openstudio-standards 0.2.10 → 0.2.11.rc1

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/buildings/Prototype.MediumOffice.rb

@@ -153,4 +153,13 @@ module MediumOffice
 
     return true
   end
+
+  def air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat_apply_initial_prototype_damper_position(air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat, zone_oa_per_area)
+    min_damper_position = template == '90.1-2010' || template == '90.1-2013' ? 0.2 : 0.3
+
+    # Set the minimum flow fraction
+    air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat.setConstantMinimumAirFlowFraction(min_damper_position)
+
+    return true
+  end
 end

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/buildings/Prototype.MediumOfficeDetailed.rb

@@ -132,4 +132,13 @@ module MediumOfficeDetailed
 
     return true
   end
+
+  def air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat_apply_initial_prototype_damper_position(air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat, zone_oa_per_area)
+    min_damper_position = template == '90.1-2010' || template == '90.1-2013' ? 0.2 : 0.3
+
+    # Set the minimum flow fraction
+    air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat.setConstantMinimumAirFlowFraction(min_damper_position)
+
+    return true
+  end
 end

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/buildings/Prototype.Outpatient.rb

@@ -249,8 +249,33 @@ module Outpatient
     end
   end
 
-  # For operating room 1&2 in 2010 and 2013, VAV minimum air flow is set by schedule
   def model_adjust_vav_minimum_damper(model)
+    # Minimum damper position for Outpatient prototype
+    # Based on AIA 2001 ventilation requirements
+    # See Section 5.2.2.16 in Thornton et al. 2010
+    # https://www.energycodes.gov/sites/default/files/documents/BECP_Energy_Cost_Savings_STD2010_May2011_v00.pdf
+    init_mdp = {
+      'FLOOR 1 ANESTHESIA' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 CLEAN' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 CLEAN WORK' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 LOBBY TOILET' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 MRI TOILET' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 NURSE TOILET' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 OPERATING ROOM 1' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 OPERATING ROOM 2' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 OPERATING ROOM 3' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 PACU' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 PRE-OP ROOM 1' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 PRE-OP ROOM 2' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 PRE-OP TOILET' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 PROCEDURE ROOM' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 RECOVERY ROOM' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 SOIL' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 SOIL HOLD' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 SOIL WORK' => 1.0,
+      'FLOOR 1 STEP DOWN' => 1.0
+    }
+
     model.getThermalZones.each do |zone|
       air_terminal = zone.airLoopHVACTerminal
       if air_terminal.is_initialized
@@ -258,17 +283,24 @@ module Outpatient
         if air_terminal.to_AirTerminalSingleDuctVAVReheat.is_initialized
           air_terminal = air_terminal.to_AirTerminalSingleDuctVAVReheat.get
           vav_name = air_terminal.name.get
+          zone_oa_per_area = thermal_zone_outdoor_airflow_rate_per_area(zone)
+          case template
           # High OA zones
           # Determine whether or not to use the high minimum guess.
           # Cutoff was determined by correlating apparent minimum guesses
           # to OA rates in prototypes since not well documented in papers.
-          zone_oa_per_area = thermal_zone_outdoor_airflow_rate_per_area(zone)
-          case template
           when 'DOE Ref Pre-1980', 'DOE Ref 1980-2004'
             air_terminal.setConstantMinimumAirFlowFraction(1.0) if vav_name.include?('Floor 1')
+          # Minimum damper position for Outpatient prototype
+          # Based on AIA 2001 ventilation requirements
+          # See Section 5.2.2.16 in Thornton et al. 2010
+          # https://www.energycodes.gov/sites/default/files/documents/BECP_Energy_Cost_Savings_STD2010_May2011_v00.pdf
           when '90.1-2004', '90.1-2007', '90.1-2010', '90.1-2013'
-            air_terminal.setConstantMinimumAirFlowFraction(1.0) if zone_oa_per_area > 0.001 # 0.001 m^3/s*m^2 = .196 cfm/ft2
-           end
+            zone_name = zone.name.to_s.upcase.gsub(' ZN', '').strip
+            if init_mdp.key? zone_name
+              air_terminal.setConstantMinimumAirFlowFraction(init_mdp[zone_name])
+            end
+          end
         end
       end
     end
@@ -368,4 +400,74 @@ module Outpatient
 
