openstudio-ee 0.2.0 → 0.2.1

data/lib/measures/vr_fwith_doas/resources/OsLib_Constructions.rb

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+# frozen_string_literal: true
+
+module OsLib_Constructions
+  # infer insulation layer from a construction
+  def self.inferInsulationLayer(construction, minThermalResistance)
+    construction_layers = construction.layers
+    counter = 0
+    max_resistance = 0
+    thermal_resistance_array = []
+
+    # loop through construction layers and infer insulation layer/material
+    construction_layers.each do |construction_layer|
+      construction_thermal_resistance = construction_layer.to_OpaqueMaterial.get.thermalResistance
+      if !thermal_resistance_array.empty?
+        if construction_thermal_resistance > max_resistance
+          thermal_resistance_array = [construction_layer, counter, construction_thermal_resistance]
+          max_resistance = construction_thermal_resistance
+        end
+      else
+        thermal_resistance_array = [construction_layer, counter, construction_thermal_resistance]
+      end
+      counter += 1
+    end
+
+    # test against minimum
+    if max_resistance > minThermalResistance
+      minTestPass = true
+    else
+      minTestPass = false
+    end
+
+    result = {
+      'construction' => construction,
+      'construction_layer' => thermal_resistance_array[0],
+      'layer_index' => thermal_resistance_array[1],
+      'construction_thermal_resistance' => thermal_resistance_array[2],
+      'insulationFound' => minTestPass
+    }
+
+    return result
+  end
+
+  # change thermal resistance of opaque materials
+  def self.setMaterialThermalResistance(material, thermalResistance, options = {})
+    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
+    defaults = {
+      'cloneMaterial' => true, # in future give user option to clone or change live material
+      'name' => "#{material.name} - adj"
+    }
+
+    # merge user inputs with defaults
+    options = defaults.merge(options)
+
+    # clone input material
+    new_material = material.clone(material.model)
+    new_material = new_material.to_OpaqueMaterial.get
+    new_material.setName(options['name'])
+
+    # edit insulation material
+    new_material_matt = new_material.to_Material
+    if !new_material_matt.empty?
+      starting_thickness = new_material_matt.get.thickness
+      target_thickness = starting_thickness * thermalResistance / material.to_OpaqueMaterial.get.thermalResistance
+      final_thickness = new_material_matt.get.setThickness(target_thickness)
+    end
+    new_material_massless = new_material.to_MasslessOpaqueMaterial
+    if !new_material_massless.empty?
+      final_thermal_resistance = new_material_massless.get.setThermalResistance(thermalResistance)
+    end
+    new_material_airgap = new_material.to_AirGap
+    if !new_material_airgap.empty?
+      final_thermal_resistance = new_material_airgap.get.setThermalResistance(thermalResistance)
+    end
+
+    result = new_material
+    return result
+  end
+
+  # add new material to outside of a construction
+  def self.addNewLayerToConstruction(construction, options = {})
+    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
+    defaults = {
+      'cloneConstruction' => false, # in future give user option to clone or change live construction
+      'layerIndex' => 0, # 0 will be outside. Measure writer should validate any non 0 layerIndex passed in.
+      'name' => "#{construction.name} - new material",
+      'roughness' => nil,
+      'thickness' => nil,
+      'conductivity' => nil,
+      'density' => nil,
+      'specificHeat' => nil,
+      'thermalAbsorptance' => nil,
+      'solarAbsorptance' => nil,
+      'visibleAbsorptance' => nil
+    }
+
+    # merge user inputs with defaults
+    options = defaults.merge(options)
+
+    # TODO: - would be nice to grab surface properties from previous exposed material
+
+    # make new material
+    exposedMaterialNew = OpenStudio::Model::StandardOpaqueMaterial.new(construction.model)
+    exposedMaterialNew.setName(options['name'])
+
+    # set requested material properties
+    if !options['roughness'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setRoughness(options['roughness']) end
+    if !options['thickness'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setThickness(options['thickness']) end
+    if !options['conductivity'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setConductivity(options['conductivity']) end
+    if !options['density'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setDensity(options['density']) end
+    if !options['specificHeat'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setSpecificHeat(options['specificHeat']) end
+    if !options['thermalAbsorptance'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setThermalAbsorptance(options['thermalAbsorptance']) end
+    if !options['solarAbsorptance'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setSolarAbsorptance(options['solarAbsorptance']) end
+    if !options['visibleAbsorptance'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setVisibleAbsorptance(options['visibleAbsorptance']) end
+
+    # add material to construction
+    construction.insertLayer(options['layerIndex'], exposedMaterialNew)
+
+    result = exposedMaterialNew
+    return result
+  end
+
+  # set material surface properties for specific layer in construction. this should work on OS:Material and OS:MasslessOpaqueMaterial
+  def self.setConstructionSurfaceProperties(construction, options = {})
+    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
+    defaults = {
+      'cloneConstruction' => false, # in future give user option to clone or change live construction
+      'nameConstruction' => "#{construction.name} - adj", # not currently used
+      'cloneMaterial' => true,
+      'roughness' => nil,
+      'thermalAbsorptance' => nil,
+      'solarAbsorptance' => nil,
+      'visibleAbsorptance' => nil
+    }
+
+    # merge user inputs with defaults
+    options = defaults.merge(options)
+
+    exposedMaterial = construction.to_LayeredConstruction.get.getLayer(0)
+    if options['cloneMaterial']
+
+      # clone material
+      exposedMaterialNew = exposedMaterial.clone(construction.model).to_StandardOpaqueMaterial.get # to_StandardOpaqueMaterial is needed to access roughness, otherwise to_OpaqueMaterial would have been fine.
+      exposedMaterialNew.setName("#{exposedMaterial.name} - adj")
+
+      # connect new material to original construction
+      construction.eraseLayer(0)
+      construction.insertLayer(0, exposedMaterialNew)
+
+    else
+      exposedMaterialNew = exposedMaterial.to_StandardOpaqueMaterial.get # not being cloned but still want to rename
+      exposedMaterialNew.setName("#{exposedMaterial.name} - adj")
+    end
+
+    # TODO: - need to test with MasslessOpaqueMaterial. Add test if doesn't return anything when use to_StandardOpaqueMaterial.get
+
+    # set requested material properties
+    if !options['roughness'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setRoughness(options['roughness']) end
+    if !options['thermalAbsorptance'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setThermalAbsorptance(options['thermalAbsorptance']) end
+    if !options['solarAbsorptance'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setSolarAbsorptance(options['solarAbsorptance']) end
+    if !options['visibleAbsorptance'].nil? then exposedMaterialNew.setVisibleAbsorptance(options['visibleAbsorptance']) end
+
+    result = { 'exposedMaterial' => exposedMaterial, 'exposedMaterialNew' => exposedMaterialNew }
+    return result
+  end # end of OsLib_Constructions.setMaterialSurfaceProperties
+
+  # similar to setMaterialSurfaceProperties but I just pass a material in. Needed this to set material properties for interior walls and both sides of interior partitions.
+  def self.setMaterialSurfaceProperties(material, options = {})
+    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
+    defaults = {
+      'cloneMaterial' => true,
+      'roughness' => nil,
+      'thermalAbsorptance' => nil,
+      'solarAbsorptance' => nil,
+      'visibleAbsorptance' => nil
+    }
+
+    # merge user inputs with defaults
+    options = defaults.merge(options)
+
+    if options['cloneMaterial']
+      # clone material
+      materialNew = exposedMaterial.clone(construction.model).get
+      materialNew.setName("#{materialNew.name} - adj")
+    else
+      materialNew = material # not being cloned
+      materialNew.setName("#{materialNew.name} - adj")
+    end
+
+    # to_StandardOpaqueMaterial is needed to access roughness, otherwise to_OpaqueMaterial would have been fine.
+    if !materialNew.to_StandardOpaqueMaterial.empty?
+      materialNew = materialNew.to_StandardOpaqueMaterial.get
+    elsif !materialNew.to_MasslessOpaqueMaterial.empty?
+      materialNew = materialNew.to_MasslessOpaqueMaterial.get
+    end
+
+    # set requested material properties
+    if !options['roughness'].nil? then materialNew.setRoughness(options['roughness']) end
+    if !options['thermalAbsorptance'].nil? then materialNew.setThermalAbsorptance(options['thermalAbsorptance']) end
+    if !options['solarAbsorptance'].nil? then materialNew.setSolarAbsorptance(options['solarAbsorptance']) end
+    if !options['visibleAbsorptance'].nil? then materialNew.setVisibleAbsorptance(options['visibleAbsorptance']) end
+
+    result = { 'material' => material, 'materialNew' => materialNew }
+    return result
+  end # end of OsLib_Constructions.setMaterialSurfaceProperties
+
+  # sri of exposed surface of a construction (calculation from K-12 AEDG, derived from ASTM E1980 assuming medium wind speed)
+  def self.getConstructionSRI(construction)
+    exposedMaterial = construction.to_LayeredConstruction.get.getLayer(0)
+    solarAbsorptance = exposedMaterial.to_OpaqueMaterial.get.solarAbsorptance
+    thermalEmissivity = exposedMaterial.to_OpaqueMaterial.get.thermalAbsorptance
+    # lines below just for testing
+    # solarAbsorptance = 1 - 0.65
+    # thermalEmissivity = 0.86
+
+    x = (20.797 * solarAbsorptance - 0.603 * thermalEmissivity) / (9.5205 * thermalEmissivity + 12.0)
+    sri = 123.97 - 141.35 * x + 9.6555 * x * x
+
+    result = sri
+    return result
+  end # end of OsLib_Constructions.getConstructionSRI
+end

data/lib/measures/vr_fwith_doas/resources/OsLib_Geometry.rb

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+# frozen_string_literal: true
+
+module OsLib_Geometry
+  # lower z value of vertices with starting value above x to new value of y
+  def self.lowerSurfaceZvalue(surfaceArray, zValueTarget)
+    counter = 0
+
+    # loop over all surfaces
+    surfaceArray.each do |surface|
+      # create a new set of vertices
+      newVertices = OpenStudio::Point3dVector.new
+
+      # get the existing vertices for this interior partition
+      vertices = surface.vertices
+      flag = false
+      vertices.each do |vertex|
+        # initialize new vertex to old vertex
+        x = vertex.x
+        y = vertex.y
+        z = vertex.z
+
+        # if this z vertex is not on the z = 0 plane
+        if z > zValueTarget
+          z = zValueTarget
+          flag = true
+        end
+
+        # add point to new vertices
+        newVertices << OpenStudio::Point3d.new(x, y, z)
+      end
+
+      # set vertices to new vertices
+      surface.setVertices(newVertices) # todo check if this was made, and issue warning if it was not. Could happen if resulting surface not planer.
