Refactor constants

BuildResidentialHPXML/measure.xml

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@
   <schema_version>3.1</schema_version>
   <name>build_residential_hpxml</name>
   <uid>a13a8983-2b01-4930-8af2-42030b6e4233</uid>
-  <version_id>c97d3318-e2a9-46bc-b476-17509ea82a22</version_id>
-  <version_modified>2024-08-21T17:55:23Z</version_modified>
+  <version_id>85f5790a-07a6-4ceb-829a-7738e682fa6f</version_id>
+  <version_modified>2024-08-21T17:13:24Z</version_modified>
   <xml_checksum>2C38F48B</xml_checksum>
   <class_name>BuildResidentialHPXML</class_name>
   <display_name>HPXML Builder</display_name>
@@ -7406,19 +7406,25 @@
       <filename>measure.rb</filename>
       <filetype>rb</filetype>
       <usage_type>script</usage_type>
-      <checksum>3E87E8F5</checksum>
+      <checksum>E52B375E</checksum>
+    </file>
+    <file>
+      <filename>constants.rb</filename>
+      <filetype>rb</filetype>
+      <usage_type>resource</usage_type>
+      <checksum>079FF429</checksum>
     </file>
     <file>
       <filename>geometry.rb</filename>
       <filetype>rb</filetype>
       <usage_type>resource</usage_type>
-      <checksum>7FDF7979</checksum>
+      <checksum>C62D3E76</checksum>
     </file>
     <file>
       <filename>test_build_residential_hpxml.rb</filename>
       <filetype>rb</filetype>
       <usage_type>test</usage_type>
-      <checksum>4924B90F</checksum>
+      <checksum>BC30D013</checksum>
     </file>
   </files>
 </measure>

BuildResidentialHPXML/resources/constants.rb

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# frozen_string_literal: true
+
+# Collection of constants.
+module Constants
+  BuildingAmerica = 'BuildingAmerica'
+  FacadeFront = 'front'
+  FacadeBack = 'back'
+  FacadeLeft = 'left'
+  FacadeRight = 'right'
+  FacadeNone = 'none'
+  LocationInterior = 'interior'
+  LocationExterior = 'exterior'
+  None = 'none'
+  PositionRight = 'Right'
+  PositionLeft = 'Left'
+  RoofTypeGable = 'gable'
+  RoofTypeHip = 'hip'
+end