     return true
   end
+
+  def air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat_apply_initial_prototype_damper_position(air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat, zone_oa_per_area)
+    # Minimum damper position
+    # Based on AIA 2001 ventilation requirements
+    # See Section 5.2.2.16 in Thornton et al. 2010
+    # https://www.energycodes.gov/sites/default/files/documents/BECP_Energy_Cost_Savings_STD2010_May2011_v00.pdf
+    if template == '90.1-2004' || template == '90.1-2007'
+      min_damper_position = 0.3
+      init_mdp = {
+        'FLOOR 2 CONFERENCE TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 1' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 2' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 3' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 4' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 5' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 6' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 7' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 8' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 9' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 RECEPTION TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 WORK TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 LOUNGE TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 OFFICE TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 PHYSICAL THERAPY 1' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 PHYSICAL THERAPY 2' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 PHYSICAL THERAPY TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 STORAGE 1' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 TREATMENT' => 1.0
+      }
+    elsif template == '90.1-2010' || template == '90.1-2013'
+      min_damper_position = 0.2
+      init_mdp = {
+        'FLOOR 2 CONFERENCE TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 1' => 0.51,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 2' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 3' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 4' => 0.64,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 5' => 0.69,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 6' => 0.94,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 7' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 8' => 0.93,
+        'FLOOR 2 EXAM 9' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 RECEPTION TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 2 WORK TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 LOUNGE TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 OFFICE TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 PHYSICAL THERAPY 1' => 0.69,
+        'FLOOR 3 PHYSICAL THERAPY 2' => 0.83,
+        'FLOOR 3 PHYSICAL THERAPY TOILET' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 STORAGE 1' => 1.0,
+        'FLOOR 3 TREATMENT' => 0.81
+      }
+    end
+
+    if !init_mdp.nil?
+      airlp = air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat.airLoopHVAC.get
+      init_mdp.each do |zn_name, mdp|
+        if air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat.name.to_s.upcase.strip.include? zn_name.to_s.strip
+          min_damper_position = mdp
+        end
+      end
+    else
+      min_damper_position = 0.3
+    end
+
+    # Set the minimum flow fraction
+    air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat.setConstantMinimumAirFlowFraction(min_damper_position)
+
+    return true
+  end
 end

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/buildings/Prototype.PrimarySchool.rb

@@ -68,4 +68,13 @@ module PrimarySchool
 
     return true
   end
+
+  def air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat_apply_initial_prototype_damper_position(air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat, zone_oa_per_area)
+    min_damper_position = template == '90.1-2010' || template == '90.1-2013' ? 0.2 : 0.3
+
+    # Set the minimum flow fraction
+    air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat.setConstantMinimumAirFlowFraction(min_damper_position)
+
+    return true
+  end
 end

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/buildings/Prototype.RetailStandalone.rb

@@ -84,6 +84,9 @@ module RetailStandalone
       IF OAT_F > 45
         SET FrontEntry_Coil = 0
         SET FrontEntry_Fan = 0
+      ELSE
+      SET FrontEntry_Coil = 1
+      SET FrontEntry_Fan = 1
       ENDIF
       EMS
       frt_entry_prg.setBody(frt_entry_prg_body)

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/buildings/Prototype.SecondarySchool.rb

@@ -95,4 +95,13 @@ module SecondarySchool
 
     return true
   end
+
+  def air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat_apply_initial_prototype_damper_position(air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat, zone_oa_per_area)
+    min_damper_position = template == '90.1-2010' || template == '90.1-2013' ? 0.2 : 0.3
+
+    # Set the minimum flow fraction
+    air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat.setConstantMinimumAirFlowFraction(min_damper_position)
+
+    return true
+  end
 end

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/objects/Prototype.AirTerminalSingleDuctVAVReheat.rb

@@ -10,14 +10,6 @@ class Standard
   def air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat_apply_initial_prototype_damper_position(air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat, zone_oa_per_area)
     min_damper_position = 0.3
 
