name` Zone Name	reference		Name of zone system is serving Names a Zone
`surface_name_or_radiant_surface_group_name` Surface Name or Radiant Surface Group Name	reference		Identifies surfaces that radiant system is embedded in. For a system with multiple surfaces, enter the name of a ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:SurfaceGroup object. Names a BuildingSurface:Detailed, Ceiling:Adiabatic, Ceiling:Interzone, Door, Door:Interzone, FenestrationSurface:Detailed, Floor:Adiabatic, Floor:Detailed, Floor:GroundContact, Floor:Interzone, InternalMass, Roof and 7 more
`hydronic_tubing_length` Hydronic Tubing Length	number or `Autosize` m	`Autosize`	(total length of pipe embedded in surface)
`rated_flow_rate` Rated Flow Rate	number or `Autosize` m3/s
`pump_flow_rate_schedule_name` Pump Flow Rate Schedule Name	reference		Modifies the Rated Flow Rate of the pump on a time basis the default is that the pump is ON and runs according to its other operational requirements specified above. The schedule is for special pump operations. Values here are between 0 and 1 and are multipliers on the previous field (Rated Flow Rate). Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`rated_pump_head` Rated Pump Head	number Pa	`179352.0`	default head is 60 feet
`rated_power_consumption` Rated Power Consumption	number W
`heating_water_inlet_node_name` Heating Water Inlet Node Name	string
`heating_water_outlet_node_name` Heating Water Outlet Node Name	string
`heating_high_water_temperature_schedule_name` Heating High Water Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Water and control temperatures for heating work together to provide a linear function that determines the water temperature sent to the radiant system. The current control temperature (see Temperature Control Type above) is compared to the high and low control temperatures at the current time. If the control temperature is above the high temperature, then the inlet water temperature is set to the low water temperature. If the control temperature is below the low temperature, then the inlet water temperature is set to the high water temperature. If the control temperature is between the high and low value, then the inlet water temperature is linearly interpolated between the low and high water temperature values. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`heating_low_water_temperature_schedule_name` Heating Low Water Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`heating_high_control_temperature_schedule_name` Heating High Control Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`heating_low_control_temperature_schedule_name` Heating Low Control Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`cooling_water_inlet_node_name` Cooling Water Inlet Node Name	string
`cooling_water_outlet_node_name` Cooling Water Outlet Node Name	string
`cooling_high_water_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling High Water Temperature Schedule Name	reference		See note for Heating High Water Temperature Schedule above for interpretation information (or see the Input/Output Reference). Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`cooling_low_water_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling Low Water Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`cooling_high_control_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling High Control Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`cooling_low_control_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling Low Control Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`number_of_circuits` Number of Circuits	choice	`OnePerSurface`	One of `CalculateFromCircuitLength`, `OnePerSurface`
`circuit_length` Circuit Length	number m	`106.7`

Referenced by 4 object types

AirLoopHVAC:DedicatedOutdoorAirSystem, Branch, SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow:Design¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACLowTemperatureRadiantConstantFlowDesign

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`fluid_to_radiant_surface_heat_transfer_model` Fluid to Radiant Surface Heat Transfer Model	choice	`ConvectionOnly`	This parameter identifies how the heat transfer between fluid being circulated through the radiant system and the radiant system (slab) is modeled. ConvectionOnly means that only convection between the fluid and the inside surface of the pipe is modeled using a conventional equation for flow inside a pipe. ISOStandard models convection between the fluid and the inside of of the pipe and conduction through the pipe material using equations specific to ISO Standard 11855-2. One of `ConvectionOnly`, `ISOStandard`
`hydronic_tubing_inside_diameter` Hydronic Tubing Inside Diameter	number m	`0.013`	Range: > 0
`hydronic_tubing_outside_diameter` Hydronic Tubing Outside Diameter	number m	`0.016`	Range: > 0
`hydronic_tubing_conductivity` Hydronic Tubing Conductivity	number W/m-K	`0.35`	Conductivity of the tubing/piping material Range: > 0
`temperature_control_type` Temperature Control Type	choice	`MeanAirTemperature`	Temperature used to control system One of `MeanAirTemperature`, `MeanRadiantTemperature`, `OperativeTemperature`, `OutdoorDryBulbTemperature`, `OutdoorWetBulbTemperature`, `RunningMeanOutdoorDryBulbTemperature`, `SurfaceFaceTemperature`, `SurfaceInteriorTemperature`
`running_mean_outdoor_dry_bulb_temperature_weighting_factor` Running Mean Outdoor Dry-Bulb Temperature Weighting Factor	number	`0.8`	this is the weighting factor in the equation that calculate the running mean outdoor dry-bulb temperature as a weighted average of the previous day’s running mean outdoor dry-bulb temperature and the previous day’s average outdoor dry-bulb temperature this value is only used by EnergyPlus when the user elects to use the RunningMeanOutdoorDryBulbTemperature control type Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`motor_efficiency` Motor Efficiency	number	`0.9`	Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`fraction_of_motor_inefficiencies_to_fluid_stream` Fraction of Motor Inefficiencies to Fluid Stream	number	`0.0`	Range: ≥ 0, ≤ 1
`condensation_control_type` Condensation Control Type	choice	`SimpleOff`	One of `Off`, `SimpleOff`, `VariableOff`
`condensation_control_dewpoint_offset` Condensation Control Dewpoint Offset	number C	`1.0`
`changeover_delay_time_period_schedule` Changeover Delay Time Period Schedule	reference		Changeover delay schedule name for this system. Schedule value <= 0 allows changeover with no delay The schedule values are interpreted as hours. If this field is blank, the system allows changeover with no delay Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules

