# Data Management _Generated from `cea/schemas.yml` by `scripts/generate_tutorial_glossary.py`. Do not hand-edit — re-run the script to refresh._ Files in this category: **66** (⚠️ 35 stale) --- ## Files - [`get_building_air_conditioning`](#get_building_air_conditioning) - [`get_building_architecture`](#get_building_architecture) - [`get_building_comfort`](#get_building_comfort) - [`get_building_internal`](#get_building_internal) - [`get_building_property_schedules_monthly_multiplier`](#get_building_property_schedules_monthly_multiplier) ⚠️ - [`get_building_supply`](#get_building_supply) - [`get_building_weekly_schedules`](#get_building_weekly_schedules) - [`get_database_air_conditioning_systems`](#get_database_air_conditioning_systems) ⚠️ - [`get_database_archetypes_construction_type`](#get_database_archetypes_construction_type) - [`get_database_archetypes_schedules`](#get_database_archetypes_schedules) - [`get_database_archetypes_schedules_monthly_multiplier`](#get_database_archetypes_schedules_monthly_multiplier) - [`get_database_archetypes_use_type`](#get_database_archetypes_use_type) - [`get_database_assemblies_envelope_floor`](#get_database_assemblies_envelope_floor) - [`get_database_assemblies_envelope_mass`](#get_database_assemblies_envelope_mass) - [`get_database_assemblies_envelope_roof`](#get_database_assemblies_envelope_roof) - [`get_database_assemblies_envelope_shading`](#get_database_assemblies_envelope_shading) - [`get_database_assemblies_envelope_tightness`](#get_database_assemblies_envelope_tightness) - [`get_database_assemblies_envelope_wall`](#get_database_assemblies_envelope_wall) - [`get_database_assemblies_envelope_window`](#get_database_assemblies_envelope_window) - [`get_database_assemblies_hvac_controller`](#get_database_assemblies_hvac_controller) - [`get_database_assemblies_hvac_cooling`](#get_database_assemblies_hvac_cooling) - [`get_database_assemblies_hvac_heating`](#get_database_assemblies_hvac_heating) - [`get_database_assemblies_hvac_hot_water`](#get_database_assemblies_hvac_hot_water) - [`get_database_assemblies_hvac_ventilation`](#get_database_assemblies_hvac_ventilation) - [`get_database_assemblies_supply_cooling`](#get_database_assemblies_supply_cooling) - [`get_database_assemblies_supply_electricity`](#get_database_assemblies_supply_electricity) - [`get_database_assemblies_supply_heating`](#get_database_assemblies_supply_heating) - [`get_database_assemblies_supply_hot_water`](#get_database_assemblies_supply_hot_water) - [`get_database_components_conversion_absorption_chillers`](#get_database_components_conversion_absorption_chillers) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_boilers`](#get_database_components_conversion_boilers) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_bore_holes`](#get_database_components_conversion_bore_holes) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_cogeneration_plants`](#get_database_components_conversion_cogeneration_plants) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_cooling_towers`](#get_database_components_conversion_cooling_towers) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_fuel_cells`](#get_database_components_conversion_fuel_cells) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_heat_exchangers`](#get_database_components_conversion_heat_exchangers) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_heat_pumps`](#get_database_components_conversion_heat_pumps) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_hydraulic_pumps`](#get_database_components_conversion_hydraulic_pumps) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_panels`](#get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_panels) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_thermal_panels`](#get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_thermal_panels) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_power_transformers`](#get_database_components_conversion_power_transformers) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_solar_collectors`](#get_database_components_conversion_solar_collectors) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_thermal_energy_storages`](#get_database_components_conversion_thermal_energy_storages) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_unitary_air_conditioners`](#get_database_components_conversion_unitary_air_conditioners) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_conversion_vapor_compression_chillers`](#get_database_components_conversion_vapor_compression_chillers) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_distribution_thermal_grid`](#get_database_components_distribution_thermal_grid) - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_biogas`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_biogas) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_coal`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_coal) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_drybiomass`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_drybiomass) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_energy_carriers`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_energy_carriers) - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_grid`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_grid) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_hydrogen`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_hydrogen) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_naturalgas`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_naturalgas) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_oil`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_oil) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_solar`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_solar) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_wetbiomass`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_wetbiomass) ⚠️ - [`get_database_components_feedstocks_wood`](#get_database_components_feedstocks_wood) ⚠️ - [`get_database_construction_standards`](#get_database_construction_standards) ⚠️ - [`get_database_conversion_systems`](#get_database_conversion_systems) ⚠️ - [`get_database_distribution_systems`](#get_database_distribution_systems) ⚠️ - [`get_database_envelope_systems`](#get_database_envelope_systems) ⚠️ - [`get_database_feedstocks`](#get_database_feedstocks) ⚠️ - [`get_database_standard_schedules_use`](#get_database_standard_schedules_use) - [`get_database_supply_assemblies`](#get_database_supply_assemblies) ⚠️ - [`get_database_use_types_properties`](#get_database_use_types_properties) ⚠️ - [`get_tree_geometry`](#get_tree_geometry) - [`get_weather_file`](#get_weather_file) --- ### `get_building_air_conditioning` - **Path**: `inputs/building-properties/air_conditioning_systems.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `archetypes_mapper` - **Used by**: `demand` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `hvac_cool_ends` | End of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_cool_starts` | Start of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_heat_ends` | End of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_heat_starts` | Start of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_cs` | Type of cooling HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_ctrl` | Type of heating and cooling control HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_dhw` | Type of hot water HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_hs` | Type of heating HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_vent` | Type of ventilation HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `name` | Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_building_architecture` - **Path**: `inputs/building-properties/envelope.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `archetypes_mapper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `emissions`, `radiation`, `occupancy` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `Es` | Fraction of gross floor area with electrical demands. | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Hs` | Fraction of gross floor area air-conditioned. | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `name` | Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `Ns` | Fraction of net gross floor area. | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `occupied_bg` | Whether the basement is occupied/conditioned. | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `type_base` | Basement floor construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_floor` | Internal floor construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_leak` | Tightness level assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_mass` | Type of construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_part` | Internal partitions construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_roof` | Roof construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_shade` | Shading system assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_wall` | External wall construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_win` | Window assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `wwr_east` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing east | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `wwr_north` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing north | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `wwr_south` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing south | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `wwr_west` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing west | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | --- ### `get_building_comfort` - **Path**: `inputs/building-properties/indoor_comfort.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `archetypes_mapper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `occupancy` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `name` | Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `RH_max_pc` | Upper bound of relative humidity | float | `[%]` | {0.0...n} | | `RH_min_pc` | Lower_bound of relative humidity | float | `[%]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tcs_set_C` | Setpoint temperature for cooling system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `Tcs_setb_C` | Setback point of temperature for cooling system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `Ths_set_C` | Setpoint temperature for heating system | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ths_setb_C` | Setback point of temperature for heating system | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ve_lsp` | Minimum outdoor air ventilation rate per person for Air Quality | float | `[l/s/p]` | {5.5...n} | --- ### `get_building_internal` - **Path**: `inputs/building-properties/internal_loads.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `archetypes_mapper` - **Used by**: `demand` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `Ea_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to computers and devices | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ed_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to servers/data centres | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `El_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to artificial lighting | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Epro_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to industrial processes | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ev_kWveh` | Peak capacity of electric battery per vehicle | float | `[kW/veh]` | {0.0...n} | | `name` | Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `Occ_m2p` | Occupancy density | float | `[m2/p]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qcpro_Wm2` | Peak specific process cooling load | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qcre_Wm2` | Peak specific cooling load due to refrigeration (cooling rooms) | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qhpro_Wm2` | Peak specific process heating load | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qs_Wp` | Peak sensible heat load of people | float | `[W/p]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vw_ldp` | Peak specific fresh water consumption (includes cold and hot water) | float | `[ldp]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vww_ldp` | Peak specific daily hot water consumption | float | `[ldp]` | {0.0...n} | | `X_ghp` | Moisture released by occupancy at peak conditions | float | `[ghp]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_building_property_schedules_monthly_multiplier` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/building-properties/schedules/MONTHLY_MULTIPLIERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `archetypes_mapper` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `Apr` | Monthly schedule coefficient for April | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Aug` | Monthly schedule coefficient for August | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Dec` | Monthly schedule coefficient for December | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Feb` | Monthly schedule coefficient for February | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Jan` | Monthly schedule coefficient for January | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Jul` | Monthly schedule coefficient for July | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Jun` | Monthly schedule coefficient for June | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Mar` | Monthly schedule coefficient for March | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `May` | Monthly schedule coefficient for May | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `name` | Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Nov` | Monthly schedule coefficient for November | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Oct` | Monthly schedule coefficient for October | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Sep` | Monthly schedule coefficient for September | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | --- ### `get_building_supply` - **Path**: `inputs/building-properties/supply_systems.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `archetypes_mapper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `demand`, `emissions`, `system_costs` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `name` | Unique building ID. It must start with a letter. | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `supply_type_cs` | Type of cooling supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `supply_type_dhw` | Type of hot water supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `supply_type_el` | Type of electrical supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `supply_type_hs` | Type of heating supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_building_weekly_schedules` - **Path**: `inputs/building-properties/schedules/B001.