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Systems validation

Do the heating and ventilation systems trano generates behave as the real ones do? Each case below puts one system on the same 100 m2 zone (filled cavity walls, insulated roof and slab, 10 m2 of low-e double glazing facing south, n50 = 3, occupied from 7 to 19 h, heated to 21 degC from 7 to 22 h and 16 degC at night) for one week of the Uccle weather, and is simulated with Buildings, IDEAS and FastSmoothBuildings. The KPIs are read from the result files by validation/systems/kpi.py; the band of every KPI and the physical reasoning behind it are in validation/systems/expected.yaml; pytest -m systems fails when a KPI leaves its band. The tables are rendered from the last results with python -m validation.systems report --docs.

Heat pump

hp_winter

Air-water heat pump, 4 kW at -8/45 degC, 100 l buffer, heating curve 45 to 30 degC, the coldest week. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 26.3 17.6 44.8 at most 50 pass
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0.0833 3.17 at most 6 pass
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 40.9 41 39.9
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 44.7 44.7 43.6
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.954 0.95 0.994 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 2.74 2.73 2.89
hp_cop_table [-] 2.87 2.87 2.91
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 53.3 55.5 52.1
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 151 158 151 80 to 220 pass
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00289 0.0028 - at most 0.1 pass
hp_run_hours [h] 54.8 55.4 55.7
hp_scop [-] 2.83 2.84 2.9 2.4 to 3.6 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 5 5 at least 5 pass
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 19.4 18.5 15 at least 5 pass
hp_source_running_c [degC] -0.764 -0.721 -0.877
hp_speed_max [-] 0.892 0.98 0.998 at most 1 pass
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3 0.0137 at least 0.29 pass
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 14.4 16.6 17.9 at most 30 pass
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 40.6 40.4 -
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 42.9 42.9 42.9 at most 45.01 pass
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 40.7 40.7 40.7 36 to 44 pass
mixing_error_k [K] 4.5 4.56 4.83
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.301 0.294 -0.856
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.15 0.151 0.0638
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105 104
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 150 156 149
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.5 63 63.5
valve_hours_open [h] 55.2 53.4 63.7
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.566 0.584 0.564
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 23 29.3 22.4
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21 21.3
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.6 20.6 20.4 19.5 to 22 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.5 16.2
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.719 0.672 0.872

hp_shoulder

The same heat pump in a mild March week (part load). Week from day 75 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 2.3 2.77 2.5
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0.25 0.35 4.83
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 34.9 34.2 35.3
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 39.2 39 37.3
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.89 0.895 0.968 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 4 4.05 4.52
hp_cop_table [-] 4.49 4.53 4.67
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 12.1 13.1 12
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 52.4 57.1 55.6
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00377 0.0038 -
hp_run_hours [h] 16 17.5 19.3
hp_scop [-] 4.33 4.37 4.63 2.8 to 4.9 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5.93 5 10 at least 5 pass
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 28.9 29.3 25
hp_source_running_c [degC] 8.73 8.94 8.22
hp_speed_max [-] 0.967 0.994 0.981 at most 1 pass
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3 0.01
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 9.43 10.4 10.4 at most 40 pass
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 34.3 34.1 -
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 38 38 38
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 34.6 34.6 34.6 30 to 38 pass
mixing_error_k [K] 10.8 10.9 10.9
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] -1.03 -1.05 -2.59
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 8.6 8.6 8.6
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.12 0.135 0.0308
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 92.7 105 91.9
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 51.7 56.5 53.9
valve_hours_closed [h] 75.3 63.2 75.6
valve_hours_open [h] 5.26 4.96 4.75
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.422 0.477 0.415
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 24.7 27.3 30.1
zone_max_c [degC] 21.5 21.1 21.6
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.8 20.8 20.8 20 to 23 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 18.1 18 18
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.394 0.412 0.392

hp_summer

The same heat pump in July: above the heating limit it must not run. Week from day 196 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 0 0.417 0.0833
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 34.4 31.1 34.4
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] - 39.2 43.2
hp_cop_ratio [-] - 0.896 0.999
hp_cop_running [-] - 4.82 4.46
hp_cop_table [-] - 5.38 4.47
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0 0.129 5.49e-46 at most 1 pass
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 0 0.704 2.25e-58 at most 5 pass
hp_pump_share [-] - 0.00269 -
hp_run_hours [h] 0 0.137 0.0833 at most 0.5 pass
hp_scop [-] - 5.47 4.11e-13
hp_shortest_run_min [min] - 8.24 5
hp_source_running_c [degC] - 14.8 12
hp_speed_max [-] 0 0.754 4.01e-58
hp_speed_min_running [-] - 0.3 0
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 0 0.143 0.143
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] - 30.9 -
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 34.4 34.4 34.4
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 30.4 30.4 30.4
mixing_error_k [K] 9.91 9.79 4.6
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] -1.02 -1.04 -3.7
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 20 20 20
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.000266 0.00658 4.97e-05
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 0.299 6.93 0.25
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 0.172 1.39 0.357
valve_hours_closed [h] 167 160 167
valve_hours_open [h] 0.233 0.541 0
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.00202 0.0213 0.00136
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 1 2.43 0.429
zone_max_c [degC] 25.2 25.5 25.1
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 22.9 22.7 22.8
zone_min_c [degC] 20.3 19.5 20.3 at least 18 pass
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 2.18 2.21 2.12