-    # High OA zones
-    # Determine whether or not to use the high minimum guess.
-    # Cutoff was determined by correlating apparent minimum guesses
-    # to OA rates in prototypes since not well documented in papers.
-    if zone_oa_per_area > 0.001 # 0.001 m^3/s*m^2 = .196 cfm/ft2
-      min_damper_position = 0.7
-    end
-
     # Set the minimum flow fraction
     air_terminal_single_duct_vav_reheat.setConstantMinimumAirFlowFraction(min_damper_position)
 

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/objects/Prototype.CoilCoolingDXTwoSpeed.rb

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ class Standard
   # @param type [String] the type of two speed DX coil to reference the correct curve set
   def create_coil_cooling_dx_two_speed(model,
                                        air_loop_node: nil,
-                                       name: "2spd DX Clg Coil",
+                                       name: '2spd DX Clg Coil',
                                        schedule: nil,
                                        type: nil)
 
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ class Standard
     elsif schedule.class == String
       coil_availability_schedule = model_add_schedule(model, schedule)
 
-      if coil_availability_schedule.nil? && schedule == "alwaysOffDiscreteSchedule"
+      if coil_availability_schedule.nil? && schedule == 'alwaysOffDiscreteSchedule'
         coil_availability_schedule = model.alwaysOffDiscreteSchedule
       elsif coil_availability_schedule.nil?
         coil_availability_schedule = model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/objects/Prototype.CoilHeatingDXSingleSpeed.rb

@@ -85,10 +85,8 @@ class Standard
       def_eir_f_of_temp = create_curve_biquadratic(model, defrost_eir_coeffs, 'DefrostEIR', -100, 100, -100, 100, nil, nil)
     elsif type == 'Residential Minisplit HP'
       # Performance curves
-      # These coefficients are in IP UNITS
-      heat_cap_ft_coeffs_ip = [1.0029281211538501, -0.010386676170938, 0, 0.025961538461538501, 0, 0]
-      heat_cap_ft_coeffs_si = convert_curve_biquadratic(heat_cap_ft_coeffs_ip)
       # These coefficients are in SI UNITS
+      heat_cap_ft_coeffs_si = [1.14715889038462, -0.010386676170938, 0, 0.00865384615384615, 0, 0]
       heat_eir_ft_coeffs_si = [0.9999941697687026, 0.004684593830254383, 5.901286675833333e-05, -0.0028624467783091973, 1.3041120194135802e-05, -0.00016172918478765433]
       heat_cap_fflow_coeffs = [1, 0, 0]
       heat_eir_fflow_coeffs = [1, 0, 0]
@@ -102,7 +100,7 @@ class Standard
       htg_part_load_fraction = create_curve_quadratic(model, heat_plf_fplr_coeffs, 'Heat-PLF-fPLR', 0, 1, 0.6, 1, is_dimensionless = true)
 
       # Heating defrost curve for reverse cycle
-      def_eir_f_of_temp = create_curve_biquadratic(model, defrost_eir_coeffs, 'DefrostEIR', -100, 100, -100, 100, nil, nil)
+      def_eir_f_of_temp = create_curve_biquadratic(model, defrost_eir_coeffs, 'Defrost EIR', -100, 100, -100, 100, nil, nil)
     else # default curve set
       htg_cap_f_of_temp = OpenStudio::Model::CurveCubic.new(model)
       htg_cap_f_of_temp.setName("#{htg_coil.name} Htg Cap Func of Temp Curve")

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/objects/Prototype.HeatExchangerAirToAirSensibleAndLatent.rb

@@ -1,6 +1,13 @@
 class Standard
   # @!group HeatExchangerAirToAirSensibleAndLatent
 
+  # Default fan efficiency assumption for the prm added fan power
+  def heat_exchanger_air_to_air_sensible_and_latent_prototype_default_fan_efficiency
+    default_fan_efficiency = 0.5
+    return default_fan_efficiency
+  end
+
+  # Sets the motor power to account for the extra fan energy from the increase in fan total static pressure
   def heat_exchanger_air_to_air_sensible_and_latent_apply_prototype_nominal_electric_power(heat_exchanger_air_to_air_sensible_and_latent)
     # Get the nominal supply air flow rate
     supply_air_flow_m3_per_s = nil
@@ -43,14 +50,18 @@ class Standard
     # Convert the flow rate to cfm
     supply_air_flow_cfm = OpenStudio.convert(supply_air_flow_m3_per_s, 'm^3/s', 'cfm').get
 
