openstudio-standards 0.2.10 → 0.2.11.rc1

data/lib/openstudio-standards/standards/ashrae_90_1/ze_aedg_multifamily/data/ze_aedg_multifamily.unitary_acs.json

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+{
+  "unitary_acs": [
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "cooling_type": "AirCooled",
+      "heating_type": "All Other",
+      "subcategory": "PTAC",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 9999999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_seasonal_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "minimum_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "minimum_integrated_part_load_value": null,
+      "minimum_integrated_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_1": 14.0,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_2": 0.3,
+      "minimum_scop": null,
+      "cool_cap_ft": "PSZ-Fine Storage DX Coil Cap-FT",
+      "cool_cap_fflow": "DX Coil Cap-FF",
+      "cool_eir_ft": "PSZ-AC DX Coil EIR-FT",
+      "cool_eir_fflow": "Split DX Coil EIR-FF",
+      "cool_plf_fplr": "HPACCOOLPLFFPLR",
+      "notes": " From 90.1-2016 Table 6.8.1-4"
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "cooling_type": "AirCooled",
+      "heating_type": "All Other",
+      "subcategory": "Single Package",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 9999999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_seasonal_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "minimum_energy_efficiency_ratio": 11.2,
+      "minimum_integrated_part_load_value": null,
+      "minimum_integrated_energy_efficiency_ratio": 12.9,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_1": null,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_2": null,
+      "minimum_scop": null,
+      "cool_cap_ft": "CoilClgDXQRatio_fTwbToadbSI",
+      "cool_cap_fflow": "CoilClgDXDblQRatio_fCFMRatio",
+      "cool_eir_ft": "CoilClgDXEIRRatio_fTwbToadbSI",
+      "cool_eir_fflow": "CoilClgDXDblEIRRatio_fCFMRatio",
+      "cool_plf_fplr": "CoilClgDXEIRRatio_fQFrac",
+      "notes": " From 90.1-2016 Table 6.8.1-4"
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "cooling_type": "AirCooled",
+      "heating_type": "All Other",
+      "subcategory": "Split System",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 9999999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_seasonal_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "minimum_energy_efficiency_ratio": 11.2,
+      "minimum_integrated_part_load_value": null,
+      "minimum_integrated_energy_efficiency_ratio": 12.9,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_1": null,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_2": null,
+      "minimum_scop": null,
+      "cool_cap_ft": "CoilClgDXQRatio_fTwbToadbSI",
+      "cool_cap_fflow": "CoilClgDXDblQRatio_fCFMRatio",
+      "cool_eir_ft": "CoilClgDXEIRRatio_fTwbToadbSI",
+      "cool_eir_fflow": "CoilClgDXDblEIRRatio_fCFMRatio",
+      "cool_plf_fplr": "CoilClgDXEIRRatio_fQFrac",
+      "notes": " From 90.1-2016 Table 6.8.1-4"
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "cooling_type": "AirCooled",
+      "heating_type": "Electric Resistance or None",
+      "subcategory": "PTAC",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 9999999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_seasonal_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "minimum_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "minimum_integrated_part_load_value": null,
+      "minimum_integrated_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_1": 14.0,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_2": 0.3,
+      "minimum_scop": null,
+      "cool_cap_ft": "PSZ-Fine Storage DX Coil Cap-FT",
+      "cool_cap_fflow": "DX Coil Cap-FF",
+      "cool_eir_ft": "PSZ-AC DX Coil EIR-FT",
+      "cool_eir_fflow": "Split DX Coil EIR-FF",
+      "cool_plf_fplr": "HPACCOOLPLFFPLR",
+      "notes": " From 90.1-2016 Table 6.8.1-4"
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "cooling_type": "AirCooled",
+      "heating_type": "Electric Resistance or None",
+      "subcategory": "Single Package",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 9999999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_seasonal_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "minimum_energy_efficiency_ratio": 11.2,
+      "minimum_integrated_part_load_value": null,
+      "minimum_integrated_energy_efficiency_ratio": 12.9,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_1": null,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_2": null,
+      "minimum_scop": null,
+      "cool_cap_ft": "CoilClgDXQRatio_fTwbToadbSI",
+      "cool_cap_fflow": "CoilClgDXDblQRatio_fCFMRatio",
+      "cool_eir_ft": "CoilClgDXEIRRatio_fTwbToadbSI",
+      "cool_eir_fflow": "CoilClgDXDblEIRRatio_fCFMRatio",
+      "cool_plf_fplr": "CoilClgDXEIRRatio_fQFrac",
+      "notes": " From 90.1-2016 Table 6.8.1-4"
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "cooling_type": "AirCooled",
+      "heating_type": "Electric Resistance or None",
+      "subcategory": "Split System",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 9999999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_seasonal_energy_efficiency_ratio": null,