hp_no_buffer

The same heat pump on a hydraulic separator instead of the 100 l buffer: more cycles. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 26.2 19.9 45
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0.0833 0.0833
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 41 41.1 40.3
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 44.7 44.6 43.3
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.934 0.929 0.994 0.8 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 2.68 2.68 2.91
hp_cop_table [-] 2.87 2.88 2.92
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 52.5 54.4 51.2
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 149 155 148
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00306 0.00294 -
hp_run_hours [h] 57 56 59.3
hp_scop [-] 2.84 2.85 2.88 2.3 to 3.6 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 5 5 at least 5 pass
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 11.7 11 10 at least 5 pass
hp_source_running_c [degC] -0.727 -0.663 -0.815
hp_speed_max [-] 0.83 0.912 0.851
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3 0.012
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 22.3 26.4 24.6 10 to 80 pass
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 40.7 40.5 -
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 42.9 42.9 42.9
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 40.7 40.7 40.7
mixing_error_k [K] 4.46 4.54 4.84
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.322 0.316 -0.873
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.15 0.151 0.0639
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105 104
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 150 156 149
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.5 63 63.5
valve_hours_open [h] 55.9 53.7 63.8
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.566 0.584 0.564
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 30.7 38.7 25.3
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21 21.3
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.6 20.6 20.4 19.5 to 22 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.5 16.2
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.66 0.627 0.87

hp_source_m10

COP at a constant -10 degC source and 45 degC supply (EN 14511 point A-10/W45). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 25.1 18
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0.0833 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 44.6 45.1
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 48.8 48.9 44 to 52 pass
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.946 0.949 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 2.03 2.03 1.85 to 2.5 pass
hp_cop_table [-] 2.14 2.14
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 71.6 74.6
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 152 159
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00201 0.00203
hp_run_hours [h] 47.6 50.2
hp_scop [-] 2.13 2.13
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 7.09
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 18.9 9.86
hp_source_running_c [degC] -10 -10 -10.5 to -9.5 pass
hp_speed_max [-] 1 0.965
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 18.7 19.9
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 44.5 44.6
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 45 45
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 45 45 44.9 to 45.1 pass
mixing_error_k [K] 1.02 1
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.797 0.793
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.143 0.144
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 151 157
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.6 63.2
valve_hours_open [h] 57.6 52.8
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.559 0.574
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 28.4 39.6
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.6 20.6
zone_min_c [degC] 16.5 16.5
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.692 0.662

hp_source_m7

COP at a constant -7 degC source and 45 degC supply (EN 14511 point A-7/W45). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 25.4 18.9
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 44.6 44.8
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 48.9 49 44 to 52 pass
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.952 0.951 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 2.14 2.14 1.95 to 2.65 pass
hp_cop_table [-] 2.25 2.25
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 68.2 70.9
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 152 159
hp_pump_share [-] 0.002 0.00202
hp_run_hours [h] 49.8 52.5
hp_scop [-] 2.24 2.24
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 5
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 19 9.73
hp_source_running_c [degC] -7 -7 -7.5 to -6.5 pass
hp_speed_max [-] 0.985 0.978
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 17.7 19.1
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 44.5 44.5
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 45 45
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 45 45 44.9 to 45.1 pass
mixing_error_k [K] 1.03 1.02
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.897 0.773
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.143 0.144
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 150 156
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.6 63.2
valve_hours_open [h] 57.6 53.4
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.559 0.575
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 29 39.3
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.6 20.6
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.5
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.707 0.671

hp_source_2

COP at a constant 2 degC source and 45 degC supply (EN 14511 point A2/W45). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 27.3 19.5
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 45 44.8
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 49.2 49.2 44 to 52 pass
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.957 0.957 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 2.82 2.82 2.55 to 3.45 pass
hp_cop_table [-] 2.95 2.95
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 52 53.9
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 152 158
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00252 0.00253
hp_run_hours [h] 52.4 54.8
hp_scop [-] 2.93 2.93
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 9.78 5
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 18.7 9.62
hp_source_running_c [degC] 2 2 1.5 to 2.5 pass
hp_speed_max [-] 0.97 0.943
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 16.7 18
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 44.6 44.6
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 45 45
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 45 45 44.9 to 45.1 pass
mixing_error_k [K] 1.01 1
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.871 0.761
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.143 0.143
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 150 156
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.6 63.2
valve_hours_open [h] 58.6 53.8
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.559 0.575
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 25.9 35
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.5 20.6
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.5
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.728 0.697

hp_source_7

COP at a constant 7 degC source and 45 degC supply (EN 14511 point A7/W45). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 49.2 52.3
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 45.8 46.1
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 49.7 49.7 44 to 52 pass
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.981 0.982 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 3.36 3.37 3 to 4.1 pass
hp_cop_table [-] 3.43 3.43
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 40.3 42.4
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 137 144
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00357 0.00365
hp_run_hours [h] 74.4 80.1
hp_scop [-] 3.41 3.41
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 11.7 8.42
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 19.6 9.28
hp_source_running_c [degC] 7 7 6.5 to 7.5 pass
hp_speed_max [-] 0.801 0.784
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 7.57 7.71
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 45.8 45.9
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 45 45
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 45 45 44.9 to 45.1 pass
mixing_error_k [K] 0.699 0.661
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.774 0.713
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.138 0.139
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 135 142
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.6 63.2
valve_hours_open [h] 61.6 65.9
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.561 0.582
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 19.9 19.6
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.3 20.4
zone_min_c [degC] 16 16.1
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 1.02 0.987

hp_source_12

COP at a constant 12 degC source and 45 degC supply (EN 14511 point A12/W45). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 55 54.5
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 45.9 46
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 49.8 49.9 44 to 52 pass
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.991 0.99 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 3.9 3.89 3.45 to 4.7 pass
hp_cop_table [-] 3.93 3.93
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 36.5 38.3
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 143 150
hp_pump_share [-] 0.0036 0.00365
hp_run_hours [h] 86.7 92.1
hp_scop [-] 3.91 3.91
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 11.7 19.8
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 27.1 8.92
hp_source_running_c [degC] 12 12 11.5 to 12.5 pass
hp_speed_max [-] 0.683 0.696
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 3.43 3.57
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 45.8 45.9
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 45 45
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 45 45 44.9 to 45.1 pass
mixing_error_k [K] 0.466 0.448
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.656 0.652
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.14 0.14
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 140 147
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.6 63.1
valve_hours_open [h] 67 70.9
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.568 0.588
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 7.57 7.57
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.4 20.4
zone_min_c [degC] 16.1 16.2
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 1.02 0.997

