Class: AedgSmallToMediumOfficeExteriorWallConstruction

Inherits:

OpenStudio::Measure::ModelMeasure

• Object
• OpenStudio::Measure::ModelMeasure
• AedgSmallToMediumOfficeExteriorWallConstruction

Includes:

OsLib_AedgMeasures, OsLib_Constructions

Defined in:

lib/measures/AedgSmallToMediumOfficeExteriorWallConstruction/measure.rb

Overview

start the measure

Instance Method Summary

• #arguments(model) ⇒ Object

  define the arguments that the user will input.

• #name ⇒ Object

  define the name that a user will see, this method may be deprecated as the display name in PAT comes from the name field in measure.xml.

• #run(model, runner, user_arguments) ⇒ Object

  define what happens when the measure is run.

Methods included from OsLib_AedgMeasures

getClimateZoneNumber, getK12Tips, getLongHowToTips, getSmMdOffTips

Instance Method Details

#arguments(model) ⇒ Object

define the arguments that the user will input

# File 'lib/measures/AedgSmallToMediumOfficeExteriorWallConstruction/measure.rb', line 34

def arguments(model)
  args = OpenStudio::Measure::OSArgumentVector.new

  # make an argument for material and installation cost
  material_cost_insulation_increase_ip = OpenStudio::Measure::OSArgument.makeDoubleArgument('material_cost_insulation_increase_ip', true)
  material_cost_insulation_increase_ip.setDisplayName('Increase Cost per Area of Construction Where Insulation was Improved ($/ft^2).')
  material_cost_insulation_increase_ip.setDefaultValue(0.0)
  args << material_cost_insulation_increase_ip

  return args
end

#name ⇒ Object

define the name that a user will see, this method may be deprecated as the display name in PAT comes from the name field in measure.xml

# File 'lib/measures/AedgSmallToMediumOfficeExteriorWallConstruction/measure.rb', line 29

def name
  return 'AedgSmallToMediumOfficeExteriorWallConstruction'
end

#run(model, runner, user_arguments) ⇒ Object

define what happens when the measure is run

# File 'lib/measures/AedgSmallToMediumOfficeExteriorWallConstruction/measure.rb', line 47

def run(model, runner, user_arguments)
  super(model, runner, user_arguments)

  # use the built-in error checking
  if !runner.validateUserArguments(arguments(model), user_arguments)
    return false
  end

  # assign the user inputs to variables
  material_cost_insulation_increase_ip = runner.getDoubleArgumentValue('material_cost_insulation_increase_ip', user_arguments)

  # no validation needed for cost inputs, negative values are fine, however negative would be odd choice since this measure only improves vs. decreases insulation and SRI performance

  # global variables for costs
  expected_life = 25
  years_until_costs_start = 0
  material_cost_insulation_increase_si = OpenStudio.convert(material_cost_insulation_increase_ip, '1/ft^2', '1/m^2').get
  running_cost_insulation = 0

  # prepare rule hash
  rules = [] # climate zone, roof type, thermal transmittance (Btu/h·ft2·°F), SRI

  # Mass (HC > 7 Btu/ft^2)
  # notes: Insulation may be placed on either the inside or the outside of the masonry wall. The greatest advantages of mass walls can be obtained when insulation is placed on its exterior.
  rules << ['1', 'Mass', 0.151] # R-5.7 c.i.
  rules << ['2', 'Mass', 0.123] # R-7.6 c.i..
  rules << ['3', 'Mass', 0.090] # R-11.4 c.i.
  rules << ['4', 'Mass', 0.080] # R-13.3 c.i.
  rules << ['5', 'Mass', 0.080] # R-13.3 c.i.
  rules << ['6', 'Mass', 0.066] # R-19.0 c.i.
  rules << ['7', 'Mass', 0.066] # R-19.0 c.i.
  rules << ['8', 'Mass', 0.066] # R-19.0 c.i.

