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"""
Heat transfer calculation module for HVAC Load Calculator.
This module provides enhanced calculations for conduction, convection, radiation,
infiltration, and solar geometry, with improved modularity and error handling.
"""
from typing import Optional, Tuple
import math
import numpy as np
class SolarCalculations:
"""Class for solar geometry and irradiance calculations."""
def __init__(self):
"""Initialize solar calculations with cached values."""
self._declination_cache = {} # Cache for declination by day of year
def validate_angle(self, angle: float, name: str, min_val: float, max_val: float) -> None:
"""
Validate an angle input.
Args:
angle: Angle in degrees
name: Name of the angle for error messages
min_val: Minimum allowed value
max_val: Maximum allowed value
Raises:
ValueError: If angle is out of range
"""
if not min_val <= angle <= max_val:
raise ValueError(f"{name} {angle}° is outside valid range ({min_val} to {max_val}°)")
def solar_declination(self, day_of_year: int) -> float:
"""
Calculate solar declination angle for a given day of the year.
Args:
day_of_year: Day of the year (1-365)
Returns:
Solar declination angle in degrees
"""
if not 1 <= day_of_year <= 365:
raise ValueError(f"Day of year {day_of_year} must be between 1 and 365")
if day_of_year in self._declination_cache:
return self._declination_cache[day_of_year]
declination = 23.45 * math.sin(math.radians(360 * (284 + day_of_year) / 365))
self._declination_cache[day_of_year] = declination
return declination
def solar_hour_angle(self, hour: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate solar hour angle for a given hour of the day.
Args:
hour: Hour of the day (0-23)
Returns:
Solar hour angle in degrees
"""
if not 0 <= hour <= 23:
raise ValueError(f"Hour {hour} must be between 0 and 23")
return 15 * (hour - 12)
def solar_altitude(self, latitude: float, declination: float, hour_angle: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate solar altitude angle.
Args:
latitude: Latitude in degrees
declination: Solar declination angle in degrees
hour_angle: Solar hour angle in degrees
Returns:
Solar altitude angle in degrees
"""
self.validate_angle(latitude, "Latitude", -90, 90)
self.validate_angle(declination, "Declination", -90, 90)
self.validate_angle(hour_angle, "Hour angle", -180, 180)
lat_rad = math.radians(latitude)
dec_rad = math.radians(declination)
ha_rad = math.radians(hour_angle)
sin_alt = math.sin(lat_rad) * math.sin(dec_rad) + math.cos(lat_rad) * math.cos(dec_rad) * math.cos(ha_rad)
altitude = math.degrees(math.asin(sin_alt))
return max(0, altitude)
def solar_azimuth(self, latitude: float, declination: float, hour_angle: float, altitude: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate solar azimuth angle.
Args:
latitude: Latitude in degrees
declination: Solar declination angle in degrees
hour_angle: Solar hour angle in degrees
altitude: Solar altitude angle in degrees
Returns:
Solar azimuth angle in degrees
"""
self.validate_angle(latitude, "Latitude", -90, 90)
self.validate_angle(declination, "Declination", -90, 90)
self.validate_angle(hour_angle, "Hour angle", -180, 180)
self.validate_angle(altitude, "Altitude", 0, 90)
lat_rad = math.radians(latitude)
dec_rad = math.radians(declination)
ha_rad = math.radians(hour_angle)
alt_rad = math.radians(altitude)
cos_az = (math.sin(alt_rad) * math.sin(lat_rad) - math.sin(dec_rad)) / (math.cos(alt_rad) * math.cos(lat_rad))
cos_az = max(-1, min(1, cos_az))
azimuth = math.degrees(math.acos(cos_az))
if hour_angle > 0:
azimuth = 360 - azimuth
return azimuth
def incident_angle(self, surface_tilt: float, surface_azimuth: float,
solar_altitude: float, solar_azimuth: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate angle of incidence for a surface.