hp_table_winter

The air-water heat pump given as a table (heat_pump_data: table) holding the Vitocal 251-A08 data: it must reproduce hp_winter. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 20.4 11.8
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0.0833
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 41.8 41.6
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 45.3 45.2
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.983 0.981 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 2.8 2.8
hp_cop_table [-] 2.85 2.85
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 54.5 56.5
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 153 160 80 to 220 pass
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00281 0.00283
hp_run_hours [h] 81.4 85.1
hp_scop [-] 2.82 2.82 2.4 to 3.6 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 14.9 5
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 25.9 22.1
hp_source_running_c [degC] -0.755 -0.705
hp_speed_max [-] 0.678 0.766
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 4.57 5.43
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 41.5 41.4
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 42.9 42.9
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 40.7 40.7
mixing_error_k [K] 3.95 3.94
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] -0.21 -0.34
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.149 0.15
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 152 158
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.5 63
valve_hours_open [h] 45.4 30
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.562 0.577
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 13 14.4
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.6 20.6 19.5 to 22 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.5 16.5
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.762 0.758

hp_carnot_winter

The air-water heat pump as a Carnot model (effectiveness 0.45, frosting of the evaporator) in the coldest week. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 34.6 22.6
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0.0833 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 40.5 40.7
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 45.6 45.5
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.743 0.743
hp_cop_running [-] 2.1 2.11
hp_cop_table [-] 2.83 2.84
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 67.9 71.2
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 149 156 80 to 220 pass
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00197 0.00196
hp_run_hours [h] 42.3 44.3
hp_scop [-] 2.19 2.19 2 to 3.4 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 5 at least 5 pass
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 18.2 18.3
hp_source_running_c [degC] -0.802 -0.752
hp_speed_max [-] 1 1
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3 at least 0.29 pass
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 19.4 20.7
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 40.3 40.3
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 42.9 42.9
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 40.7 40.7
mixing_error_k [K] 4.6 4.59
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.334 0.347
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.151 0.152
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 148 155
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.5 63
valve_hours_open [h] 59.6 55.8
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.567 0.585
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 21.9 28.7
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.5 20.6 19.5 to 22 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.5
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.746 0.705

gshp_winter

Ground-source heat pump (Carnot, effectiveness 0.45) on a ground loop at 10 degC (3 K annual swing) in the coldest week. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 34.3 22.2
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 40.3 40.8
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 45.7 45.6
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.8 0.802
hp_cop_running [-] 2.97 2.98 2.8 to 4.8 pass
hp_cop_table [-] 3.71 3.72
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 47.9 50.2
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 149 156 80 to 220 pass
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00278 0.00281
hp_run_hours [h] 41.8 44
hp_scop [-] 3.1 3.11 3 to 4.6 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 5
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 18.4 18.3
hp_source_running_c [degC] 7.25 7.26 6.5 to 8.5 pass
hp_speed_max [-] 1 1
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 19.7 21
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 40.3 40.3
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 42.9 42.9
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 40.7 40.7
mixing_error_k [K] 4.59 4.58
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.346 0.349
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.151 0.152
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 147 155
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.5 63
valve_hours_open [h] 59.2 56.3
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.567 0.585
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 21.3 28.1
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.5 20.6 19.5 to 22 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.5
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.74 0.696

wwhp_winter

Water-water heat pump (Carnot, effectiveness 0.45) on a water loop at 12 degC in the coldest week. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 34.6 22
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0.0833 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 40.5 40.7
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 45.6 45.6
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.783 0.783
hp_cop_running [-] 3.33 3.33
hp_cop_table [-] 4.25 4.25
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 42.9 45
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 149 156 80 to 220 pass
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00311 0.00309
hp_run_hours [h] 42 44.1
hp_scop [-] 3.46 3.46 3.2 to 5 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 5
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 18.5 18.3
hp_source_running_c [degC] 12 12 11.5 to 12.5 pass
hp_speed_max [-] 1 1
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 19.4 20.7
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 40.3 40.3
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 42.9 42.9
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 40.7 40.7
mixing_error_k [K] 4.59 4.58
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.335 0.347
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.151 0.152
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 148 155
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.5 63
valve_hours_open [h] 58.9 56.1
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.567 0.585
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 21.9 29
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.5 20.6 19.5 to 22 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.5
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.746 0.702

hp_supply_35

COP at a constant 7 degC source and 35 degC supply (EN 14511 point A7/W35). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 79.2 83.7
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 35 35.2
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 39.4 39.4 34 to 42 pass
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.947 0.95 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 4.07 4.08 3.8 to 5.15 pass
hp_cop_table [-] 4.29 4.29
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 25.1 26.5
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 107 113
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00349 0.00348
hp_run_hours [h] 42.5 44.7
hp_scop [-] 4.26 4.25
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 9.58 15.5
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 25.7 30.2
hp_source_running_c [degC] 7 7
hp_speed_max [-] 0.74 0.746
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 15.3 15.7
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 34.7 34.7
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 35 35
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 35 35 34.9 to 35.1 pass
mixing_error_k [K] 0.923 0.928
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.874 0.864
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.165 0.166
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 119 119
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 105 111
valve_hours_closed [h] 47.7 47.1
valve_hours_open [h] 86.9 93.4
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.645 0.663
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 11.1 8
zone_max_c [degC] 21.1 21
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 19.3 19.3
zone_min_c [degC] 15.8 15.9
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 2.01 1.97

hp_supply_55

COP at a constant 7 degC source and 55 degC supply (EN 14511 point A7/W55). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 2.57 2.82
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0.0667 0.0667
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 55.5 55.8
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 59.8 59.7 54 to 62 pass
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.987 0.986 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 2.84 2.84 2.5 to 3.45 pass
hp_cop_table [-] 2.88 2.88
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 56.3 57.6
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 161 165
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00277 0.00285
hp_run_hours [h] 81.2 85.6
hp_scop [-] 2.86 2.86
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 9.24 6.74
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 9.03 5
hp_source_running_c [degC] 7 7
hp_speed_max [-] 0.972 0.961
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 5 5.71
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 55.8 55.9
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 55 55
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 55 55 54.9 to 55.1 pass
mixing_error_k [K] 0.612 0.609
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.621 0.63
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.135 0.134
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 158 162
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.7 63.3
valve_hours_open [h] 4.11 4.14
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.508 0.52
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 14.1 13.6
zone_max_c [degC] 21.5 21.2
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.7 20.7
zone_min_c [degC] 16.6 16.6
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.664 0.685

