openstudio-extension 0.7.0 → 0.8.0

data/lib/openstudio/extension/core/check_part_loads.rb

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-# *******************************************************************************
-# OpenStudio(R), Copyright (c) Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
-# See also https://openstudio.net/license
-# *******************************************************************************
-
-module OsLib_QAQC
-  # Bin the hourly part load ratios into 10% bins
-  def bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(hrly_plrs)
-    bins = Array.new(10, 0)
-    op_hrs = 0.0
-    hrly_plrs.each do |plr|
-      op_hrs += 1.0 if plr > 0
-      if plr <= 0.1 # add below-zero % PLRs to final bin
-        bins[0] += 1
-      elsif plr > 0.1 && plr <= 0.2
-        bins[1] += 1
-      elsif plr > 0.2 && plr <= 0.3
-        bins[2] += 1
-      elsif plr > 0.3 && plr <= 0.4
-        bins[3] += 1
-      elsif plr > 0.4 && plr <= 0.5
-        bins[4] += 1
-      elsif plr > 0.5 && plr <= 0.6
-        bins[5] += 1
-      elsif plr > 0.6 && plr <= 0.7
-        bins[6] += 1
-      elsif plr > 0.7 && plr <= 0.8
-        bins[7] += 1
-      elsif plr > 0.8 && plr <= 0.9
-        bins[8] += 1
-      elsif plr > 0.9 # add over-100% PLRs to final bin
-        bins[9] += 1
-      end
-    end
-
-    # Convert bins from hour counts to % of operating hours.
-    bins.each_with_index do |bin, i|
-      bins[i] = bins[i] / op_hrs
-    end
-
-    return bins
-  end
-
-  # Check primary heating and cooling equipment part load ratios
-  # to find equipment that is significantly oversized or undersized.
-  def check_part_loads(category, target_standard, max_pct_delta = 0.1, name_only = false)
-    # summary of the check
-    check_elems = OpenStudio::AttributeVector.new
-    check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('name', 'Part Load')
-    check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('category', category)
-    check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('description', 'Check that equipment operates at reasonable part load ranges.')
-
-    # stop here if only name is requested this is used to populate display name for arguments
-    if name_only == true
-      results = []
-      check_elems.each do |elem|
-        results << elem.valueAsString
-      end
-      return results
-    end
-
-    std = Standard.build(target_standard)
-
-    begin
-      # Establish limits for % of operating hrs expected above 90% part load
-      expected_pct_hrs_above_90 = 0.1
-
-      # get the weather file run period (as opposed to design day run period)
-      ann_env_pd = nil
-      @sql.availableEnvPeriods.each do |env_pd|
-        env_type = @sql.environmentType(env_pd)
-        if env_type.is_initialized
-          if env_type.get == OpenStudio::EnvironmentType.new('WeatherRunPeriod')
-            ann_env_pd = env_pd
-            break
-          end
-        end
-      end
-
-      # only try to get the annual timeseries if an annual simulation was run
-      if ann_env_pd.nil?
-        check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', 'Cannot find the annual simulation run period, cannot check equipment part load ratios.')
-        return check_elem
-      end
-
-      # Boilers
-      @model.getBoilerHotWaters.each do |equip|
-        # Get the timeseries part load ratio data
-        key_value =  equip.name.get.to_s.upcase # must be in all caps.
-        time_step = 'Hourly'
-        variable_name = 'Boiler Part Load Ratio'
-        ts = @sql.timeSeries(ann_env_pd, time_step, variable_name, key_value)
-        if ts.empty?
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "#{variable_name} Timeseries not found for #{key_value}.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Convert to array
-        ts = ts.get.values
-        plrs = []
-        for i in 0..(ts.size - 1)
-          plrs << ts[i]
-        end
-
-        # Bin part load ratios
-        pct_hrs_above_90 = bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(plrs)[9]
-
-        # Check top-end part load ratio bins
-        if ((pct_hrs_above_90 - expected_pct_hrs_above_90) / pct_hrs_above_90).abs > max_pct_delta
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{equip.name}, the actual hrs above 90% part load of #{(pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the expected #{(expected_pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% of hrs above 90% part load.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-        end
-      end
-
-      # Chillers
-      @model.getChillerElectricEIRs.each do |equip|
-        # Get the timeseries part load ratio data
-        key_value =  equip.name.get.to_s.upcase # must be in all caps.
