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"""
Heating load calculation module for HVAC Load Calculator.
This module implements enhanced steady-state methods with thermal mass effects,
pressure-driven infiltration, and schedule-based internal gains.
"""
from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional, Tuple
import math
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
import os
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from enum import Enum
# Import data models and utilities
from data.building_components import Wall, Roof, Floor, Window, Door, Orientation, ComponentType
from utils.psychrometrics import Psychrometrics
from utils.heat_transfer import HeatTransferCalculations
# Define paths
DATA_DIR = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
class HeatingLoadCalculator:
"""Class for calculating heating loads using enhanced steady-state methods."""
def __init__(self):
"""Initialize heating load calculator with heat transfer and psychrometrics utilities."""
self.heat_transfer = HeatTransferCalculations()
self.psychrometrics = Psychrometrics()
def validate_inputs(self, temp: float, rh: float, area: float, u_value: float) -> None:
"""
Validate input parameters for calculations.
Args:
temp: Temperature in °C
rh: Relative humidity in %
area: Area in m²
u_value: U-value in W/(m²·K)
Raises:
ValueError: If inputs are out of acceptable ranges
"""
if not -50 <= temp <= 60:
raise ValueError(f"Temperature {temp}°C is outside valid range (-50 to 60°C)")
if not 0 <= rh <= 100:
raise ValueError(f"Relative humidity {rh}% is outside valid range (0 to 100%)")
if area < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Area {area}m² cannot be negative")
if u_value < 0:
raise ValueError(f"U-value {u_value} W/(m²·K) cannot be negative")
def calculate_wall_heating_load(self, wall: Wall, outdoor_temp: float, indoor_temp: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate heating load through a wall with thermal mass effects.
Args:
wall: Wall object
outdoor_temp: Outdoor temperature in °C
indoor_temp: Indoor temperature in °C
Returns:
Heating load in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(outdoor_temp, 80.0, wall.area, wall.u_value)
u_value = wall.u_value
area = wall.area
delta_t = indoor_temp - outdoor_temp
# Apply thermal mass effect
thermal_mass = getattr(wall, "thermal_mass", 100000) # J/K, default
time_constant = getattr(wall, "time_constant", 2.0) # hours, default
lag_factor = self.heat_transfer.thermal_lag_factor(thermal_mass, time_constant, 1.0)
heating_load = u_value * area * delta_t * lag_factor
return max(0, heating_load)
def calculate_roof_heating_load(self, roof: Roof, outdoor_temp: float, indoor_temp: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate heating load through a roof with thermal mass effects.
Args:
roof: Roof object
outdoor_temp: Outdoor temperature in °C
indoor_temp: Indoor temperature in °C
Returns:
Heating load in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(outdoor_temp, 80.0, roof.area, roof.u_value)
u_value = roof.u_value
area = roof.area
delta_t = indoor_temp - outdoor_temp
# Apply thermal mass effect
thermal_mass = getattr(roof, "thermal_mass", 200000) # J/K, default
time_constant = getattr(roof, "time_constant", 3.0) # hours, default
lag_factor = self.heat_transfer.thermal_lag_factor(thermal_mass, time_constant, 1.0)
heating_load = u_value * area * delta_t * lag_factor
return max(0, heating_load)
def calculate_floor_heating_load(self, floor: Floor, ground_temp: float, indoor_temp: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate heating load through a floor with thermal mass effects.
Args:
floor: Floor object
ground_temp: Ground or adjacent space temperature in °C
indoor_temp: Indoor temperature in °C
Returns:
Heating load in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(ground_temp, 80.0, floor.area, floor.u_value)
u_value = floor.u_value
area = floor.area
delta_t = indoor_temp - ground_temp
# Apply thermal mass effect
thermal_mass = getattr(floor, "thermal_mass", 150000) # J/K, default
time_constant = getattr(floor, "time_constant", 2.5) # hours, default
lag_factor = self.heat_transfer.thermal_lag_factor(thermal_mass, time_constant, 1.0)
heating_load = u_value * area * delta_t * lag_factor
return max(0, heating_load)
def calculate_window_heating_load(self, window: Window, outdoor_temp: float, indoor_temp: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate heating load through a window using steady-state conduction.