+
+      if flag then counter += 1 end
+    end # end of surfaceArray.each do
+
+    result = counter
+    return result
+  end
+end

data/lib/measures/vr_fwith_doas/resources/OsLib_HVAC.rb

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+# frozen_string_literal: true
+
+module OsLib_HVAC
+  # do something
+  def self.doSomething(input)
+    # do something
+    output = input
+
+    result = output
+    return result
+  end # end of def
+
+  # validate and make plenum zones
+  def self.validateAndAddPlenumZonesToSystem(model, runner, options = {})
+    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
+    defaults = {
+      'zonesPlenum' => nil,
+      'zonesPrimary' => nil,
+      'type' => 'ceilingReturn'
+    }
+
+    # merge user inputs with defaults
+    options = defaults.merge(options)
+
+    # array of valid ceiling plenums
+    zoneSurfaceHash = {}
+    zonePlenumHash = {}
+
+    if options['zonesPlenum'].nil?
+      runner.registerWarning('No plenum zones were passed in, validateAndAddPlenumZonesToSystem will not alter the model.')
+    else
+      options['zonesPlenum'].each do |zone|
+        # get spaces in zone
+        spaces = zone.spaces
+        # get adjacent spaces
+        spaces.each do |space|
+          # get surfaces
+          surfaces = space.surfaces
+          # loop through surfaces looking for floors with surface boundary condition, grab zone that surface's parent space is in.
+          surfaces.each do |surface|
+            if (surface.outsideBoundaryCondition == 'Surface') && (surface.surfaceType == 'Floor')
+              next unless surface.adjacentSurface.is_initialized
+              adjacentSurface = surface.adjacentSurface.get
+              next unless adjacentSurface.space.is_initialized
+              adjacentSurfaceSpace =  adjacentSurface.space.get
+              next unless adjacentSurfaceSpace.thermalZone.is_initialized
+              adjacentSurfaceSpaceZone = adjacentSurfaceSpace.thermalZone.get
+              if options['zonesPrimary'].include? adjacentSurfaceSpaceZone
+                if zoneSurfaceHash[adjacentSurfaceSpaceZone].nil? || (surface.grossArea > zoneSurfaceHash[adjacentSurfaceSpaceZone])
+                  adjacentSurfaceSpaceZone.setReturnPlenum(zone)
+                  zoneSurfaceHash[adjacentSurfaceSpaceZone] = surface.grossArea
+                  zonePlenumHash[adjacentSurfaceSpaceZone] = zone
+                end
+              end
+            end
+          end # end of surfaces.each do
+        end # end of spaces.each do
+      end # end of zonesPlenum.each do
+    end # end of zonesPlenum == nil
+
+    # report out results of zone-plenum hash
+    zonePlenumHash.each do |zone, plenum|
+      runner.registerInfo("#{plenum.name} has been set as a return air plenum for #{zone.name}.")
+    end
+
+    # pass back zone-plenum hash
+    result = zonePlenumHash
+    return result
+  end # end of def
+
+  def self.sortZones(model, runner, options = {}, space_type_to_edits_hash = {})
+    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
+    defaults = { 'standardBuildingTypeTest' => nil, # not used for now
+                 'secondarySpaceTypeTest' => nil,
+                 'ceilingReturnPlenumSpaceType' => nil }
+
+    # merge user inputs with defaults
+    options = defaults.merge(options)
+
+    # set up zone type arrays
+    zonesPrimary = []
+    zonesSecondary = []
+    zonesPlenum = []
+    zonesUnconditioned = []
+
+    # get thermal zones
+    zones = model.getThermalZones
+    zones.each do |zone|
+      # assign appropriate zones to zonesPlenum or zonesUnconditioned (those that don't have thermostats or zone HVAC equipment)
+      # if not conditioned then add to zonesPlenum or zonesUnconditioned
+      unless zone.thermostatSetpointDualSetpoint.is_initialized || !zone.equipment.empty?
+        # determine if zone is a plenum zone or general unconditioned zone
+        # assume it is a plenum if it has at least one plenum space
+        zone.spaces.each do |space|
+          # if a zone has already been assigned as a plenum, skip
+          next if zonesPlenum.include? zone
+          # if zone not assigned as a plenum, get space type if it exists
+          # compare to plenum space type if it has been assigned
+          if space.spaceType.is_initialized && (options['ceilingReturnPlenumSpaceType'].nil? == false)
+            spaceType = space.spaceType.get
+            if spaceType == options['ceilingReturnPlenumSpaceType']
+              zonesPlenum << zone # zone has a plenum space; assign it as a plenum
+            end
+          end
+        end
+        # if zone not assigned as a plenum, assign it as unconditioned
+        unless zonesPlenum.include? zone
+          zonesUnconditioned << zone
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    # zone is conditioned.  check if its space type is secondary or primary
+    # runner.registerInfo("space type to edit hash is #{space_type_to_edits_hash}")
+    spaces = model.getSpaces
+    spaces.each do |space|
+      next unless space.spaceType.is_initialized
+      spaceType = space.spaceType.get
+      # runner.registerInfo("space type is #{spaceType}")
+      if space_type_to_edits_hash[spaceType] == true
+        zonesPrimary << space.thermalZone.get
+        # runner.registerInfo("#{space.thermalZone.get} is a primary zone")
+      end
+    end # end of spaces each do
+
+    # if zone is conditioned and is of space type true, assign it to primary zones
+    zonesSorted = { 'zonesPrimary' => zonesPrimary,
+                    'zonesSecondary' => zonesSecondary,
+                    'zonesPlenum' => zonesPlenum,
+                    'zonesUnconditioned' => zonesUnconditioned }
+    # pass back zonesSorted hash
+    result = zonesSorted
+    return result
+  end # end of def
+
+  def self.reportConditions(model, runner, condition)
+    airloops = model.getAirLoopHVACs
+    plantLoops = model.getPlantLoops
+    zones = model.getThermalZones
+
+    # count up zone equipment (not counting zone exhaust fans)
+    zoneHasEquip = false
+    zonesWithEquipCounter = 0
+
+    zones.each do |zone|
+      if !zone.equipment.empty?
+        zone.equipment.each do |equip|
+          unless equip.to_FanZoneExhaust.is_initialized
+            zonesWithEquipCounter += 1
+            break
+          end
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    if condition == 'initial'
+      runner.registerInitialCondition("The building started with #{airloops.size} air loops and #{plantLoops.size} plant loops. #{zonesWithEquipCounter} zones were conditioned with zone equipment.")
+    elsif condition == 'final'
+      runner.registerFinalCondition("The building finished with #{airloops.size} air loops and #{plantLoops.size} plant loops. #{zonesWithEquipCounter} zones are conditioned with zone equipment.")
+    end
+  end # end of def
+
+  def self.removeEquipment(model, runner, options)
+    airloops = model.getAirLoopHVACs
+    plantLoops = model.getPlantLoops
+    zones = model.getThermalZones
+
+    # remove all zone equipment except zone exhaust fans
+    zones.each do |zone|
+      # runner.registerInfo("primary zones values are #{value.name}")
+      if options['zonesPrimary'].include? zone
+        zone.equipment.each do |equip|
+          if equip.to_FanZoneExhaust.is_initialized # or (equip.to_ZoneHVACUnitHeater.is_initialized and zone.get.equipment.size == 1)
+          else
+            equip.remove
+          end
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    # remove an air loop if it's empty
+    airloops.each do |air_loop|
+      air_loop.thermalZones.each do |airZone|
+        if options['zonesPrimary'].include? airZone
+          air_loop.removeBranchForZone(airZone)
+        end
+      end
+      if air_loop.thermalZones.empty?
+        air_loop.remove
+      end
+    end
+
+    # remove plant loops
+    plantLoops.each do |plantLoop|
+      # get the demand components and see if water use connection, then save it
+      # notify user with info statement if supply side of plant loop had heat exchanger for refrigeration
+      usedForSWHOrRefrigeration = false
+      usedForZoneHCCoils = false
+      plantLoop.demandComponents.each do |comp| # AP code to check your comments above
+        runner.registerInfo("plant loops component is #{comp.name}")
+        if comp.to_WaterUseConnections.is_initialized || comp.to_CoilWaterHeatingDesuperheater.is_initialized
+          usedForSWHOrRefrigeration = true
+          runner.registerWarning("#{plantLoop.name} is used for SWH or refrigeration. Loop will not be deleted.")
+        elsif comp.name.to_s.include?('Coil') && (comp.name.to_s != 'Coil Heating Water 1') && (comp.name.to_s != 'Coil Cooling Water 1') # to_CoilWaterHeatingDesuperheater.is_initialized or comp.name.to_s.include? "coil"
+          runner.registerWarning("#{plantLoop.name} has coils used by Zone HVAC components. Loop will not be deleted.")