Boiler

boiler_storage_winter

Gas boiler, 6 kW, 200 l storage tank, 70 degC set point, the coldest week. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.877 0.877 0.846 0.8 to 0.91 pass
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.9 0.9 0.9
boiler_firing_hours [h] 31.1 31.9 96.5
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 207 212 190
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 17.8 18.2 -
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 182 186 161 80 to 250 pass
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 - 11.6 to 11.75 pass
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 65.6 58.8 10
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 3.29 3.43 4.57 1 to 40 pass
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 71.4 71.5 69.1
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 87.6 87.6 70 at most 95 pass
hours_below_setpoint [h] 15.5 11.3 4.08
mixing_error_k [K] 1.59 1.38 1.39
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.749 0.822 -0.369
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.131 0.133 0.0327
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105 98.3
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 152 156 161
tank_bottom_max_c [degC] 75.1 75.1 -
tank_top_max_c [degC] 84.6 84.5 - 70 to 92 pass
tank_top_min_c [degC] 62.8 62.6 -
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.8 63.2 64.6
valve_hours_open [h] 36.1 27.4 6.83
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.521 0.533 0.473
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 17.9 16.4 23.9
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.1 21.6
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.7 20.7 20.7 19.5 to 22.5 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.4 16.4
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.667 0.667 0.648

boiler_no_storage_winter

Gas boiler without storage, 6 kW, 70 degC supply set point, the coldest week. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.875 0.875 0.846 0.84 to 0.91 pass
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.9 0.9 0.9
boiler_firing_hours [h] 95.9 104 96.5
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 184 188 190
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 15.7 16.1 -
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 161 164 161 80 to 250 pass
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 - 11.6 to 11.75 pass
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 10 13.6 10
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 1.86 1.71 4.57
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 69.4 69.5 69.1
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 70 70 70 at most 85 pass
hours_below_setpoint [h] 3.33 3.58 4.08
mixing_error_k [K] 0.855 0.835 1.39
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] -0.0293 -0.0287 -0.369
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.131 0.133 0.0327
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 104 104 98.3
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 156 159 161
valve_hours_closed [h] 64.2 63.6 64.6
valve_hours_open [h] 4.45 4.75 6.83
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.467 0.479 0.473
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 11.6 13.6 23.9
zone_max_c [degC] 21.6 21.4 21.6
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.7 20.7 20.7 19.5 to 22.5 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.5 16.5 16.4
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.629 0.656 0.648

boiler_condensing_winter

Condensing boiler without storage, efficiency 0.97 at 40 degC to 0.90 at 70 degC, radiators 45/35. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.942 0.943 0.925 0.9 to 0.99 pass
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.958 0.958 0.958 0.93 to 0.99 pass
boiler_firing_hours [h] 95.1 105 97.7
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 163 169 147
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 14 14.5 -
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 154 159 136
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 -
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 9.18 22.9 5
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 1.57 1.14 4.29
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 44.6 44.7 44.6
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 45 45 45 at most 60 pass
hours_below_setpoint [h] 21.8 11.9 62
mixing_error_k [K] 0.489 0.488 1.03
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] -0.0288 -0.0809 -0.76
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.147 0.147 0.0478
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0.0833
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105 104
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 151 157 136
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.4 63.1 61.2
valve_hours_open [h] 48.2 32.2 68.8
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.555 0.568 0.567
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 6.14 6.43 10.1
zone_max_c [degC] 21.3 21 21.2
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.6 20.6 20.1 19.5 to 22.5 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.4 15.9
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.71 0.706 1.21

boiler_storage_shoulder

The boiler with storage in a mild March week (part load). Week from day 75 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.861 0.862 0.756 0.7 to 0.91 pass
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.9 0.9 0.9
boiler_firing_hours [h] 13.4 14.8 54.2
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 89 98.5 71.3
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 7.63 8.44 -
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 76.6 84.9 53.9
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 -
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 58.7 68.6 5
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 1.43 1.57 20.6 at most 40 pass
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 68.5 68.1 69.5
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 87.6 87.6 70
hours_below_setpoint [h] 2.13 2.41 2.08
mixing_error_k [K] 1.63 1.66 1.04
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.631 0.638 -0.882
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 8.6 8.6 8.6
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.109 0.127 0.0118
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 91.2 103 82.4
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 51.7 56.4 54.7
tank_bottom_max_c [degC] 75.1 75.1 -
tank_top_max_c [degC] 84.5 84.5 -
tank_top_min_c [degC] 60 60.2 -
valve_hours_closed [h] 76.7 64.7 78.6
valve_hours_open [h] 2.99 3.43 2.17
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.31 0.35 0.241
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 16.7 18.7 51.6
zone_max_c [degC] 21.6 21.3 21.7
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.9 20.8 20.9 20 to 23.5 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 18 18 18
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.37 0.39 0.379