+      "minimum_energy_efficiency_ratio": 11.2,
+      "minimum_integrated_part_load_value": null,
+      "minimum_integrated_energy_efficiency_ratio": 12.9,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_1": null,
+      "ptac_eer_coefficient_2": null,
+      "minimum_scop": null,
+      "cool_cap_ft": "CoilClgDXQRatio_fTwbToadbSI",
+      "cool_cap_fflow": "CoilClgDXDblQRatio_fCFMRatio",
+      "cool_eir_ft": "CoilClgDXEIRRatio_fTwbToadbSI",
+      "cool_eir_fflow": "CoilClgDXDblEIRRatio_fCFMRatio",
+      "cool_plf_fplr": "CoilClgDXEIRRatio_fQFrac",
+      "notes": " From 90.1-2016 Table 6.8.1-4"
+    }
+  ]
+}

data/lib/openstudio-standards/standards/ashrae_90_1/ze_aedg_multifamily/data/ze_aedg_multifamily.water_heaters.json

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+{
+  "water_heaters": [
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "fuel_type": "Electricity",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 40945.99,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "energy_factor_base": 0.97,
+      "energy_factor_volume_derate": "",
+      "standby_loss_base": null,
+      "standby_loss_capacity_allowance": null,
+      "standby_loss_volume_allowance": null,
+      "hourly_loss_base": null,
+      "hourly_loss_volume_allowance": null,
+      "thermal_efficiency": null,
+      "notes": "Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR Part 430."
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "fuel_type": "Electricity",
+      "minimum_capacity": 40946.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 99999999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "energy_factor_base": null,
+      "energy_factor_volume_derate": null,
+      "standby_loss_base": 20.0,
+      "standby_loss_capacity_allowance": null,
+      "standby_loss_volume_allowance": 35.0,
+      "hourly_loss_base": null,
+      "hourly_loss_volume_allowance": null,
+      "thermal_efficiency": null,
+      "notes": "From 90.1-2016 Table 7.8"
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "fuel_type": "NaturalGas",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 74999.99,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "energy_factor_base": 0.67,
+      "energy_factor_volume_derate": "",
+      "standby_loss_base": null,
+      "standby_loss_capacity_allowance": null,
+      "standby_loss_volume_allowance": null,
+      "hourly_loss_base": null,
+      "hourly_loss_volume_allowance": null,
+      "thermal_efficiency": null,
+      "notes": "Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR Part 430."
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "fuel_type": "NaturalGas",
+      "minimum_capacity": 75000.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 99999999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "energy_factor_base": null,
+      "energy_factor_volume_derate": null,
+      "standby_loss_base": null,
+      "standby_loss_capacity_allowance": 799.0,
+      "standby_loss_volume_allowance": 16.6,
+      "hourly_loss_base": null,
+      "hourly_loss_volume_allowance": null,
+      "thermal_efficiency": 0.8,
+      "notes": "From 90.1-2016 Table 7.8"
+    }
+  ]
+}

data/lib/openstudio-standards/standards/ashrae_90_1/ze_aedg_multifamily/data/ze_aedg_multifamily.water_source_heat_pumps.json

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+{
+  "water_source_heat_pumps": [
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 16999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_full_load_efficiency": 18.2,
+      "notes": "From ZE AEDG Multifamily Committee"
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "minimum_capacity": 17000.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 64999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_full_load_efficiency": 18.2,
+      "notes": "From ZE AEDG Multifamily Committee"
+    },
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "minimum_capacity": 65000.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 134999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_full_load_efficiency": 18.2,
+      "notes": "From ZE AEDG Multifamily Committee"
+    }
+  ]
+}

data/lib/openstudio-standards/standards/ashrae_90_1/ze_aedg_multifamily/data/ze_aedg_multifamily.water_source_heat_pumps_heating.json

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+{
+  "water_source_heat_pumps_heating": [
+    {
+      "template": "ZE AEDG Multifamily",
+      "minimum_capacity": 0.0,
+      "maximum_capacity": 9999999.0,
+      "start_date": "1919-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "end_date": "2999-09-09T00:00:00+00:00",
+      "minimum_coefficient_of_performance_heating": 5.4,
+      "notes": "From ZE AEDG Multifamily Committee"
+    }
+  ]
+}

data/lib/openstudio-standards/standards/ashrae_90_1/ze_aedg_multifamily/ze_aedg_multifamily.AirLoopHVAC.rb

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+class ZEAEDGMultifamily < ASHRAE901
+  # @!group AirLoopHVAC
+
+  # Same as 90.1-2013
+  # Determine the limits for the type of economizer present on the AirLoopHVAC, if any.