+          usedForZoneHCCoils = true
+        end
+      end
+      # runner.registerInfo("Used for ZoneHCCoils Value is #{usedForZoneHCCoils}")
+      # runner.registerInfo("Used for SWH or refrigeration is #{usedForSWHOrRefrigeration}")
+      if usedForSWHOrRefrigeration == false # and usedForZoneHCCoils == false # <-- Sang Hoon Lee: "and usedForZoneHCCoils == false" Treated as comment for BRICR Medium office to remove Coil:Heating:Water
+        plantLoop.remove
+        runner.registerInfo("Plant Loop #{plantLoop.name} is removed")
+      end
+    end # end of plantloop components
+   end # end of def
+
+  def self.assignHVACSchedules(model, runner, options = {})
+    require "#{File.dirname(__FILE__)}/OsLib_Schedules"
+
+    schedulesHVAC = {}
+    airloops = model.getAirLoopHVACs
+
+    # find airloop with most primary spaces
+    max_primary_spaces = 0
+    representative_airloop = false
+    building_HVAC_schedule = false
+    building_ventilation_schedule = false
+    unless options['remake_schedules']
+      # if remake schedules not selected, get relevant schedules from model if they exist
+      airloops.each do |air_loop|
+        primary_spaces = 0
+        air_loop.thermalZones.each do |thermal_zone|
+          thermal_zone.spaces.each do |space|
+            if space.spaceType.is_initialized
+              if space.spaceType.get.name.is_initialized
+                if space.spaceType.get.name.get.include? options['primarySpaceType']
+                  primary_spaces += 1
+                end
+              end
+            end
+          end
+        end
+        if primary_spaces > max_primary_spaces
+          max_primary_spaces = primary_spaces
+          representative_airloop = air_loop
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    if representative_airloop
+      building_HVAC_schedule = representative_airloop.availabilitySchedule
+      if representative_airloop.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.is_initialized
+        building_ventilation_schedule_optional = representative_airloop.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.get.getControllerOutdoorAir.maximumFractionofOutdoorAirSchedule
+        if building_ventilation_schedule_optional.is_initialized
+          building_ventilation_schedule = building_ventilation_schedule.get
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    # build new airloop schedules if existing model doesn't have them
+    if options['primarySpaceType'] == 'Classroom'
+      # ventilation schedule
+      unless building_ventilation_schedule
+        runner.registerInfo('Baseline does not have minimum OA ventilation schedule. A new K-12 Ventilation schedule is created')
+        ruleset_name = 'New K-12 Ventilation Schedule'
+        winter_design_day = [[24, 1]]
+        summer_design_day = [[24, 1]]
+        default_day = ['Weekday', [6, 0], [18, 1], [24, 0]]
+        rules = []
+        rules << ['Weekend', '1/1-12/31', 'Sat/Sun', [24, 0]]
+        rules << ['Summer Weekday', '7/1-8/31', 'Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri', [8, 0], [13, 1], [24, 0]]
+        options_ventilation = { 'name' => ruleset_name,
+                                'winter_design_day' => winter_design_day,
+                                'summer_design_day' => summer_design_day,
+                                'default_day' => default_day,
+                                'rules' => rules }
+        building_ventilation_schedule = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, options_ventilation)
+      end
+      # HVAC availability schedule
+      unless building_HVAC_schedule
+        runner.registerInfo('Baseline does not have HVAC availability schedule. A new K-12 HVAC availability schedule is created')
+        ruleset_name = 'New K-12 HVAC Availability Schedule'
+        winter_design_day = [[24, 1]]
+        summer_design_day = [[24, 1]]
+        default_day = ['Weekday', [6, 0], [18, 1], [24, 0]]
+        rules = []
+        rules << ['Weekend', '1/1-12/31', 'Sat/Sun', [24, 0]]
+        rules << ['Summer Weekday', '7/1-8/31', 'Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri', [8, 0], [13, 1], [24, 0]]
+        options_hvac = { 'name' => ruleset_name,
+                         'winter_design_day' => winter_design_day,
+                         'summer_design_day' => summer_design_day,
+                         'default_day' => default_day,
+                         'rules' => rules }
+        building_HVAC_schedule = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, options_hvac)
+      end
+    elsif options['primarySpaceType'] == 'Office' # xf - leave as is
+      # ventilation schedule
+      unless building_ventilation_schedule
+        runner.registerInfo('Baseline does not have minimum OA ventilation schedule. A new Office Ventilation schedule is created.')
+        ruleset_name = 'New Office Ventilation Schedule'
+        winter_design_day = [[24, 1]] # ML These are not always on in PNNL model
+        summer_design_day = [[24, 1]] # ML These are not always on in PNNL model
+        default_day = ['Weekday', [7, 0], [22, 1], [24, 0]] # ML PNNL has a one hour ventilation offset
+        rules = []
+        rules << ['Saturday', '1/1-12/31', 'Sat', [7, 0], [18, 1], [24, 0]] # ML PNNL has a one hour ventilation offset
+        rules << ['Sunday', '1/1-12/31', 'Sun', [24, 0]]
+        options_ventilation = { 'name' => ruleset_name,
+                                'winter_design_day' => winter_design_day,
+                                'summer_design_day' => summer_design_day,
+                                'default_day' => default_day,
+                                'rules' => rules }
+        building_ventilation_schedule = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, options_ventilation)
+      end
+      # HVAC availability schedule
+      unless building_HVAC_schedule
+        runner.registerInfo('Baseline does not have HVAC availability schedule. A new office HVAC availability schedule is created')
+        ruleset_name = 'New Office HVAC Availability Schedule'
+        winter_design_day = [[24, 1]] # ML These are not always on in PNNL model
+        summer_design_day = [[24, 1]] # ML These are not always on in PNNL model
+        default_day = ['Weekday', [6, 0], [22, 1], [24, 0]] # ML PNNL has a one hour ventilation offset
+        rules = []
+        rules << ['Saturday', '1/1-12/31', 'Sat', [6, 0], [18, 1], [24, 0]] # ML PNNL has a one hour ventilation offset
+        rules << ['Sunday', '1/1-12/31', 'Sun', [24, 0]]
+        options_hvac = { 'name' => ruleset_name,
+                         'winter_design_day' => winter_design_day,
+                         'summer_design_day' => summer_design_day,
+                         'default_day' => default_day,
+                         'rules' => rules }
+        building_HVAC_schedule = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, options_hvac)
+      end
+      # special loops for radiant system (different temperature setpoints)
+      if options['allHVAC']['zone'] == 'Radiant'
+        # create hot water schedule for radiant heating loop
+        schedulesHVAC['radiant_hot_water'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, 'name' => 'New HW-Radiant-Loop-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                                          'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 45.0]])
+        # create hot water schedule for radiant cooling loop
+        schedulesHVAC['radiant_chilled_water'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, 'name' => 'New CW-Radiant-Loop-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                                              'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 15.0]])
+        # create mean radiant heating and cooling setpoint schedules
+        # ML ideally, should grab schedules tied to zone thermostat and make modified versions that follow the setback pattern
+        # for now, create new ones that match the recommended HVAC schedule
+        # mean radiant heating setpoint schedule (PNNL values)
+        ruleset_name = 'New Office Mean Radiant Heating Setpoint Schedule'
+        winter_design_day = [[24, 18.8]]
+        summer_design_day = [[6, 18.3], [22, 18.8], [24, 18.3]]
+        default_day = ['Weekday', [6, 18.3], [22, 18.8], [24, 18.3]]
+        rules = []
+        rules << ['Saturday', '1/1-12/31', 'Sat', [6, 18.3], [18, 18.8], [24, 18.3]]
+        rules << ['Sunday', '1/1-12/31', 'Sun', [24, 18.3]]
+        options_radiant_heating = { 'name' => ruleset_name,
+                                    'winter_design_day' => winter_design_day,
+                                    'summer_design_day' => summer_design_day,
+                                    'default_day' => default_day,
+                                    'rules' => rules }
+        mean_radiant_heating_schedule = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, options_radiant_heating)
+        schedulesHVAC['mean_radiant_heating'] = mean_radiant_heating_schedule
+        # mean radiant cooling setpoint schedule (PNNL values)
+        ruleset_name = 'New Office Mean Radiant Cooling Setpoint Schedule'
+        winter_design_day = [[6, 26.7], [22, 24.0], [24, 26.7]]
+        summer_design_day = [[24, 24.0]]
+        default_day = ['Weekday', [6, 26.7], [22, 24.0], [24, 26.7]]
+        rules = []
+        rules << ['Saturday', '1/1-12/31', 'Sat', [6, 26.7], [18, 24.0], [24, 26.7]]
+        rules << ['Sunday', '1/1-12/31', 'Sun', [24, 26.7]]
+        options_radiant_cooling = { 'name' => ruleset_name,
+                                    'winter_design_day' => winter_design_day,
+                                    'summer_design_day' => summer_design_day,
+                                    'default_day' => default_day,
+                                    'rules' => rules }
+        mean_radiant_cooling_schedule = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, options_radiant_cooling)
+        schedulesHVAC['mean_radiant_cooling'] = mean_radiant_cooling_schedule
+      end
+    end
+    # SAT schedule
+    if options['allHVAC']['primary']['doas']
+      # primary airloop is DOAS
+      schedulesHVAC['primary_sat'] = sch_ruleset_DOAS_setpoint = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model,  'name' => 'DOAS Temperature Setpoint Schedule',
+                                                                                                               'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 21.111]])
+    else
+      # primary airloop is multizone VAV that cools
+      schedulesHVAC['primary_sat'] = sch_ruleset_DOAS_setpoint = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model,  'name' => 'Cold Deck Temperature Setpoint Schedule',
+                                                                                                               'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 12.8]])
+    end
+    schedulesHVAC['ventilation'] = building_ventilation_schedule
+    schedulesHVAC['hvac'] = building_HVAC_schedule
+    # build new plant schedules as needed
+    zoneHVACHotWaterPlant = ['FanCoil', 'DualDuct', 'Baseboard'] # dual duct has fan coil and baseboard
+    zoneHVACChilledWaterPlant = ['FanCoil', 'DualDuct'] # dual duct has fan coil
+    # hot water
+    if (options['allHVAC']['primary']['heat'] == 'Water') || (options['allHVAC']['secondary']['heat'] == 'Water') || zoneHVACHotWaterPlant.include?(options['allHVAC']['zone'])