BuildResidentialHPXML/tests/test_build_residential_hpxml.rb

@@ -409,12 +409,12 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['geometry_garage_width'] = 0.0
       args['geometry_garage_depth'] = 20.0
       args['geometry_garage_protrusion'] = 0.0
-      args['geometry_garage_position'] = 'Right'
+      args['geometry_garage_position'] = Constants::PositionRight
       args['geometry_foundation_type'] = HPXML::FoundationTypeBasementConditioned
       args['geometry_foundation_height'] = 8.0
       args['geometry_foundation_height_above_grade'] = 1.0
       args['geometry_rim_joist_height'] = 9.25
-      args['geometry_roof_type'] = 'gable'
+      args['geometry_roof_type'] = Constants::RoofTypeGable
       args['geometry_roof_pitch'] = '6:12'
       args['geometry_attic_type'] = HPXML::AtticTypeUnvented
       args['geometry_eaves_depth'] = 0
@@ -440,7 +440,7 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['roof_material_type'] = HPXML::RoofTypeAsphaltShingles
       args['roof_color'] = HPXML::ColorMedium
       args['roof_assembly_r'] = 2.3
-      args['radiant_barrier_attic_location'] = 'none'
+      args['radiant_barrier_attic_location'] = Constants::None
       args['radiant_barrier_grade'] = 1
       args['neighbor_front_distance'] = 0
       args['neighbor_back_distance'] = 0
@@ -500,7 +500,7 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['cooling_system_cooling_capacity'] = 24000.0
       args['cooling_system_fraction_cool_load_served'] = 1
       args['cooling_system_is_ducted'] = false
-      args['heat_pump_type'] = 'none'
+      args['heat_pump_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heat_pump_heating_efficiency_type'] = HPXML::UnitsHSPF
       args['heat_pump_heating_efficiency'] = 7.7
       args['heat_pump_cooling_efficiency_type'] = HPXML::UnitsSEER
@@ -515,7 +515,7 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['heat_pump_backup_fuel'] = HPXML::FuelTypeElectricity
       args['heat_pump_backup_heating_efficiency'] = 1
       args['heat_pump_backup_heating_capacity'] = 36000.0
-      args['geothermal_loop_configuration'] = 'none'
+      args['geothermal_loop_configuration'] = Constants::None
       args['hvac_control_heating_weekday_setpoint'] = 68
       args['hvac_control_heating_weekend_setpoint'] = 68
       args['hvac_control_cooling_weekday_setpoint'] = 78
@@ -530,19 +530,19 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['ducts_supply_surface_area'] = 150.0
       args['ducts_return_surface_area'] = 50.0
       args['ducts_number_of_return_registers'] = 2
-      args['heating_system_2_type'] = 'none'
+      args['heating_system_2_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heating_system_2_fuel'] = HPXML::FuelTypeElectricity
       args['heating_system_2_heating_efficiency'] = 1.0
       args['heating_system_2_fraction_heat_load_served'] = 0.25
-      args['mech_vent_fan_type'] = 'none'
+      args['mech_vent_fan_type'] = Constants::None
       args['mech_vent_flow_rate'] = 110
       args['mech_vent_hours_in_operation'] = 24
       args['mech_vent_recovery_efficiency_type'] = 'Unadjusted'
       args['mech_vent_total_recovery_efficiency'] = 0.48
       args['mech_vent_sensible_recovery_efficiency'] = 0.72
       args['mech_vent_fan_power'] = 30
       args['mech_vent_num_units_served'] = 1
-      args['mech_vent_2_fan_type'] = 'none'
+      args['mech_vent_2_fan_type'] = Constants::None
       args['mech_vent_2_flow_rate'] = 110
       args['mech_vent_2_hours_in_operation'] = 24
       args['mech_vent_2_recovery_efficiency_type'] = 'Unadjusted'
@@ -571,12 +571,12 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['hot_water_distribution_recirc_branch_piping_length'] = 50
       args['hot_water_distribution_recirc_pump_power'] = 50
       args['hot_water_distribution_pipe_r'] = 0.0
-      args['dwhr_facilities_connected'] = 'none'
+      args['dwhr_facilities_connected'] = Constants::None
       args['dwhr_equal_flow'] = true
       args['dwhr_efficiency'] = 0.55
       args['water_fixtures_shower_low_flow'] = true
       args['water_fixtures_sink_low_flow'] = false
-      args['solar_thermal_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['solar_thermal_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['solar_thermal_collector_area'] = 40.0
       args['solar_thermal_collector_loop_type'] = HPXML::SolarThermalLoopTypeDirect
       args['solar_thermal_collector_type'] = HPXML::SolarThermalCollectorTypeEvacuatedTube
@@ -605,7 +605,7 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['lighting_garage_fraction_lfl'] = 0.1
       args['lighting_garage_fraction_led'] = 0.25
       args['holiday_lighting_present'] = false
-      args['dehumidifier_type'] = 'none'
+      args['dehumidifier_type'] = Constants::None
       args['dehumidifier_efficiency_type'] = 'EnergyFactor'
       args['dehumidifier_efficiency'] = 1.8
       args['dehumidifier_capacity'] = 40
@@ -784,16 +784,16 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['heating_system_heating_efficiency'] = 1.0
       args['heating_system_heating_capacity'] = 48000.0
       args['heating_system_fraction_heat_load_served'] = 0.75
-      args['cooling_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['cooling_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heating_system_2_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeFireplace
       args['heating_system_2_heating_capacity'] = 16000.0
     elsif ['extra-second-heating-system-boiler-to-heating-system.xml'].include? hpxml_file
       args['heating_system_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeBoiler
       args['heating_system_fraction_heat_load_served'] = 0.75
       args['heating_system_2_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeBoiler
     elsif ['extra-second-heating-system-portable-heater-to-heat-pump.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['heating_system_type'] = 'none'
-      args['cooling_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['heating_system_type'] = Constants::None
+      args['cooling_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heat_pump_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeHeatPumpAirToAir
       args['heat_pump_backup_type'] = HPXML::HeatPumpBackupTypeIntegrated
       args['heat_pump_backup_fuel'] = HPXML::FuelTypeElectricity
@@ -806,8 +806,8 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['heating_system_2_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeSpaceHeater
       args['heating_system_2_heating_capacity'] = 16000.0
     elsif ['extra-second-heating-system-fireplace-to-heat-pump.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['heating_system_type'] = 'none'
-      args['cooling_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['heating_system_type'] = Constants::None
+      args['cooling_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heat_pump_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeHeatPumpMiniSplit
       args.delete('heat_pump_cooling_compressor_type')
       args['heat_pump_heating_efficiency'] = 10.0
@@ -818,8 +818,8 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['heating_system_2_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeFireplace
       args['heating_system_2_heating_capacity'] = 16000.0
     elsif ['extra-second-heating-system-boiler-to-heat-pump.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['heating_system_type'] = 'none'
-      args['cooling_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['heating_system_type'] = Constants::None
+      args['cooling_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heat_pump_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeHeatPumpGroundToAir
       args['heat_pump_heating_efficiency_type'] = HPXML::UnitsCOP
       args['heat_pump_heating_efficiency'] = 3.6
@@ -860,7 +860,7 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['ducts_supply_location'] = HPXML::LocationUnderSlab
       args['ducts_return_location'] = HPXML::LocationUnderSlab
     elsif ['extra-enclosure-atticroof-conditioned-eaves-hip.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['geometry_roof_type'] = 'hip'
+      args['geometry_roof_type'] = Constants::RoofTypeHip
     elsif ['extra-gas-pool-heater-with-zero-kwh.xml'].include? hpxml_file
       args['pool_present'] = true
       args['pool_heater_type'] = HPXML::HeaterTypeGas
@@ -902,8 +902,8 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['utility_bill_wood_pellets_fixed_charges'] = '16, 17'
       args['utility_bill_wood_pellets_marginal_rates'] = '18, 19'
     elsif ['extra-seasons-building-america.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['hvac_control_heating_season_period'] = HPXML::BuildingAmerica
-      args['hvac_control_cooling_season_period'] = HPXML::BuildingAmerica
+      args['hvac_control_heating_season_period'] = Constants::BuildingAmerica
+      args['hvac_control_cooling_season_period'] = Constants::BuildingAmerica
     elsif ['extra-ducts-crawlspace.xml'].include? hpxml_file
       args['geometry_foundation_type'] = HPXML::FoundationTypeCrawlspaceUnvented
       args['geometry_foundation_height'] = 4
@@ -933,8 +933,8 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['battery_present'] = true
       args['battery_location'] = HPXML::LocationAttic
     elsif ['extra-detailed-performance-autosize.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['heating_system_type'] = 'none'
-      args['cooling_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['heating_system_type'] = Constants::None
+      args['cooling_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heat_pump_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeHeatPumpAirToAir
       args['heat_pump_heating_efficiency'] = 10.0
       args['heat_pump_cooling_efficiency'] = 17.25
@@ -969,7 +969,7 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['ducts_supply_location'] = HPXML::LocationConditionedSpace
       args['ducts_return_location'] = HPXML::LocationConditionedSpace
     elsif ['extra-sfa-atticroof-conditioned-eaves-hip.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['geometry_roof_type'] = 'hip'
+      args['geometry_roof_type'] = Constants::RoofTypeHip
     elsif ['extra-mf-eaves.xml'].include? hpxml_file
       args['geometry_eaves_depth'] = 2
     elsif ['extra-sfa-slab.xml'].include? hpxml_file
@@ -1138,10 +1138,10 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
 