-    # Calculate the motor power for the rotatry wheel per:
+    # Calculate the motor power for the rotary wheel per:
     # Power (W) = (Nominal Supply Air Flow Rate (CFM) * 0.3386) + 49.5
     # power = (supply_air_flow_cfm * 0.3386) + 49.5
 
-    # Calculate the motor power for the rotatry wheel per:
+    # Calculate the motor power for the rotary wheel per:
     # Power (W) = (Minimum Outdoor Air Flow Rate (m^3/s) * 212.5 / 0.5) + (Minimum Outdoor Air Flow Rate (m^3/s) * 162.5 / 0.5) + 50
-    power = (supply_air_flow_m3_per_s * 212.5 / 0.5) + (supply_air_flow_m3_per_s * 0.9 * 162.5 / 0.5) + 50
-    OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.prototype.HeatExchangerAirToAirSensibleAndLatent', "For #{heat_exchanger_air_to_air_sensible_and_latent.name}, ERV power is calculated to be #{power.round} W, based on a min OA flow of #{supply_air_flow_cfm.round} cfm.")
+    # This power is largely the added fan power from the extra static pressure drop from the enthalpy wheel.
+    # It is included as motor power so it is only added when the enthalpy wheel is active, rather than a universal increase to the fan total static pressure.
+    # From p.96 of https://www.pnnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/PNNL-20405.pdf
+    default_fan_efficiency = heat_exchanger_air_to_air_sensible_and_latent_prototype_default_fan_efficiency
+    power = (supply_air_flow_m3_per_s * 212.5 / default_fan_efficiency) + (supply_air_flow_m3_per_s * 0.9 * 162.5 / default_fan_efficiency) + 50
+    OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.prototype.HeatExchangerAirToAirSensibleAndLatent', "For #{heat_exchanger_air_to_air_sensible_and_latent.name}, ERV power is calculated to be #{power.round} W, based on a min OA flow of #{supply_air_flow_cfm.round} cfm.  This power represents mostly the added fan energy from the extra static pressure, and is active only when the ERV is operating.")
 
     # Set the power for the HX
     heat_exchanger_air_to_air_sensible_and_latent.setNominalElectricPower(power)

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/objects/Prototype.Model.exterior_lights.rb

@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ class Standard
       name_prefix = 'Drive Through Windows'
 
       # create ext light def
-      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.prototype.exterior_lights', "Added #{power} W/drive through window of lighting for #{multiplier} drie through windows.")
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.prototype.exterior_lights', "Added #{power} W/drive through window of lighting for #{multiplier} drive through windows.")
       ext_lights_def = OpenStudio::Model::ExteriorLightsDefinition.new(model)
       ext_lights_def.setName("#{name_prefix} Def (W/ft^2)")
       ext_lights_def.setDesignLevel(power)
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ class Standard
       name_prefix = 'Base Site Allowance'
 
       # create ext light def
-      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.prototype.exterior_lights', "Added #{power} W of non landscape tradable exterior lighting. Wil follow occupancy setback reduction.")
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.prototype.exterior_lights', "Added #{power} W of non landscape tradable exterior lighting. Will follow occupancy setback reduction.")
       ext_lights_def = OpenStudio::Model::ExteriorLightsDefinition.new(model)
       ext_lights_def.setName("#{name_prefix} Def (W)")
       ext_lights_def.setDesignLevel(power)