+      schedulesHVAC['hot_water'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model,  'name' => 'HW-Loop-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                                 'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 67.0]])
+    end
+    # chilled water
+    if (options['allHVAC']['primary']['cool'] == 'Water') || (options['allHVAC']['secondary']['cool'] == 'Water') || zoneHVACChilledWaterPlant.include?(options['allHVAC']['zone'])
+      schedulesHVAC['chilled_water'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, 'name' => 'CW-Loop-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                                    'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 6.7]])
+    end
+    # heat pump condenser loop schedules
+    if options['allHVAC']['zone'] == 'GSHP'
+      # there will be a heat pump condenser loop
+      # loop setpoint schedule
+      schedulesHVAC['hp_loop'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, 'name' => 'New HP-Loop-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                              'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 21]])
+      # cooling component schedule (#ML won't need this if a ground loop is actually modeled)
+      schedulesHVAC['hp_loop_cooling'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model,  'name' => 'New HP-Loop-Clg-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                                       'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 21]])
+      # heating component schedule
+      schedulesHVAC['hp_loop_heating'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model,  'name' => 'New HP-Loop-Htg-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                                       'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 5]])
+    end
+    if (options['allHVAC']['zone'] == 'WSHP') || (options['allHVAC']['zone'] == 'VRF')
+      # there will be a heat pump condenser loop
+      # loop setpoint schedule
+      schedulesHVAC['hp_loop'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model, 'name' => 'New HP-Loop-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                              'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 30]]) # PNNL
+      # cooling component schedule (#ML won't need this if a ground loop is actually modeled)
+      schedulesHVAC['hp_loop_cooling'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model,  'name' => 'New HP-Loop-Clg-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                                       'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 30]]) # PNNL
+      # heating component schedule
+      schedulesHVAC['hp_loop_heating'] = OsLib_Schedules.createComplexSchedule(model,  'name' => 'New HP-Loop-Htg-Temp-Schedule',
+                                                                                       'default_day' => ['All Days', [24, 20]]) # PNNL
+    end
+
+    # pass back schedulesHVAC hash
+    result = schedulesHVAC
+    return result
+  end # end of def
+
+  def self.createHotWaterPlant(model, runner, hot_water_setpoint_schedule, loop_type, parameters)
+    hot_water_plant = OpenStudio::Model::PlantLoop.new(model)
+    hot_water_plant.setName("New #{loop_type} Loop")
+    hot_water_plant.setMaximumLoopTemperature(100)
+    hot_water_plant.setMinimumLoopTemperature(10)
+    loop_sizing = hot_water_plant.sizingPlant
+    loop_sizing.setLoopType('Heating')
+    if loop_type == 'Hot Water'
+      loop_sizing.setDesignLoopExitTemperature(82)
+    elsif loop_type == 'Radiant Hot Water'
+      loop_sizing.setDesignLoopExitTemperature(60) # ML follows convention of sizing temp being larger than supplu temp
+    end
+    loop_sizing.setLoopDesignTemperatureDifference(11)
+    # create a pump
+    pump = OpenStudio::Model::PumpVariableSpeed.new(model)
+    pump.setRatedPumpHead(119563) # Pa
+    pump.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+    pump.setCoefficient1ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(0)
+    pump.setCoefficient2ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(0.0216)
+    pump.setCoefficient3ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(-0.0325)
+    pump.setCoefficient4ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(1.0095)
+    # create a boiler
+    boiler = OpenStudio::Model::BoilerHotWater.new(model)
+    boiler.setNominalThermalEfficiency(0.9)
+    # create a scheduled setpoint manager
+    setpoint_manager_scheduled = OpenStudio::Model::SetpointManagerScheduled.new(model, hot_water_setpoint_schedule)
+    # create a supply bypass pipe
+    pipe_supply_bypass = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # create a supply outlet pipe
+    pipe_supply_outlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # create a demand bypass pipe
+    pipe_demand_bypass = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # create a demand inlet pipe
+    pipe_demand_inlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # create a demand outlet pipe
+    pipe_demand_outlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # connect components to plant loop
+    # supply side components
+    hot_water_plant.addSupplyBranchForComponent(boiler)
+    hot_water_plant.addSupplyBranchForComponent(pipe_supply_bypass)
+    pump.addToNode(hot_water_plant.supplyInletNode)
+    pipe_supply_outlet.addToNode(hot_water_plant.supplyOutletNode)
+    setpoint_manager_scheduled.addToNode(hot_water_plant.supplyOutletNode)
+    # demand side components (water coils are added as they are added to airloops and zoneHVAC)
+    hot_water_plant.addDemandBranchForComponent(pipe_demand_bypass)
+    pipe_demand_inlet.addToNode(hot_water_plant.demandInletNode)
+    pipe_demand_outlet.addToNode(hot_water_plant.demandOutletNode)
+
+    # pass back hot water plant
+    result = hot_water_plant
+    return result
+  end # end of def
+
+  def self.createChilledWaterPlant(model, runner, chilled_water_setpoint_schedule, loop_type, chillerType)
+    # chilled water plant
+    chilled_water_plant = OpenStudio::Model::PlantLoop.new(model)
+    chilled_water_plant.setName("New #{loop_type} Loop")
+    chilled_water_plant.setMaximumLoopTemperature(98)
+    chilled_water_plant.setMinimumLoopTemperature(1)
+    loop_sizing = chilled_water_plant.sizingPlant
+    loop_sizing.setLoopType('Cooling')
+    if loop_type == 'Chilled Water'
+      loop_sizing.setDesignLoopExitTemperature(6.7)
+    elsif loop_type == 'Radiant Chilled Water'
+      loop_sizing.setDesignLoopExitTemperature(15)
+    end
+    loop_sizing.setLoopDesignTemperatureDifference(6.7)
+    # create a pump
+    pump = OpenStudio::Model::PumpVariableSpeed.new(model)
+    pump.setRatedPumpHead(149453) # Pa
+    pump.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+    pump.setCoefficient1ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(0)
+    pump.setCoefficient2ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(0.0216)
+    pump.setCoefficient3ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(-0.0325)
+    pump.setCoefficient4ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(1.0095)
+    # create a chiller
+    if chillerType == 'WaterCooled'
+      # create clgCapFuncTempCurve
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.07E+00)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(4.29E-02)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(4.17E-04)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(-8.10E-03)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(-4.02E-05)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(-3.86E-04)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(20)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(0)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(50)
+      # create eirFuncTempCurve
+      eirFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(4.68E-01)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(-1.38E-02)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(6.98E-04)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(1.09E-02)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(4.62E-04)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(-6.82E-04)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(20)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(0)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(50)
+      # create eirFuncPlrCurve
+      eirFuncPlrCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.41E-01)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setCoefficient2x(6.55E-01)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(2.03E-01)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.2)
+      # construct chiller
+      chiller = OpenStudio::Model::ChillerElectricEIR.new(model, clgCapFuncTempCurve, eirFuncTempCurve, eirFuncPlrCurve)
+      chiller.setReferenceCOP(6.1)
+      chiller.setCondenserType('WaterCooled')
+      chiller.setChillerFlowMode('ConstantFlow')
+    elsif chillerType == 'AirCooled'
+      # create clgCapFuncTempCurve
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.05E+00)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(3.36E-02)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(2.15E-04)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(-5.18E-03)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(-4.42E-05)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(-2.15E-04)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(20)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(0)
+      clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(50)
+      # create eirFuncTempCurve
+      eirFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(5.83E-01)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(-4.04E-03)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(4.68E-04)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(-2.24E-04)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(4.81E-04)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(-6.82E-04)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(20)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(0)
+      eirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(50)
+      # create eirFuncPlrCurve
+      eirFuncPlrCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(4.19E-02)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setCoefficient2x(6.25E-01)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(3.23E-01)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0)
+      eirFuncPlrCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.2)
+      # construct chiller
+      chiller = OpenStudio::Model::ChillerElectricEIR.new(model, clgCapFuncTempCurve, eirFuncTempCurve, eirFuncPlrCurve)
+      chiller.setReferenceCOP(2.93)
+      chiller.setCondenserType('AirCooled')
+      chiller.setChillerFlowMode('ConstantFlow')
+    end
+    # create a scheduled setpoint manager
+    setpoint_manager_scheduled = OpenStudio::Model::SetpointManagerScheduled.new(model, chilled_water_setpoint_schedule)
+    # create a supply bypass pipe
+    pipe_supply_bypass = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # create a supply outlet pipe
+    pipe_supply_outlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # create a demand bypass pipe
+    pipe_demand_bypass = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # create a demand inlet pipe
+    pipe_demand_inlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # create a demand outlet pipe
+    pipe_demand_outlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+    # connect components to plant loop
+    # supply side components
+    chilled_water_plant.addSupplyBranchForComponent(chiller)