-        time_step = 'Hourly'
-        variable_name = 'Chiller Part Load Ratio'
-        ts = @sql.timeSeries(ann_env_pd, time_step, variable_name, key_value)
-        if ts.empty?
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "#{variable_name} Timeseries not found for #{key_value}.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Convert to array
-        ts = ts.get.values
-        plrs = []
-        for i in 0..(ts.size - 1)
-          plrs << ts[i]
-        end
-
-        # Bin part load ratios
-        pct_hrs_above_90 = bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(plrs)[9]
-
-        # Check top-end part load ratio bins
-        if ((pct_hrs_above_90 - expected_pct_hrs_above_90) / pct_hrs_above_90).abs > max_pct_delta
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{equip.name}, the actual hrs above 90% part load of #{(pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the expected #{(expected_pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% of hrs above 90% part load.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-        end
-      end
-
-      # Cooling Towers (Single Speed)
-      @model.getCoolingTowerSingleSpeeds.each do |equip|
-        # Get the design fan power
-        if equip.fanPoweratDesignAirFlowRate.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.fanPoweratDesignAirFlowRate.get
-        elsif equip.autosizedFanPoweratDesignAirFlowRate.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.autosizedFanPoweratDesignAirFlowRate.get
-        else
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Could not determine peak power for #{equip.name}, cannot check part load ratios.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Get the timeseries fan power
-        key_value = equip.name.get.to_s.upcase # must be in all caps.
-        time_step = 'Hourly'
-        variable_name = 'Cooling Tower Fan Electric Power'
-        ts = @sql.timeSeries(ann_env_pd, time_step, variable_name, key_value)
-        if ts.empty?
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "#{variable_name} Timeseries not found for #{key_value}.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Convert to array
-        ts = ts.get.values
-        plrs = []
-        for i in 0..(ts.size - 1)
-          plrs << ts[i] / dsn_pwr.to_f
-        end
-
-        # Bin part load ratios
-        pct_hrs_above_90 = bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(plrs)[9]
-
-        # Check top-end part load ratio bins
-        if ((pct_hrs_above_90 - expected_pct_hrs_above_90) / pct_hrs_above_90).abs > max_pct_delta
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{equip.name}, the actual hrs above 90% part load of #{(pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the expected #{(expected_pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% of hrs above 90% part load.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-        end
-      end
-
-      # Cooling Towers (Two Speed)
-      @model.getCoolingTowerTwoSpeeds.each do |equip|
-        # Get the design fan power
-        if equip.highFanSpeedFanPower.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.highFanSpeedFanPower.get
-        elsif equip.autosizedHighFanSpeedFanPower.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.autosizedHighFanSpeedFanPower.get
-        else
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Could not determine peak power for #{equip.name}, cannot check part load ratios.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Get the timeseries fan power
-        key_value = equip.name.get.to_s.upcase # must be in all caps.
-        time_step = 'Hourly'
-        variable_name = 'Cooling Tower Fan Electric Power'
-        ts = @sql.timeSeries(ann_env_pd, time_step, variable_name, key_value)
-        if ts.empty?
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "#{variable_name} Timeseries not found for #{key_value}.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Convert to array
-        ts = ts.get.values
-        plrs = []
-        for i in 0..(ts.size - 1)
-          plrs << ts[i] / dsn_pwr.to_f
-        end
-
-        # Bin part load ratios
-        pct_hrs_above_90 = bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(plrs)[9]
-
-        # Check top-end part load ratio bins
-        if ((pct_hrs_above_90 - expected_pct_hrs_above_90) / pct_hrs_above_90).abs > max_pct_delta
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{equip.name}, the actual hrs above 90% part load of #{(pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the expected #{(expected_pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% of hrs above 90% part load.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-        end
-      end
-
-      # Cooling Towers (Variable Speed)
-      @model.getCoolingTowerVariableSpeeds.each do |equip|
-        # Get the design fan power
-        if equip.designFanPower.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.designFanPower.get
-        elsif equip.autosizedDesignFanPower.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.autosizedDesignFanPower.get
-        else
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Could not determine peak power for #{equip.name}, cannot check part load ratios.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Get the timeseries fan power
-        key_value = equip.name.get.to_s.upcase # must be in all caps.
-        time_step = 'Hourly'
-        variable_name = 'Cooling Tower Fan Electric Power'
-        ts = @sql.timeSeries(ann_env_pd, time_step, variable_name, key_value)
-        if ts.empty?