boiler_storage_summer

The boiler with storage in July: no heat demand, only the losses of the tank. Week from day 196 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.838 0.84 0.00029
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.9 0.9 0.9
boiler_firing_hours [h] 5 5.21 0.333
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 33.3 34.7 2.85 at most 45 pass
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 2.86 2.98 -
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 27.9 29.2 0.000829 at most 40 pass
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 -
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 36.6 36.6 5
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 0.714 0.714 0.571
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 68.2 67.6 53.4
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 87.6 87.6 70
hours_below_setpoint [h] 0 0.417 0.0833
mixing_error_k [K] 15.9 3.74 13.5
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] -0.468 0.000718 -0.899
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 20 20 20
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.000426 0.00453 0.000146
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 0.413 4.43 0.417
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 0.438 2.05 0.48
tank_bottom_max_c [degC] 75.1 75.1 -
tank_top_max_c [degC] 84.5 84.5 -
tank_top_min_c [degC] 67.2 67.3 -
valve_hours_closed [h] 167 162 167
valve_hours_open [h] 0.24 0.537 0.0833
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.00243 0.0135 0.00238
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 1 2.71 1
zone_max_c [degC] 25.2 25.6 25.1
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 22.9 22.8 22.8
zone_min_c [degC] 20.3 19.4 20.3 at least 18 pass
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 2.22 2.28 2.14

Hydronics

valve_p

Radiator valve under a proportional controller on the zone temperature (PController). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.877 0.877 0.846
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.9 0.9 0.9
boiler_firing_hours [h] 31.1 31.9 96.5
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 207 212 190
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 17.8 18.2 -
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 182 186 161
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 -
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 65.6 58.8 10
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 3.29 3.43 4.57
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 71.4 71.5 69.1
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 87.6 87.6 70
hours_below_setpoint [h] 15.5 11.3 4.08
mixing_error_k [K] 1.59 1.38 1.39 at most 3 pass
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.749 0.822 -0.369
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.131 0.133 0.0327
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0 at most 1 pass
pump_run_hours [h] 104 105 98.3
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 152 156 161
tank_bottom_max_c [degC] 75.1 75.1 -
tank_top_max_c [degC] 84.6 84.5 -
tank_top_min_c [degC] 62.8 62.6 -
valve_hours_closed [h] 63.8 63.2 64.6 at least 20 pass
valve_hours_open [h] 36.1 27.4 6.83
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.521 0.533 0.473
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 17.9 16.4 23.9 at most 60 pass
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.1 21.6
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.7 20.7 20.7 19.5 to 22.5 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.4 16.4 16.4
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.667 0.667 0.648 at most 1.5 pass

valve_pi

Radiator valve under the Guideline 36 heating loop (the default emission control). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.876 0.875 0.852
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.9 0.9 0.9
boiler_firing_hours [h] 29.9 30 99.8
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 199 200 194
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 17.1 17.1 -
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 174 175 165
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 -
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 70.4 61.1 160
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 3 3.14 1.14
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 71.8 71.9 69.7
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 87.7 87.7 70
hours_below_setpoint [h] 38.6 36 7.83
mixing_error_k [K] 1.93 1.86 0.95
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.867 0.837 -0.444
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.124 0.123 0.0342
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0 at most 1 pass
pump_run_hours [h] 97.8 97 105
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 145 149 165
tank_bottom_max_c [degC] 75.1 75.1 -
tank_top_max_c [degC] 84.6 84.6 -
tank_top_min_c [degC] 62.3 62.9 -
valve_hours_closed [h] 61.4 61.8 61.3
valve_hours_open [h] 38.6 35.5 3.58
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.502 0.51 0.492
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 5.57 5.86 3.86 at most 80 pass
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.5 21.3
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.4 20.4 20.8 19.5 to 22.5 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.3 16.2 16.5
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 1.19 1.23 0.751 at most 1.5 pass

valve_onoff

Radiator valve under an on-off controller. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.877 0.876 0.849
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.9 0.9 0.9
boiler_firing_hours [h] 31.6 32.6 60.2
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 211 217 192
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 18.1 18.6 -
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 185 190 163
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 -
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 59 60.5 5
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 3.29 3.57 41
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 71.1 71.4 68.6
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 87.7 87.6 69.8
hours_below_setpoint [h] 7.67 7.67 3.83
mixing_error_k [K] 4.74 5.17 1.42
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.915 0.786 -0.432
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.0983 0.1 0.0326
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0 at most 1 pass
pump_run_hours [h] 75.3 77 57.9
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 155 160 166
tank_bottom_max_c [degC] 75.1 75.1 -
tank_top_max_c [degC] 84.5 84.6 -
tank_top_min_c [degC] 61.5 62.5 -
valve_hours_closed [h] 92.7 91 108
valve_hours_open [h] 75.3 77 50.6 at least 10 pass
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.448 0.458 0.328
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 43.3 52.7 85.3
zone_max_c [degC] 21.5 21.2 21.8
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.8 20.9 20.9 19.5 to 22.5 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.5 16.5 16.6
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.546 0.531 0.622 at most 1.5 pass

valve_nonlinear

The proportional case with the valve's flow law not linearised (trano linearises it by default). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.877 0.876 0.846
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.9 0.9 0.9
boiler_firing_hours [h] 31.7 32.5 96.5
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 211 216 190
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 18.1 18.5 -
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 185 190 161
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 -
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 74.6 58.4 10
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 3.29 3.57 4.57
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 71.4 71.6 69.1
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 87.7 87.6 70
hours_below_setpoint [h] 5.08 5.42 4.08
mixing_error_k [K] 2.26 1.41 1.39
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.741 0.736 -0.369
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.123 0.133 0.0327
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 0 0 0
pump_run_hours [h] 95.5 105 98.3
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 156 159 161
tank_bottom_max_c [degC] 75.1 75.1 -
tank_top_max_c [degC] 84.5 84.5 -
tank_top_min_c [degC] 61.3 63.2 -
valve_hours_closed [h] 69.9 63.3 64.6
valve_hours_open [h] 11.6 10.2 6.83
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.38 0.384 0.473
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 23.6 18.4 23.9
zone_max_c [degC] 21.5 21.2 21.6
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.8 20.8 20.7 19.5 to 22.5 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16.5 16.5 16.4
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.575 0.618 0.648 at most 1.5 pass