+    chilled_water_plant.addSupplyBranchForComponent(pipe_supply_bypass)
+    pump.addToNode(chilled_water_plant.supplyInletNode)
+    pipe_supply_outlet.addToNode(chilled_water_plant.supplyOutletNode)
+    setpoint_manager_scheduled.addToNode(chilled_water_plant.supplyOutletNode)
+    # demand side components (water coils are added as they are added to airloops and ZoneHVAC)
+    chilled_water_plant.addDemandBranchForComponent(pipe_demand_bypass)
+    pipe_demand_inlet.addToNode(chilled_water_plant.demandInletNode)
+    pipe_demand_outlet.addToNode(chilled_water_plant.demandOutletNode)
+
+    # pass back chilled water plant
+    result = chilled_water_plant
+    return result
+  end # end of def
+
+  def self.createCondenserLoop(model, runner, options, parameters)
+    condenserLoops = {}
+    # condLoopCoolingTemp_si = OpenStudio::convert(parameters["condLoopCoolingTemp"],"F","C").get
+    # condLoopHeatingTemp_si = OpenStudio::convert(parameters["condLoopHeatingTemp"],"F","C").get
+    # coolingTowerWB_si = OpenStudio::convert(parameters["coolingTowerWB"],"F","C").get
+    # boilerHWST_si =  OpenStudio::convert(parameters["boilerHWST"],"F","C").get
+
+    # check for water-cooled chillers
+    waterCooledChiller = false
+    model.getChillerElectricEIRs.each do |chiller|
+      next if waterCooledChiller == true
+      if chiller.condenserType == 'WaterCooled'
+        waterCooledChiller = true
+      end
+    end
+    # create condenser loop for water-cooled chillers
+    if waterCooledChiller
+      # create condenser loop for water-cooled chiller(s)
+      condenser_loop = OpenStudio::Model::PlantLoop.new(model)
+      condenser_loop.setName('New Condenser Loop')
+      condenser_loop.setMaximumLoopTemperature(80)
+      condenser_loop.setMinimumLoopTemperature(5)
+      loop_sizing = condenser_loop.sizingPlant
+      loop_sizing.setLoopType('Condenser')
+      loop_sizing.setDesignLoopExitTemperature(29.4)
+      loop_sizing.setLoopDesignTemperatureDifference(5.6)
+      # create a pump
+      pump = OpenStudio::Model::PumpVariableSpeed.new(model)
+      pump.setRatedPumpHead(134508) # Pa
+      pump.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+      pump.setCoefficient1ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(0)
+      pump.setCoefficient2ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(0.0216)
+      pump.setCoefficient3ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(-0.0325)
+      pump.setCoefficient4ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(1.0095)
+      # create a cooling tower
+      tower = OpenStudio::Model::CoolingTowerVariableSpeed.new(model)
+      # create a supply bypass pipe
+      pipe_supply_bypass = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create a supply outlet pipe
+      pipe_supply_outlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create a demand bypass pipe
+      pipe_demand_bypass = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create a demand inlet pipe
+      pipe_demand_inlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create a demand outlet pipe
+      pipe_demand_outlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create a setpoint manager
+      setpoint_manager_follow_oa = OpenStudio::Model::SetpointManagerFollowOutdoorAirTemperature.new(model)
+      setpoint_manager_follow_oa.setOffsetTemperatureDifference(0)
+      setpoint_manager_follow_oa.setMaximumSetpointTemperature(80)
+      setpoint_manager_follow_oa.setMinimumSetpointTemperature(5)
+      # connect components to plant loop
+      # supply side components
+      condenser_loop.addSupplyBranchForComponent(tower)
+      condenser_loop.addSupplyBranchForComponent(pipe_supply_bypass)
+      pump.addToNode(condenser_loop.supplyInletNode)
+      pipe_supply_outlet.addToNode(condenser_loop.supplyOutletNode)
+      setpoint_manager_follow_oa.addToNode(condenser_loop.supplyOutletNode)
+      # demand side components
+      model.getChillerElectricEIRs.each do |chiller|
+        if chiller.condenserType == 'WaterCooled' # works only if chillers not already connected to condenser loop(s)
+          condenser_loop.addDemandBranchForComponent(chiller)
+        end
+      end
+      condenser_loop.addDemandBranchForComponent(pipe_demand_bypass)
+      pipe_demand_inlet.addToNode(condenser_loop.demandInletNode)
+      pipe_demand_outlet.addToNode(condenser_loop.demandOutletNode)
+      condenserLoops['condenser_loop'] = condenser_loop
+    end
+    if (options['zoneHVAC'] == 'WSHP') || (options['zoneHVAC'] == 'VRF')
+      # create condenser loop for heat pumps
+      condenser_loop = OpenStudio::Model::PlantLoop.new(model)
+      condenser_loop.setName('Heat Pump Loop')
+      condenser_loop.setMaximumLoopTemperature(80)
+      condenser_loop.setMinimumLoopTemperature(5)
+      loop_sizing = condenser_loop.sizingPlant
+      loop_sizing.setLoopType('Condenser')
+
+      if options['zoneHVAC'] == 'GSHP'
+        loop_sizing.setDesignLoopExitTemperature(condLoopCoolingTemp_si)
+        loop_sizing.setLoopDesignTemperatureDifference(10 / 1.8)
+      elsif (options['zoneHVAC'] == 'WSHP') || (options['zoneHVAC'] == 'VRF')
+        loop_sizing.setDesignLoopExitTemperature(32.222)
+        loop_sizing.setLoopDesignTemperatureDifference(10 / 1.8)
+      end
+      # create a pump
+      pump = OpenStudio::Model::PumpVariableSpeed.new(model)
+      pump.setRatedPumpHead(134508) # Pa
+      pump.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+      pump.setCoefficient1ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(0)
+      pump.setCoefficient2ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(0.0216)
+      pump.setCoefficient3ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(-0.0325)
+      pump.setCoefficient4ofthePartLoadPerformanceCurve(1.0095)
+      # create a supply bypass pipe
+      pipe_supply_bypass = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create a supply outlet pipe
+      pipe_supply_outlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create a demand bypass pipe
+      pipe_demand_bypass = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create a demand inlet pipe
+      pipe_demand_inlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create a demand outlet pipe
+      pipe_demand_outlet = OpenStudio::Model::PipeAdiabatic.new(model)
+      # create setpoint managers
+      setpoint_manager_scheduled_loop = OpenStudio::Model::SetpointManagerScheduled.new(model, options['loop_setpoint_schedule'])
+      setpoint_manager_scheduled_cooling = OpenStudio::Model::SetpointManagerScheduled.new(model, options['cooling_setpoint_schedule'])
+      setpoint_manager_scheduled_heating = OpenStudio::Model::SetpointManagerScheduled.new(model, options['heating_setpoint_schedule'])
+      # connect components to plant loop
+      # supply side components
+      condenser_loop.addSupplyBranchForComponent(pipe_supply_bypass)
+      pump.addToNode(condenser_loop.supplyInletNode)
+      pipe_supply_outlet.addToNode(condenser_loop.supplyOutletNode)
+      setpoint_manager_scheduled_loop.addToNode(condenser_loop.supplyOutletNode)
+      # demand side components
+      condenser_loop.addDemandBranchForComponent(pipe_demand_bypass)
+      pipe_demand_inlet.addToNode(condenser_loop.demandInletNode)
+      pipe_demand_outlet.addToNode(condenser_loop.demandOutletNode)
+      # add additional components according to specific system type
+      if options['zoneHVAC'] == 'GSHP'
+        # add district cooling and heating to supply side
+        district_cooling = OpenStudio::Model::DistrictCooling.new(model)
+        district_cooling.setNominalCapacity(1000000000000) # large number; no autosizing
+        condenser_loop.addSupplyBranchForComponent(district_cooling)
+        setpoint_manager_scheduled_cooling.addToNode(district_cooling.outletModelObject.get.to_Node.get)
+        district_heating = OpenStudio::Model::DistrictHeating.new(model)
+        district_heating.setNominalCapacity(1000000000000) # large number; no autosizing
+        district_heating.addToNode(district_cooling.outletModelObject.get.to_Node.get)
+        setpoint_manager_scheduled_heating.addToNode(district_heating.outletModelObject.get.to_Node.get)
+        # add heat pumps to demand side after they get created
+      elsif options['zoneHVAC'] == 'WSHP'
+        # add a boiler and cooling tower to supply side
+        # create a boiler
+        boiler = OpenStudio::Model::BoilerHotWater.new(model)
+        boiler.setNominalThermalEfficiency(parameters['boilerEff'])
+        boiler.setFuelType(parameters['boilerFuelType'])
+        boiler.setDesignWaterOutletTemperature(boilerHWST_si)
+        condenser_loop.addSupplyBranchForComponent(boiler)
+        setpoint_manager_scheduled_heating.addToNode(boiler.outletModelObject.get.to_Node.get)
+        # create a cooling tower
+        tower = OpenStudio::Model::CoolingTowerVariableSpeed.new(model)
+        tower.setDesignInletAirWetBulbTemperature(coolingTowerWB_si)
+        tower.setDesignApproachTemperature(parameters['coolingTowerApproach'] / 1.8)
+        tower.setDesignRangeTemperature(parameters['coolingTowerDeltaT'] / 1.8)
+        tower.addToNode(boiler.outletModelObject.get.to_Node.get)
+        setpoint_manager_scheduled_cooling.addToNode(tower.outletModelObject.get.to_Node.get)
+      elsif options['zoneHVAC'] == 'VRF'
+        # add a boiler and cooling tower to supply side
+        # create a boiler
+        boiler = OpenStudio::Model::BoilerHotWater.new(model)
+        boiler.setNominalThermalEfficiency(0.9)
+        boiler.setDesignWaterOutletTemperature(48)
+        condenser_loop.addSupplyBranchForComponent(boiler)
+        setpoint_manager_scheduled_heating.addToNode(boiler.outletModelObject.get.to_Node.get)
+        # create a cooling tower
+        tower = OpenStudio::Model::CoolingTowerVariableSpeed.new(model)
+        tower.setDesignInletAirWetBulbTemperature(20)
+        tower.setDesignApproachTemperature(3.89)
+        tower.setDesignRangeTemperature(5.56)
+        tower.addToNode(boiler.outletModelObject.get.to_Node.get)
+        setpoint_manager_scheduled_cooling.addToNode(tower.outletModelObject.get.to_Node.get)
+      end
+      condenserLoops['heat_pump_loop'] = condenser_loop
+    end
+
+    # pass back condenser loop(s)
+    result = condenserLoops
+    return result
+  end # end of def
+
+  def self.createPrimaryAirLoops(model, runner, options, parameters)
+    primary_airloops = []
+    # create primary airloop for each story
+    assignedThermalZones = []
+    model.getBuildingStorys.sort.each do |building_story|
+      # ML stories need to be reordered from the ground up
+      thermalZonesToAdd = []
+      building_story.spaces.each do |space|
+        # make sure spaces are assigned to thermal zones
+        # otherwise might want to send a warning
+        if space.thermalZone.is_initialized
+          thermal_zone = space.thermalZone.get
+          # grab primary zones
+          if options['zonesPrimary'].include? thermal_zone
+            # make sure zone was not already assigned to another air loop
+            unless assignedThermalZones.include? thermal_zone
+              # make sure thermal zones are not duplicated (spaces can share thermal zones)
+              unless thermalZonesToAdd.include? thermal_zone
+                thermalZonesToAdd << thermal_zone
+              end
+            end
+          end
+        end
+      end
+      # make sure thermal zones don't get added to more than one air loop
+      assignedThermalZones << thermalZonesToAdd
+
+      # create new air loop if story contains primary zones
+      unless thermalZonesToAdd.empty?