+  # @return [Array<Double>] [drybulb_limit_f, enthalpy_limit_btu_per_lb, dewpoint_limit_f]
+  def air_loop_hvac_economizer_limits(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone)
+    drybulb_limit_f = nil
+    enthalpy_limit_btu_per_lb = nil
+    dewpoint_limit_f = nil
+
+    # Get the OA system and OA controller
+    oa_sys = air_loop_hvac.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem
+    if oa_sys.is_initialized
+      oa_sys = oa_sys.get
+    else
+      return [nil, nil, nil] # No OA system
+    end
+    oa_control = oa_sys.getControllerOutdoorAir
+    economizer_type = oa_control.getEconomizerControlType
+    oa_control.resetEconomizerMinimumLimitDryBulbTemperature
+
+    case economizer_type
+    when 'NoEconomizer'
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Debug, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name} no economizer")
+      return [nil, nil, nil]
+    when 'FixedDryBulb'
+      case climate_zone
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-1B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-2B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-3B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-3C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-4B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-4C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-5B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-5C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-6B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-7A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-7B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-8A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-8B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-0B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-1B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-2B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-3B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-3C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-4B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-4C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-5B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-5C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-6B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-7A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-7B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-8A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-8B'
+        drybulb_limit_f = 75.0
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-5A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-6A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-5A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-6A'
+        drybulb_limit_f = 70.0
+      end
+    when 'FixedEnthalpy'
+      enthalpy_limit_btu_per_lb = 28.0
+    when 'FixedDewPointAndDryBulb'
+      drybulb_limit_f = 75.0
+      dewpoint_limit_f = 55.0
+    when 'DifferentialDryBulb', 'DifferentialEnthalpy'
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Debug, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}: Economizer type = #{economizer_type}, no limits defined.")
+    end
+
+    OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}: Economizer type = #{economizer_type}, limits [#{drybulb_limit_f},#{enthalpy_limit_btu_per_lb},#{dewpoint_limit_f}]")
+
+    return [drybulb_limit_f, enthalpy_limit_btu_per_lb, dewpoint_limit_f]
+  end
+
+  # Same as 90.1-2013
+  # Determine if the system economizer must be integrated or not.
+  # All economizers must be integrated in NREL ZNE Ready 2017
+  def air_loop_hvac_integrated_economizer_required?(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone)
+    integrated_economizer_required = true
+    return integrated_economizer_required
+  end
+
+  # Same as 90.1-2013
+  # Check the economizer type currently specified in the ControllerOutdoorAir object on this air loop
+  # is acceptable per the standard.
+  #
+  # @param (see #economizer_required?)
+  # @return [Bool] Returns true if allowable, if the system has no economizer or no OA system.
+  # Returns false if the economizer type is not allowable.
+  def air_loop_hvac_economizer_type_allowable?(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone)
+    # EnergyPlus economizer types
+    # 'NoEconomizer'
+    # 'FixedDryBulb'
+    # 'FixedEnthalpy'
+    # 'DifferentialDryBulb'
+    # 'DifferentialEnthalpy'
+    # 'FixedDewPointAndDryBulb'
+    # 'ElectronicEnthalpy'
+    # 'DifferentialDryBulbAndEnthalpy'
+
+    # Get the OA system and OA controller
+    oa_sys = air_loop_hvac.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem
+    if oa_sys.is_initialized
+      oa_sys = oa_sys.get
+    else
+      return true # No OA system
+    end
+    oa_control = oa_sys.getControllerOutdoorAir
+    economizer_type = oa_control.getEconomizerControlType
+
+    # Return true if no economizer is present
+    if economizer_type == 'NoEconomizer'
+      return true
+    end
+
+    # Determine the prohibited types
+    prohibited_types = []
+    case climate_zone
+    when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-1B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-2B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-3B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-3C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-4B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-4C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-5B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-6B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-7A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-7B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-8A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-8B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-0B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-1B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-2B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-3B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-3C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-4B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-4C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-5B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-6B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-7A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-7B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-8A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-8B'
+      prohibited_types = ['FixedEnthalpy']
+    when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-1A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-2A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-3A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-4A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-0A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-1A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-2A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-3A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-4A'
+      prohibited_types = ['FixedDryBulb', 'DifferentialDryBulb']
+    when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-5A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-6A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-5A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-6A'
+      prohibited_types = []
+    end
+
+    # Check if the specified type is allowed
+    economizer_type_allowed = true
+    if prohibited_types.include?(economizer_type)
+      economizer_type_allowed = false
+    end
+
+    return economizer_type_allowed
+  end
+
+  # Same as 90.1-2013
+  # Determine if multizone vav optimization is required.