Ventilation

no_ventilation_winter

The zone heated by an ideal heater, infiltration only (n50 = 3). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 138 140 144 80 to 220 pass
heating_peak_w [W] 4014 4066 4045
hours_below_setpoint [h] 1.08 1.17 1.08 at most 10 pass
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.5 21.4
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.9 20.9 20.9
zone_min_c [degC] 16 16 16

hrv_winter

Balanced ventilation with 80 % heat recovery (system_d), 150 m3/h, the coldest week. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 164 165 171 100 to 260 pass
heating_peak_w [W] 4199 4240 4233
hours_below_setpoint [h] 1.08 1.17 1.08
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
vent_bypass_hours [h] 0 0 -
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0.837 0.838 0.829 0.78 to 0.9 pass
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 7.2 7.2 5.6 2 to 12 pass
vent_fan_power_w [W] 42.8 42.8 33.3
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.05 0.05 0.05
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 28.4 28.2 29.8 15 to 60 pass
vent_heater_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0 0 -
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 0 0 0
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 143 142 144
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 1028 1028 800 400 to 2000 pass
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 16.2 16.1 16 14 to 20 pass
vent_supply_min_c [degC] 12.8 12.8 12.6
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.5 21.4
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.9 20.9 20.9
zone_min_c [degC] 16 16 16

balanced_no_recovery_winter

The same balanced ventilation without heat recovery (effectiveness 0). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 298 300 305
heating_peak_w [W] 4961 5009 4985
hours_below_setpoint [h] 1.17 1.17 1.17
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
vent_bypass_hours [h] 0 0 -
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0.0216 0.0221 0.0165 at most 0.1 pass
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 7.2 7.2 5.6
vent_fan_power_w [W] 42.8 42.8 33.3
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.05 0.05 0.05
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 168 168 169 120 to 240 pass
vent_heater_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0 0 -
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 0 0 0
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 0 0 2.8
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 1028 1028 800
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] -0.666 -0.656 -0.764 -2 to 2 pass
vent_supply_min_c [degC] -4.23 -4.22 -4.33
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.5 21.4
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.9 20.9 20.9
zone_min_c [degC] 15.8 15.8 15.8

no_ventilation_summer

The zone in July without ventilation (free floating above the set point). Week from day 196 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 0.191 1.14 0.213 at most 5 pass
heating_peak_w [W] 762 1357 795
hours_below_setpoint [h] 0.0833 0.25 0.0833
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 20 20 20
zone_max_c [degC] 25.2 25.6 25.1
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 22.9 22.8 22.8
zone_min_c [degC] 20.3 19.4 20.3

hrv_summer

Balanced ventilation with heat recovery in July: without a bypass it recovers heat it should not. Week from day 196 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 0.301 1.43 0.374
heating_peak_w [W] 904 1454 955
hours_below_setpoint [h] 0.167 0.25 0.25
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 20 20 20
vent_bypass_hours [h] 0 0 -
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0.968 0.976 0.931
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 7.2 7.2 5.6
vent_fan_power_w [W] 42.8 42.8 33.3
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.05 0.05 0.05
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] -2.34 -2.66 -1.14
vent_heater_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0 0 -
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 95 96.6 88.4 at least 10 pass
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 19.3 18 20.7
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 1028 1028 800
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 22.7 22.6 22.5
vent_supply_min_c [degC] 18.6 18 18.4
zone_max_c [degC] 25.5 25.8 25.3
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 23 22.9 22.9
zone_min_c [degC] 20.1 19.3 20

hrv_bypass_summer

The same unit with its summer bypass (open above 15 degC outdoor when the extract air is warmer). Week from day 196 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 1.6 3.58
heating_peak_w [W] 1296 1589
hours_below_setpoint [h] 0.333 0.333
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 20 20
vent_bypass_hours [h] 79 75.1 at least 20 pass
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0.303 0.31
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 6.04 6.08
vent_fan_power_w [W] 36 36.2
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.0509 0.0511
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 9.49 8.49
vent_heater_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0 0
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 64.3 68.2
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 5.02 4.87
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 847 851
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 20.9 20.9
vent_supply_min_c [degC] 14.1 14.1
zone_max_c [degC] 25.2 25.6
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 22.6 22.6
zone_min_c [degC] 19.7 19.3

hrv_night_setback_winter

The unit at half its flow from 22 to 7 h (fan schedule). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 160 162 167
heating_peak_w [W] 4169 4215 4202
hours_below_setpoint [h] 1.08 1.17 1.08
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
vent_bypass_hours [h] 0 0 -
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0.83 0.831 0.829
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 5.41 5.41 4.72 at most 10 pass
vent_fan_power_w [W] 32.2 32.2 28.1
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.0421 0.0421 0.0421 0.038 to 0.045 pass
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 24.7 24.5 25.3
vent_heater_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0 0 -
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 0 0 0
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 120 120 122
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 917 917 801
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 16.1 16 16
vent_supply_min_c [degC] 12.5 12.4 12.7
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.5 21.4
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.9 20.9 20.9
zone_min_c [degC] 16 16 16

hrv_postheater_winter

The unit with an electric post-heater holding the supply air at 18 degC. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 153 155
heating_peak_w [W] 3819 3886
hours_below_setpoint [h] 1.08 1.17
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
vent_bypass_hours [h] 0 0
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0.923 0.927
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 7.2 7.2
vent_fan_power_w [W] 42.8 42.8
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.05 0.05
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 14.4 13.6
vent_heater_electricity_kwh [kWh] 14.3 15 2 to 40 pass
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 43.4 47.9
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 144 143
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 1028 1028
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 18 18
vent_supply_min_c [degC] 17.9 17.9 at least 17 pass
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.4
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.9 20.9
zone_min_c [degC] 16.3 16.2