+        airloop_primary = OpenStudio::Model::AirLoopHVAC.new(model)
+        airloop_primary.setName("DOAS - #{building_story.name}")
+        # modify system sizing properties
+        sizing_system = airloop_primary.sizingSystem
+        # set central heating and cooling temperatures for sizing
+        sizing_system.setCentralCoolingDesignSupplyAirTemperature(12.8)
+        sizing_system.setCentralHeatingDesignSupplyAirTemperature(40) # ML OS default is 16.7
+        # load specification
+        sizing_system.setSystemOutdoorAirMethod('VentilationRateProcedure') # ML OS default is ZoneSum
+        if options['primaryHVAC']['doas']
+          sizing_system.setTypeofLoadtoSizeOn('VentilationRequirement') # DOAS
+          sizing_system.setAllOutdoorAirinCooling(true) # DOAS
+          sizing_system.setAllOutdoorAirinHeating(true) # DOAS
+        else
+          sizing_system.setTypeofLoadtoSizeOn('Sensible') # VAV
+          sizing_system.setAllOutdoorAirinCooling(false) # VAV
+          sizing_system.setAllOutdoorAirinHeating(false) # VAV
+        end
+
+        air_loop_comps = []
+        # set availability schedule
+        airloop_primary.setAvailabilitySchedule(options['hvac_schedule'])
+        # create air loop fan
+        if options['primaryHVAC']['fan'] == 'Variable'
+          # create variable speed fan and set system sizing accordingly
+          sizing_system.setMinimumSystemAirFlowRatio(0.3) # DCV
+          # variable speed fan
+          fan = OpenStudio::Model::FanVariableVolume.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          fan.setFanEfficiency(0.69)
+          fan.setPressureRise(1125) # Pa
+          fan.autosizeMaximumFlowRate
+          fan.setFanPowerMinimumFlowFraction(0.6)
+          fan.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+          fan.setMotorInAirstreamFraction(1.0)
+          air_loop_comps << fan
+        else
+          sizing_system.setMinimumSystemAirFlowRatio(1.0) # No DCV
+          # constant speed fan
+          fan = OpenStudio::Model::FanConstantVolume.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          fan.setFanEfficiency(0.6)
+          fan.setPressureRise(500) # Pa
+          fan.autosizeMaximumFlowRate
+          fan.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+          fan.setMotorInAirstreamFraction(1.0)
+          air_loop_comps << fan
+        end
+        # create heating coil
+        if options['primaryHVAC']['heat'] == 'Water'
+          # water coil
+          heating_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingWater.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          air_loop_comps << heating_coil
+        else
+          # gas coil
+          heating_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingGas.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          air_loop_comps << heating_coil
+        end
+        # create cooling coil
+        if options['primaryHVAC']['cool'] == 'Water'
+          # water coil
+          cooling_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilCoolingWater.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          air_loop_comps << cooling_coil
+        elsif options['primaryHVAC']['cool'] == 'SingleDX'
+          # single speed DX coil
+          # create cooling coil
+          # create clgCapFuncTempCurve
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.42415)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.04426)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(-0.00042)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(0.00333)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(-0.00008)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(-0.00021)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(17)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(22)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(13)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(46)
+          # create clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.77136)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.34053)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(-0.11088)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.75918)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.13877)
+          # create clgEirFuncTempCurve
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.23649)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(-0.02431)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.00057)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(-0.01434)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(0.00063)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(-0.00038)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(17)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(22)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(13)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(46)
+          # create clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.20550)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient2x(-0.32953)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.12308)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.75918)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.13877)
+          # create clgPlrCurve
+          clgPlrCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          clgPlrCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.77100)
+          clgPlrCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.22900)
+          clgPlrCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.0)
+          clgPlrCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.0)
+          clgPlrCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.0)
+          # cooling coil
+          cooling_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilCoolingDXSingleSpeed.new(model,
+                                                                         model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule,
+                                                                         clgCapFuncTempCurve,
+                                                                         clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve,
+                                                                         clgEirFuncTempCurve,
+                                                                         clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve,
+                                                                         clgPlrCurve)
+          cooling_coil.setRatedCOP(OpenStudio::OptionalDouble.new(parameters['doasDXEER'] / 3.412))
+          air_loop_comps << cooling_coil
+        else
+          # two speed DX coil (PNNL curves)
+          # create cooling coil
+          # create clgCapFuncTempCurve
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.39072)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(-0.0529058)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.0018423)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(0.00058267)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(-0.000186814)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(0.000265159)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(16.5556)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(22.1111)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(23.7778)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(47.66)
+          # create clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.718954)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.435436)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(-0.154193)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.75)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.25)
+          # create clgEirFuncTempCurve
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(-0.536161)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.105138)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(-0.00172659)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(0.0149848)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(0.000659948)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(-0.0017385)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(16.5556)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(22.1111)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(23.7778)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(47.66)
+          # create clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.19525)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient2x(-0.306138)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.110973)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.75)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.25)
+          # create clgPlrCurve
+          clgPlrCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          clgPlrCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.77100)
+          clgPlrCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.22900)
+          clgPlrCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.0)
+          clgPlrCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.0)
+          clgPlrCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.0)
+          # cooling coil
+          cooling_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilCoolingDXTwoSpeed.new(model,
+                                                                      model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule,
+                                                                      clgCapFuncTempCurve,
+                                                                      clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve,
+                                                                      clgEirFuncTempCurve,
+                                                                      clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve,
+                                                                      clgPlrCurve,
+                                                                      clgCapFuncTempCurve,
+                                                                      clgEirFuncTempCurve)
+          cooling_coil.setRatedHighSpeedCOP(parameters['doasDXEER'] / 3.412)
+          cooling_coil.setRatedLowSpeedCOP(parameters['doasDXEER'] / 3.412)
+          air_loop_comps << cooling_coil
+        end
+        unless options['zoneHVAC'] == 'DualDuct'
+          # create controller outdoor air
+          controller_OA = OpenStudio::Model::ControllerOutdoorAir.new(model)
+          controller_OA.autosizeMinimumOutdoorAirFlowRate
+          controller_OA.autosizeMaximumOutdoorAirFlowRate
+          # create ventilation schedules and assign to OA controller
+          if options['primaryHVAC']['doas']
+            controller_OA.setMinimumFractionofOutdoorAirSchedule(model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+            controller_OA.setMaximumFractionofOutdoorAirSchedule(model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          else
+            # multizone VAV that ventilates
+            controller_OA.setMaximumFractionofOutdoorAirSchedule(options['ventilation_schedule'])
+            controller_OA.setEconomizerControlType('DifferentialEnthalpy')
+            # add night cycling (ML would people actually do this for a VAV system?))
+            airloop_primary.setNightCycleControlType('CycleOnAny') # ML Does this work with variable speed fans?
+          end
+          controller_OA.setHeatRecoveryBypassControlType('BypassWhenOAFlowGreaterThanMinimum')
+          # create outdoor air system
+          system_OA = OpenStudio::Model::AirLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.new(model, controller_OA)
+          air_loop_comps << system_OA
+          # create Evaporative cooler
+          unless parameters['doasEvap'] == 'none'
+            evap_cooler = OpenStudio::Model::EvaporativeCoolerDirectResearchSpecial.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+            evap_cooler.setCoolerEffectiveness(0.85)
+          end
+          # create ERV
+          unless parameters['doasERV'] == 'none'
+            heat_exchanger = OpenStudio::Model::HeatExchangerAirToAirSensibleAndLatent.new(model)
+            heat_exchanger.setAvailabilitySchedule(model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+            if parameters['doasERV'] == 'rotary wheel w/o economizer lockout'
+              sensible_eff = 0.75
+              latent_eff = 0.69
+              # heat_exchanger.setEconomizerLockout(false)
+              heat_exchanger.setString(23, 'No')
+            elsif parameters['doasERV'] == 'rotary wheel w/ economizer lockout'
+              sensible_eff = 0.75
+              latent_eff = 0.69
+              # heat_exchanger.setEconomizerLockout(true)
+              heat_exchanger.setString(23, 'Yes')
+            elsif parameters['doasERV'] == 'plate w/o economizer lockout'
+              sensible_eff = 0.52
+              latent_eff = 0.50
+              # heat_exchanger.setEconomizerLockout(false)
+              heat_exchanger.setString(23, 'No')
+            elsif parameters['doasERV'] == 'plate w/ economizer lockout'
+              sensible_eff = 0.52
+              latent_eff = 0.50
+              # heat_exchanger.setEconomizerLockout(true)
+              heat_exchanger.setString(23, 'Yes')
+              end
+            heat_exchanger.setSensibleEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(sensible_eff)
+            heat_exchanger.setSensibleEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(sensible_eff)
+            heat_exchanger.setSensibleEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(sensible_eff)
+            heat_exchanger.setSensibleEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(sensible_eff)
+            heat_exchanger.setLatentEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(latent_eff)
+            heat_exchanger.setLatentEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(latent_eff)
+            heat_exchanger.setLatentEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(latent_eff)
+            heat_exchanger.setLatentEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(latent_eff)
+            heat_exchanger.setFrostControlType('ExhaustOnly')
+            heat_exchanger.setThresholdTemperature(-12.2)
+            heat_exchanger.setInitialDefrostTimeFraction(0.1670)
+            heat_exchanger.setRateofDefrostTimeFractionIncrease(0.0240)
+           end
+
+end
+        # create scheduled setpoint manager for airloop
+        if options['primaryHVAC']['doas'] || (options['zoneHVAC'] == 'DualDuct')
+          # DOAS or VAV for cooling and not ventilation
+          setpoint_manager = OpenStudio::Model::SetpointManagerScheduled.new(model, options['primary_sat_schedule'])
+        else
+          # VAV for cooling and ventilation
+          setpoint_manager = OpenStudio::Model::SetpointManagerOutdoorAirReset.new(model)
+          setpoint_manager.setSetpointatOutdoorLowTemperature(15.6)
+          setpoint_manager.setOutdoorLowTemperature(14.4)
+          setpoint_manager.setSetpointatOutdoorHighTemperature(12.8)
+          setpoint_manager.setOutdoorHighTemperature(21.1)
+        end
+        # connect components to airloop
+        # find the supply inlet node of the airloop
+        airloop_supply_inlet = airloop_primary.supplyInletNode
+        # add the components to the airloop
+        air_loop_comps.each do |comp|
+          comp.addToNode(airloop_supply_inlet)
+          if comp.to_CoilHeatingWater.is_initialized
+            options['hot_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(comp)
+            comp.controllerWaterCoil.get.setMinimumActuatedFlow(0)
+          elsif comp.to_CoilCoolingWater.is_initialized
+            options['chilled_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(comp)
+            comp.controllerWaterCoil.get.setMinimumActuatedFlow(0)
+          end
+        end
+        unless (options['zoneHVAC'] == 'DualDuct') || (parameters['doasERV'] == 'none')
+          heat_exchanger.addToNode(system_OA.outboardOANode.get)
+            end
+
+        unless parameters['doasEvap'] == 'none'
+          if parameters['doasERV'] == 'none'
+            evap_cooler.addToNode(system_OA.outboardOANode.get)
+          else
+            hxPrimary_outlet_node = heat_exchanger.primaryAirOutletModelObject.get.to_Node.get
+            evap_cooler.addToNode(hxPrimary_outlet_node)
+          end
+        end
+
+        # add setpoint manager to supply equipment outlet node
+        setpoint_manager.addToNode(airloop_primary.supplyOutletNode)
+        # add thermal zones to airloop
+        thermalZonesToAdd.each do |zone|
+          # make an air terminal for the zone
+          if options['primaryHVAC']['fan'] == 'Variable'
+            air_terminal = OpenStudio::Model::AirTerminalSingleDuctVAVNoReheat.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          else
+            air_terminal = OpenStudio::Model::AirTerminalSingleDuctUncontrolled.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          end
+          # attach new terminal to the zone and to the airloop
+          airloop_primary.addBranchForZone(zone, air_terminal.to_StraightComponent)
+        end
+        primary_airloops << airloop_primary
+      end
+    end
+
+    # pass back primary airloops
+    result = primary_airloops
+    return result
+  end # end of def
+
+  def self.createVRFAirConditioners(model, runner, options, parameters)
+    vrf_AirConditioners = []
+    # create primary airloop for each story
+    assignedThermalZones = []
+    model.getBuildingStorys.sort.each do |building_story|
+      # ML stories need to be reordered from the ground up
+      thermalZonesToAdd = []
+      building_story.spaces.each do |space|
+        # make sure spaces are assigned to thermal zones
+        # otherwise might want to send a warning
+        if space.thermalZone.is_initialized
+          thermal_zone = space.thermalZone.get
+          # grab primary zones
+          if options['zonesPrimary'].include? thermal_zone
+            # make sure zone was not already assigned to another air loop
+            unless assignedThermalZones.include? thermal_zone
+              # make sure thermal zones are not duplicated (spaces can share thermal zones)
+              unless thermalZonesToAdd.include? thermal_zone
+                thermalZonesToAdd << thermal_zone
+              end
+            end
+          end
+        end
+      end
+      # make sure thermal zones don't get added to more than one air loop
+      assignedThermalZones << thermalZonesToAdd
+
+      unless thermalZonesToAdd.empty?