Args:
window: Window object
outdoor_temp: Outdoor temperature in °C
indoor_temp: Indoor temperature in °C
Returns:
Heating load in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(outdoor_temp, 80.0, window.area, window.u_value)
u_value = window.u_value
area = window.area
delta_t = indoor_temp - outdoor_temp
heating_load = u_value * area * delta_t
return max(0, heating_load)
def calculate_door_heating_load(self, door: Door, outdoor_temp: float, indoor_temp: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate heating load through a door using steady-state conduction.
Args:
door: Door object
outdoor_temp: Outdoor temperature in °C
indoor_temp: Indoor temperature in °C
Returns:
Heating load in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(outdoor_temp, 80.0, door.area, door.u_value)
u_value = door.u_value
area = door.area
delta_t = indoor_temp - outdoor_temp
heating_load = u_value * area * delta_t
return max(0, heating_load)
def calculate_infiltration_heating_load(self, building_volume: float, outdoor_temp: float,
indoor_temp: float, outdoor_rh: float, indoor_rh: float,
wind_speed: float = 4.0, height: float = 3.0,
crack_length: float = 10.0) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""
Calculate sensible and latent heating loads due to pressure-driven infiltration.
Args:
building_volume: Building volume in m³
outdoor_temp: Outdoor temperature in °C
indoor_temp: Indoor temperature in °C
outdoor_rh: Outdoor relative humidity in %
indoor_rh: Indoor relative humidity in %
wind_speed: Wind speed in m/s (default: 4.0 m/s)
height: Building height in m (default: 3.0 m)
crack_length: Total crack length in m (default: 10.0 m)
Returns:
Dictionary with sensible, latent, and total heating loads in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(outdoor_temp, outdoor_rh, building_volume, 0.0)
# Calculate infiltration flow rate
wind_pd = self.heat_transfer.wind_pressure_difference(wind_speed, wind_coefficient=0.4)
stack_pd = self.heat_transfer.stack_pressure_difference(
height=height,
indoor_temp=indoor_temp + 273.15,
outdoor_temp=outdoor_temp + 273.15
)
total_pd = self.heat_transfer.combined_pressure_difference(wind_pd, stack_pd)
flow_rate = self.heat_transfer.crack_method_infiltration(
crack_length=crack_length,
coefficient=0.0001,
pressure_difference=total_pd
)
# Calculate sensible heating load
sensible_load = self.heat_transfer.infiltration_heat_transfer(
flow_rate=flow_rate,
delta_t=indoor_temp - outdoor_temp
)
# Calculate humidity ratios
w_outdoor = self.psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(outdoor_temp, outdoor_rh)
w_indoor = self.psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(indoor_temp, indoor_rh)
# Calculate latent heating load
delta_w = w_indoor - w_outdoor
latent_load = self.heat_transfer.infiltration_latent_heat_transfer(
flow_rate=flow_rate,
delta_w=delta_w
) if delta_w > 0 else 0
total_load = sensible_load + latent_load
return {
"sensible": max(0, sensible_load),
"latent": max(0, latent_load),
"total": max(0, total_load)
}
def calculate_ventilation_heating_load(self, flow_rate: float, outdoor_temp: float, indoor_temp: float,
outdoor_rh: float, indoor_rh: float) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""
Calculate sensible and latent heating loads due to ventilation.
Args:
flow_rate: Ventilation flow rate in m³/s
outdoor_temp: Outdoor temperature in °C
indoor_temp: Indoor temperature in °C
outdoor_rh: Outdoor relative humidity in %
indoor_rh: Indoor relative humidity in %
Returns:
Dictionary with sensible, latent, and total heating loads in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(outdoor_temp, outdoor_rh, 0.0, 0.0)
sensible_load = self.heat_transfer.infiltration_heat_transfer(
flow_rate=flow_rate,
delta_t=indoor_temp - outdoor_temp
)
w_outdoor = self.psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(outdoor_temp, outdoor_rh)
w_indoor = self.psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(indoor_temp, indoor_rh)
delta_w = w_indoor - w_outdoor
latent_load = self.heat_transfer.infiltration_latent_heat_transfer(
flow_rate=flow_rate,
delta_w=delta_w
) if delta_w > 0 else 0
total_load = sensible_load + latent_load
return {
"sensible": max(0, sensible_load),
"latent": max(0, latent_load),
"total": max(0, total_load)
}
def calculate_internal_gains_offset(self, people_load: float, lights_load: float,
equipment_load: float, usage_factor: float = 0.7,
hour: int = 0, schedule: Optional[List[float]] = None) -> float:
"""
Calculate internal gains offset for heating load with schedule.