Referenced by 4 object types

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Steam, ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow

ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:Electric¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACLowTemperatureRadiantElectric

Electric resistance low temperature radiant system

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`zone_name` Zone Name	reference		Name of zone system is serving Names a Zone
`surface_name_or_radiant_surface_group_name` Surface Name or Radiant Surface Group Name	reference		Identifies surfaces that radiant system is embedded in. For a system with multiple surfaces, enter the name of a ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:SurfaceGroup object. Names a BuildingSurface:Detailed, Ceiling:Adiabatic, Ceiling:Interzone, Door, Door:Interzone, FenestrationSurface:Detailed, Floor:Adiabatic, Floor:Detailed, Floor:GroundContact, Floor:Interzone, InternalMass, Roof and 7 more
`heating_design_capacity_method` Heating Design Capacity Method	choice	`HeatingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the maximum electrical heating design capacity. HeatingDesignCapacity = > selected when the design heating capacity value or autosize is specified. CapacityPerFloorArea = > selected when the design heating capacity is determine from user specified heating capacity per floor area and zone floor area. FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity = > is selected when the design heating capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design heating capacity. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity`, `HeatingDesignCapacity`
`heating_design_capacity` Heating Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W	`Autosize`	Enter the design heating capacity. Required field when the heating design capacity method HeatingDesignCapacity.
`heating_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Heating Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the heating design capacity per zone floor area. Required field when the heating design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_heating_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Heating Design Capacity	number	`1.0`	Enter the fraction of autosized heating design capacity. Required field when capacity the heating design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`temperature_control_type` Temperature Control Type	choice	`MeanAirTemperature`	Temperature used to control unit One of `MeanAirTemperature`, `MeanRadiantTemperature`, `OperativeTemperature`, `OutdoorDryBulbTemperature`, `OutdoorWetBulbTemperature`, `SurfaceFaceTemperature`, `SurfaceInteriorTemperature`
`setpoint_control_type` Setpoint Control Type	choice	`HalfFlowPower`	How setpoint temperature is defined One of `HalfFlowPower`, `ZeroFlowPower`
`heating_throttling_range` Heating Throttling Range	number deltaC	`0.0`	Range: ≥ 0
`heating_setpoint_temperature_schedule_name` Heating Setpoint Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules

Referenced by 2 object types

SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:SurfaceGroup¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACLowTemperatureRadiantSurfaceGroup extensible

This is used to allow the coordinate control of several radiant system surfaces. Note that the following flow fractions must sum up to 1.0 The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 100, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`surface_fractions`	list		Each item: `surface_name`, `flow_fraction_for_surface`

Referenced by 3 object types

ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:Electric, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow

ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACLowTemperatureRadiantVariableFlow

Low temperature hydronic radiant heating and/or cooling system embedded in a building surface (wall, ceiling, or floor). Controlled by varying the hot or chilled water flow to the unit.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`design_object` Design Object required	reference		Names a ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water:Design, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow:Design, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow:Design
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`zone_name` Zone Name	reference		Name of zone system is serving Names a Zone
`surface_name_or_radiant_surface_group_name` Surface Name or Radiant Surface Group Name	reference		Identifies surfaces that radiant system is embedded in. For a system with multiple surfaces, enter the name of a ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:SurfaceGroup object. Names a BuildingSurface:Detailed, Ceiling:Adiabatic, Ceiling:Interzone, Door, Door:Interzone, FenestrationSurface:Detailed, Floor:Adiabatic, Floor:Detailed, Floor:GroundContact, Floor:Interzone, InternalMass, Roof and 7 more
`hydronic_tubing_length` Hydronic Tubing Length	number or `Autosize` m	`Autosize`	(total length of pipe embedded in surface)
`heating_design_capacity` Heating Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W	`Autosize`	Enter the design heating capacity. Required field when the heating design capacity method HeatingDesignCapacity.
`maximum_hot_water_flow` Maximum Hot Water Flow	number or `Autosize` m3/s
`heating_water_inlet_node_name` Heating Water Inlet Node Name	string
`heating_water_outlet_node_name` Heating Water Outlet Node Name	string
`cooling_design_capacity` Cooling Design Capacity	number or `Autosize` W		Enter the design cooling capacity. Required field when the cooling design capacity method CoolingDesignCapacity.
`maximum_cold_water_flow` Maximum Cold Water Flow	number or `Autosize` m3/s
`cooling_water_inlet_node_name` Cooling Water Inlet Node Name	string
`cooling_water_outlet_node_name` Cooling Water Outlet Node Name	string
`number_of_circuits` Number of Circuits	choice	`OnePerSurface`	One of `CalculateFromCircuitLength`, `OnePerSurface`
`circuit_length` Circuit Length	number m	`106.7`

Referenced by 4 object types

AirLoopHVAC:DedicatedOutdoorAirSystem, Branch, SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow:Design¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACLowTemperatureRadiantVariableFlowDesign

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name	string
`fluid_to_radiant_surface_heat_transfer_model` Fluid to Radiant Surface Heat Transfer Model	choice	`ConvectionOnly`	This parameter identifies how the heat transfer between fluid being circulated through the radiant system and the radiant system (slab) is modeled. ConvectionOnly means that only convection between the fluid and the inside surface of the pipe is modeled using a conventional equation for flow inside a pipe. ISOStandard models convection between the fluid and the inside of of the pipe and conduction through the pipe material using equations specific to ISO Standard 11855-2. One of `ConvectionOnly`, `ISOStandard`
`hydronic_tubing_inside_diameter` Hydronic Tubing Inside Diameter	number m	`0.013`	Range: > 0
`hydronic_tubing_outside_diameter` Hydronic Tubing Outside Diameter	number m	`0.016`	Range: > 0
`hydronic_tubing_conductivity` Hydronic Tubing Conductivity	number W/m-K	`0.35`	Conductivity of the tubing/piping material Range: > 0
`temperature_control_type` Temperature Control Type	choice	`MeanAirTemperature`	(Temperature on which unit is controlled) One of `MeanAirTemperature`, `MeanRadiantTemperature`, `OperativeTemperature`, `OutdoorDryBulbTemperature`, `OutdoorWetBulbTemperature`, `SurfaceFaceTemperature`, `SurfaceInteriorTemperature`
`setpoint_control_type` Setpoint Control Type	choice	`HalfFlowPower`	How setpoint temperature is defined One of `HalfFlowPower`, `ZeroFlowPower`
`heating_design_capacity_method` Heating Design Capacity Method	choice	`HeatingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the heating design capacity. HeatingDesignCapacity = > selected when the design heating capacity value or autosize is specified. CapacityPerFloorArea = > selected when the design heating capacity is determine from user specified heating capacity per floor area and zone floor area. FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity = > is selected when the design heating capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design heating capacity. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity`, `HeatingDesignCapacity`
`heating_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Heating Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the heating design capacity per zone floor area. Required field when the heating design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_heating_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Heating Design Capacity	number	`1.0`	Enter the fraction of autosized heating design capacity. Required field when capacity the heating design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedHeatingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`heating_control_throttling_range` Heating Control Throttling Range	number deltaC	`0.5`	Range: ≥ 0
`heating_control_temperature_schedule_name` Heating Control Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`cooling_design_capacity_method` Cooling Design Capacity Method	choice	`CoolingDesignCapacity`	Enter the method used to determine the cooling design capacity for scalable sizing. CoolingDesignCapacity => selected when the design cooling capacity value is specified or auto-sized. CapacityPerFloorArea => selected when the design cooling capacity is determined from user specified cooling capacity per floor area and total floor area of cooled zone served by the hydraulic unit. FractionOfAutosizedCoolingCapacity => is selected when the design cooling capacity is determined from a user specified fraction and the auto-sized design cooling capacity of the system. One of `CapacityPerFloorArea`, `CoolingDesignCapacity`, `FractionOfAutosizedCoolingCapacity`, `None`
`cooling_design_capacity_per_floor_area` Cooling Design Capacity Per Floor Area	number W/m2		Enter the cooling design capacity per total floor area of cooled zones served by the unit. Required field when the cooling design capacity method field is CapacityPerFloorArea. Range: ≥ 0
`fraction_of_autosized_cooling_design_capacity` Fraction of Autosized Cooling Design Capacity	number		Enter the fraction of auto-sized cooling design capacity. Required field when the cooling design capacity method field is FractionOfAutosizedCoolingCapacity. Range: ≥ 0
`cooling_control_throttling_range` Cooling Control Throttling Range	number deltaC	`0.5`	Range: ≥ 0
`cooling_control_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling Control Temperature Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`condensation_control_type` Condensation Control Type	choice	`SimpleOff`	One of `Off`, `SimpleOff`, `VariableOff`
`condensation_control_dewpoint_offset` Condensation Control Dewpoint Offset	number C	`1.0`
`changeover_delay_time_period_schedule` Changeover Delay Time Period Schedule	reference		Changeover delay schedule name for this system. Schedule value <= 0 allows changeover with no delay The schedule values are interpreted as hours. If this field is blank, the system allows changeover with no delay Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules

Referenced by 4 object types

ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Steam, ZoneHVAC:Baseboard:RadiantConvective:Water, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:ConstantFlow, ZoneHVAC:LowTemperatureRadiant:VariableFlow

ZoneHVAC:VentilatedSlab¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACVentilatedSlab

Ventilated slab system where outdoor air flows through hollow cores in a building surface (wall, ceiling, or floor).

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`availability_schedule_name` Availability Schedule Name	reference		Availability schedule name for this system. Schedule value > 0 means the system is available. If this field is blank, the system is always available. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`zone_name` Zone Name required	reference		(name of zone system is serving) Names a Zone
`surface_name_or_radiant_surface_group_name` Surface Name or Radiant Surface Group Name	reference		(name of surface system is embedded in) or list of surfaces Names a BuildingSurface:Detailed, Ceiling:Adiabatic, Ceiling:Interzone, Door, Door:Interzone, FenestrationSurface:Detailed, Floor:Adiabatic, Floor:Detailed, Floor:GroundContact, Floor:Interzone, InternalMass, Roof and 7 more
`maximum_air_flow_rate` Maximum Air Flow Rate required	number or `Autosize` m3/s
`outdoor_air_control_type` Outdoor Air Control Type required	choice		One of `FixedAmount`, `FixedTemperature`, `VariablePercent`
`minimum_outdoor_air_flow_rate` Minimum Outdoor Air Flow Rate required	number or `Autosize` m3/s
`minimum_outdoor_air_schedule_name` Minimum Outdoor Air Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`maximum_outdoor_air_flow_rate` Maximum Outdoor Air Flow Rate required	number or `Autosize` m3/s		schedule values multiply the minimum outdoor air flow rate
`maximum_outdoor_air_fraction_or_temperature_schedule_name` Maximum Outdoor Air Fraction or Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		Note that this depends on the control type as to whether schedule values are a fraction or temperature Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`system_configuration_type` System Configuration Type	choice	`SlabOnly`	One of `SeriesSlabs`, `SlabAndZone`, `SlabOnly`
`hollow_core_inside_diameter` Hollow Core Inside Diameter	number m	`0.05`	Range: ≥ 0
`hollow_core_length` Hollow Core Length	number m		(length of core cavity embedded in surface) Range: ≥ 0
`number_of_cores` Number of Cores	number		flow will be divided evenly among the cores Range: ≥ 0
`temperature_control_type` Temperature Control Type	choice	`OutdoorDryBulbTemperature`	(temperature on which unit is controlled) One of `MeanAirTemperature`, `MeanRadiantTemperature`, `OperativeTemperature`, `OutdoorDryBulbTemperature`, `OutdoorWetBulbTemperature`, `SurfaceTemperature`, `ZoneAirDewPointTemperature`
`heating_high_air_temperature_schedule_name` Heating High Air Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		Air and control temperatures for heating work together to provide a linear function that determines the air temperature sent to the radiant system. The current control temperature (see A14) is compared to the high and low control temperatures at the current time. If the control temperature is above the high temperature, then the inlet air temperature is set to the low air temperature. If the control temperature is below the low temperature, then the inlet air temperature is set to the high air temperature. If the control temperature is between the high and low value, then the inlet air temperature is linearly interpolated between the low and high air temperature values. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`heating_low_air_temperature_schedule_name` Heating Low Air Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`heating_high_control_temperature_schedule_name` Heating High Control Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`heating_low_control_temperature_schedule_name` Heating Low Control Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`cooling_high_air_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling High Air Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		See note for heating high air temperature schedule above for interpretation information (or see the Input/Output Reference). Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`cooling_low_air_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling Low Air Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`cooling_high_control_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling High Control Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`cooling_low_control_temperature_schedule_name` Cooling Low Control Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`return_air_node_name` Return Air Node Name required	string		This is the zone return air inlet to the ventilated slab system outdoor air mixer. This node is typically a zone exhaust node (do not connect to "Zone Return Air Node").
`slab_in_node_name` Slab In Node Name required	string		This is the node entering the slab or series of slabs after the fan and coil(s).
`zone_supply_air_node_name` Zone Supply Air Node Name	string		This is the node name exiting the slab. This node is typically a zone inlet node. Leave blank when the system configuration is SlabOnly or SeriesSlabs.
`outdoor_air_node_name` Outdoor Air Node Name required	string		This node is the outdoor air inlet to the ventilated slab oa mixer. This node should also be specified in an OutdoorAir:Node or OutdoorAir:NodeList object.
`relief_air_node_name` Relief Air Node Name required	string		This node is the relief air node from the ventilated slab outdoor air mixer.
`outdoor_air_mixer_outlet_node_name` Outdoor Air Mixer Outlet Node Name required	string		This is the node name leaving the outdoor air mixer and entering the fan and coil(s).
`fan_outlet_node_name` Fan Outlet Node Name required	string		This is the node name of the fan outlet.
`fan_name` Fan Name required	reference		Allowable fan types are Fan:SystemModel and Fan:ConstantVolume Names a Fan:ConstantVolume, Fan:SystemModel
`coil_option_type` Coil Option Type required	choice		One of `Cooling`, `Heating`, `HeatingAndCooling`, `None`
`heating_coil_object_type` Heating Coil Object Type	choice		One of `Coil:Heating:Electric`, `Coil:Heating:Fuel`, `Coil:Heating:Steam`, `Coil:Heating:Water`
`heating_coil_name` Heating Coil Name	reference		Names a Coil:Heating:Electric, Coil:Heating:Fuel, Coil:Heating:Steam, Coil:Heating:Water
`hot_water_or_steam_inlet_node_name` Hot Water or Steam Inlet Node Name	string
`cooling_coil_object_type` Cooling Coil Object Type	choice		One of `Coil:Cooling:Water`, `Coil:Cooling:Water:DetailedGeometry`, `CoilSystem:Cooling:Water:HeatExchangerAssisted`
`cooling_coil_name` Cooling Coil Name	reference		Names a Coil:Cooling:Water, Coil:Cooling:Water:DetailedGeometry, CoilSystem:Cooling:Water:HeatExchangerAssisted
`cold_water_inlet_node_name` Cold Water Inlet Node Name	string
`availability_manager_list_name` Availability Manager List Name	reference		Enter the name of an AvailabilityManagerAssignmentList object. Names a AvailabilityManagerAssignmentList
`design_specification_zonehvac_sizing_object_name` Design Specification ZoneHVAC Sizing Object Name	reference		Enter the name of a DesignSpecificationZoneHVACSizing object. Names a DesignSpecification:ZoneHVAC:Sizing

Referenced by 2 object types

SpaceHVAC:ZoneEquipmentSplitter, ZoneHVAC:EquipmentList

ZoneHVAC:VentilatedSlab:SlabGroup¶

from idfpy.models import ZoneHVACVentilatedSlabSlabGroup extensible

This is used to allow the coordinate control of several ventilated slab system surfaces. Note that the flow fractions must sum up to 1.0. The number of surfaces can be expanded beyond 10, if necessary, by adding more groups to the end of the list

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`data`	list		Each item: `zone_name`, `surface_name`, `core_diameter_for_surface` (m), `core_length_for_surface` (m), `core_numbers_for_surface`, `slab_inlet_node_name_for_surface`, `slab_outlet_node_name_for_surface`

Referenced by 1 object types

ZoneHVAC:VentilatedSlab