extract_only_winter

Mechanical extract ventilation (system_c), 150 m3/h: outdoor air through the trickle vents, one fan. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 302 304
heating_peak_w [W] 4983 5031
hours_below_setpoint [h] 1.17 1.17
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0 0 at most 0.05 pass
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 1.22 1.51
vent_fan_power_w [W] 7.24 8.97
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.05 0.05
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 172 171 120 to 240 pass
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 0 0
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 0 0
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 174 215 150 to 1000 pass
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -2 to 2 pass
vent_supply_min_c [degC] -4.66 -4.66
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.5
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.9 20.9
zone_min_c [degC] 15.8 15.8

natural_winter

Natural ventilation (system A): 150 m3/h of outdoor air through the vents and windows all day, no fan. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 302 304 308 180 to 400 pass
heating_peak_w [W] 4983 5034 5002
hours_below_setpoint [h] 1.17 1.17 1.17
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09 -1.09
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.5 21.4
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20.9 20.9 20.9
zone_min_c [degC] 15.8 15.8 15.8

ahu_g36_winter

The Guideline 36 multizone air handling unit of trano (default variant) with a VAV box: it has no coils. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
heating_kwh [kWh] 138 140 80 to 220 pass
heating_peak_w [W] 4163 4206
hours_below_setpoint [h] 0.933 0.9
outdoor_mean_c [degC] -1.09 -1.09
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 1.02 1.03
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] -1.3e-07 1.33e-21
vent_fan_power_w [W] -7.73e-07 7.91e-21
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 4.44e-09 8.57e-16 at most 0.001 pass
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] -2.32e-07 -2.53e-14
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 60.4 62.7
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 1.59e-05 2.81e-12
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] -209 1.11e-05
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 20 20
vent_supply_min_c [degC] 20 20
zone_max_c [degC] 21.4 21.5
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 21 21
zone_min_c [degC] 16 16

House

house_air_water_heat_pump

Six-zone house: air-water heat pump (4 kW at -8/45 degC, 150 l buffer, heating curve), one mixing circuit on radiators rated 45/35 under proportional valves, balanced ventilation with heat recovery at half flow at night. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 0 0 170
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 39.9 39.9 39.7
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 43.7 43.7 43
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.892 0.895 0.999 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 2.71 2.73 3.03
hp_cop_table [-] 3.04 3.04 3.03
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 97.6 89.9 75.8
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 294 271 224 150 to 700 pass
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00282 0.0028 -
hp_run_hours [h] 96 86.6 76.5
hp_scop [-] 3.01 3.02 2.95 2.4 to 3.8 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 5 15 at least 5 pass
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 26.6 25.1 15
hp_source_running_c [degC] 0.589 0.618 0.129
hp_speed_max [-] 0.922 0.915 1
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3 0.0103
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 13.4 12.9 12.9
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 39.1 39.1 -
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 42.9 42.9 42.9
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 39.7 39.7 39.7
mixing_error_k [K] 5.4 5.41 5.43
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.352 0.356 -0.762
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 0.488 0.488 0.488
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.624 0.575 0.144
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 115 121 67
pump_run_hours [h] 299 279 248
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 40.8 38.5 32
valve_hours_closed [h] 152 178 100
valve_hours_open [h] 9.12 7.34 172
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.34 0.311 0.6
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 22.5 19.8 23.6
vent_bypass_hours [h] 0 0 -
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0.771 0.769 0.837 0.74 to 0.92 pass
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 21.7 21.7 18.9
vent_fan_power_w [W] 64.5 64.5 56.2
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.0838 0.0842 0.0842 0.075 to 0.09 pass
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 125 128 109
vent_heater_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0 0 -
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 0 0 0
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 429 431 403
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 924 920 802
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 15.9 16 14.6
vent_supply_min_c [degC] 12.4 12.6 12
zone_max_c [degC] 22 22 21.7
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 21.9 21.9 19.3 18.5 to 23 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16 16.4 15.8
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.858 0.865 2.01

house_ground_source_heat_pump

Six-zone house: ground-source heat pump (Carnot, 10 degC ground loop), the same circuit and radiators, balanced ventilation with heat recovery. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 0 0
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0.0833
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 39.9 39.9
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 44.7 44.7
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.806 0.807
hp_cop_running [-] 3.04 3.05
hp_cop_table [-] 3.78 3.78
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 97.8 90.4
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 307 284 150 to 700 pass
hp_pump_share [-] 0.00292 0.00288
hp_run_hours [h] 85.5 78.9
hp_scop [-] 3.14 3.14 2.8 to 4.6 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 5
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 24.7 25.3
hp_source_running_c [degC] 7.19 7.19 6.5 to 8.5 pass
hp_speed_max [-] 1 1
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 15.5 14.9
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 39.1 39.1
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 42.9 42.9
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 39.7 39.7
mixing_error_k [K] 5.34 5.35
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.34 0.351
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 0.488 0.488
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.634 0.587
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 110 123
pump_run_hours [h] 299 283
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 42 39.7
valve_hours_closed [h] 147 176
valve_hours_open [h] 10.6 8.17
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.35 0.32
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 22.8 20.9
vent_bypass_hours [h] 0 0
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0.778 0.776 0.74 to 0.92 pass
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 28.8 28.8
vent_fan_power_w [W] 85.6 85.6
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.1 0.1
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 146 150
vent_heater_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0 0
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 0 0
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 511 513
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 1027 1027
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 16 16.1
vent_supply_min_c [degC] 12.7 12.9
zone_max_c [degC] 22 22
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 21.9 21.9 18.5 to 23 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16 16.5
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.853 0.859