+        # create new air loop if story contains primary zones
+        # add an air conditioner variable refrigerant flow to each floor
+        vrfAirConditioner = OpenStudio::Model::AirConditionerVariableRefrigerantFlow.new(model)
+        vrfAirConditioner.setName("VRF Heat Pump - #{building_story.name}")
+        vrfAirConditioner.setRatedCoolingCOP(parameters['vrfCoolCOP'])
+        vrfAirConditioner.setRatedHeatingCOP(parameters['vrfHeatCOP'])
+        vrfMinOATHPHeat_si = OpenStudio.convert(parameters['vrfMinOATHPHeat'], 'F', 'C').get
+        vrfAirConditioner.setMinimumOutdoorTemperatureinHeatingMode(vrfMinOATHPHeat_si)
+        if parameters['vrfHPHeatRecovery'] == 'Yes'
+          vrfAirConditioner.setHeatPumpWasteHeatRecovery(true)
+        else
+          vrfAirConditioner.setHeatPumpWasteHeatRecovery(false)
+        end
+        vrfAirConditioner.setDefrostStrategy(parameters['vrfDefrost'])
+        vrfEquivPipingLength_si = OpenStudio.convert(parameters['vrfEquivPipingLength'], 'ft', 'm').get
+        vrfPipingHeight_si = OpenStudio.convert(parameters['vrfPipingHeight'], 'ft', 'm').get
+        vrfAirConditioner.setEquivalentPipingLengthusedforPipingCorrectionFactorinCoolingMode(vrfEquivPipingLength_si)
+        vrfAirConditioner.setEquivalentPipingLengthusedforPipingCorrectionFactorinHeatingMode(vrfEquivPipingLength_si)
+        vrfAirConditioner.setVerticalHeightusedforPipingCorrectionFactor(vrfPipingHeight_si)
+        vrfAirConditioner.setAvailabilitySchedule(model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+        vrfAirConditioner.setZoneforMasterThermostatLocation(thermalZonesToAdd[0])
+        if parameters['vrfCondenserType'] == 'WaterCooled'
+          vrfAirConditioner.setString(56, 'WaterCooled')
+        elsif parameters['vrfCondenserType'] == 'EvaporativelyCooled'
+          vrfAirConditioner.setString(56, 'EvaporativelyCooled')
+        end
+        if parameters['vrfCondenserType'] == 'WaterCooled'
+          options['heat_pump_loop'].addDemandBranchForComponent(vrfAirConditioner)
+        end
+
+        # add terminal unit to the air conditioner VRF, one TU per thermal zone
+        thermalZonesToAdd.each do |zone|
+          # construct Terminal VRF Unit
+          vrf_terminalUnit = OpenStudio::Model::ZoneHVACTerminalUnitVariableRefrigerantFlow.new(model)
+          vrf_terminalUnit.setTerminalUnitAvailabilityschedule(model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          vrf_terminalUnit.setOutdoorAirFlowRateDuringCoolingOperation(0)
+          vrf_terminalUnit.setOutdoorAirFlowRateDuringHeatingOperation(0)
+          vrf_terminalUnit.setOutdoorAirFlowRateWhenNoCoolingorHeatingisNeeded(0)
+          vrf_terminalUnit.addToThermalZone(zone)
+          vrfAirConditioner.addTerminal(vrf_terminalUnit)
+        end
+        vrf_AirConditioners << vrfAirConditioner
+    end
+    end
+
+    # pass back primary airloops
+    result = vrf_AirConditioners
+    return result
+  end # end of def
+
+  def self.createPrimaryZoneEquipment(model, runner, options, parameters)
+    model.getThermalZones.each do |zone|
+      if options['zonesPrimary'].include? zone
+        if options['zoneHVAC'] == 'FanCoil'
+          # create fan coil
+          # create fan
+          fan = OpenStudio::Model::FanOnOff.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          fan.setFanEfficiency(0.5)
+          fan.setPressureRise(75) # Pa
+          fan.autosizeMaximumFlowRate
+          fan.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+          fan.setMotorInAirstreamFraction(1.0)
+          # create cooling coil and connect to chilled water plant
+          cooling_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilCoolingWater.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          options['chilled_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(cooling_coil)
+          cooling_coil.controllerWaterCoil.get.setMinimumActuatedFlow(0)
+          # create heating coil and connect to hot water plant
+          heating_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingWater.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          options['hot_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(heating_coil)
+          heating_coil.controllerWaterCoil.get.setMinimumActuatedFlow(0)
+          # construct fan coil
+          fan_coil = OpenStudio::Model::ZoneHVACFourPipeFanCoil.new(model,
+                                                                    model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule,
+                                                                    fan,
+                                                                    cooling_coil,
+                                                                    heating_coil)
+          fan_coil.setMaximumOutdoorAirFlowRate(0)
+          # add fan coil to thermal zone
+          fan_coil.addToThermalZone(zone)
+        elsif (options['zoneHVAC'] == 'WSHP') || (options['zoneHVAC'] == 'GSHP')
+          # create water source heat pump and attach to heat pump loop
+          # create fan
+          fan = OpenStudio::Model::FanOnOff.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          fan.setFanEfficiency(0.75)
+          fan_eff = fan.fanEfficiency
+          fan.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+          motor_eff = fan.motorEfficiency
+          fan.autosizeMaximumFlowRate
+          if parameters['wshpFanType'] == 'PSC' # use 0.3W/cfm, ECM - 0.2W/cfm
+            watt_per_cfm = 0.30 # W/cfm
+          else
+            watt_per_cfm = 0.20 # W/cfm
+       end
+          pres_rise = OpenStudio.convert(watt_per_cfm * fan_eff * motor_eff / 0.1175, 'inH_{2}O', 'Pa').get
+          fan.setPressureRise(pres_rise) # Pa
+          fan.setMotorInAirstreamFraction(1.0)
+          # create cooling coil and connect to heat pump loop
+          cooling_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilCoolingWaterToAirHeatPumpEquationFit.new(model)
+          cooling_coil.setRatedCoolingCoefficientofPerformance(parameters['wshpCoolingEER'] / 3.412) # xf 061014: need to change per fan power and pump power adjustment
+          cooling_coil.setRatedCoolingCoefficientofPerformance(6.45)
+          cooling_coil.setTotalCoolingCapacityCoefficient1(-9.149069561)
+          cooling_coil.setTotalCoolingCapacityCoefficient2(10.87814026)
+          cooling_coil.setTotalCoolingCapacityCoefficient3(-1.718780157)
+          cooling_coil.setTotalCoolingCapacityCoefficient4(0.746414818)
+          cooling_coil.setTotalCoolingCapacityCoefficient5(0.0)
+          cooling_coil.setSensibleCoolingCapacityCoefficient1(-5.462690012)
+          cooling_coil.setSensibleCoolingCapacityCoefficient2(17.95968138)
+          cooling_coil.setSensibleCoolingCapacityCoefficient3(-11.87818402)
+          cooling_coil.setSensibleCoolingCapacityCoefficient4(-0.980163419)
+          cooling_coil.setSensibleCoolingCapacityCoefficient5(0.767285761)
+          cooling_coil.setSensibleCoolingCapacityCoefficient6(0.0)
+          cooling_coil.setCoolingPowerConsumptionCoefficient1(-3.205409884)
+          cooling_coil.setCoolingPowerConsumptionCoefficient2(-0.976409399)
+          cooling_coil.setCoolingPowerConsumptionCoefficient3(3.97892546)
+          cooling_coil.setCoolingPowerConsumptionCoefficient4(0.938181818)
+          cooling_coil.setCoolingPowerConsumptionCoefficient5(0.0)
+          options['heat_pump_loop'].addDemandBranchForComponent(cooling_coil)
+          # create heating coil and connect to heat pump loop
+          heating_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingWaterToAirHeatPumpEquationFit.new(model)
+          heating_coil.setRatedHeatingCoefficientofPerformance(parameters['wshpHeatingCOP']) # xf 061014: need to change per fan power and pump power adjustment
+          heating_coil.setRatedHeatingCoefficientofPerformance(4.0)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingCapacityCoefficient1(-1.361311959)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingCapacityCoefficient2(-2.471798046)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingCapacityCoefficient3(4.173164514)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingCapacityCoefficient4(0.640757401)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingCapacityCoefficient5(0.0)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingPowerConsumptionCoefficient1(-2.176941116)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingPowerConsumptionCoefficient2(0.832114286)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingPowerConsumptionCoefficient3(1.570743399)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingPowerConsumptionCoefficient4(0.690793651)
+          heating_coil.setHeatingPowerConsumptionCoefficient5(0.0)
+          options['heat_pump_loop'].addDemandBranchForComponent(heating_coil)
+          # create supplemental heating coil
+          supplemental_heating_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingElectric.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          # construct heat pump
+          heat_pump = OpenStudio::Model::ZoneHVACWaterToAirHeatPump.new(model,
+                                                                        model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule,
+                                                                        fan,
+                                                                        heating_coil,
+                                                                        cooling_coil,
+                                                                        supplemental_heating_coil)
+          heat_pump.setSupplyAirFlowRateWhenNoCoolingorHeatingisNeeded(OpenStudio::OptionalDouble.new(0))
+          heat_pump.setOutdoorAirFlowRateDuringCoolingOperation(OpenStudio::OptionalDouble.new(0))
+          heat_pump.setOutdoorAirFlowRateDuringHeatingOperation(OpenStudio::OptionalDouble.new(0))
+          heat_pump.setOutdoorAirFlowRateWhenNoCoolingorHeatingisNeeded(OpenStudio::OptionalDouble.new(0))
+          # add heat pump to thermal zone
+          heat_pump.addToThermalZone(zone)
+        elsif options['zoneHVAC'] == 'ASHP'
+          # create air source heat pump
+          # create fan
+          fan = OpenStudio::Model::FanOnOff.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          fan.setFanEfficiency(0.5)
+          fan.setPressureRise(75) # Pa
+          fan.autosizeMaximumFlowRate
+          fan.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+          fan.setMotorInAirstreamFraction(1.0)
+          # create heating coil
+          # create htgCapFuncTempCurve
+          htgCapFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveCubic.new(model)
+          htgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.758746)
+          htgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.027626)
+          htgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.000148716)
+          htgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4xPOW3(0.0000034992)
+          htgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(-20)
+          htgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(20)
+          # create htgCapFuncFlowFracCurve
+          htgCapFuncFlowFracCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveCubic.new(model)
+          htgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.84)
+          htgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.16)
+          htgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0)
+          htgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient4xPOW3(0)
+          htgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.5)
+          htgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.5)
+          # create htgEirFuncTempCurve
+          htgEirFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveCubic.new(model)
+          htgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.19248)
+          htgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(-0.0300438)
+          htgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.00103745)
+          htgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4xPOW3(-0.000023328)
+          htgEirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(-20)
+          htgEirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(20)
+          # create htgEirFuncFlowFracCurve
+          htgEirFuncFlowFracCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          htgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.3824)
+          htgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient2x(-0.4336)
+          htgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.0512)
+          htgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0)