+  #
+  # @param (see #economizer_required?)
+  # @return [Bool] Returns true if required, false if not.
+  # @todo Add exception logic for
+  #   systems with AIA healthcare ventilation requirements
+  #   dual duct systems
+  def air_loop_hvac_multizone_vav_optimization_required?(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone)
+    multizone_opt_required = false
+
+    # Not required for systems with fan-powered terminals
+    num_fan_powered_terminals = 0
+    air_loop_hvac.demandComponents.each do |comp|
+      if comp.to_AirTerminalSingleDuctParallelPIUReheat.is_initialized || comp.to_AirTerminalSingleDuctSeriesPIUReheat.is_initialized
+        num_fan_powered_terminals += 1
+      end
+    end
+    if num_fan_powered_terminals > 0
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}, multizone vav optimization is not required because the system has #{num_fan_powered_terminals} fan-powered terminals.")
+      return multizone_opt_required
+    end
+
+    # Not required for systems that require an ERV
+    if air_loop_hvac_energy_recovery?(air_loop_hvac)
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}: multizone vav optimization is not required because the system has Energy Recovery.")
+      return multizone_opt_required
+    end
+
+    # Get the OA intake
+    controller_oa = nil
+    controller_mv = nil
+    oa_system = nil
+    if air_loop_hvac.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.is_initialized
+      oa_system = air_loop_hvac.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.get
+      controller_oa = oa_system.getControllerOutdoorAir
+      controller_mv = controller_oa.controllerMechanicalVentilation
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}, multizone optimization is not applicable because system has no OA intake.")
+      return multizone_opt_required
+    end
+
+    # Get the AHU design supply air flow rate
+    dsn_flow_m3_per_s = nil
+    if air_loop_hvac.designSupplyAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      dsn_flow_m3_per_s = air_loop_hvac.designSupplyAirFlowRate.get
+    elsif air_loop_hvac.autosizedDesignSupplyAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      dsn_flow_m3_per_s = air_loop_hvac.autosizedDesignSupplyAirFlowRate.get
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name} design supply air flow rate is not available, cannot apply efficiency standard.")
+      return multizone_opt_required
+    end
+    dsn_flow_cfm = OpenStudio.convert(dsn_flow_m3_per_s, 'm^3/s', 'cfm').get
+
+    # Get the minimum OA flow rate
+    min_oa_flow_m3_per_s = nil
+    if controller_oa.minimumOutdoorAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      min_oa_flow_m3_per_s = controller_oa.minimumOutdoorAirFlowRate.get
+    elsif controller_oa.autosizedMinimumOutdoorAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      min_oa_flow_m3_per_s = controller_oa.autosizedMinimumOutdoorAirFlowRate.get
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{controller_oa.name}: minimum OA flow rate is not available, cannot apply efficiency standard.")
+      return multizone_opt_required
+    end
+    min_oa_flow_cfm = OpenStudio.convert(min_oa_flow_m3_per_s, 'm^3/s', 'cfm').get
+
+    # Calculate the percent OA at design airflow
+    pct_oa = min_oa_flow_m3_per_s / dsn_flow_m3_per_s
+
+    # Not required for systems where
+    # exhaust is more than 70% of the total OA intake.
+    if pct_oa > 0.7
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{controller_oa.name}: multizone optimization is not applicable because system is more than 70% OA.")
+      return multizone_opt_required
+    end
+
+    # TODO: Not required for dual-duct systems
+    # if self.isDualDuct
+    # OpenStudio::logFree(OpenStudio::Info, "openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC", "For #{controller_oa.name}: multizone optimization is not applicable because it is a dual duct system")
+    # return multizone_opt_required
+    # end
+
+    # If here, multizone vav optimization is required
+    multizone_opt_required = true
+
+    return multizone_opt_required
+  end
+
+  # Determines the OA flow rates above which an economizer is required.