  # SteelFramed
  # notes:  Adding exterior foam sheathing as c.i. is the preferred method to upgrade the wall thermal performance because it will increase the overall wall thermal performance and tends to minimize the impact of the thermal bridging.
  rules << ['1', 'SteelFramed', 0.064] # R-13.0 + R-7.5 c.i.
  rules << ['2', 'SteelFramed', 0.064] # R-13.0 + R-7.5 c.i.
  rules << ['3', 'SteelFramed', 0.064] # R-13.0 + R-7.5 c.i.
  rules << ['4', 'SteelFramed', 0.064] # R-13.0 + R-7.5 c.i.
  rules << ['5', 'SteelFramed', 0.042] # R-13.0 + R-15.6 c.i.
  rules << ['6', 'SteelFramed', 0.037] # R-13.0 + R-18.8 c.i.
  rules << ['7', 'SteelFramed', 0.037] # R-13.0 + R-18.8 c.i.
  rules << ['8', 'SteelFramed', 0.037] # R-13.0 + R-18.8 c.i.

  # WoodFramed
  # notes: similar to steel. Fot framed walls (wood or steel) I will leave composite layer alone, and add c.i.
  rules << ['1', 'WoodFramed', 0.089] # R-13.0
  rules << ['2', 'WoodFramed', 0.064] # R-13.0 + R-3.8 c.i.
  rules << ['3', 'WoodFramed', 0.064] # R-13.0 + R-3.8 c.i.
  rules << ['4', 'WoodFramed', 0.051] # R-13.0 + R-7.5 c.i.
  rules << ['5', 'WoodFramed', 0.045] # R-13.0 + R-10.0 c.i.
  rules << ['6', 'WoodFramed', 0.040] # R-13.0 + R-12.5 c.i.
  rules << ['7', 'WoodFramed', 0.037] # R-13.0 + R-15.0 c.i.
  rules << ['8', 'WoodFramed', 0.032] # R-13.0 + R-18.8 c.i.

  # Metal
  # notes: insulation should be where exist, or one layer under exterior exposed, if there isn't any insulation in existing wall
  rules << ['1', 'Metal', 0.094] # R-0.0 + R-9.8 c.i.
  rules << ['2', 'Metal', 0.094] # R-0.0 + R-9.8 c.i.
  rules << ['3', 'Metal', 0.072] # R-0.0 + R-13.0 c.i.
  rules << ['4', 'Metal', 0.060] # R-0.0 + R-15.8 c.i.
  rules << ['5', 'Metal', 0.050] # R-0.0 + R-19.0 c.i.
  rules << ['6', 'Metal', 0.050] # R-0.0 + R-19.0 c.i.
  rules << ['7', 'Metal', 0.044] # R-0.0 + R-22.1 c.i.
  rules << ['8', 'Metal', 0.039] # R-0.0 + R-25.0 c.i.

  # make rule hash for cleaner code
  rulesHash = {}
  rules.each do |rule|
    rulesHash["#{rule[0]} #{rule[1]}"] = { 'conductivity_ip' => rule[2] }
  end

  # get climate zone
  climateZoneNumber = OsLib_AedgMeasures.getClimateZoneNumber(model, runner)
  # climateZoneNumber = "4" # this is just in for quick testing of different climate zones

  # return false with error if can't find climate zone number
  if climateZoneNumber == false
    return false
  end

  # get starting r-value
  startingRvaluesExtWall = []

  # flag for roof surface type for tips
  massFlag = false
  steelFramedFlag = false
  woodFramedFlag = false
  metalFlag = false

  # affected area counter
  insulation_affected_area = 0

  # construction hashes  (construction is key, value is array [thermal transmittance (Btu/h·ft2·°F),rule thermal transmittance (Btu/h·ft2·°F),classification string)
  massConstructions = {}
  steelFramedConstructions = {}
  woodFramedConstructions = {}
  metalConstructions = {}

