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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 end # this allows the measure to be use by the application AedgSmallToMediumOfficeExteriorWallConstruction.new.registerWithApplication