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `archetypes_mapper` - **Used by**: `demand` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `appliances` | Appliances | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `cooling` | Space cooling | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `electromobility` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | float | | {0.0...10000.0} | | `heating` | Space heating | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `hot_water` | Domestic hot water | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `hour` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {Weekday_00, Weekday_01, Weekday_02, Weekday_03, Weekday_04, Weekday_05, Weekday_06, Weekday_07, Weekday_08, Weekday_09, Weekday_10, Weekday_11, Weekday_12, Weekday_13, Weekday_14, Weekday_15, Weekday_16, Weekday_17, Weekday_18, Weekday_19, Weekday_20, Weekday_21, Weekday_22, Weekday_23, Saturday_00, Saturday_01, Saturday_02, Saturday_03, Saturday_04, Saturday_05, Saturday_06, Saturday_07, Saturday_08, Saturday_09, Saturday_10, Saturday_11, Saturday_12, Saturday_13, Saturday_14, Saturday_15, Saturday_16, Saturday_17, Saturday_18, Saturday_19, Saturday_20, Saturday_21, Saturday_22, Saturday_23, Sunday_00, Sunday_01, Sunday_02, Sunday_03, Sunday_04, Sunday_05, Sunday_06, Sunday_07, Sunday_08, Sunday_09, Sunday_10, Sunday_11, Sunday_12, Sunday_13, Sunday_14, Sunday_15, Sunday_16, Sunday_17, Sunday_18, Sunday_19, Sunday_20, Sunday_21, Sunday_22, Sunday_23} | | `lighting` | Lighting | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `occupancy` | Occupancy | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `processes` | processes | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `servers` | Servers | float | | {0.0...1.0} | --- ### `get_database_air_conditioning_systems` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists, but the locator name is still referenced by string in `cea/datamanagement/databases_verification.py`. Removing this from `schemas.yml` will also require updating that reference. - **Path**: `inputs/technology/assemblies/HVAC.xlsx` - **File type**: `xls` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand` **Worksheet**: `CONTROLLER` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Unique ID of the controller | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the type of controller | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `dT_Qcs` | correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of cooling | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `dT_Qhs` | correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of heating | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | **Worksheet**: `COOLING` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `class_cs` | Type or class of the cooling system | string | `[-]` | {NONE, CEILING_COOLING, DECENTRALIZED_AC, CENTRAL_AC, HYBRID_AC, FLOOR_COOLING} | | `code` | Unique ID of the heating system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `convection_cs` | Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Description` | Describes the type of cooling system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `dTcs0_ahu_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dTcs0_aru_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dTcs0_scu_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible cooling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dTcs_C` | Set-point correction for space emission systems | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qcsmax_Wm2` | Maximum heat flow permitted by cooling system per m2 gross floor area | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tc_sup_air_ahu_C` | Supply air temperature of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tc_sup_air_aru_C` | Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tscs0_ahu_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tscs0_aru_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tscs0_scu_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible cooling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | **Worksheet**: `HEATING` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `class_hs` | Type or class of the heating system | string | `[-]` | {NONE, RADIATOR, CENTRAL_AC, FLOOR_HEATING} | | `code` | Unique ID of the heating system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `convection_hs` | Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Description` | Description | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `dThs0_ahu_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dThs0_aru_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dThs0_shu_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible heating units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dThs_C` | correction temperature of emission losses due to type of heating system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `Qhsmax_Wm2` | Maximum heat flow permitted by heating system per m2 gross floor area | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Th_sup_air_ahu_C` | Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Th_sup_air_aru_C` | Supply air temperature of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tshs0_ahu_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tshs0_aru_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tshs0_shu_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible heating units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | **Worksheet**: `HOT_WATER` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `class_dhw` | Type or class of the DHW system | string | `[-]` | {NONE, HIGH_TEMP, MEDIUM_TEMP, LOW_TEMP} | | `code` | Unique ID of the hot water supply system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the Type of hot water supply system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `Qwwmax_Wm2` | Maximum heat flow permitted by hot water system per m2 gross floor area | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tsww0_C` | Typical supply water temperature. | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | **Worksheet**: `VENTILATION` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Unique ID of the type of ventilation | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the Type of ventilation | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `ECONOMIZER` | Boolean, economizer on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `HEAT_REC` | Boolean, heat recovery on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `MECH_VENT` | Boolean, mechanical ventilation on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `NIGHT_FLSH` | Boolean, night flush on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `WIN_VENT` | Boolean, window ventilation on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | --- ### `get_database_archetypes_construction_type` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ARCHETYPES/CONSTRUCTION/CONSTRUCTION_TYPES.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `archetypes_mapper` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `const_type` | Unique ID of Construction Standard | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Description of the construction archetype | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Es` | Fraction of gross floor area with electrical demands. | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Hs` | Fraction of gross floor area air-conditioned. | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `hvac_cool_ends` | End of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_cool_starts` | Start of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_heat_ends` | End of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_heat_starts` | Start of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_cs` | Type of cooling HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_ctrl` | Type of heating and cooling control HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_dhw` | Type of hot water HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_hs` | Type of heating HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `hvac_type_vent` | Type of ventilation HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Ns` | Fraction of net gross floor area. | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `occupied_bg` | Boolean, basement conditioned/occupied | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `supply_type_cs` | Type of cooling supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `supply_type_dhw` | Type of hot water supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `supply_type_el` | Type of electrical supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `supply_type_hs` | Type of heating supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_base` | Basement floor construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_floor` | Internal floor construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_leak` | Tightness level assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_mass` | Type of mass assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_part` | Internal partitions construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_roof` | Roof construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_shade` | Shading system assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_wall` | External wall construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_win` | Window assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `wwr_east` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing east | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `wwr_north` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing north | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `wwr_south` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing south | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `wwr_west` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing west | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `year_end` | Upper limit of year interval where the building properties apply | int | `[-]` | {0...n} | | `year_start` | Lower limit of year interval where the building properties apply | int | `[-]` | {0...n} | --- ### `get_database_archetypes_schedules` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ARCHETYPES/USE/SCHEDULES/SCHEDULES_LIBRARY/MULTI_RES.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `archetypes_mapper` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `appliances` | Appliances | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `cooling` | Space cooling | string | `[-]` | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `electromobility` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `heating` | Space heating | string | `[-]` | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `hot_water` | Domestic hot water | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `hour` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | `[-]` | {Weekday_00, Weekday_01, Weekday_02, Weekday_03, Weekday_04, Weekday_05, Weekday_06, Weekday_07, Weekday_08, Weekday_09, Weekday_10, Weekday_11, Weekday_12, Weekday_13, Weekday_14, Weekday_15, Weekday_16, Weekday_17, Weekday_18, Weekday_19, Weekday_20, Weekday_21, Weekday_22, Weekday_23, Saturday_00, Saturday_01, Saturday_02, Saturday_03, Saturday_04, Saturday_05, Saturday_06, Saturday_07, Saturday_08, Saturday_09, Saturday_10, Saturday_11, Saturday_12, Saturday_13, Saturday_14, Saturday_15, Saturday_16, Saturday_17, Saturday_18, Saturday_19, Saturday_20, Saturday_21, Saturday_22, Saturday_23, Sunday_00, Sunday_01, Sunday_02, Sunday_03, Sunday_04, Sunday_05, Sunday_06, Sunday_07, Sunday_08, Sunday_09, Sunday_10, Sunday_11, Sunday_12, Sunday_13, Sunday_14, Sunday_15, Sunday_16, Sunday_17, Sunday_18, Sunday_19, Sunday_20, Sunday_21, Sunday_22, Sunday_23} | | `lighting` | Lighting | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `occupancy` | Occupancy | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `processes` | processes | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `servers` | Servers | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | --- ### `get_database_archetypes_schedules_monthly_multiplier` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ARCHETYPES/SCHEDULES/MONTHLY_MULTIPLIERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `archetypes_mapper` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `Apr` | Monthly schedule coefficient for April | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Aug` | Monthly schedule coefficient for August | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Dec` | Monthly schedule coefficient for December | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Feb` | Monthly schedule coefficient for February | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Jan` | Monthly schedule coefficient for January | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Jul` | Monthly schedule coefficient for July | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Jun` | Monthly schedule coefficient for June | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Mar` | Monthly schedule coefficient for March | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `May` | Monthly schedule coefficient for May | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Nov` | Monthly schedule coefficient for November | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Oct` | Monthly schedule coefficient for October | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Sep` | Monthly schedule coefficient for September | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `use_type` | use type code (refers to building use type) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_archetypes_use_type` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ARCHETYPES/USE/USE_TYPES.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `archetypes_mapper` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `Ea_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to computers and devices | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ed_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to servers/data centres | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `El_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to artificial lighting | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Epro_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to industrial processes | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ev_kWveh` | Peak capacity of electrical battery per vehicle | float | `[kW/veh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Occ_m2p` | Occupancy density | float | `[m2/p]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qcpro_Wm2` | Peak specific process cooling load | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qcre_Wm2` | Peak specific cooling load due to refrigeration (cooling rooms) | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qhpro_Wm2` | Peak specific process heating load | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qs_Wp` | Peak sensible heat load of people | float | `[W/p]` | {0.0...n} | | `RH_max_pc` | Upper bound of relative humidity | float | `[%]` | {0.0...n} | | `RH_min_pc` | Lower_bound of relative humidity | float | `[%]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tcs_set_C` | Setpoint temperature for cooling system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `Tcs_setb_C` | Setback point of temperature for cooling system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `Ths_set_C` | Setpoint temperature for heating system | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ths_setb_C` | Setback point of temperature for heating system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `use_type` | use type code (refers to building use type) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Ve_lsp` | Indoor quality requirements of indoor ventilation per person | float | `[l/s]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vw_ldp` | Peak specific fresh water consumption (includes cold and hot water) | float | `[lpd]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vww_ldp` | Peak specific daily hot water consumption | float | `[lpd]` | {0.0...n} | | `X_ghp` | Moisture released by occupancy at peak conditions | float | `[g/h/p]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_envelope_floor` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_FLOOR.