+  # Two separate rates, one for systems with an economizer and another
+  # for systems without.
+  # are zero for both types.
+  # @return [Array<Double>] [min_oa_without_economizer_cfm, min_oa_with_economizer_cfm]
+  def air_loop_hvac_demand_control_ventilation_limits(air_loop_hvac)
+    min_oa_without_economizer_cfm = 1500.0 # half the 90.1-2013 requirement
+    min_oa_with_economizer_cfm = 375.0 # half the 90.1-2013 requirement
+    return [min_oa_without_economizer_cfm, min_oa_with_economizer_cfm]
+  end
+
+  # Determine if the standard has an exception for demand control ventilation when an energy recovery device is present.
+  # DCV and an ERV may be used in conjunction.
+  def air_loop_hvac_dcv_required_when_erv(air_loop_hvac)
+    dcv_required_when_erv_present = true
+    return dcv_required_when_erv_present
+  end
+
+  # Same as 90.1-2013
+  # Determine the air flow and number of story limits for whether motorized OA damper is required.
+  # @return [Array<Double>] [minimum_oa_flow_cfm, maximum_stories]
+  def air_loop_hvac_motorized_oa_damper_limits(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone)
+    case climate_zone
+    when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-0B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-1A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-1B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-2A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-2B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-3A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-3B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-3C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-0A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-0B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-1A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-1B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-2A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-2B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-3A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-3B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-3C'
+      minimum_oa_flow_cfm = 0
+      maximum_stories = 999 # Any number of stories
+    else
+      minimum_oa_flow_cfm = 0
+      maximum_stories = 0
+    end
+
+    return [minimum_oa_flow_cfm, maximum_stories]
+  end
+
+  # Same as 90.1-2013
+  # Determine the number of stages that should be used as controls for single zone DX systems.
+  # 90.1-2013 depends on the cooling capacity of the system.
+  #
+  # @return [Integer] the number of stages: 0, 1, 2
+  def air_loop_hvac_single_zone_controls_num_stages(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone)
+    min_clg_cap_btu_per_hr = 65_000
+    clg_cap_btu_per_hr = OpenStudio.convert(air_loop_hvac_total_cooling_capacity(air_loop_hvac), 'W', 'Btu/hr').get
+    if clg_cap_btu_per_hr >= min_clg_cap_btu_per_hr
+      num_stages = 2
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}: two-stage control is required since cooling capacity of #{clg_cap_btu_per_hr.round} Btu/hr exceeds the minimum of #{min_clg_cap_btu_per_hr.round} Btu/hr .")
+    else
+      num_stages = 1
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}: two-stage control is not required since cooling capacity of #{clg_cap_btu_per_hr.round} Btu/hr is less than the minimum of #{min_clg_cap_btu_per_hr.round} Btu/hr .")
+    end
+
+    return num_stages
+  end
+
+  # Same as 90.1-2013
+  # Determine if the system required supply air temperature (SAT) reset.
+  # For 90.1-2013, SAT reset requirements are based on climate zone.
+  #
+  # @param (see #economizer_required?)
+  # @return [Bool] Returns true if required, false if not.
+  def air_loop_hvac_supply_air_temperature_reset_required?(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone)
+    is_sat_reset_required = false
+
+    # Only required for multizone VAV systems
+    unless air_loop_hvac_multizone_vav_system?(air_loop_hvac)
+      return is_sat_reset_required
+    end
+
+    case climate_zone
+    when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-1A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-2A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-3A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-0A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-1A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-2A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-3A'
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}: Supply air temperature reset is not required per 6.5.3.4 Exception 1, the system is located in climate zone #{climate_zone}.")
+      return is_sat_reset_required
+    when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-1B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-2B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-3B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-3C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-4A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-4B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-4C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-5A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-5B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-5C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-6A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-6B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-7A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-7B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-8A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2006-8B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-0B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-1B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-2B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-3B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-3C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-4A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-4B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-4C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-5A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-5B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-5C',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-6A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-6B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-7A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-7B',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-8A',
+         'ASHRAE 169-2013-8B'
+      is_sat_reset_required = true
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}: Supply air temperature reset is required.")
+      return is_sat_reset_required
+    end
+  end
+
+  # Default occupancy fraction threshold for determining if the spaces on the air loop are occupied
+  def air_loop_hvac_unoccupied_threshold
+    return 0.05
+  end
+
+  # Same as Standards method but with no DCV exception
+  # Check if ERV is required on this airloop.