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "#{variable_name} Timeseries not found for #{key_value}.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Convert to array
-        ts = ts.get.values
-        plrs = []
-        for i in 0..(ts.size - 1)
-          plrs << ts[i] / dsn_pwr.to_f
-        end
-
-        # Bin part load ratios
-        pct_hrs_above_90 = bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(plrs)[9]
-
-        # Check top-end part load ratio bins
-        if ((pct_hrs_above_90 - expected_pct_hrs_above_90) / pct_hrs_above_90).abs > max_pct_delta
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{equip.name}, the actual hrs above 90% part load of #{(pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the expected #{(expected_pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% of hrs above 90% part load.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-        end
-      end
-
-      # DX Cooling Coils (Single Speed)
-      @model.getCoilCoolingDXSingleSpeeds.each do |equip|
-        # Get the design coil capacity
-        if equip.grossRatedTotalCoolingCapacity.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.grossRatedTotalCoolingCapacity.get
-        elsif equip.autosizedGrossRatedTotalCoolingCapacity.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.autosizedGrossRatedTotalCoolingCapacity.get
-        else
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Could not determine capacity for #{equip.name}, cannot check part load ratios.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Get the timeseries coil capacity
-        key_value = equip.name.get.to_s.upcase # must be in all caps.
-        time_step = 'Hourly'
-        variable_name = 'Cooling Coil Total Cooling Rate'
-        ts = @sql.timeSeries(ann_env_pd, time_step, variable_name, key_value)
-        if ts.empty?
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "#{variable_name} Timeseries not found for #{key_value}.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Convert to array
-        ts = ts.get.values
-        plrs = []
-        for i in 0..(ts.size - 1)
-          plrs << ts[i] / dsn_pwr.to_f
-        end
-
-        # Bin part load ratios
-        pct_hrs_above_90 = bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(plrs)[9]
-
-        # Check top-end part load ratio bins
-        if ((pct_hrs_above_90 - expected_pct_hrs_above_90) / pct_hrs_above_90).abs > max_pct_delta
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{equip.name}, the actual hrs above 90% part load of #{(pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the expected #{(expected_pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% of hrs above 90% part load.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-        end
-      end
-
-      # DX Cooling Coils (Two Speed)
-      @model.getCoilCoolingDXTwoSpeeds.each do |equip|
-        # Get the design coil capacity
-        if equip.ratedHighSpeedTotalCoolingCapacity.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.ratedHighSpeedTotalCoolingCapacity.get
-        elsif equip.autosizedRatedHighSpeedTotalCoolingCapacity.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.autosizedRatedHighSpeedTotalCoolingCapacity.get
-        else
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Could not determine capacity for #{equip.name}, cannot check part load ratios.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Get the timeseries coil capacity
-        key_value = equip.name.get.to_s.upcase # must be in all caps.
-        time_step = 'Hourly'
-        variable_name = 'Cooling Coil Total Cooling Rate'
-        ts = @sql.timeSeries(ann_env_pd, time_step, variable_name, key_value)
-        if ts.empty?
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "#{variable_name} Timeseries not found for #{key_value}.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Convert to array
-        ts = ts.get.values
-        plrs = []
-        for i in 0..(ts.size - 1)
-          plrs << ts[i] / dsn_pwr.to_f
-        end
-
-        # Bin part load ratios
-        pct_hrs_above_90 = bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(plrs)[9]
-
-        # Check top-end part load ratio bins
-        if ((pct_hrs_above_90 - expected_pct_hrs_above_90) / pct_hrs_above_90).abs > max_pct_delta
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{equip.name}, the actual hrs above 90% part load of #{(pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the expected #{(expected_pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% of hrs above 90% part load.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-        end
-      end
-
-      # DX Cooling Coils (Variable Speed)
-      @model.getCoilCoolingDXVariableSpeeds.each do |equip|
-        # Get the design coil capacity
-        if equip.grossRatedTotalCoolingCapacityAtSelectedNominalSpeedLevel.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.grossRatedTotalCoolingCapacityAtSelectedNominalSpeedLevel.get
-        elsif equip.autosizedGrossRatedTotalCoolingCapacityAtSelectedNominalSpeedLevel.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.autosizedGrossRatedTotalCoolingCapacityAtSelectedNominalSpeedLevel.get
-        else
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Could not determine capacity for #{equip.name}, cannot check part load ratios.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Get the timeseries coil capacity
-        key_value = equip.name.get.to_s.upcase # must be in all caps.