house_condensing_boiler

Six-zone house: condensing boiler without storage at 45 degC on the 45/35 radiators, mechanical extract ventilation (system C). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.948 0.948 0.88 to 0.99 pass
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.957 0.957 0.93 to 0.99 pass
boiler_firing_hours [h] 332 329
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 847 818
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 72.6 70.1
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 803 775 250 to 1000 pass
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 11.6 to 11.75 pass
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 3.23 3.46
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 0.286 0.643
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 44.7 44.7
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 45 45
hours_below_setpoint [h] 144 153
mixing_error_k [K] 0.326 0.32
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] -0.0181 -0.0179
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 0.488 0.488
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.825 0.82
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 9.24 10.3
pump_run_hours [h] 336 335
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 120 119
valve_hours_closed [h] 9.5 11.2
valve_hours_open [h] 122 122
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.781 0.772
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 6 5.57
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0 0 at most 0.05 pass
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 5.11 6.01
vent_fan_power_w [W] 15.2 17.9
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.0999 0.0999
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 613 611
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 0 0
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 0 0
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 183 215 100 to 1000 pass
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 0.488 0.488
vent_supply_min_c [degC] -4.66 -4.66
zone_max_c [degC] 21.8 21.8
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 20 19.9 18.5 to 23 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 15.8 15.9
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 1.39 1.46

house_boiler_storage

Six-zone house: gas boiler with a 200 l storage tank at 70 degC, radiators re-rated 70/50 under on-off valves (1 % leakage so that the loop keeps a flow path when they all close), natural ventilation through the windows (system A). Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS Band Status
boiler_efficiency [-] 0.883 0.883 0.8 to 0.91 pass
boiler_eta_firing [-] 0.9 0.9
boiler_firing_hours [h] 109 105
boiler_fuel_kwh [kWh] 966 933
boiler_gas_m3 [m3] 82.8 80
boiler_heat_kwh [kWh] 853 824 250 to 1000 pass
boiler_kwh_per_m3 [kWh/m3] 11.7 11.7 11.6 to 11.75 pass
boiler_shortest_firing_min [min] 44.3 41.3
boiler_starts_per_day [1/d] 7.79 7.57 1 to 40 pass
boiler_water_firing_c [degC] 72.1 72.1
boiler_water_max_c [degC] 87.3 87.4
hours_below_setpoint [h] 167 159
mixing_error_k [K] 2.26 2.43
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 1.51 1.48
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 0.488 0.488
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.654 0.644
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 108 110
pump_run_hours [h] 299 294
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 122 119
tank_bottom_max_c [degC] 75.1 75.1
tank_top_max_c [degC] 84 84.4
tank_top_min_c [degC] 61.6 60.9
valve_hours_closed [h] 145 151
valve_hours_open [h] 191 185
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.567 0.55
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 136 135
zone_max_c [degC] 22.2 22.2
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 19.7 20 18.5 to 23 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 15.8 15.9
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 1.84 1.58

house_heat_pump_pv

Six-zone house: the air-water heat pump of house_air_water_heat_pump with 20 m2 of photovoltaics on the roof and balanced ventilation with heat recovery. Week from day 18 of the year.

KPI Buildings IDEAS FastSmoothBuildings Band Status
hours_below_setpoint [h] 0 0 168
hp_buffer_below_band_hours [h] 0 0 0
hp_buffer_mean_c [degC] 39.9 39.9 39.7
hp_condenser_out_running_c [degC] 43.7 43.7 42.9
hp_cop_ratio [-] 0.888 0.887 0.996 0.85 to 1.1 pass
hp_cop_running [-] 2.7 2.7 3.03
hp_cop_table [-] 3.04 3.04 3.04
hp_electricity_kwh [kWh] 102 94.5 82
hp_heat_kwh [kWh] 307 285 248 150 to 700 pass
hp_pump_share [-] 0.0028 0.00279 -
hp_run_hours [h] 101 91.1 85.8
hp_scop [-] 3 3.01 3.03 2.4 to 3.8 pass
hp_shortest_run_min [min] 5 10.7 15
hp_shortest_stop_min [min] 24.3 21.9 15
hp_source_running_c [degC] 0.563 0.59 0.189
hp_speed_max [-] 0.938 0.916 0.977
hp_speed_min_running [-] 0.3 0.3 0.0182
hp_starts_per_day [1/d] 13.6 13.4 13.5
hp_supply_mean_running_c [degC] 39.1 39.1 -
hp_supply_setpoint_max_c [degC] 42.9 42.9 42.9
hp_supply_setpoint_mean_c [degC] 39.7 39.7 39.7
mixing_error_k [K] 5.37 5.4 5.43
mixing_max_overshoot_k [K] 0.339 0.355 -0.762
outdoor_mean_c [degC] 0.488 0.488 0.488
pump_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0.633 0.588 0.159
pump_hours_without_demand [h] 110 123 67.5
pump_run_hours [h] 299 283 262
radiator_heat_kwh [kWh] 42.1 39.7 34.9
valve_hours_closed [h] 146 176 99
valve_hours_open [h] 9.29 7.75 168
valve_mean_opening [-] 0.348 0.319 0.609
valve_movements_per_day [1/d] 21.1 19.6 23.1
vent_bypass_hours [h] 0 0 -
vent_effectiveness_measured [-] 0.778 0.775 0.837
vent_fan_electricity_kwh [kWh] 28.8 28.8 22.4
vent_fan_power_w [W] 85.6 85.6 66.7
vent_flow_kg_s [kg/s] 0.1 0.1 0.1
vent_heat_loss_kwh [kWh] 146 150 127
vent_heater_electricity_kwh [kWh] 0 0 -
vent_hours_supply_above_zone [h] 0 0 0
vent_recovered_kwh [kWh] 511 514 478
vent_sfp_w_per_m3s [W/(m3/s)] 1028 1028 800
vent_supply_mean_c [degC] 16 16.1 14.6
vent_supply_min_c [degC] 12.7 12.9 12.1
zone_max_c [degC] 22 22 21.6
zone_mean_occupied_c [degC] 21.9 21.9 19.3 18.5 to 23 pass
zone_min_c [degC] 16 16.5 15.7
zone_tracking_rmse_k [K] 0.853 0.86 1.99