Args:
surface_tilt: Surface tilt angle in degrees (0=horizontal, 90=vertical)
surface_azimuth: Surface azimuth angle in degrees
solar_altitude: Solar altitude angle in degrees
solar_azimuth: Solar azimuth angle in degrees
Returns:
Angle of incidence in degrees
"""
self.validate_angle(surface_tilt, "Surface tilt", 0, 180)
self.validate_angle(surface_azimuth, "Surface azimuth", 0, 360)
self.validate_angle(solar_altitude, "Solar altitude", 0, 90)
self.validate_angle(solar_azimuth, "Solar azimuth", 0, 360)
tilt_rad = math.radians(surface_tilt)
az_diff_rad = math.radians(solar_azimuth - surface_azimuth)
alt_rad = math.radians(solar_altitude)
cos_theta = (math.sin(alt_rad) * math.cos(tilt_rad) +
math.cos(alt_rad) * math.sin(tilt_rad) * math.cos(az_diff_rad))
cos_theta = max(0, min(1, cos_theta))
return math.degrees(math.acos(cos_theta))
def direct_normal_irradiance(self, solar_altitude: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate direct normal irradiance.
Args:
solar_altitude: Solar altitude angle in degrees
Returns:
Direct normal irradiance in W/m²
"""
self.validate_angle(solar_altitude, "Solar altitude", 0, 90)
if solar_altitude <= 0:
return 0
air_mass = 1 / math.cos(math.radians(90 - solar_altitude))
dni = 1367 * (1 - 0.14 * air_mass) # Simplified model
return max(0, dni)
def diffuse_horizontal_irradiance(self, dni: float, solar_altitude: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate diffuse horizontal irradiance.
Args:
dni: Direct normal irradiance in W/m²
solar_altitude: Solar altitude angle in degrees
Returns:
Diffuse horizontal irradiance in W/m²
"""
self.validate_angle(solar_altitude, "Solar altitude", 0, 90)
if solar_altitude <= 0:
return 0
return 0.1 * dni # Simplified model
def irradiance_on_surface(self, dni: float, dhi: float, incident_angle: float, surface_tilt: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate total irradiance on a tilted surface.
Args:
dni: Direct normal irradiance in W/m²
dhi: Diffuse horizontal irradiance in W/m²
incident_angle: Angle of incidence in degrees
surface_tilt: Surface tilt angle in degrees
Returns:
Total irradiance in W/m²
"""
self.validate_angle(incident_angle, "Incident angle", 0, 90)
self.validate_angle(surface_tilt, "Surface tilt", 0, 180)
if dni < 0 or dhi < 0:
raise ValueError("Irradiance values cannot be negative")
direct = dni * math.cos(math.radians(incident_angle))
diffuse = dhi * (1 + math.cos(math.radians(surface_tilt))) / 2
return max(0, direct + diffuse)
class HeatTransferCalculations:
"""Class for heat transfer calculations."""
def __init__(self):
"""Initialize heat transfer calculations with solar calculations."""
self.solar = SolarCalculations()
def validate_inputs(self, temp: float, area: float = 0.0, flow_rate: float = 0.0) -> None:
"""
Validate input parameters for heat transfer calculations.
Args:
temp: Temperature in °C
area: Area in m²
flow_rate: Flow rate in m³/s
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 area < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Area {area}m² cannot be negative")
if flow_rate < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Flow rate {flow_rate}m³/s cannot be negative")
def conduction_heat_transfer(self, u_value: float, area: float, delta_t: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate heat transfer by conduction.
Args:
u_value: Overall heat transfer coefficient in W/(m²·K)
area: Surface area in m²
delta_t: Temperature difference in °C
Returns:
Heat transfer rate in W
"""
if u_value < 0:
raise ValueError(f"U-value {u_value} W/(m²·K) cannot be negative")
self.validate_inputs(delta_t, area)
return u_value * area * delta_t
def convection_heat_transfer(self, h: float, area: float, delta_t: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate heat transfer by convection.