     # Error
     if ['error-heating-system-and-heat-pump.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['cooling_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['cooling_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heat_pump_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeHeatPumpAirToAir
     elsif ['error-cooling-system-and-heat-pump.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['heating_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['heating_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heat_pump_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeHeatPumpAirToAir
     elsif ['error-sfd-conditioned-basement-zero-foundation-height.xml'].include? hpxml_file
       args['geometry_foundation_height'] = 0.0
@@ -1158,11 +1158,11 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['geometry_attic_type'] = HPXML::AtticTypeBelowApartment
       args.delete('foundation_wall_insulation_distance_to_bottom')
     elsif ['error-second-heating-system-but-no-primary-heating.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['heating_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['heating_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heating_system_2_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeFireplace
     elsif ['error-second-heating-system-ducted-with-ducted-primary-heating.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['heating_system_type'] = 'none'
-      args['cooling_system_type'] = 'none'
+      args['heating_system_type'] = Constants::None
+      args['cooling_system_type'] = Constants::None
       args['heat_pump_type'] = HPXML::HVACTypeHeatPumpMiniSplit
       args.delete('heat_pump_cooling_compressor_type')
       args['heat_pump_is_ducted'] = true
@@ -1248,7 +1248,7 @@ def _set_measure_argument_values(hpxml_file, args)
       args['geometry_unit_front_wall_is_adiabatic'] = true
       args['geometry_unit_back_wall_is_adiabatic'] = true
     elsif ['error-hip-roof-and-protruding-garage.xml'].include? hpxml_file
-      args['geometry_roof_type'] = 'hip'
+      args['geometry_roof_type'] = Constants::RoofTypeHip
       args['geometry_garage_width'] = 12
       args['geometry_garage_protrusion'] = 0.5
     elsif ['error-protruding-garage-under-gable-roof.xml'].include? hpxml_file