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `radiation` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Type of roof | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the Type of roof | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `GHG_biogenic_floor_kgCO2m2` | Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of floor.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {n...0.0} | | `GHG_floor_kgCO2m2` | Embodied emissions per m2 of floor.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Service_Life_floor` | Service life of the floor assembly | float | `[yr]` | {0.0...n} | | `U_base` | Thermal transmittance of floor including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.1...n} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_envelope_mass` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_MASS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `radiation` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `Cm_Af` | Internal heat capacity per unit of air conditioned area. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[J/Km2]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | Type of construction | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the Type of construction | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_envelope_roof` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_ROOF.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `radiation` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a_roof` | Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `code` | Type of roof | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the Type of roof | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e_roof` | Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `GHG_biogenic_roof_kgCO2m2` | Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {n...0.0} | | `GHG_roof_kgCO2m2` | Embodied emissions per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `r_roof` | Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Service_Life_roof` | Service life of the roof assembly | float | `[yr]` | {0.0...n} | | `U_roof` | Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.1...n} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_envelope_shading` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_SHADING.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `radiation` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Type of shading | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `rf_sh` | Shading coefficient when shading device is active. A value of 1 means that all solar heat is gained. Defined according to ISO 13790. If exterior blinds incident window radiation will be multiplied by this factor. If interior blinds the window G-value will be multiplied by this factor and the incident radiation on the window will be multiplied by the resulting product. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `shading_location` | Location of shading device ('interior' or 'exterior' only) | string | `[-]` | {interior, exterior} | | `shading_setpoint_Wm2` | Activation setpoint for shading in [W/m2]. When the direct solar radiation on a surface exceeds this value, the shading device is activated. Defaults to 300 W/m2. | float | `[W/m2]` | {1.0...3500.0} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_envelope_tightness` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_TIGHTNESS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `radiation` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Type of tightness | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the Type of tightness | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `n50` | Air exchanges per hour at a pressure of 50 Pa. | float | `[1/h]` | {0.0...10.0} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_envelope_wall` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_WALL.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `radiation` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a_wall` | Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `code` | Type of wall | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the Type of wall | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e_wall` | Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `GHG_biogenic_wall_kgCO2m2` | Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of walls (entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {n...0.0} | | `GHG_wall_kgCO2m2` | Embodied emissions per m2 of walls (entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `r_wall` | Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Service_Life_wall` | Service life of the wall assembly | float | `[yr]` | {0.0...n} | | `U_wall` | Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.1...n} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_envelope_window` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_WINDOW.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `radiation` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Window type code to relate to other databases | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e_win` | Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `F_F` | Window frame fraction coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[m2-frame/m2-window]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `G_win` | Solar heat gain coefficient. A value of 1 means all solar heat is gained. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `GHG_biogenic_win_kgCO2m2` | Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of windows.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {n...0.0} | | `GHG_win_kgCO2m2` | Embodied emissions per m2 of windows.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Service_Life_win` | Service life of the window assembly | float | `[yr]` | {0.0...n} | | `U_win` | Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.1...n} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_hvac_controller` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/HVAC_CONTROLLER.xls` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Unique ID of the controller | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the type of controller | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `dT_Qcs` | correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of cooling | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `dT_Qhs` | correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of heating | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_hvac_cooling` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/HVAC_COOLING.xls` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `class_cs` | Type or class of the cooling system | string | `[-]` | {NONE, CEILING_COOLING, DECENTRALIZED_AC, CENTRAL_AC, HYBRID_AC, FLOOR_COOLING} | | `code` | Unique ID of the heating system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `convection_cs` | Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `description` | Describes the type of cooling system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `dTcs0_ahu_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dTcs0_aru_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dTcs0_scu_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible cooling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dTcs_C` | Set-point correction for space emission systems | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qcsmax_Wm2` | Maximum heat flow permitted by cooling system per m2 gross floor area | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tc_sup_air_ahu_C` | Supply air temperature of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tc_sup_air_aru_C` | Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tscs0_ahu_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tscs0_aru_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tscs0_scu_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible cooling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_hvac_heating` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/HVAC_HEATING.xls` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `class_hs` | Type or class of the heating system | string | `[-]` | {NONE, RADIATOR, CENTRAL_AC, FLOOR_HEATING} | | `code` | Unique ID of the heating system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `convection_hs` | Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `description` | Description | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `dThs0_ahu_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dThs0_aru_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dThs0_shu_C` | Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible heating units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `dThs_C` | correction temperature of emission losses due to type of heating system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `Qhsmax_Wm2` | Maximum heat flow permitted by heating system per m2 gross floor area | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Th_sup_air_ahu_C` | Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Th_sup_air_aru_C` | Supply air temperature of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tshs0_ahu_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tshs0_aru_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tshs0_shu_C` | Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible heating units | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_hvac_hot_water` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/HVAC_HOTWATER.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `class_dhw` | Type or class of the DHW system | string | `[-]` | {NONE, HIGH_TEMP, MEDIUM_TEMP, LOW_TEMP} | | `code` | Unique ID of the hot water supply system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the Type of hot water supply system | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `Qwwmax_Wm2` | Maximum heat flow permitted by hot water system per m2 gross floor area | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tsww0_C` | Typical supply water temperature. | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_hvac_ventilation` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/VENTILATION.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Unique ID of the type of ventilation | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Describes the Type of ventilation | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `ECONOMIZER` | Boolean, economizer on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `HEAT_REC` | Boolean, heat recovery on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `MECH_VENT` | Boolean, mechanical ventilation on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `NIGHT_FLSH` | Boolean, night flush on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `WIN_VENT` | Boolean, window ventilation on | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_supply_cooling` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/SUPPLY/SUPPLY_COOLING.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `emissions`, `system_costs` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Code of cooling supply assembly | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | description | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `primary_components` | codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `scale` | whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale | string | `NA` | {NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY} | | `secondary_components` | codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `tertiary_components` | codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_supply_electricity` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/SUPPLY/SUPPLY_ELECTRICITY.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `emissions`, `system_costs` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Description of Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `efficiency` | efficiency of the all in one system | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `feedstock` | feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database) | string | `NA` | {NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN} | | `reference` | Reference of the data | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `scale` | whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale | string | `NA` | {NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY} | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_supply_heating` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/SUPPLY/SUPPLY_HEATING.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `emissions`, `system_costs` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Description of Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `primary_components` | codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `reference` | Reference of the data | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `scale` | whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale | string | `NA` | {NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY} | | `secondary_components` | codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `tertiary_components` | codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_assemblies_supply_hot_water` - **Path**: `inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/SUPPLY/SUPPLY_HOTWATER.