Args:
h: Convective heat transfer coefficient in W/(m²·K)
area: Surface area in m²
delta_t: Temperature difference in °C
Returns:
Heat transfer rate in W
"""
if h < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Convective coefficient {h} W/(m²·K) cannot be negative")
self.validate_inputs(delta_t, area)
return h * area * delta_t
def radiation_heat_transfer(self, emissivity: float, area: float, t_surface: float, t_surroundings: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate heat transfer by radiation using Stefan-Boltzmann law.
Args:
emissivity: Surface emissivity (0-1)
area: Surface area in m²
t_surface: Surface temperature in °C
t_surroundings: Surroundings temperature in °C
Returns:
Heat transfer rate in W
"""
if not 0 <= emissivity <= 1:
raise ValueError(f"Emissivity {emissivity} must be between 0 and 1")
self.validate_inputs(t_surface, area)
self.validate_inputs(t_surroundings)
sigma = 5.67e-8 # Stefan-Boltzmann constant in W/(m²·K⁴)
t_s = t_surface + 273.15
t_sur = t_surroundings + 273.15
return emissivity * sigma * area * (t_s**4 - t_sur**4)
def thermal_lag_factor(self, thermal_mass: float, time_constant: float, time_step: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate thermal lag factor for transient heat transfer.
Args:
thermal_mass: Thermal mass in J/K
time_constant: Time constant in hours
time_step: Time step in hours
Returns:
Thermal lag factor (0-1)
"""
if thermal_mass < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Thermal mass {thermal_mass} J/K cannot be negative")
if time_constant <= 0:
raise ValueError(f"Time constant {time_constant} hours must be positive")
if time_step < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Time step {time_step} hours cannot be negative")
return math.exp(-time_step / time_constant)
def infiltration_heat_transfer(self, flow_rate: float, delta_t: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate sensible heat transfer due to infiltration or ventilation.
Args:
flow_rate: Air flow rate in m³/s
delta_t: Temperature difference in °C
Returns:
Sensible heat transfer rate in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(delta_t, flow_rate=flow_rate)
rho = 1.2 # Air density in kg/m³
cp = 1005 # Specific heat of air in J/(kg·K)
return flow_rate * rho * cp * delta_t
def infiltration_latent_heat_transfer(self, flow_rate: float, delta_w: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate latent heat transfer due to infiltration or ventilation.
Args:
flow_rate: Air flow rate in m³/s
delta_w: Humidity ratio difference in kg/kg
Returns:
Latent heat transfer rate in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(0, flow_rate=flow_rate)
rho = 1.2 # Air density in kg/m³
h_fg = 2501000 # Latent heat of vaporization in J/kg
return flow_rate * rho * h_fg * delta_w
def wind_pressure_difference(self, wind_speed: float, wind_coefficient: float = 0.4) -> float:
"""
Calculate pressure difference due to wind.
Args:
wind_speed: Wind speed in m/s
wind_coefficient: Wind pressure coefficient
Returns:
Pressure difference in Pa
"""
if wind_speed < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Wind speed {wind_speed} m/s cannot be negative")
if not 0 <= wind_coefficient <= 1:
raise ValueError(f"Wind coefficient {wind_coefficient} must be between 0 and 1")
rho = 1.2 # Air density in kg/m³
return 0.5 * wind_coefficient * rho * wind_speed**2
def stack_pressure_difference(self, height: float, indoor_temp: float, outdoor_temp: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate pressure difference due to stack effect.
Args:
height: Height difference in m
indoor_temp: Indoor temperature in K
outdoor_temp: Outdoor temperature in K
Returns:
Pressure difference in Pa
"""
if height < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Height {height} m cannot be negative")
if indoor_temp <= 0 or outdoor_temp <= 0:
raise ValueError("Temperatures must be positive in Kelvin")
g = 9.81 # Gravitational acceleration in m/s²
rho = 1.2 # Air density in kg/m³
delta_t = abs(indoor_temp - outdoor_temp)
t_avg = (indoor_temp + outdoor_temp) / 2
return rho * g * height * delta_t / t_avg
def combined_pressure_difference(self, wind_pd: float, stack_pd: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate combined pressure difference from wind and stack effects.