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/objects/Prototype.Model.rb

@@ -572,7 +572,7 @@ Standard.class_eval do
 
   # Loop through thermal zones and model_run(model)  thermal_zone.add_exhaust
   # If kitchen_makeup is "None" then exhaust will be modeled in every kitchen zone without makeup air
-  # If kitchen_makeup is "Adjacent" then exhaust will be modeled in every kitchen zone. Makeup air will be provided when there as an adjacent dining,cafe, or cafeteria zone of the same buidling type.
+  # If kitchen_makeup is "Adjacent" then exhaust will be modeled in every kitchen zone. Makeup air will be provided when there as an adjacent dining,cafe, or cafeteria zone of the same building type.
   # If kitchen_makeup is "Largest Zone" then exhaust will only be modeled in the largest kitchen zone, but the flow rate will be based on the kitchen area for all zones. Makeup air will be modeled in the largest dining,cafe, or cafeteria zone of the same building type.
   #
   # @param kitchen_makeup [String] Valid choices are
@@ -694,7 +694,7 @@ Standard.class_eval do
 
             end
 
-            OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.model.Model', "Largest #{makeup_target} is #{largest_target_zone.name} which will provide exahust for #{target_effective_floor_area} m^2")
+            OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.model.Model', "Largest #{makeup_target} is #{largest_target_zone.name} which will provide exhaust for #{target_effective_floor_area} m^2")
             OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.model.Model', "Largest #{makeup_source} is #{largest_source_zone.name} which will provide makeup air for #{makeup_target}")
 
             # add in extra arguments for makeup air
@@ -927,7 +927,7 @@ Standard.class_eval do
       nondimming_ext_lts.setControlOption('AstronomicalClock')
     end
 
-    # Fuel Equipment
+    # Fuel Equipment being used to model external elevators
     unless prototype_input['exterior_fuel_equipment1_power'].nil?
       fuel_ext_power = prototype_input['exterior_fuel_equipment1_power']
       fuel_ext_sch_name = prototype_input['exterior_fuel_equipment1_schedule']
@@ -937,6 +937,7 @@ Standard.class_eval do
       fuel_ext_def.setDesignLevel(fuel_ext_power)
       fuel_ext_sch = model_add_schedule(model, fuel_ext_sch_name)
       fuel_ext_lts = OpenStudio::Model::ExteriorFuelEquipment.new(fuel_ext_def, fuel_ext_sch)
+      fuel_ext_lts.setFuelType('Electricity')
       fuel_ext_lts.setName(fuel_ext_name.to_s)
     end
 
@@ -949,6 +950,7 @@ Standard.class_eval do
       fuel_ext_def.setDesignLevel(fuel_ext_power)
       fuel_ext_sch = model_add_schedule(model, fuel_ext_sch_name)
       fuel_ext_lts = OpenStudio::Model::ExteriorFuelEquipment.new(fuel_ext_def, fuel_ext_sch)
+      fuel_ext_lts.setFuelType('Electricity')
       fuel_ext_lts.setName(fuel_ext_name.to_s)
     end
 