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `emissions`, `system_costs` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | Description of Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `primary_components` | codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `reference` | Reference of the data | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `scale` | whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale | string | `NA` | {NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY} | | `secondary_components` | codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `tertiary_components` | codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_absorption_chillers` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/ABSORPTION_CHILLERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `a_e` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `a_g` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `aux_power` | auxiliary electrical power supply for pumping of fluids (expressed as share of cooling produced) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | describes the Type of Absorption Chiller | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `e_e` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `e_g` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `m_cw` | external flow rate of cooling water at the condenser and absorber | float | `[kg/s]` | {0.0...n} | | `m_hw` | external flow rate of hot water at the generator | float | `[kg/s]` | {0.0...n} | | `min_eff_rating` | Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP. | float | `[W_th/W_el]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `r_e` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `r_g` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `s_e` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side | float | `[kW/K]` | {0.0...n} | | `s_g` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_cond_design` | design temperature of the outflowing water or air at the condenser | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_evap_design` | design temperature of the outflowing water at the evaporator | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_gen_design` | design temperature of the inflowing water or steam at the generator | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | type of absorption chiller | string | `NA` | {single, double, triple} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage of the power supply under design conditions | float | `[V]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_boilers` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/BOILERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | describes the type of boiler | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `fuel_code` | code of the combustible energy carrier used by the boiler (matching code in EnergyCarriers database) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `min_eff_rating` | minimum thermal efficiency rating of the boiler | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_flue_gas_design` | outflowing flue gas temperature as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_in_rating` | average inflowing water temperature of the boiler under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used for determining rated efficiency) | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_out_rating` | average outflowing water temperature of the boiler under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used for determining rated efficiency) | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | type of boiler | string | `NA` | {gas, oil, gas-cond} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_bore_holes` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/BORE_HOLES.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_cogeneration_plants` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/COGENERATION_PLANTS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | describes the type of combined-cycle gas turbine | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `elec_eff_design` | electrical efficiency rating of the cogen plant under design conditions | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `fuel_code` | code of the combustible energy carrier used by the cogeneration plant (matching code in EnergyCarriers database) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_flue_gas_design` | average temperature of the emitted flue gas when the cogen plant is operated as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_out_design` | average temperature of the hot water generated by the cogen plant as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `therm_eff_design` | thermal efficiency rating of the cogen plant under design conditions | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | type of cogeneration plant (given by its combustion component) | string | `NA` | {engine, bio-engine, furnace, turbine} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_out_design` | voltage level of the power generated by the cogen plant as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_cooling_towers` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/COOLING_TOWERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `aux_power` | power required to operate fans, pumps and water treatment devices (expressed as percentage of total heat rejection) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | describes the type of cooling tower | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_air_in_design` | average dry-bulb air temperature flowing into the cooling tower when it is operated as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_in_design` | average temperature of the water supply to the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_out_design` | average return temperature of the water exiting the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | type of cooling tower | string | `NA` | {open-circuit, closed-circuit} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage level of the power supply for the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_fuel_cells` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/FUEL_CELLS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the type of fuel cell | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_heat_exchangers` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/HEAT_EXCHANGERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 mass flow rate [W/K] | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 mass flow rate [W/K] | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 mass flow rate [W/K] | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 mass flow rate [W/K] | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the type of heat exchanger | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x), here x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K] | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `medium_in` | thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the hot side of the heat exchanger | string | `NA` | {water, air, brine} | | `medium_out` | thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the cold side of the heat exchanger | string | `NA` | {water, air, brine} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_max_operating` | maximum operating temperature of the heat exchanger | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_min_operating` | minimum operating temperature of the heat exchanger | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | type of heat exchanger | string | `NA` | {counter-flow, plate, concurrent flow, tube} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_heat_pumps` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/HEAT_PUMPS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the source of the heat pump | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `medium_cond_side` | thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the condenser side of the heat pump | string | `NA` | {water, air, brine} | | `medium_evap_side` | thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the evaporator side of the heat pump | string | `NA` | {water, air, brine} | | `min_eff_rating_seasonal` | minimum seasonal efficiency rating of the heat pump | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_cond_design` | average temperature of the condenser-side of the heat pump if it is operated as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_evap_design` | average temperature of the evaporator-side of the heat pump if it is operated as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | type of heat pump | string | `NA` | {geothermal, air-source, water-source} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage level of the power supply required by the heat pump | float | `[V]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_hydraulic_pumps` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/HYDRAULIC_PUMPS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_panels` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/PHOTOVOLTAIC_PANELS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization`, `photovoltaic` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `misc_losses` | losses from cabling, resistances etc... | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `module_length_m` | lengh of the PV module | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {-0.1...0.1} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {-0.1...0.1} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {-0.1...0.1} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {-0.1...0.1} | | `PV_Bref` | cell maximum power temperature coefficient | float | `[1/C]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `PV_n` | nominal efficiency | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `PV_noct` | nominal operating cell temperature | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `PV_th` | glazing thickness | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | redundant | string | `NA` | {PV} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_thermal_panels` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/PHOTOVOLTAIC_THERMAL_PANELS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization`, `photovoltaic_thermal` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the type of photovoltaic thermal technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_power_transformers` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/POWER_TRANSFORMERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `current_form_highV` | form of the current on the high voltage side, i.e. 'AC' or 'DC'. | string | `NA` | {AC, DC} | | `current_form_lowV` | form of the current on the low voltage side, i.e. 'AC' or 'DC'. | string | `NA` | {AC, DC} | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the type of power transformer | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type` | type of power transformer | string | `NA` | {small interconnection transformer, medium interconnection transformer, large interconnection transformer} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_max_highV_side` | maximum voltage that can be applied to the high voltage side | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | | `V_max_lowV_side` | maximum voltage that can be applied to the low voltage side | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | | `V_min_highV_side` | minimum voltage that can be applied to the high voltage side | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | | `V_min_lowV_side` | minimum voltage that can be applied to the low voltage side | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_solar_collectors` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/SOLAR_COLLECTORS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization`, `photovoltaic_thermal` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `aperture_area_ratio` | ratio of aperture area to panel area | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c1` | collector heat loss coefficient at zero temperature difference and wind speed | float | `[W/M2k]` | {0.0...n} | | `c2` | ctemperature difference dependency of the heat loss coefficient | float | `[W/m2K2]` | {0.0...n} | | `C_eff` | thermal capacity of module | float | `[J/m2k]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Cp_fluid` | heat capacity of the heat transfer fluid | float | `[J/kgK]` | {0.0...n} | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the type of solar collector | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `dP1` | pressure drop at zero flow rate | float | `[Pa/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `dP2` | pressure drop at nominal flow rate (mB0) | float | `[Pa/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `dP3` | pressure drop at maximum flow rate (mB_max) | float | `[Pa/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `dP4` | pressure drop at minimum flow rate (mB_min) | float | `[Pa/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IAM_d` | incident angle modifier for diffuse radiation | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `mB0_r` | nominal flow rate per aperture area | float | `[kg/m2/hr]` | {0.0...n} | | `mB_max_r` | maximum flow rate per aperture area | float | `[kg/m2/hr]` | {0.0...n} | | `mB_min_r` | minimum flow rate per aperture area | float | `[kg/m2/hr]` | {0.0...n} | | `module_area_m2` | module area of a solar collector | float | `[m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `module_length_m` | lengh of a solar collector module | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `n0` | zero loss efficiency at normal incidence | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `t_max` | maximum operating temperature | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | type of the solar collector (FP: flate-plate or ET: evacuated-tube) | string | `NA` | {FP, ET} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_thermal_energy_storages` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/THERMAL_ENERGY_STORAGES.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this storage technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `C_mat_%` | Working fluid replacement cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[m3 or kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[m3 or kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | Unique code that identifies the thermal energy storage technology | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `Cp_kJkgK` | heat capacity of working fluid | float | `[kJ/kg.K]` | {0.0...n} | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the thermal energy storage technology | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `HL_kJkg` | Lantent heat of working fluid at phase change temperature | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_mat_yr` | lifetime of the working fluid of this storage technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this storage technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `n_ch` | average charging efficiency of the thermal storage | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `n_disch` | average discharging efficiency of the thermal storage | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintnance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `Rho_T_PHCH_kgm3` | Density of working fluid at phase change temperature | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_max_C` | Maximum temperature of working fluid at full discharge | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_min_C` | Minimum temperature of working fluid at full charge | float | `[-]` | {-10.0...90.0} | | `T_PHCH_C` | Phase change temperature of working fluid | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | code that identifies whether the storage is used for heating or cooling (different properties of the transport media) | string | `[-]` | {COOLING, HEATING} | | `unit` | unit which describes the minimum and maximum capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_unitary_air_conditioners` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/UNITARY_AIR_CONDITIONERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | describes the air conditioner unit | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `rated_COP_seasonal` | minimum seasonal coefficient of performance of the air conditioner | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_air_indoor_rating` | average indoor temperature under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used to determine rated COP) | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_air_outdoor_rating` | average outdoor temperature under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used to determine rated COP) | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | Type of air conditioner, expressed by its layout | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage of the power supply required by the air conditioner | float | `[V]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_components_conversion_vapor_compression_chillers` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/VAPOR_COMPRESSION_CHILLERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `min_eff_rating` | Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP. | float | `[W_th/W_el]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_cond_design` | design temperature of the outflowing water or air at the condenser | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_evap_design` | design temperature of the outflowing water at the evaporator | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | Type of vapor compression chiller expressed by its working principle. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage of the power supply under design conditions | float | `[V]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_components_distribution_thermal_grid` - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/DISTRIBUTION/THERMAL_GRID.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `optimization`, `thermal_network` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | pipe ID from the manufacturer | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `D_ext_m` | external pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `D_ins_m` | maximum pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `D_int_m` | internal pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `Inv_USD2015perm` | Typical cost of investment for a given pipe diameter. | float | `[$/m]` | {0.0...n} | | `pipe_DN` | Nominal pipe diameter | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vdot_max_m3s` | maximum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m3/s]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vdot_min_m3s` | minimum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m3/s]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_biogas` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/BIOGAS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_coal` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/COAL.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_drybiomass` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/DRYBIOMASS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_energy_carriers` - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/ENERGY_CARRIERS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | short code summarising the type (e.g. 'T') + the mean qualifier (e.g. '100') + descriptor (e.g. 'H') | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | written description of the energy carrier | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `feedstock_file` | reference to the file in the feedstock library containing cost and emissions of this energy carrier | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `mean_qual` | mean value of the qualifier corresponding to the respective energy carrier | float | `NA` | {n...n} | | `qualifier` | criterion differentiating energy carriers of the same type | string | `NA` | {chemical composition, voltage, wavelength, temperature} | | `reference` | references to documents and articles values in the table were taken from | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `subtype` | subtype characterising variation of an energy type | string | `NA` | {AC, air, biofuel, water, fossil, -} | | `type` | type of energy characterising the energy carrier | string | `NA` | {chemical, electrical, radiation, thermal} | | `unit_qual` | SI unit of the qualifier (if any) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_grid` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/GRID.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_hydrogen` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/HYDROGEN.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_naturalgas` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/NATURALGAS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_oil` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/OIL.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_solar` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/SOLAR.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_wetbiomass` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/WETBIOMASS.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_components_feedstocks_wood` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists for this name — safe to remove from `cea/schemas.yml`. - **Path**: `inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/WOOD.csv` - **File type**: `csv` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_construction_standards` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists, but the locator name is still referenced by string in `cea/datamanagement/databases_verification.py`. Removing this from `schemas.yml` will also require updating that reference. - **Path**: `inputs/technology/archetypes/CONSTRUCTION_STANDARDS.xlsx` - **File type**: `xlsx` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `archetypes_mapper` **Worksheet**: `ENVELOPE_ASSEMBLIES` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `Es` | Fraction of gross floor area with electrical demands. | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Hs` | Fraction of gross floor area air-conditioned. | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `Ns` | Fraction of net gross floor area. | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `occupied_bg` | Whether the basement is occupied/conditioned. | boolean | `[-]` | {true, false} | | `STANDARD` | Unique ID of Construction Standard | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_base` | Basement floor construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_cons` | Type of construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_floor` | Internal floor construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_leak` | Tightness level assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `type_part` | Internal partitions construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_roof` | Roof construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_shade` | Shading system assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_wall` | External wall construction assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_win` | Window assembly (relates to "code" in ENVELOPE assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `wwr_east` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing east | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `wwr_north` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing north | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `wwr_south` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing south | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `wwr_west` | Window to wall ratio in in facades facing west | float | `[m2/m2]` | {0.0...1.0} | **Worksheet**: `HVAC_ASSEMBLIES` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `cool_ends` | End of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `cool_starts` | Start of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `heat_ends` | End of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `heat_starts` | Start of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none | string | `[DD|MM]` | alphanumeric | | `STANDARD` | Unique ID of Construction Standard | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_cs` | Type of cooling HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_ctrl` | Type of heating and cooling control HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_dhw` | Type of hot water HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_hs` | Type of heating HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_vent` | Type of ventilation HVAC assembly (relates to "code" in HVAC assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `STANDARD_DEFINITION` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `Description` | Description of the construction standard | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `STANDARD` | Unique ID of Construction Standard | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `YEAR_END` | Upper limit of year interval where the building properties apply | int | `[-]` | {0...n} | | `YEAR_START` | Lower limit of year interval where the building properties apply | int | `[-]` | {0...n} | **Worksheet**: `SUPPLY_ASSEMBLIES` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `STANDARD` | Unique ID of Construction Standard | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_cs` | Type of cooling supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_dhw` | Type of hot water supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_el` | Type of electrical supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type_hs` | Type of heating supply assembly (refers to "code" in SUPPLY assemblies) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_conversion_systems` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists, but the locator name is still referenced by string in `cea/datamanagement/databases_verification.py`. Removing this from `schemas.yml` will also require updating that reference. - **Path**: `inputs/technology/components/CONVERSION.xlsx` - **File type**: `xls` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `optimization`, `photovoltaic`, `photovoltaic_thermal`, `solar_collector` **Worksheet**: `ABSORPTION_CHILLERS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `a_e` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `a_g` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `aux_power` | auxiliary electrical power supply for pumping of fluids (expressed as share of cooling produced) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | describes the Type of Absorption Chiller | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `e_e` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `e_g` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `m_cw` | external flow rate of cooling water at the condenser and absorber | float | `[kg/s]` | {0.0...n} | | `m_hw` | external flow rate of hot water at the generator | float | `[kg/s]` | {0.0...n} | | `min_eff_rating` | Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP. | float | `[W_th/W_el]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `r_e` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `r_g` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `s_e` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side | float | `[kW/K]` | {0.0...n} | | `s_g` | parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_cond_design` | design temperature of the outflowing water or air at the condenser | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_evap_design` | design temperature of the outflowing water at the evaporator | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_gen_design` | design temperature of the inflowing water or steam at the generator | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | type of absorption chiller | string | `NA` | {single, double, triple} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage of the power supply under design conditions | float | `[V]` | {0.0...n} | **Worksheet**: `BOILERS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | describes the type of boiler | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `fuel_code` | code of the combustible energy carrier used by the boiler (matching code in EnergyCarriers database) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `min_eff_rating` | minimum thermal efficiency rating of the boiler | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_flue_gas_design` | outflowing flue gas temperature as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_in_rating` | average inflowing water temperature of the boiler under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used for determining rated efficiency) | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_out_rating` | average outflowing water temperature of the boiler under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used for determining rated efficiency) | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | type of boiler | string | `NA` | {gas, oil, gas-cond} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `BORE_HOLES` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | describes the type of borehole heat exchanger | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `COGENERATION_PLANTS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | describes the type of combined-cycle gas turbine | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `elec_eff_design` | electrical efficiency rating of the cogen plant under design conditions | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `fuel_code` | code of the combustible energy carrier used by the cogeneration plant (matching code in EnergyCarriers database) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_flue_gas_design` | average temperature of the emitted flue gas when the cogen plant is operated as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_out_design` | average temperature of the hot water generated by the cogen plant as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `therm_eff_design` | thermal efficiency rating of the cogen plant under design conditions | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | type of cogeneration plant (given by its combustion component) | string | `NA` | {engine, bio-engine, furnace, turbine} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_out_design` | voltage level of the power generated by the cogen plant as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | **Worksheet**: `COOLING_TOWERS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `aux_power` | power required to operate fans, pumps and water treatment devices (expressed as percentage of total heat rejection) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | describes the type of cooling tower | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_air_in_design` | average dry-bulb air temperature flowing into the cooling tower when it is operated as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_in_design` | average temperature of the water supply to the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_water_out_design` | average return temperature of the water exiting the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | type of cooling tower | string | `NA` | {open-circuit, closed-circuit} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage level of the power supply for the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | **Worksheet**: `FUEL_CELLS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the type of fuel cell | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `HEAT_EXCHANGERS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `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] | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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] | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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] | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `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] | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the