+          htgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1)
+          # create htgPlrCurve
+          htgPlrCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          htgPlrCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.75)
+          htgPlrCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.25)
+          htgPlrCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.0)
+          htgPlrCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.0)
+          htgPlrCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.0)
+          # heating coil
+          heating_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingDXSingleSpeed.new(model,
+                                                                         model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule,
+                                                                         htgCapFuncTempCurve,
+                                                                         htgCapFuncFlowFracCurve,
+                                                                         htgEirFuncTempCurve,
+                                                                         htgEirFuncFlowFracCurve,
+                                                                         htgPlrCurve)
+          heating_coil.setRatedCOP(3.4)
+          heating_coil.setCrankcaseHeaterCapacity(200)
+          heating_coil.setMaximumOutdoorDryBulbTemperatureforCrankcaseHeaterOperation(8)
+          heating_coil.autosizeResistiveDefrostHeaterCapacity
+          # create cooling coil
+          # create clgCapFuncTempCurve
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.942587793)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.009543347)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.0018423)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(-0.011042676)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(0.000005249)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(-0.000009720)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(17)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(22)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(13)
+          clgCapFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(46)
+          # create clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.718954)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.435436)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(-0.154193)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.75)
+          clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.25)
+          # create clgEirFuncTempCurve
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveBiquadratic.new(model)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.342414409)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.034885008)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(-0.000623700)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient4y(0.004977216)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient5yPOW2(0.000437951)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setCoefficient6xTIMESY(-0.000728028)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofx(17)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofx(22)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMinimumValueofy(13)
+          clgEirFuncTempCurve.setMaximumValueofy(46)
+          # create clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(1.1552)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient2x(-0.1808)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.0256)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.5)
+          clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.5)
+          # create clgPlrCurve
+          clgPlrCurve = OpenStudio::Model::CurveQuadratic.new(model)
+          clgPlrCurve.setCoefficient1Constant(0.75)
+          clgPlrCurve.setCoefficient2x(0.25)
+          clgPlrCurve.setCoefficient3xPOW2(0.0)
+          clgPlrCurve.setMinimumValueofx(0.0)
+          clgPlrCurve.setMaximumValueofx(1.0)
+          # cooling coil
+          cooling_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilCoolingDXSingleSpeed.new(model,
+                                                                         model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule,
+                                                                         clgCapFuncTempCurve,
+                                                                         clgCapFuncFlowFracCurve,
+                                                                         clgEirFuncTempCurve,
+                                                                         clgEirFuncFlowFracCurve,
+                                                                         clgPlrCurve)
+          cooling_coil.setRatedCOP(OpenStudio::OptionalDouble.new(4))
+          # create supplemental heating coil
+          supplemental_heating_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingElectric.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          # construct heat pump
+          heat_pump = OpenStudio::Model::ZoneHVACPackagedTerminalHeatPump.new(model,
+                                                                              model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule,
+                                                                              fan,
+                                                                              heating_coil,
+                                                                              cooling_coil,
+                                                                              supplemental_heating_coil)
+          heat_pump.setSupplyAirFlowRateWhenNoCoolingorHeatingisNeeded(0)
+          heat_pump.setOutdoorAirFlowRateDuringCoolingOperation(0)
+          heat_pump.setOutdoorAirFlowRateDuringHeatingOperation(0)
+          heat_pump.setOutdoorAirFlowRateWhenNoCoolingorHeatingisNeeded(0)
+          # add heat pump to thermal zone
+          heat_pump.addToThermalZone(zone)
+        elsif options['zoneHVAC'] == 'Baseboard'
+          # create baseboard heater add add to thermal zone and hot water loop
+          baseboard_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingWaterBaseboard.new(model)
+          baseboard_heater = OpenStudio::Model::ZoneHVACBaseboardConvectiveWater.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule, baseboard_coil)
+          baseboard_heater.addToThermalZone(zone)
+          options['hot_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(baseboard_coil)
+        elsif options['zoneHVAC'] == 'Radiant'
+          # create low temperature radiant object and add to thermal zone and radiant plant loops
+          # create hot water coil and attach to radiant hot water loop
+          heating_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingLowTempRadiantVarFlow.new(model, options['mean_radiant_heating_setpoint_schedule'])
+          options['radiant_hot_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(heating_coil)
+          # create chilled water coil and attach to radiant chilled water loop
+          cooling_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilCoolingLowTempRadiantVarFlow.new(model, options['mean_radiant_cooling_setpoint_schedule'])
+          options['radiant_chilled_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(cooling_coil)
+          low_temp_radiant = OpenStudio::Model::ZoneHVACLowTempRadiantVarFlow.new(model,
+                                                                                  model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule,
+                                                                                  heating_coil,
+                                                                                  cooling_coil)
+          low_temp_radiant.setRadiantSurfaceType('Floors')
+          low_temp_radiant.setHydronicTubingInsideDiameter(0.012)
+          low_temp_radiant.setTemperatureControlType('MeanRadiantTemperature')
+          low_temp_radiant.addToThermalZone(zone)
+          # create radiant floor construction and substitute for existing floor (interior or exterior) constructions
+          # create materials for radiant floor construction
+          layers = []
+          # ignore layer below insulation, which will depend on boundary condition
+          layers << rigid_insulation_1in = OpenStudio::Model::StandardOpaqueMaterial.new(model, 'Rough', 0.0254, 0.02, 56.06, 1210)
+          layers << concrete_2in = OpenStudio::Model::StandardOpaqueMaterial.new(model, 'MediumRough', 0.0508, 2.31, 2322, 832)
+          layers << concrete_2in
+          # create radiant floor construction from materials
+          radiant_floor = OpenStudio::Model::ConstructionWithInternalSource.new(layers)
+          radiant_floor.setSourcePresentAfterLayerNumber(2)
+          radiant_floor.setSourcePresentAfterLayerNumber(2)
+          # assign radiant construction to zone floor
+          zone.spaces.each do |space|
+            space.surfaces.each do |surface|
+              if surface.surfaceType == 'Floor'
+                surface.setConstruction(radiant_floor)
+              end
+            end
+          end
+        elsif options['zoneHVAC'] == 'DualDuct'
+          # create baseboard heater add add to thermal zone and hot water loop
+          baseboard_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingWaterBaseboard.new(model)
+          baseboard_heater = OpenStudio::Model::ZoneHVACBaseboardConvectiveWater.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule, baseboard_coil)
+          baseboard_heater.addToThermalZone(zone)
+          options['hot_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(baseboard_coil)
+          # create fan coil (to mimic functionality of DOAS)
+          # variable speed fan
+          fan = OpenStudio::Model::FanVariableVolume.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          fan.setFanEfficiency(0.69)
+          fan.setPressureRise(75) # Pa #ML This number is a guess; zone equipment pretending to be a DOAS
+          fan.autosizeMaximumFlowRate
+          fan.setFanPowerMinimumFlowFraction(0.6)
+          fan.setMotorEfficiency(0.9)
+          fan.setMotorInAirstreamFraction(1.0)
+          # create chilled water coil and attach to chilled water loop
+          cooling_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilCoolingWater.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          options['chilled_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(cooling_coil)
+          cooling_coil.controllerWaterCoil.get.setMinimumActuatedFlow(0)
+          # create hot water coil and attach to hot water loop
+          heating_coil = OpenStudio::Model::CoilHeatingWater.new(model, model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule)
+          options['hot_water_plant'].addDemandBranchForComponent(heating_coil)
+          heating_coil.controllerWaterCoil.get.setMinimumActuatedFlow(0)
+          # construct fan coil (DOAS) and attach to thermal zone
+          fan_coil_doas = OpenStudio::Model::ZoneHVACFourPipeFanCoil.new(model,
+                                                                         options['ventilation_schedule'],
+                                                                         fan,
+                                                                         cooling_coil,
+                                                                         heating_coil)
+          fan_coil_doas.setCapacityControlMethod('VariableFanVariableFlow')
+          fan_coil_doas.addToThermalZone(zone)
+        end
+      end
+    end
+ end # end of def
+
+  def self.addDCV(model, runner, options)
+    options['primary_airloops']&.each do |airloop|
+      if options['allHVAC']['primary']['fan'] == 'Variable'
+        if airloop.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.is_initialized
+          controller_mv = airloop.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.get.getControllerOutdoorAir.controllerMechanicalVentilation
+          controller_mv.setDemandControlledVentilation(true)
+          runner.registerInfo("Enabling demand control ventilation for #{airloop.name}")
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    options['secondary_airloops']&.each do |airloop|
+      if options['allHVAC']['secondary']['fan'] == 'Variable'
+        if airloop.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.is_initialized
+          controller_mv = airloop.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.get.getControllerOutdoorAir.controllerMechanicalVentilation
+          controller_mv.setDemandControlledVentilation(true)
+          runner.registerInfo("Enabling demand control ventilation for #{airloop.name}")
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end # end of def
+end