  # this contains constructions that do not have a recognized Standards Construction Type
  otherConstructions = []

  # loop through constructions
  constructions = model.getConstructions
  constructions.each do |construction|
    # skip if not used
    next if construction.getNetArea <= 0

    # skip if not opaque
    next if !construction.isOpaque

    # get construction and standard
    constructionStandard = construction.standardsInformation

    # get intended surface and standards construction type
    intendedSurfaceType = constructionStandard.intendedSurfaceType
    constructionType = constructionStandard.standardsConstructionType

    # get conductivity
    conductivity_si = construction.thermalConductance.get
    r_value_ip = OpenStudio.convert(1 / conductivity_si, 'm^2*K/W', 'ft^2*h*R/Btu').get

    # check rules based on intended use and type
    if intendedSurfaceType.to_s == 'ExteriorWall' # this should not include attics as they will be "Attic Wall"
      if constructionType.to_s == 'Mass'

        # store starting values
        startingRvaluesExtWall << r_value_ip
        massFlag = true

        # test construction against rules
        ruleSet = rulesHash["#{climateZoneNumber} Mass"]
        if 1 / r_value_ip > ruleSet['conductivity_ip']
          massConstructions[construction] = { 'conductivity_ip' => 1 / r_value_ip, 'transmittance_ip_rule' => ruleSet['conductivity_ip'], 'classification' => 'massConstructions' }
        end

      elsif constructionType.to_s == 'SteelFramed'

        # store starting values
        startingRvaluesExtWall << r_value_ip
        steelFramedFlag = true

        # test construction against rules
        ruleSet = rulesHash["#{climateZoneNumber} SteelFramed"]
        if 1 / r_value_ip > ruleSet['conductivity_ip']
          steelFramedConstructions[construction] = { 'conductivity_ip' => 1 / r_value_ip, 'transmittance_ip_rule' => ruleSet['conductivity_ip'], 'classification' => 'steelFramedConstructions' }
        end

      elsif constructionType.to_s == 'WoodFramed'

        # store starting values
        startingRvaluesExtWall << r_value_ip
        woodFramedFlag = true

        # test construction against rules
        ruleSet = rulesHash["#{climateZoneNumber} WoodFramed"]
        if 1 / r_value_ip > ruleSet['conductivity_ip']
          woodFramedConstructions[construction] = { 'conductivity_ip' => 1 / r_value_ip, 'transmittance_ip_rule' => ruleSet['conductivity_ip'], 'classification' => 'woodFramedConstructions' }
        end

      elsif constructionType.to_s == 'Metal'

        # store starting values
        startingRvaluesExtWall << r_value_ip
        metalFlag = true

        # test construction against rules
        ruleSet = rulesHash["#{climateZoneNumber} Metal"]
        if 1 / r_value_ip > ruleSet['conductivity_ip']
          metalConstructions[construction] = { 'conductivity_ip' => 1 / r_value_ip, 'transmittance_ip_rule' => ruleSet['conductivity_ip'], 'classification' => 'metalConstructions' }
        end

      else
        # track other constructions
        otherConstructions << construction
      end

    end
  end

  # create warning if construction used on exterior wall doesn't have a surface type of "ExteriorWall", or if constructions tagged to be used as exterior wall, are used on other surface types
  otherConstructionsWarned = []
  surfaces = model.getSurfaces
  surfaces.each do |surface|
    if !surface.construction.empty?
      construction = surface.construction.get

      if (surface.outsideBoundaryCondition == 'Outdoors') && (surface.surfaceType == 'Wall')

        if otherConstructions.include?(construction) && (!otherConstructionsWarned.include? construction)
          runner.registerWarning("#{construction.name} is used on one or more exterior wall surfaces but has an intended surface type or construction type not recognized by this measure. As we can not infer the proper performance target, this construction will not be altered.")
          otherConstructionsWarned << construction
        end