+  #
+  # @return [Bool] Returns true if required, false if not.
+  def air_loop_hvac_energy_recovery_ventilator_required?(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone)
+
+    if air_loop_hvac.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.is_initialized
+      oa_system = air_loop_hvac.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.get
+      controller_oa = oa_system.getControllerOutdoorAir
+      controller_mv = controller_oa.controllerMechanicalVentilation
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}, ERV not applicable because it has no OA intake.")
+      return false
+    end
+
+    # Get the AHU design supply air flow rate
+    dsn_flow_m3_per_s = nil
+    if air_loop_hvac.designSupplyAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      dsn_flow_m3_per_s = air_loop_hvac.designSupplyAirFlowRate.get
+    elsif air_loop_hvac.autosizedDesignSupplyAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      dsn_flow_m3_per_s = air_loop_hvac.autosizedDesignSupplyAirFlowRate.get
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name} design supply air flow rate is not available, cannot apply efficiency standard.")
+      return false
+    end
+    dsn_flow_cfm = OpenStudio.convert(dsn_flow_m3_per_s, 'm^3/s', 'cfm').get
+
+    # Get the minimum OA flow rate
+    min_oa_flow_m3_per_s = nil
+    if controller_oa.minimumOutdoorAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      min_oa_flow_m3_per_s = controller_oa.minimumOutdoorAirFlowRate.get
+    elsif controller_oa.autosizedMinimumOutdoorAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      min_oa_flow_m3_per_s = controller_oa.autosizedMinimumOutdoorAirFlowRate.get
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{controller_oa.name}: minimum OA flow rate is not available, cannot apply efficiency standard.")
+      return false
+    end
+    min_oa_flow_cfm = OpenStudio.convert(min_oa_flow_m3_per_s, 'm^3/s', 'cfm').get
+
+    # Calculate the percent OA at design airflow
+    pct_oa = min_oa_flow_m3_per_s / dsn_flow_m3_per_s
+
+    # Determine the airflow limit
+    erv_cfm = air_loop_hvac_energy_recovery_ventilator_flow_limit(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone, pct_oa)
+
+    # Determine if an ERV is required
+    if erv_cfm.nil?
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}, ERV not required based on #{(pct_oa * 100).round}% OA flow, design supply air flow of #{dsn_flow_cfm.round}cfm, and climate zone #{climate_zone}.")
+      erv_required = false
+    elsif dsn_flow_cfm < erv_cfm
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}, ERV not required based on #{(pct_oa * 100).round}% OA flow, design supply air flow of #{dsn_flow_cfm.round}cfm, and climate zone #{climate_zone}. Does not exceed minimum flow requirement of #{erv_cfm}cfm.")
+      erv_required = false
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}, ERV required based on #{(pct_oa * 100).round}% OA flow, design supply air flow of #{dsn_flow_cfm.round}cfm, and climate zone #{climate_zone}. Exceeds minimum flow requirement of #{erv_cfm}cfm.")
+      erv_required = true
+    end
+
+    return erv_required
+  end
+
+  # Same as 90.1-2016
+  # Determine the airflow limits that govern whether or not an ERV is required.
+  # Based on climate zone and % OA, plus the number of operating hours the system has.
+  # @return [Double] the flow rate above which an ERV is required.
+  # if nil, ERV is never required.
+  def air_loop_hvac_energy_recovery_ventilator_flow_limit(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone, pct_oa)
+    # Calculate the number of system operating hours
+    # based on the availability schedule.
+    ann_op_hrs = 0.0
+    avail_sch = air_loop_hvac.availabilitySchedule
+    if avail_sch == air_loop_hvac.model.alwaysOnDiscreteSchedule
+      ann_op_hrs = 8760.0
+    elsif avail_sch.to_ScheduleRuleset.is_initialized
+      avail_sch = avail_sch.to_ScheduleRuleset.get
+      ann_op_hrs = schedule_ruleset_annual_hours_above_value(avail_sch, 0.0)
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.standards.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}: could not determine annual operating hours. Assuming less than 8,000 for ERV determination.")