-        time_step = 'Hourly'
-        variable_name = 'Cooling Coil Total Cooling Rate'
-        ts = @sql.timeSeries(ann_env_pd, time_step, variable_name, key_value)
-        if ts.empty?
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "#{variable_name} Timeseries not found for #{key_value}.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Convert to array
-        ts = ts.get.values
-        plrs = []
-        for i in 0..(ts.size - 1)
-          plrs << ts[i] / dsn_pwr.to_f
-        end
-
-        # Bin part load ratios
-        pct_hrs_above_90 = bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(plrs)[9]
-
-        # Check top-end part load ratio bins
-        if ((pct_hrs_above_90 - expected_pct_hrs_above_90) / pct_hrs_above_90).abs > max_pct_delta
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{equip.name}, the actual hrs above 90% part load of #{(pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the expected #{(expected_pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% of hrs above 90% part load.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-        end
-      end
-
-      # Gas Heating Coils
-      @model.getCoilHeatingGass.each do |equip|
-        # Get the design coil capacity
-        if equip.nominalCapacity.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.nominalCapacity.get
-        elsif equip.autosizedNominalCapacity.is_initialized
-          dsn_pwr = equip.autosizedNominalCapacity.get
-        else
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Could not determine capacity for #{equip.name}, cannot check part load ratios.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Get the timeseries coil capacity
-        key_value = equip.name.get.to_s.upcase # must be in all caps.
-        time_step = 'Hourly'
-        variable_name = 'Heating Coil Air Heating Rate'
-        ts = @sql.timeSeries(ann_env_pd, time_step, variable_name, key_value)
-        if ts.empty?
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "#{variable_name} Timeseries not found for #{key_value}.")
-          next
-        end
-
-        # Convert to array
-        ts = ts.get.values
-        plrs = []
-        for i in 0..(ts.size - 1)
-          plrs << ts[i] / dsn_pwr.to_f
-        end
-
-        # Bin part load ratios
-        pct_hrs_above_90 = bin_part_loads_by_ten_pcts(plrs)[9]
-
-        # Check top-end part load ratio bins
-        if ((pct_hrs_above_90 - expected_pct_hrs_above_90) / pct_hrs_above_90).abs > max_pct_delta
-          check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{equip.name}, the actual hrs above 90% part load of #{(pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the expected #{(expected_pct_hrs_above_90 * 100).round(2)}% of hrs above 90% part load.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-        end
-      end
-    rescue StandardError => e
-      # brief description of ruby error
-      check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Error prevented QAQC check from running (#{e}).")
-
-      # backtrace of ruby error for diagnostic use
-      if @error_backtrace then check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', e.backtrace.join("\n").to_s) end
-    end
-
-    # add check_elms to new attribute
-    check_elem = OpenStudio::Attribute.new('check', check_elems)
-
-    return check_elem
-    # note: registerWarning and registerValue will be added for checks downstream using os_lib_reporting_qaqc.rb
-  end
-end

data/lib/openstudio/extension/core/check_placeholder.rb

@@ -1,45 +0,0 @@
-# *******************************************************************************
-# OpenStudio(R), Copyright (c) Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
-# See also https://openstudio.net/license
-# *******************************************************************************
-
-module OsLib_QAQC
-  # include any general notes about QAQC method here
-
-  # checks the number of unmet hours in the model
-  def check_placeholder(category, name_only = false)
-    # summary of the check
-    check_elems = OpenStudio::AttributeVector.new
-    check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('name', 'Place Holder Check')
-    check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('category', category)
-    check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('description', 'This does nothing, it will just throw a flag until I add real check code to the method.')
-
-    # stop here if only name is requested this is used to populate display name for arguments
-    if name_only == true
-      results = []
-      check_elems.each do |elem|
-        results << elem.valueAsString
-      end
-      return results
-    end
-
-    begin
-      # TODO: - implement QAQC check code here
-
-      # remove this once code is written to do real checks
-      check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', 'Code has not been implemented yet for this QAQC check')
-    rescue StandardError => e
-      # brief description of ruby error
-      check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Error prevented QAQC check from running (#{e}).")