type of heat exchanger | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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] | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `medium_in` | thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the hot side of the heat exchanger | string | `NA` | {water, air, brine} | | `medium_out` | thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the cold side of the heat exchanger | string | `NA` | {water, air, brine} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_max_operating` | maximum operating temperature of the heat exchanger | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_min_operating` | minimum operating temperature of the heat exchanger | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | type of heat exchanger | string | `NA` | {counter-flow, plate, concurrent flow, tube} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `HEAT_PUMPS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the source of the heat pump | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `medium_cond_side` | thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the condenser side of the heat pump | string | `NA` | {water, air, brine} | | `medium_evap_side` | thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the evaporator side of the heat pump | string | `NA` | {water, air, brine} | | `min_eff_rating_seasonal` | minimum seasonal efficiency rating of the heat pump | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_cond_design` | average temperature of the condenser-side of the heat pump if it is operated as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_evap_design` | average temperature of the evaporator-side of the heat pump if it is operated as designed by the manufacturer | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | type of heat pump | string | `NA` | {geothermal, air-source, water-source} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage level of the power supply required by the heat pump | float | `[V]` | {0.0...n} | **Worksheet**: `HYDRAULIC_PUMPS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `PHOTOVOLTAIC_PANELS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `misc_losses` | losses from cabling, resistances etc... | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `module_length_m` | lengh of the PV module | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {-0.1...0.1} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {-0.1...0.1} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {-0.1...0.1} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {-0.1...0.1} | | `PV_Bref` | cell maximum power temperature coefficient | float | `[1/C]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `PV_n` | nominal efficiency | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `PV_noct` | nominal operating cell temperature | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `PV_th` | glazing thickness | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | redundant | string | `NA` | {PV} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `PHOTOVOLTAIC_THERMAL_PANELS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the type of photovoltaic thermal technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `POWER_TRANSFORMERS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `NA` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `current_form_highV` | form of the current on the high voltage side, i.e. 'AC' or 'DC'. | string | `NA` | {AC, DC} | | `current_form_lowV` | form of the current on the low voltage side, i.e. 'AC' or 'DC'. | string | `NA` | {AC, DC} | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the type of power transformer | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `type` | type of power transformer | string | `NA` | {small interconnection transformer, medium interconnection transformer, large interconnection transformer} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_max_highV_side` | maximum voltage that can be applied to the high voltage side | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | | `V_max_lowV_side` | maximum voltage that can be applied to the low voltage side | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | | `V_min_highV_side` | minimum voltage that can be applied to the high voltage side | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | | `V_min_lowV_side` | minimum voltage that can be applied to the low voltage side | float | `[V]` | {n...n} | **Worksheet**: `SOLAR_THERMAL_PANELS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `aperture_area_ratio` | ratio of aperture area to panel area | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c1` | collector heat loss coefficient at zero temperature difference and wind speed | float | `[W/M2k]` | {0.0...n} | | `c2` | ctemperature difference dependency of the heat loss coefficient | float | `[W/m2K2]` | {0.0...n} | | `C_eff` | thermal capacity of module | float | `[J/m2k]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Cp_fluid` | heat capacity of the heat transfer fluid | float | `[J/kgK]` | {0.0...n} | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the type of solar collector | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `dP1` | pressure drop at zero flow rate | float | `[Pa/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `dP2` | pressure drop at nominal flow rate (mB0) | float | `[Pa/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `dP3` | pressure drop at maximum flow rate (mB_max) | float | `[Pa/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `dP4` | pressure drop at minimum flow rate (mB_min) | float | `[Pa/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IAM_d` | incident angle modifier for diffuse radiation | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `mB0_r` | nominal flow rate per aperture area | float | `[kg/m2/hr]` | {0.0...n} | | `mB_max_r` | maximum flow rate per aperture area | float | `[kg/m2/hr]` | {0.0...n} | | `mB_min_r` | minimum flow rate per aperture area | float | `[kg/m2/hr]` | {0.0...n} | | `module_area_m2` | module area of a solar collector | float | `[m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `module_length_m` | lengh of a solar collector module | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `n0` | zero loss efficiency at normal incidence | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `t_max` | maximum operating temperature | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | type of the solar collector (FP: flate-plate or ET: evacuated-tube) | string | `NA` | {FP, ET} | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `THERMAL_ENERGY_STORAGES` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this storage technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `C_mat_%` | Working fluid replacement cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[m3 or kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[m3 or kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | Unique code that identifies the thermal energy storage technology | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `Cp_kJkgK` | heat capacity of working fluid | float | `[kJ/kg.K]` | {0.0...n} | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the thermal energy storage technology | string | `[-]` | alphanumeric | | `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 | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `HL_kJkg` | Lantent heat of working fluid at phase change temperature | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_mat_yr` | lifetime of the working fluid of this storage technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this storage technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `n_ch` | average charging efficiency of the thermal storage | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `n_disch` | average discharging efficiency of the thermal storage | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintnance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `Rho_T_PHCH_kgm3` | Density of working fluid at phase change temperature | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_max_C` | Maximum temperature of working fluid at full discharge | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_min_C` | Minimum temperature of working fluid at full charge | float | `[-]` | {-10.0...90.0} | | `T_PHCH_C` | Phase change temperature of working fluid | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | code that identifies whether the storage is used for heating or cooling (different properties of the transport media) | string | `[-]` | {COOLING, HEATING} | | `unit` | unit which describes the minimum and maximum capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `UNITARY_AIR_CONDITIONERS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | describes the air conditioner unit | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `min_eff_rating` | Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP. | float | `[W_th/W_el]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `rated_COP_seasonal` | minimum seasonal coefficient of performance of the air conditioner | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_air_indoor_rating` | average indoor temperature under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used to determine rated COP) | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `T_air_outdoor_rating` | average outdoor temperature under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used to determine rated COP) | float | `[°C]` | {n...n} | | `type` | Type of air conditioner, expressed by its layout | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage of the power supply required by the air conditioner | float | `[V]` | {0.0...n} | **Worksheet**: `VAPOR_COMPRESSION_CHILLERS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `assumption` | items made by assumptions in this technology | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `b` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `c` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_max` | maximum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `cap_min` | minimum capacity | float | `[W]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | identifier of each unique equipment | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `currency` | currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `d` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {n...n} | | `Description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e` | parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + b*x^c + d*ln(x) + e*x*ln*(x) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of this technology | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `min_eff_rating` | Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP. | float | `[W_th/W_el]` | {0.0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | sources of some of the parameters in this data-table | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `T_cond_design` | design temperature of the outflowing water or air at the condenser | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `T_evap_design` | design temperature of the outflowing water at the evaporator | float | `[°C]` | {0.0...n} | | `type` | Type of vapor compression chiller expressed by its working principle. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `unit` | unit of the min/max capacity | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `V_power_supply` | voltage of the power supply under design conditions | float | `[V]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_distribution_systems` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists, but the locator name is still referenced by string in `cea/datamanagement/databases_verification.py`. Removing this from `schemas.yml` will also require updating that reference. - **Path**: `inputs/technology/components/DISTRIBUTION.xlsx` - **File type**: `xls` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `optimization`, `thermal_network` **Worksheet**: `THERMAL_GRID` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | pipe ID from the manufacturer | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `D_ext_m` | external pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `D_ins_m` | maximum pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `D_int_m` | internal pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `Inv_USD2015perm` | Typical cost of investment for a given pipe diameter. | float | `[$/m]` | {0.0...n} | | `Pipe_DN` | Nominal pipe diameter | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vdot_max_m3s` | maximum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m3/s]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vdot_min_m3s` | minimum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN) | float | `[m3/s]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_database_envelope_systems` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists, but the locator name is still referenced by string in `cea/datamanagement/databases_verification.py`. Removing this from `schemas.yml` will also require updating that reference. - **Path**: `inputs/technology/assemblies/ENVELOPE.xlsx` - **File type**: `xls` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `radiation` **Worksheet**: `CONSTRUCTION` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `Cm_Af` | Internal heat capacity per unit of air conditioned area. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[J/Km2]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | Type of construction | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the Type of construction | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `FLOOR` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Type of roof | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the Type of roof | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `GHG_biogenic_floor_kgCO2m2` | Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of floor.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {n...0.0} | | `GHG_floor_kgCO2m2` | Embodied emissions per m2 of floor.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `U_base` | Thermal transmittance of floor including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.1...n} | **Worksheet**: `ROOF` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a_roof` | Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `code` | Type of roof | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the Type of roof | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e_roof` | Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `GHG_biogenic_roof_kgCO2m2` | Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {n...0.0} | | `GHG_roof_kgCO2m2` | Embodied emissions per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `r_roof` | Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `U_roof` | Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.1...n} | **Worksheet**: `SHADING` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Type of shading | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `rf_sh` | Shading coefficient when shading device is active. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | **Worksheet**: `TIGHTNESS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Type of tightness | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the Type of tightness | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `n50` | Air exchanges per hour at a pressure of 50 Pa. | float | `[1/h]` | {0.0...10.0} | **Worksheet**: `WALL` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `a_wall` | Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `code` | Type of wall | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the Type of wall | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e_wall` | Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `GHG_biogenic_wall_kgCO2m2` | Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of walls (entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {n...0.0} | | `GHG_wall_kgCO2m2` | Embodied emissions per m2 of walls (entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `r_wall` | Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave) | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `U_wall` | Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.1...n} | **Worksheet**: `WINDOW` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | Window type code to relate to other databases | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Describes the source of the benchmark standards. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `e_win` | Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `F_F` | Window frame fraction coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[m2-frame/m2-window]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `G_win` | Solar heat gain coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.0...1.0} | | `GHG_biogenic_win_kgCO2m2` | Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of windows.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {n...0.0} | | `GHG_win_kgCO2m2` | Embodied emissions per m2 of windows.(entire building life cycle) | float | `[kg CO2-eq/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `U_win` | Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790. | float | `[-]` | {0.1...n} | --- ### `get_database_feedstocks` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists, but the locator name is still referenced by string in `cea/datamanagement/databases_verification.py`. Removing this from `schemas.yml` will also require updating that reference. - **Path**: `inputs/technology/components/FEEDSTOCKS.xlsx` - **File type**: `xls` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `emissions`, `system_costs`, `optimization` **Worksheet**: `BIOGAS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `COAL` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `DRYBIOMASS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `ENERGY_CARRIERS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | short code summarising the type (e.g. 'T') + the mean qualifier (e.g. '100') + descriptor (e.g. 'H') | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `description` | written description of the energy carrier | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `mean_qual` | mean value of the qualifier corresponding to the respective energy carrier | float | `NA` | {n...n} | | `qualifier` | criterion differentiating energy carriers of the same type | string | `NA` | {chemical composition, voltage, wavelength, temperature} | | `reference` | references to documents and articles values in the table were taken from | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `subtype` | subtype characterising variation of an energy type | string | `NA` | {AC, air, biofuel, water, fossil, -} | | `type` | type of energy characterising the energy carrier | string | `NA` | {chemical, electrical, radiation, thermal} | | `unit_cost_USD.kWh` | unit cost of the energy carrier | float | `[USD/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit_ghg_kgCO2.kWh` | green house gas intensity of the energy carrier | float | `[kgCO2/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `unit_qual` | SI unit of the qualifier (if any) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `GRID` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `NATURALGAS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `OIL` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `SOLAR` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `WETBIOMASS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `WOOD` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `GHG_kgCO2MJ` | Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor | float | `[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]` | {0.0...n} | | `hour` | hour of a 24 hour day | int | `[-]` | {0...23} | | `Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh` | buying price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh` | selling price | float | `[USD-2015/kWh]` | {0.0...n} | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_database_standard_schedules_use` - **Path**: `inputs/technology/archetypes/schedules/RESTAURANT.csv` - **File type**: `schedule` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `archetypes_mapper` **Worksheet**: `APPLIANCES` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `10` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `11` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `12` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `13` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `14` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `15` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `16` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `17` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `18` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `19` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `2` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `20` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `21` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `22` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `23` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `24` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `3` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `4` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `5` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `6` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `7` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `8` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `9` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `DAY` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY} | **Worksheet**: `COOLING` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `10` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `11` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `12` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `13` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `14` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `15` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `16` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `17` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `18` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `19` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `2` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `20` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `21` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `22` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `23` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `24` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `3` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `4` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `5` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `6` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `7` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `8` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `9` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `DAY` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY} | **Worksheet**: `ELECTROMOBILITY` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `10` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `11` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `12` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `13` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `14` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `15` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `16` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `17` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `18` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `19` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `2` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `20` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `21` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `22` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `23` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `24` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `3` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `4` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `5` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `6` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `7` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `8` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `9` | Average number of electric vehicles in this hour | int | | {0...10000} | | `DAY` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY} | **Worksheet**: `HEATING` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `10` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `11` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `12` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `13` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `14` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `15` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `16` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `17` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `18` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `19` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `2` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `20` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `21` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `22` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `23` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `24` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `3` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `4` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `5` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `6` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `7` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `8` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `9` | | string | | {OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT} | | `DAY` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY} | **Worksheet**: `LIGHTING` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `10` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `11` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `12` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `13` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `14` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `15` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `16` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `17` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `18` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `19` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `2` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `20` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `21` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `22` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `23` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `24` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `3` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `4` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `5` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `6` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `7` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `8` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `9` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `DAY` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY} | **Worksheet**: `METADATA` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `metadata` | | string | | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `MONTHLY_MULTIPLIER` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `10` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `11` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `12` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `2` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `3` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `4` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `5` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `6` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `7` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `8` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `9` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | **Worksheet**: `OCCUPANCY` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `10` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `11` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `12` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `13` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `14` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `15` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `16` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `17` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `18` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `19` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `2` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `20` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `21` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `22` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `23` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `24` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `3` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `4` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `5` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `6` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `7` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `8` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `9` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `DAY` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY} | **Worksheet**: `PROCESSES` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `10` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `11` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `12` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `13` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `14` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `15` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `16` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `17` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `18` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `19` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `2` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `20` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `21` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `22` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `23` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `24` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `3` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `4` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `5` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `6` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `7` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `8` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `9` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `DAY` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY} | **Worksheet**: `SERVERS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `10` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `11` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `12` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `13` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `14` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `15` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `16` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `17` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `18` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `19` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `2` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `20` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `21` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `22` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `23` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `24` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `3` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `4` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `5` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `6` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `7` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `8` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `9` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `DAY` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY} | **Worksheet**: `WATER` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `1` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `10` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `11` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `12` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `13` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `14` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `15` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `16` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `17` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `18` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `19` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `2` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `20` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `21` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `22` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `23` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `24` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `3` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `4` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `5` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `6` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `7` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `8` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `9` | | float | | {0.0...1.0} | | `DAY` | Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday) | string | | {WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY} | --- ### `get_database_supply_assemblies` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists, but the locator name is still referenced by string in `cea/datamanagement/databases_verification.py`. Removing this from `schemas.yml` will also require updating that reference. - **Path**: `inputs/technology/assemblies/SUPPLY.xlsx` - **File type**: `xls` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `demand`, `emissions`, `system_costs` **Worksheet**: `COOLING` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `CAPEX_USD2015kW` | Capital costs per kW | float | `[USD2015/kW]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | Code of cooling supply assembly | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | description | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `efficiency` | efficiency of the all in one system | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `feedstock` | feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database) | string | `NA` | {NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[%]` | {0.0...100.0} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of assembly | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[%]` | {0.0...100.0} | | `primary_components` | codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `reference` | reference | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `scale` | whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale | string | `NA` | {NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY} | | `secondary_components` | codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `tertiary_components` | codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `ELECTRICITY` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `CAPEX_USD2015kW` | Capital costs per kW | float | `[USD2015/kW]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Description of Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `efficiency` | efficiency of the all in one system | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `feedstock` | feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database) | string | `NA` | {NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[%]` | {0.0...100.0} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of assembly | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[%]` | {0.0...100.0} | | `reference` | Reference of the data | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `scale` | whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale | string | `NA` | {NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY} | **Worksheet**: `HEATING` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `CAPEX_USD2015kW` | Capital costs per kW | float | `[USD2015/kW]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Description of Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `efficiency` | efficiency of the all in one system | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `feedstock` | feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database) | string | `NA` | {NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[%]` | {0.0...100.0} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of assembly | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[%]` | {0.0...100.0} | | `primary_components` | codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `reference` | Reference of the data | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `scale` | whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale | string | `NA` | {NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY} | | `secondary_components` | codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `tertiary_components` | codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | **Worksheet**: `HOT_WATER` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `CAPEX_USD2015kW` | Capital costs per kW | float | `[USD2015/kW]` | {0.0...n} | | `code` | Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Description` | Description of Type of all in one system | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `efficiency` | efficiency of the all in one system | float | `[-]` | {0.0...n} | | `feedstock` | feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database) | string | `NA` | {NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN} | | `IR_%` | interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost | float | `[%]` | {0.0...100.0} | | `LT_yr` | lifetime of assembly | int | `[yr]` | {0...n} | | `O&M_%` | operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost) | float | `[%]` | {0.0...100.0} | | `reference` | Reference of the data | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `scale` | whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale | string | `NA` | {NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY} | --- ### `get_database_use_types_properties` > ⚠️ **Stale**: no matching `InputLocator` method exists, but the locator name is still referenced by string in `cea/datamanagement/databases_verification.py`. Removing this from `schemas.yml` will also require updating that reference. - **Path**: `inputs/technology/archetypes/use_types/USE_TYPE_PROPERTIES.xlsx` - **File type**: `xls` - **Created by**: `database_helper` - **Used by**: `archetypes_mapper` **Worksheet**: `INDOOR_COMFORT` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | use type code (refers to building use type) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `RH_max_pc` | Upper bound of relative humidity | float | `[%]` | {0.0...n} | | `RH_min_pc` | Lower_bound of relative humidity | float | `[%]` | {0.0...n} | | `Tcs_set_C` | Setpoint temperature for cooling system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `Tcs_setb_C` | Setback point of temperature for cooling system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `Ths_set_C` | Setpoint temperature for heating system | float | `[C]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ths_setb_C` | Setback point of temperature for heating system | float | `[C]` | {n...n} | | `Ve_lsp` | Indoor quality requirements of indoor ventilation per person | float | `[l/s]` | {0.0...n} | **Worksheet**: `INTERNAL_LOADS` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `code` | use type code (refers to building use type) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `Ea_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to computers and devices | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ed_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to servers/data centres | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `El_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to artificial lighting | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Epro_Wm2` | Peak specific electrical load due to industrial processes | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Ev_kWveh` | Peak capacity of electrical battery per vehicle | float | `[kW/veh]` | {0.0...n} | | `Occ_m2p` | Occupancy density | float | `[m2/p]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qcpro_Wm2` | Peak specific process cooling load | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qcre_Wm2` | Peak specific cooling load due to refrigeration (cooling rooms) | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qhpro_Wm2` | Peak specific process heating load | float | `[W/m2]` | {0.0...n} | | `Qs_Wp` | Peak sensible heat load of people | float | `[W/p]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vw_ldp` | Peak specific fresh water consumption (includes cold and hot water) | float | `[lpd]` | {0.0...n} | | `Vww_ldp` | Peak specific daily hot water consumption | float | `[lpd]` | {0.0...n} | | `X_ghp` | Moisture released by occupancy at peak conditions | float | `[g/h/p]` | {0.0...n} | --- ### `get_tree_geometry` - **Path**: `inputs/tree-geometry/trees.shp` - **File type**: `shp` - **Created by**: `tree_helper` - **Used by**: `radiation` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `density_tc` | Tree canopy density. It is the proportion of ground area covered by the vertical projection of tree canopies. It is a measure of how much of the sky is obscured by the canopy when viewed from below. | float | `NA` | {0.0...1.0} | | `geometry` | Shapefile POLYGON | Polygon | `NA` | | | `height_tc` | Tree canopy height above ground. | float | `[m]` | {0.0...n} | | `name` | Unique tree ID. | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | | `REFERENCE` | Reference to data (if any) | string | `NA` | alphanumeric | --- ### `get_weather_file` - **Path**: `inputs/weather/weather.epw` - **File type**: `epw` - **Created by**: `weather_helper` - **Used by**: `decentralized`, `demand`, `optimization`, `photovoltaic`, `photovoltaic_thermal`, `radiation`, `occupancy`, `shallow_geothermal_potential`, `solar_collector`, `thermal_network` | Variable | Description | Type | Unit | Values | |----------|-------------|------|------|--------| | `aerosol_opt_thousandths (index = 29)` | TODO | float | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `Albedo (index = 32)` | TODO | float | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `atmos_Pa (index = 9)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `ceiling_hgt_m (index = 25)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `datasource (index = 5)` | TODO | string | `TODO` | alphanumeric | | `day (index = 2)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `days_last_snow (index = 31)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `dewpoint_C (index = 7)` | TODO | float | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `difhorillum_lux (index = 18)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `difhorrad_Whm2 (index = 15)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `dirnorillum_lux (index = 17)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `dirnorrad_Whm2 (index = 14)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `drybulb_C (index = 6)` | TODO | float | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `extdirrad_Whm2 (index = 11)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `exthorrad_Whm2 (index = 10)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `glohorillum_lux (index = 16)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `glohorrad_Whm2 (index = 13)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `horirsky_Whm2 (index = 12)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `hour (index = 3)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `liq_precip_depth_mm (index = 33)` | TODO | float | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `liq_precip_rate_Hour (index = 34)` | TODO | float | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `minute (index = 4)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `month (index = 1)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `opaqskycvr_tenths (index = 23)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `precip_wtr_mm (index = 28)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `presweathcodes (index = 27)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `presweathobs (index = 26)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `relhum_percent (index = 8)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `snowdepth_cm (index = 30)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `totskycvr_tenths (index = 22)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `visibility_km (index = 24)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `winddir_deg (index = 20)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `windspd_ms (index = 21)` | TODO | float | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `year (index = 0)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | | `zenlum_lux (index = 19)` | TODO | int | `TODO` | {n...n} | --- [← Energy Supply System Optimisation](07-supply-optimisation.md) | [Glossary index](index.md) | [Utilities →](09-utilities.md)