      else

        if massConstructions.include?(construction) || steelFramedConstructions.include?(construction) || woodFramedConstructions.include?(construction) || metalConstructions.include?(construction)
          runner.registerWarning("#{surface.name} uses #{construction.name} as a construction that this measure expects to be used for exterior walls. This surface has a type of #{surface.surfaceType} and a a boundary condition of #{surface.outsideBoundaryCondition}. This may result in unexpected changes to your model.")
        end

      end

    end
  end

  # alter constructions and add lcc
  constructionsToChange = massConstructions.sort + steelFramedConstructions.sort + woodFramedConstructions.sort + metalConstructions.sort
  constructionsToChange.each do |construction, hash|
    # gather insulation inputs

    # gather target decrease in conductivity
    conductivity_ip_starting = hash['conductivity_ip']
    conductivity_si_starting = OpenStudio.convert(conductivity_ip_starting, 'Btu/ft^2*h*R', 'W/m^2*K').get
    r_value_ip_starting = 1 / conductivity_ip_starting # ft^2*h*R/Btu
    r_value_si_starting = 1 / conductivity_si_starting # m^2*K/W
    conductivity_ip_target = hash['transmittance_ip_rule'].to_f
    conductivity_si_target = OpenStudio.convert(conductivity_ip_target, 'Btu/ft^2*h*R', 'W/m^2*K').get
    r_value_ip_target = 1 / conductivity_ip_target # ft^2*h*R/Btu
    r_value_si_target = 1 / conductivity_si_target # m^2*K/W

    # infer insulation material to get input for target thickness
    minThermalResistance = OpenStudio.convert(1, 'ft^2*h*R/Btu', 'm^2*K/W').get
    inferredInsulationLayer = OsLib_Constructions.inferInsulationLayer(construction, minThermalResistance)
    rvalue_si_deficiency = r_value_si_target - r_value_si_starting

    # add lcc for insulation
    lcc_mat_insulation = OpenStudio::Model::LifeCycleCost.createLifeCycleCost("LCC_Mat_Insulation - #{construction.name}", construction, material_cost_insulation_increase_si, 'CostPerArea', 'Construction', expected_life, years_until_costs_start)
    lcc_mat_insulation_value = lcc_mat_insulation.get.totalCost
    running_cost_insulation += lcc_mat_insulation_value

    # adjust existing material or add new one
    if (inferredInsulationLayer['insulationFound'] && (hash['classification'] == 'massConstructions')) || (inferredInsulationLayer['insulationFound'] && (hash['classification'] == 'metalConstructions')) # if insulation layer was found

      # gather inputs for method
      target_material_rvalue_si = inferredInsulationLayer['construction_thermal_resistance'] + rvalue_si_deficiency

      # run method to change insulation layer thickness in cloned material (material,starting_r_value_si,target_r_value_si, model)
      new_material = OsLib_Constructions.setMaterialThermalResistance(inferredInsulationLayer['construction_layer'], target_material_rvalue_si)

      # connect new material to original construction
      construction.eraseLayer(inferredInsulationLayer['layer_index'])
      construction.insertLayer(inferredInsulationLayer['layer_index'], new_material)

      # get conductivity
      final_conductivity_si = construction.thermalConductance.get
      final_r_value_ip = OpenStudio.convert(1 / final_conductivity_si, 'm^2*K/W', 'ft^2*h*R/Btu').get

      # report on edited material
      runner.registerInfo("The R-value of #{construction.name} has been increased from #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(r_value_ip_starting, 2, true)} to #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(final_r_value_ip, 2, true)}(ft^2*h*R/Btu) at a cost of $#{OpenStudio.toNeatString(lcc_mat_insulation_value, 2, true)}. Increased performance was accomplished by adjusting thermal resistance of #{new_material.name}.")