BuildResidentialScheduleFile/measure.rb

@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ def get_simulation_parameters(hpxml, weather, args)
     calendar_year = Location.get_sim_calendar_year(hpxml.header.sim_calendar_year, weather)
     args[:sim_year] = calendar_year
     args[:sim_start_day] = DateTime.new(args[:sim_year], 1, 1)
-    args[:total_days_in_year] = Constants.NumDaysInYear(calendar_year)
+    args[:total_days_in_year] = Calendar.num_days_in_year(calendar_year)
   end
 
   # Get generator inputs that are required for the stochastic schedule generator.
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ def get_simulation_parameters(hpxml, weather, args)
   # @param args [Hash] Map of :argument_name => value
   def get_generator_inputs(hpxml_bldg, weather, args)
     state_code = HPXMLDefaults.get_default_state_code(hpxml_bldg.state_code, weather)
-    if Constants.StateCodesMap.keys.include?(state_code)
+    if Constants::StateCodesMap.keys.include?(state_code)
       args[:state] = state_code
     else
       # Unhandled state code, fallback to CO

BuildResidentialScheduleFile/measure.xml

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@
   <schema_version>3.1</schema_version>
   <name>build_residential_schedule_file</name>
   <uid>f770b2db-1a9f-4e99-99a7-7f3161a594b1</uid>
-  <version_id>c82306e3-de8f-4659-b356-4e9cd05205e1</version_id>
-  <version_modified>2024-08-16T19:20:19Z</version_modified>
+  <version_id>395a8098-d391-4a45-9c9a-8079468ec41b</version_id>
+  <version_modified>2024-08-21T16:00:10Z</version_modified>
   <xml_checksum>03F02484</xml_checksum>
   <class_name>BuildResidentialScheduleFile</class_name>
   <display_name>Schedule File Builder</display_name>
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@
       <filename>measure.rb</filename>
       <filetype>rb</filetype>
       <usage_type>script</usage_type>
-      <checksum>038D2D11</checksum>
+      <checksum>19F7FF66</checksum>
     </file>
     <file>
       <filename>README.md</filename>
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@
       <filename>schedules.rb</filename>
       <filetype>rb</filetype>
       <usage_type>resource</usage_type>
-      <checksum>25A966F4</checksum>
+      <checksum>AA136495</checksum>
     </file>
     <file>
       <filename>shower_cluster_size_probability.csv</filename>

BuildResidentialScheduleFile/resources/schedules.rb

@@ -176,11 +176,11 @@ def create_stochastic_schedules(args:,
     plugload_tv_monthly_multiplier = Schedule.validate_values(schedules_csv_data[SchedulesFile::Columns[:PlugLoadsTV].name]['PlugLoadsTVMonthlyMultipliers'], 12, 'monthly') # American Time Use Survey
     ceiling_fan_weekday_sch = Schedule.validate_values(default_schedules_csv_data[SchedulesFile::Columns[:CeilingFan].name]['WeekdayScheduleFractions'], 24, 'weekday') # Table C.3(5) of ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2022 Addendum C
     ceiling_fan_weekend_sch = Schedule.validate_values(default_schedules_csv_data[SchedulesFile::Columns[:CeilingFan].name]['WeekendScheduleFractions'], 24, 'weekend') # Table C.3(5) of ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2022 Addendum C
-    ceiling_fan_monthly_multiplier = Schedule.validate_values(Schedule.CeilingFanMonthlyMultipliers(weather: weather), 12, 'monthly') # based on monthly average outdoor temperatures per ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019
+    ceiling_fan_monthly_multiplier = Schedule.validate_values(HVAC.get_default_ceiling_fan_months(weather).join(', '), 12, 'monthly') # based on monthly average outdoor temperatures per ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019
 
     sch = get_building_america_lighting_schedule(args[:time_zone_utc_offset], args[:latitude], args[:longitude], schedules_csv_data)
     interior_lighting_schedule = []
-    num_days_in_months = Constants.NumDaysInMonths(@sim_year)
+    num_days_in_months = Calendar.num_days_in_months(@sim_year)
     for month in 0..11
       interior_lighting_schedule << sch[month] * num_days_in_months[month]
     end
@@ -1000,7 +1000,7 @@ def get_building_america_lighting_schedule(time_zone_utc_offset, latitude, longi
     stdDevCons2 = 2.36567663279954
 
     monthly_kwh_per_day = []
-    days_m = Constants.NumDaysInMonths(1999) # Intentionally excluding leap year designation
+    days_m = Calendar.num_days_in_months(1999) # Intentionally excluding leap year designation
     wtd_avg_monthly_kwh_per_day = 0
     for monthNum in 1..12
       month = monthNum - 1