Args:
people_load: Heat gain from people in W
lights_load: Heat gain from lights in W
equipment_load: Heat gain from equipment in W
usage_factor: Usage factor for internal gains (0-1)
hour: Hour of the day (0-23)
schedule: List of 24 hourly gain factors (0-1, default: None)
Returns:
Internal gains offset in W
"""
total_gains = people_load + lights_load + equipment_load
schedule_factor = 1.0
if schedule and len(schedule) == 24:
schedule_factor = schedule[hour]
offset = total_gains * usage_factor * schedule_factor
return max(0, offset)
def calculate_design_heating_load(self, building_components: Dict[str, List[Any]],
outdoor_conditions: Dict[str, Any],
indoor_conditions: Dict[str, Any],
internal_loads: Dict[str, Any],
building_volume: float = 300.0,
safety_factor: float = 1.15) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""
Calculate design heating load for a building with enhanced calculations.
Args:
building_components: Dictionary with lists of building components
outdoor_conditions: Dictionary with outdoor conditions
indoor_conditions: Dictionary with indoor conditions
internal_loads: Dictionary with internal loads
building_volume: Building volume in m³ (default: 300 m³)
safety_factor: Safety factor for heating load (default: 1.15)
Returns:
Dictionary with design heating loads
"""
walls = building_components.get("walls", [])
roofs = building_components.get("roofs", [])
floors = building_components.get("floors", [])
windows = building_components.get("windows", [])
doors = building_components.get("doors", [])
outdoor_temp = outdoor_conditions.get("design_temperature", -10.0)
outdoor_rh = outdoor_conditions.get("design_relative_humidity", 80.0)
ground_temp = outdoor_conditions.get("ground_temperature", 10.0)
wind_speed = outdoor_conditions.get("wind_speed", 4.0)
indoor_temp = indoor_conditions.get("temperature", 21.0)
indoor_rh = indoor_conditions.get("relative_humidity", 40.0)
people = internal_loads.get("people", {})
lights = internal_loads.get("lights", {})
equipment = internal_loads.get("equipment", {})
infiltration = internal_loads.get("infiltration", {})
ventilation = internal_loads.get("ventilation", {})
loads = {
"walls": 0,
"roofs": 0,
"floors": 0,
"windows": 0,
"doors": 0,
"infiltration_sensible": 0,
"infiltration_latent": 0,
"ventilation_sensible": 0,
"ventilation_latent": 0,
"internal_gains_offset": 0,
"subtotal": 0,
"safety_factor": safety_factor,
"total": 0
}
# Calculate loads
for wall in walls:
loads["walls"] += self.calculate_wall_heating_load(wall, outdoor_temp, indoor_temp)
for roof in roofs:
loads["roofs"] += self.calculate_roof_heating_load(roof, outdoor_temp, indoor_temp)
for floor in floors:
loads["floors"] += self.calculate_floor_heating_load(floor, ground_temp, indoor_temp)
for window in windows:
loads["windows"] += self.calculate_window_heating_load(window, outdoor_temp, indoor_temp)
for door in doors:
loads["doors"] += self.calculate_door_heating_load(door, outdoor_temp, indoor_temp)
if infiltration:
infiltration_loads = self.calculate_infiltration_heating_load(
building_volume=building_volume,
outdoor_temp=outdoor_temp,
indoor_temp=indoor_temp,
outdoor_rh=outdoor_rh,
indoor_rh=indoor_rh,
wind_speed=wind_speed,
height=infiltration.get("height", 3.0),
crack_length=infiltration.get("crack_length", 10.0)
)
loads["infiltration_sensible"] = infiltration_loads["sensible"]
loads["infiltration_latent"] = infiltration_loads["latent"]
if ventilation:
flow_rate = ventilation.get("flow_rate", 0.0)
ventilation_loads = self.calculate_ventilation_heating_load(
flow_rate=flow_rate,
outdoor_temp=outdoor_temp,
indoor_temp=indoor_temp,
outdoor_rh=outdoor_rh,
indoor_rh=indoor_rh