@@ -1780,7 +1782,45 @@ Standard.class_eval do
 
     # Check each airloop
     model.getAirLoopHVACs.sort.each do |air_loop|
-      if air_loop_hvac_economizer_required?(air_loop, climate_zone)
+      economizer_required = false
+
+      if air_loop_hvac_humidifier_count(air_loop) > 0
+        # If airloop includes it is assumed that exception c to 90.1-2004 Section 6.5.1 applies
+        # This exception exist through 90.1-2013, see Section 6.5.1.3
+        economizer_required = false
+      elsif @instvarbuilding_type == 'LargeOffice' &&
+            air_loop.name.to_s.downcase.include?('datacenter') &&
+            air_loop.name.to_s.downcase.include?('basement') &&
+            !(template == '90.1-2004' || template == '90.1-2007')
+        # System serving the data center in the basement of the large
+        # office is assumed to be always large enough to require an
+        # economizer when economizer requirement is based on equipment
+        # size.
+        #
+        # No economizer modeled for 90.1-2004 and 2007:
+        # Specific economizer requirements for computer rooms were
+        # introduced in 90.1-2010. Before that, although not explicitly
+        # specified, economizer requirements were aimed at comfort
+        # cooling, not computer room cooling (as per input from the MSC).
+
+        # Get the size threshold requirement
+        search_criteria = {
+          'template' => template,
+          'climate_zone' => climate_zone,
+          'data_center' => true
+        }
+        econ_limits = model_find_object(standards_data['economizers'], search_criteria)
+        minimum_capacity_btu_per_hr = econ_limits['capacity_limit']
+        economizer_required = minimum_capacity_btu_per_hr.nil? ? false : true
+      elsif @instvarbuilding_type == 'LargeOffice' && air_loop_hvac_include_wshp?(air_loop)
+        # WSHP serving the IT closets are assumed to always be too
+        # small to require an economizer
+        economizer_required = false
+      elsif air_loop_hvac_economizer_required?(air_loop, climate_zone)
+        economizer_required = true
+      end
+
+      if economizer_required
         # If an economizer is required, determine the economizer type
         # in the prototype buildings, which depends on climate zone.
         economizer_type = model_economizer_type(model, climate_zone)
@@ -1801,7 +1841,7 @@ Standard.class_eval do
         # Check that the economizer type set by the prototypes
         # is not prohibited by code.  If it is, change to no economizer.
         unless air_loop_hvac_economizer_type_allowable?(air_loop, climate_zone)
-          OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.prototype.Model', "#{air_loop.name} is required to have an economizer, but the type chosen, #{economizer_type} is prohibited by code for , climate zone #{climate_zone}.  Economizer type will be switched to No Economizer.")
+          OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.prototype.Model', "#{air_loop.name} is required to have an economizer, but the type chosen, #{economizer_type} is prohibited by code for climate zone #{climate_zone}. Economizer type will be switched to No Economizer.")
           oa_control.setEconomizerControlType('NoEconomizer')
         end
 

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/objects/Prototype.ServiceWaterHeating.rb

@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ class Standard
       water_heater.setOffCycleLossCoefficienttoAmbientTemperature(6.0)
       water_heater.setOnCycleLossCoefficienttoAmbientTemperature(6.0)
     elsif water_heater_fuel == 'HeatPump'
-      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.Model.Model', 'Simple but crappy workaround to represent heat pump water heaters without incurring significant runtime penalty associated with using correct objects.')
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.Model.Model', 'Simple workaround to represent heat pump water heaters without incurring significant runtime penalty associated with using correct objects.')
       # Make a part-load efficiency modifier curve with a value above 1, which
       # is multiplied by the nominal efficiency of 100% to represent
       # the COP of a HPWH.

data/lib/openstudio-standards/prototypes/common/objects/Prototype.SizingSystem.rb

@@ -23,7 +23,11 @@ class Standard
     sizing_system.setPrecoolDesignHumidityRatio(0.008)
     sizing_system.setCentralCoolingDesignSupplyAirHumidityRatio(0.0085)
     sizing_system.setCentralHeatingDesignSupplyAirHumidityRatio(0.0080)
-    sizing_system.setMinimumSystemAirFlowRatio(min_sys_airflow_ratio)
+    if air_loop_hvac.model.version < OpenStudio::VersionString.new('2.7.0')
+      sizing_system.setMinimumSystemAirFlowRatio(min_sys_airflow_ratio)
+    else
+      sizing_system.setCentralHeatingMaximumSystemAirFlowRatio(min_sys_airflow_ratio)
+    end
     sizing_system.setSizingOption(sizing_option)
     sizing_system.setAllOutdoorAirinCooling(false)
     sizing_system.setAllOutdoorAirinHeating(false)
@@ -33,4 +37,19 @@ class Standard
 
     return sizing_system
   end
-end
+
+  def model_system_outdoor_air_sizing_vrp_method(air_loop_hvac)
+    sizing_system = air_loop_hvac.sizingSystem
+    # sizing_system.setSystemOutdoorAirMethod("VentilationRateProcedure")
+    # Set the minimum zone ventilation efficiency to be 0.6
+    air_loop_hvac.thermalZones.sort.each do |zone|
+      sizing_zone = zone.sizingZone
+      # It is not yet possible to adjust the minimum zone ventilation efficiency
+      # @todo, update this section when OS allows to adjust minimum zone ventilation efficiency
+      # In EnergyPlus this is done through the DesignSpecification:ZoneAirDistribution object
+      # which is then assigned to a Sizing:Zone object
+    end
+
+    return true
+  end
+end