    else

      # inputs to pass to method
      conductivity = 0.045 # W/m*K
      thickness = rvalue_si_deficiency * conductivity # meters

      addNewLayerToConstruction_Inputs = {
        'roughness' => 'MediumRough',
        'thickness' => thickness, # meters,
        'conductivity' => conductivity, # W/m*K
        'density' => 265.0,
        'specificHeat' => 836.8,
        'thermalAbsorptance' => 0.9,
        'solarAbsorptance' => 0.7,
        'visibleAbsorptance' => 0.7
      }

      # if wall is metal, than new layer should go at index 1 vs. 0
      if hash['classification'] == 'metalConstructions'
        addNewLayerToConstruction_Inputs['layerIndex'] = 1
      end

      # create new material if can't infer insulation material (construction,thickness, conductivity, density, specificHeat, roughness,thermalAbsorptance, solarAbsorptance,visibleAbsorptance,model)
      newMaterialLayer = OsLib_Constructions.addNewLayerToConstruction(construction, addNewLayerToConstruction_Inputs)

      # get conductivity
      final_conductivity_si = construction.thermalConductance.get
      final_r_value_ip = OpenStudio.convert(1 / final_conductivity_si, 'm^2*K/W', 'ft^2*h*R/Btu').get

      # report on edited material
      if hash['classification'] == 'metalConstructions'
        runner.registerInfo("The R-value of #{construction.name} has been increased from #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(r_value_ip_starting, 2, true)} to #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(final_r_value_ip, 2, true)}(ft^2*h*R/Btu) at a cost of $#{OpenStudio.toNeatString(lcc_mat_insulation_value, 2, true)}. Increased performance was accomplished by adding a new material layer to the second layer of #{construction.name}.")
      else
        runner.registerInfo("The R-value of #{construction.name} has been increased from #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(r_value_ip_starting, 2, true)} to #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(final_r_value_ip, 2, true)}(ft^2*h*R/Btu) at a cost of $#{OpenStudio.toNeatString(lcc_mat_insulation_value, 2, true)}. Increased performance was accomplished by adding a new material layer to the outside of #{construction.name}.")
      end

    end

    # add to area counter
    insulation_affected_area += construction.getNetArea # OpenStudio handles matched surfaces so they are not counted twice.
  end

  # populate AEDG tip keys
  aedgTips = []

  if massFlag
    aedgTips.push('EN05', 'EN17', 'EN19', 'EN21')
  end
  if steelFramedFlag
    aedgTips.push('EN06', 'EN17', 'EN19', 'EN21')
  end
  if woodFramedFlag
    aedgTips.push('EN07', 'EN17', 'EN19', 'EN21')
  end
  if metalFlag
    aedgTips.push('EN08', 'EN17', 'EN19', 'EN21')
  end

  # create not applicable of no constructions were tagged to change
  if aedgTips.empty?
    runner.registerAsNotApplicable('No surfaces use constructions tagged as an exterior wall type recognized by this measure. No exterior walls were altered.')
    return true
  end

  # populate how to tip messages
  aedgTipsLong = OsLib_AedgMeasures.getLongHowToTips('SmMdOff', aedgTips.uniq.sort, runner)
  if !aedgTipsLong
    return false # this should only happen if measure writer passes bad values to getLongHowToTips
  end

  # reporting initial condition of model
  startingRvalue = startingRvaluesExtWall

  runner.registerInitialCondition("Starting R-values for constructions intended for exterior wall surfaces range from #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(startingRvalue.min, 2, true)} to #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(startingRvalue.max, 2, true)}(ft^2*h*R/Btu).")

  # reporting final condition of model
  insulation_affected_area_ip = OpenStudio.convert(insulation_affected_area, 'm^2', 'ft^2').get
  runner.registerFinalCondition("#{OpenStudio.toNeatString(insulation_affected_area_ip, 0, true)}(ft^2) of constructions intended for exterior wall surfaces had insulation enhanced at a cost of $#{OpenStudio.toNeatString(running_cost_insulation, 0, true)}. #{aedgTipsLong}")

  return true
end