)
loads["ventilation_sensible"] = ventilation_loads["sensible"]
loads["ventilation_latent"] = ventilation_loads["latent"]
people_load = people.get("number", 0) * people.get("sensible_gain", 70)
lights_load = lights.get("power", 0) * lights.get("use_factor", 1.0)
equipment_load = equipment.get("power", 0) * equipment.get("use_factor", 1.0)
loads["internal_gains_offset"] = self.calculate_internal_gains_offset(
people_load=people_load,
lights_load=lights_load,
equipment_load=equipment_load,
usage_factor=internal_loads.get("usage_factor", 0.7),
hour=0,
schedule=internal_loads.get("gains_schedule", None)
)
loads["subtotal"] = (
loads["walls"] + loads["roofs"] + loads["floors"] +
loads["windows"] + loads["doors"] +
loads["infiltration_sensible"] + loads["infiltration_latent"] +
loads["ventilation_sensible"] + loads["ventilation_latent"] -
loads["internal_gains_offset"]
)
loads["total"] = loads["subtotal"] * safety_factor
return loads
def calculate_heating_load_summary(self, design_loads: Dict[str, float]) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""
Calculate heating load summary.
Args:
design_loads: Dictionary with design heating loads
Returns:
Dictionary with heating load summary
"""
envelope_loads = sum([
design_loads["walls"], design_loads["roofs"], design_loads["floors"],
design_loads["windows"], design_loads["doors"]
])
ventilation_loads = design_loads["ventilation_sensible"] + design_loads["ventilation_latent"]
infiltration_loads = design_loads["infiltration_sensible"] + design_loads["infiltration_latent"]
return {
"envelope_loads": envelope_loads,
"ventilation_loads": ventilation_loads,
"infiltration_loads": infiltration_loads,
"internal_gains_offset": design_loads["internal_gains_offset"],
"subtotal": design_loads["subtotal"],
"safety_factor": design_loads["safety_factor"],
"total": design_loads["total"]
}
def calculate_monthly_heating_loads(self, design_loads: Dict[str, float],
monthly_temps: Dict[str, float],
design_temp: float, indoor_temp: float) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""
Calculate monthly heating loads based on design load and monthly temperatures.
Args:
design_loads: Dictionary with design heating loads
monthly_temps: Dictionary with monthly average temperatures
design_temp: Design outdoor temperature in °C
indoor_temp: Indoor temperature in °C
Returns:
Dictionary with monthly heating loads
"""
design_delta_t = indoor_temp - design_temp
monthly_loads = {}
for month, temp in monthly_temps.items():
delta_t = indoor_temp - temp
if delta_t <= 0:
monthly_loads[month] = 0
continue
load_ratio = delta_t / design_delta_t
monthly_loads[month] = design_loads["total"] * load_ratio
return monthly_loads
def calculate_heating_degree_days(self, monthly_temps: Dict[str, float],
base_temp: float = 18.0) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""
Calculate heating degree days for each month with precise days.
Args:
monthly_temps: Dictionary with monthly average temperatures
base_temp: Base temperature for degree days in °C (default: 18°C)
Returns:
Dictionary with monthly heating degree days
"""
days_per_month = {
"Jan": 31, "Feb": 28, "Mar": 31, "Apr": 30, "May": 31, "Jun": 30,
"Jul": 31, "Aug": 31, "Sep": 30, "Oct": 31, "Nov": 30, "Dec": 31
}
monthly_hdds = {}
for month, temp in monthly_temps.items():
daily_hdd = max(0, base_temp - temp)
monthly_hdds[month] = daily_hdd * days_per_month[month]
return monthly_hdds
def calculate_annual_heating_energy(self, monthly_loads: Dict[str, float],
heating_system_efficiency: float = 0.8) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""
Calculate annual heating energy consumption with precise days.