Args:
wind_pd: Wind pressure difference in Pa
stack_pd: Stack pressure difference in Pa
Returns:
Combined pressure difference in Pa
"""
if wind_pd < 0 or stack_pd < 0:
raise ValueError("Pressure differences cannot be negative")
return math.sqrt(wind_pd**2 + stack_pd**2)
def crack_method_infiltration(self, crack_length: float, coefficient: float,
pressure_difference: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate infiltration flow rate using crack method.
Args:
crack_length: Total crack length in m
coefficient: Flow coefficient in m³/(s·m·Pa^n)
pressure_difference: Pressure difference in Pa
Returns:
Infiltration flow rate in m³/s
"""
if crack_length < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Crack length {crack_length} m cannot be negative")
if coefficient < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Coefficient {coefficient} cannot be negative")
if pressure_difference < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Pressure difference {pressure_difference} Pa cannot be negative")
n = 0.65 # Flow exponent
return coefficient * crack_length * pressure_difference**n
def sol_air_temperature(self, outdoor_temp: float, solar_irradiance: float,
surface_absorptivity: float, surface_resistance: float) -> float:
"""
Calculate sol-air temperature for a surface.
Args:
outdoor_temp: Outdoor air temperature in °C
solar_irradiance: Solar irradiance on surface in W/m²
surface_absorptivity: Surface absorptivity (0-1)
surface_resistance: Surface resistance in m²·K/W
Returns:
Sol-air temperature in °C
"""
self.validate_inputs(outdoor_temp)
if solar_irradiance < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Solar irradiance {solar_irradiance} W/m² cannot be negative")
if not 0 <= surface_absorptivity <= 1:
raise ValueError(f"Surface absorptivity {surface_absorptivity} must be between 0 and 1")
if surface_resistance < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Surface resistance {surface_resistance} m²·K/W cannot be negative")
h_ext = 1 / surface_resistance # External convective coefficient
delta_t_rad = surface_absorptivity * solar_irradiance / h_ext
return outdoor_temp + delta_t_rad
def solar_heat_gain(self, irradiance: float, area: float, shgc: float,
shading_coefficient: float = 1.0) -> float:
"""
Calculate solar heat gain through a surface.
Args:
irradiance: Solar irradiance on surface in W/m²
area: Surface area in m²
shgc: Solar heat gain coefficient (0-1)
shading_coefficient: Shading coefficient (0-1)
Returns:
Solar heat gain in W
"""
self.validate_inputs(0, area)
if irradiance < 0:
raise ValueError(f"Irradiance {irradiance} W/m² cannot be negative")
if not 0 <= shgc <= 1:
raise ValueError(f"SHGC {shgc} must be between 0 and 1")
if not 0 <= shading_coefficient <= 1:
raise ValueError(f"Shading coefficient {shading_coefficient} must be between 0 and 1")
return irradiance * area * shgc * shading_coefficient
# Create a singleton instance
heat_transfer_calculator = HeatTransferCalculations()
# Example usage
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Example solar calculations
latitude = 40.0
day_of_year = 204
hour = 12.0
declination = heat_transfer_calculator.solar.solar_declination(day_of_year)
hour_angle = heat_transfer_calculator.solar.solar_hour_angle(hour)
altitude = heat_transfer_calculator.solar.solar_altitude(latitude, declination, hour_angle)
azimuth = heat_transfer_calculator.solar.solar_azimuth(latitude, declination, hour_angle, altitude)
print(f"Solar Declination: {declination:.2f}°")
print(f"Solar Hour Angle: {hour_angle:.2f}°")
print(f"Solar Altitude: {altitude:.2f}°")
print(f"Solar Azimuth: {azimuth:.2f}°")
# Example heat transfer calculation
u_value = 0.5 # W/(m²·K)
area = 20.0 # m²
delta_t = 10.0 # °C
conduction = heat_transfer_calculator.conduction_heat_transfer(u_value, area, delta_t)
print(f"Conduction Heat Transfer: {conduction:.2f} W")