+    end
+
+    if ann_op_hrs < 8000.0
+      # Table 6.5.6.1-1, less than 8000 hrs
+      case climate_zone
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-3B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-3C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-4B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-4C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-5B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-3B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-3C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-4B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-4C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-5B'
+        if pct_oa < 0.1
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.1 && pct_oa < 0.2
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.2 && pct_oa < 0.3
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.3 && pct_oa < 0.4
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.4 && pct_oa < 0.5
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.5 && pct_oa < 0.6
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.6 && pct_oa < 0.7
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.7 && pct_oa < 0.8
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.8
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        end
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-1B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-2B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-5C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-0B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-1B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-2B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-5C'
+        if pct_oa < 0.1
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.1 && pct_oa < 0.2
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.2 && pct_oa < 0.3
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.3 && pct_oa < 0.4
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.4 && pct_oa < 0.5
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.5 && pct_oa < 0.6
+          erv_cfm = 26_000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.6 && pct_oa < 0.7
+          erv_cfm = 12_000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.7 && pct_oa < 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 5000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 4000
+        end
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-6B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-6B'
+        if pct_oa < 0.1
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.1 && pct_oa < 0.2
+          erv_cfm = 28_000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.2 && pct_oa < 0.3
+          erv_cfm = 26_500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.3 && pct_oa < 0.4
+          erv_cfm = 11_000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.4 && pct_oa < 0.5
+          erv_cfm = 5500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.5 && pct_oa < 0.6
+          erv_cfm = 4500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.6 && pct_oa < 0.7
+          erv_cfm = 3500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.7 && pct_oa < 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 2500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 1500
+        end
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-1A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-2A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-3A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-4A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-5A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-6A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-0A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-1A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-2A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-3A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-4A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-5A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-6A'
+        if pct_oa < 0.1
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.1 && pct_oa < 0.2
+          erv_cfm = 26_000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.2 && pct_oa < 0.3
+          erv_cfm = 16_000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.3 && pct_oa < 0.4
+          erv_cfm = 5500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.4 && pct_oa < 0.5
+          erv_cfm = 4500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.5 && pct_oa < 0.6
+          erv_cfm = 3500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.6 && pct_oa < 0.7
+          erv_cfm = 2000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.7 && pct_oa < 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 1000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 120
+        end
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-7A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-7B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-8A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-8B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-7A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-7B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-8A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-8B'
+        if pct_oa < 0.1
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.1 && pct_oa < 0.2
+          erv_cfm = 4500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.2 && pct_oa < 0.3
+          erv_cfm = 4000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.3 && pct_oa < 0.4
+          erv_cfm = 2500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.4 && pct_oa < 0.5
+          erv_cfm = 1000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.5 && pct_oa < 0.6
+          erv_cfm = 140
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.6 && pct_oa < 0.7
+          erv_cfm = 120
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.7 && pct_oa < 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 100
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 80
+        end
+      end
+    else
+      # Table 6.5.6.1-2, above 8000 hrs
+      case climate_zone
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-3C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-3C'
+        erv_cfm = nil
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-1B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-2B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-3B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-4C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-5C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-0B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-1B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-2B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-3B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-4C',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-5C'
+        if pct_oa < 0.1
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.1 && pct_oa < 0.2
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.2 && pct_oa < 0.3
+          erv_cfm = 19_500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.3 && pct_oa < 0.4
+          erv_cfm = 9000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.4 && pct_oa < 0.5
+          erv_cfm = 5000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.5 && pct_oa < 0.6
+          erv_cfm = 4000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.6 && pct_oa < 0.7
+          erv_cfm = 3000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.7 && pct_oa < 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 1500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 120
+        end
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-0A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-1A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-2A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-3A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-4B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-5B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-0A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-1A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-2A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-3A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-4B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-5B'
+        if pct_oa < 0.1
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.1 && pct_oa < 0.2
+          erv_cfm = 2500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.2 && pct_oa < 0.3
+          erv_cfm = 2000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.3 && pct_oa < 0.4
+          erv_cfm = 1000
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.4 && pct_oa < 0.5
+          erv_cfm = 500
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.5 && pct_oa < 0.6
+          erv_cfm = 140
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.6 && pct_oa < 0.7
+          erv_cfm = 120
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.7 && pct_oa < 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 100
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 80
+        end
+      when 'ASHRAE 169-2006-4A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-5A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-6A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-6B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-7A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-7B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-8A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2006-8B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-4A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-5A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-6A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-6B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-7A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-7B',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-8A',
+           'ASHRAE 169-2013-8B'
+        if pct_oa < 0.1
+          erv_cfm = nil
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.1 && pct_oa < 0.2
+          erv_cfm = 200
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.2 && pct_oa < 0.3
+          erv_cfm = 130
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.3 && pct_oa < 0.4
+          erv_cfm = 100
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.4 && pct_oa < 0.5
+          erv_cfm = 80
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.5 && pct_oa < 0.6
+          erv_cfm = 70
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.6 && pct_oa < 0.7
+          erv_cfm = 60
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.7 && pct_oa < 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 50
+        elsif pct_oa >= 0.8
+          erv_cfm = 40
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    return erv_cfm
+  end
+
+  # Determine whether to apply an Energy Recovery Ventilator 'ERV' or a Heat Recovery Ventilator 'HRV' depending on the climate zone
+  # Defaults to ERV.