Args:
monthly_loads: Dictionary with monthly heating loads in W
heating_system_efficiency: Heating system efficiency (0-1)
Returns:
Dictionary with monthly and annual heating energy in kWh
"""
days_per_month = {
"Jan": 31, "Feb": 28, "Mar": 31, "Apr": 30, "May": 31, "Jun": 30,
"Jul": 31, "Aug": 31, "Sep": 30, "Oct": 31, "Nov": 30, "Dec": 31
}
monthly_energy = {}
annual_energy = 0
for month, load in monthly_loads.items():
hours_in_month = 24 * days_per_month[month]
energy = load * hours_in_month / 1000 / heating_system_efficiency
monthly_energy[month] = energy
annual_energy += energy
monthly_energy["annual"] = annual_energy
return monthly_energy
# Create a singleton instance
heating_load_calculator = HeatingLoadCalculator()
# Example usage
if __name__ == "__main__":
from data.building_components import Wall, Roof, Window, Door, Orientation, ComponentType
wall = Wall(
id="wall1",
name="Exterior Wall",
component_type=ComponentType.WALL,
u_value=0.5,
area=20.0,
orientation=Orientation.NORTH,
wall_type="Brick",
wall_group="B",
thermal_mass=100000,
time_constant=2.0
)
roof = Roof(
id="roof1",
name="Flat Roof",
component_type=ComponentType.ROOF,
u_value=0.3,
area=50.0,
orientation=Orientation.HORIZONTAL,
roof_type="Concrete",
roof_group="C",
thermal_mass=200000,
time_constant=3.0
)
window = Window(
id="window1",
name="North Window",
component_type=ComponentType.WINDOW,
u_value=2.8,
area=5.0,
orientation=Orientation.NORTH,
shgc=0.7,
vt=0.8,
window_type="Double Glazed",
glazing_layers=2,
gas_fill="Air",
low_e_coating=False
)
building_components = {
"walls": [wall],
"roofs": [roof],
"windows": [window],
"doors": [],
"floors": []
}
outdoor_conditions = {
"design_temperature": -10.0,
"design_relative_humidity": 80.0,
"ground_temperature": 10.0,
"wind_speed": 4.0
}
indoor_conditions = {
"temperature": 21.0,
"relative_humidity": 40.0
}
gains_schedule = [0.2] * 8 + [0.8] * 8 + [0.4] * 8 # 8h low, 8h high, 8h medium
internal_loads = {
"people": {
"number": 3,
"sensible_gain": 70
},
"lights": {
"power": 500.0,
"use_factor": 0.9
},
"equipment": {
"power": 1000.0,
"use_factor": 0.7
},
"infiltration": {
"height": 3.0,
"crack_length": 10.0
},
"ventilation": {
"flow_rate": 0.1
},
"usage_factor": 0.7,
"gains_schedule": gains_schedule
}
design_loads = heating_load_calculator.calculate_design_heating_load(
building_components=building_components,
outdoor_conditions=outdoor_conditions,
indoor_conditions=indoor_conditions,
internal_loads=internal_loads,
building_volume=300.0
)
summary = heating_load_calculator.calculate_heating_load_summary(design_loads)
monthly_temps = {
"Jan": -5.0, "Feb": -3.0, "Mar": 2.0, "Apr": 8.0, "May": 14.0,
"Jun": 18.0, "Jul": 21.0, "Aug": 20.0, "Sep": 16.0, "Oct": 10.0,
"Nov": 4.0, "Dec": -2.0
}
monthly_loads = heating_load_calculator.calculate_monthly_heating_loads(
design_loads=design_loads,
monthly_temps=monthly_temps,
design_temp=outdoor_conditions["design_temperature"],
indoor_temp=indoor_conditions["temperature"]
)
hdds = heating_load_calculator.calculate_heating_degree_days(monthly_temps)
energy = heating_load_calculator.calculate_annual_heating_energy(monthly_loads)
print("Heating Load Summary:")
for key, value in summary.items():
print(f"{key.replace('_', ' ').title()}: {value:.2f} W")
print("\nMonthly Heating Loads:")
for month, load in monthly_loads.items():
print(f"{month}: {load:.2f} W")
print("\nHeating Degree Days:")
for month, hdd in hdds.items():
print(f"{month}: {hdd:.2f} HDD")
print("\nAnnual Heating Energy:")
print(f"Total: {energy['annual']:.2f} kWh")