-
-      # backtrace of ruby error for diagnostic use
-      if @error_backtrace then check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', e.backtrace.join("\n").to_s) end
-    end
-
-    # add check_elms to new attribute
-    check_elem = OpenStudio::Attribute.new('check', check_elems)
-
-    return check_elem
-    # note: registerWarning and registerValue will be added for checks downstream using os_lib_reporting_qaqc.rb
-  end
-end

data/lib/openstudio/extension/core/check_plant_cap.rb

@@ -1,93 +0,0 @@
-# *******************************************************************************
-# OpenStudio(R), Copyright (c) Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
-# See also https://openstudio.net/license
-# *******************************************************************************
-
-module OsLib_QAQC
-  # Check primary plant loop heating and cooling equipment capacity against
-  # coil loads to find equipment that is significantly oversized or undersized.
-  def check_plant_cap(category, target_standard, max_pct_delta = 0.1, name_only = false)
-    # summary of the check
-    check_elems = OpenStudio::AttributeVector.new
-    check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('name', 'Plant Capacity')
-    check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('category', category)
-    check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('description', 'Check that plant equipment capacity matches loads.')
-
-    # stop here if only name is requested this is used to populate display name for arguments
-    if name_only == true
-      results = []
-      check_elems.each do |elem|
-        results << elem.valueAsString
-      end
-      return results
-    end
-
-    std = Standard.build(target_standard)
-
-    begin
-      # Check the heating and cooling capacity of the plant loops against their coil loads
-      @model.getPlantLoops.each do |plant_loop|
-        # Heating capacity
-        htg_cap_w = std.plant_loop_total_heating_capacity(plant_loop)
-
-        # Cooling capacity
-        clg_cap_w = std.plant_loop_total_cooling_capacity(plant_loop)
-
-        # Heating and cooling loads
-        plant_loop.demandComponents.each do |dc|
-          # Get the load for each coil
-          htg_load_w = 0.0
-          clg_load_w = 0.0
-          obj_type = sc.iddObjectType.valueName.to_s
-          case obj_type
-          when 'OS_Coil_Heating_Water'
-            coil = sc.to_CoilHeatingWater.get
-            if coil.ratedCapacity.is_initialized
-              clg_load_w += coil.ratedCapacity.get
-            elsif coil.autosizedRatedCapacity.is_initialized
-              clg_load_w += coil.autosizedRatedCapacity.get
-            end
-          when 'OS_Coil_Cooling_Water'
-            coil = sc.to_CoilCoolingWater.get
-            if coil.autosizedDesignCoilLoad.is_initialized
-              clg_load_w += coil.autosizedDesignCoilLoad.get
-            end
-          end
-        end
-
-        # Don't check loops with no loads.  These are probably
-        # SWH or non-typical loops that can't be checked by simple methods.
-
-        # Heating
-        if htg_load_w > 0
-          htg_cap_kbtu_per_hr = OpenStudio.convert(htg_cap_w, 'W', 'kBtu/hr').get.round(1)
-          htg_load_kbtu_per_hr = OpenStudio.convert(htg_load_w, 'W', 'kBtu/hr').get.round(1)
-          if ((htg_cap_w - htg_load_w) / htg_cap_w).abs > max_pct_delta
-            check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{plant_loop.name}, the total heating capacity of #{htg_cap_kbtu_per_hr} kBtu/hr is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the combined coil load of #{htg_load_kbtu_per_hr} kBtu/hr.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-          end
-        end
-
-        # Cooling
-        if clg_load_w > 0
-          clg_cap_tons = OpenStudio.convert(clg_cap_w, 'W', 'ton').get.round(1)
-          clg_load_tons = OpenStudio.convert(clg_load_w, 'W', 'ton').get.round(1)
-          if ((clg_cap_w - clg_load_w) / clg_cap_w).abs > max_pct_delta
-            check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "For #{plant_loop.name}, the total cooling capacity of #{clg_cap_kbtu_per_hr} tons is more than #{(max_pct_delta * 100.0).round(2)}% different from the combined coil load of #{clg_load_kbtu_per_hr} tons.  This could indicate significantly oversized or undersized equipment.")
-          end
-        end
-      end
-    rescue StandardError => e
-      # brief description of ruby error
-      check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', "Error prevented QAQC check from running (#{e}).")
-
-      # backtrace of ruby error for diagnostic use
-      if @error_backtrace then check_elems << OpenStudio::Attribute.new('flag', e.backtrace.join("\n").to_s) end
-    end
-
-    # add check_elms to new attribute
-    check_elem = OpenStudio::Attribute.new('check', check_elems)
-
-    return check_elem
-    # note: registerWarning and registerValue will be added for checks downstream using os_lib_reporting_qaqc.rb
-  end
-end