+  # @return [String] the ERV type
+  def air_loop_hvac_energy_recovery_ventilator_type(air_loop_hvac, climate_zone)
+    erv_type = 'ERV'
+    return erv_type
+  end
+
+  # Determine whether to use a Plate-Frame or Rotary Wheel style ERV depending on air loop outdoor air flow rate
+  # Defaults to Rotary.
+  # @return [String] the ERV type
+  def air_loop_hvac_energy_recovery_ventilator_heat_exchanger_type(air_loop_hvac)
+    # Get the OA system
+    if air_loop_hvac.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.is_initialized
+      oa_system = air_loop_hvac.airLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem.get
+      controller_oa = oa_system.getControllerOutdoorAir
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.nrel_zne_ready_2017.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}, ERV type not applicable because it has no OA intake.")
+      return false
+    end
+
+    # Get the minimum OA flow rate
+    if controller_oa.maximumOutdoorAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      max_oa_flow_m3_per_s = controller_oa.maximumOutdoorAirFlowRate.get
+    elsif controller_oa.autosizedMaximumOutdoorAirFlowRate.is_initialized
+      max_oa_flow_m3_per_s = controller_oa.autosizedMaximumOutdoorAirFlowRate.get
+    else
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Warn, 'openstudio.nrel_zne_ready_2017.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{controller_oa.name}: maximum OA flow rate is not available, cannot determine ERV type.")
+      return false
+    end
+    max_oa_flow_cfm = OpenStudio.convert(max_oa_flow_m3_per_s, 'm^3/s', 'cfm').get
+
+    # Use a 500 cfm threshold
+    if max_oa_flow_cfm < 500.0
+      heat_exchanger_type = 'Plate'
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.nrel_zne_ready_2017.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}, maximum outdoor air flow rate is less than 500 cfm, assuming a plate and frame heat exchanger.")
+    else
+      heat_exchanger_type = 'Rotary'
+      OpenStudio.logFree(OpenStudio::Info, 'openstudio.nrel_zne_ready_2017.AirLoopHVAC', "For #{air_loop_hvac.name}, maximum outdoor air flow rate is greater than 500 cfm, assuming a rotary wheel heat exchanger.")
+    end
+
+    return heat_exchanger_type
+  end
+
+  # Apply efficiency values to the erv
+  #
+  # @param erv [OpenStudio::Model::HeatExchangerAirToAirSensibleAndLatent] erv to apply efficiency values
+  # @param erv_type [String] erv type ERV or HRV
+  # @param heat_exchanger_type [String] heat exchanger type Rotary or Plate
+  # @return erv [OpenStudio::Model::HeatExchangerAirToAirSensibleAndLatent] erv to apply efficiency values
+  def air_loop_hvac_apply_energy_recovery_ventilator_efficiency(erv, erv_type: 'ERV', heat_exchanger_type: 'Rotary')
+    if heat_exchanger_type == 'Plate'
+      # based on Zehnder ComfoAir
+      if erv_type == 'HRV'
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(0.865)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(0.0)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(0.887)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(0.0)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(0.865)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(0.0)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(0.887)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(0.0)
+      else
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(0.755)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(0.564)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(0.791)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(0.625)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(0.755)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(0.564)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(0.791)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(0.625)
+      end
+    else
+      if erv_type == 'HRV'
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(0.75)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(0.0)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(0.79)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(0.0)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(0.75)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(0.0)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(0.78)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(0.0)
+      else
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(0.75)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat100HeatingAirFlow(0.74)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(0.79)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat75HeatingAirFlow(0.79)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(0.75)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat100CoolingAirFlow(0.74)
+        erv.setSensibleEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(0.78)
+        erv.setLatentEffectivenessat75CoolingAirFlow(0.78)
+      end
+    end
+
+    return erv
+  end
+end