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Reviewed-on: #73

.gitignore

@@ -9,4 +9,4 @@
 **/hub/logs/
 **/__pycache__/
 **/.idea/
-
+cerc_hub.egg-info

hub/LINUX_INSTALL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+# LINUX_INSTALL
+## Prepare your environment
+### Install Miniconda
+1. Get the link for the latest version of Miniconda from https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html
+2. Download the installer using wget
+    ````
+    wget https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
+    ````
+3. Make the installer executable
+    ````
+    chmod +x ./Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
+    ````
+4. Run the installer
+    ````
+    ./Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
+    ````
+5. Holder enter until you are prompted to accept the license terms. Enter yes.
+6. Initialize the conda environment
+    ````
+    conda init bash
+    ````
+7. Source .bashrc
+    ````
+    source ~/.bashrc
+    ````
+8. Create a conda environment for the hub
+    ````
+    conda create --name hub python=3.9.16
+    ````
+
+### Setup SRA
+1. Get the sra binary and libshortwave.so library from Guille or Koa
+2. Place the binary and the library into your directory of choice
+3. Make a symlink for the binary and place it into /usr/local/bin/sra
+    ````
+    sudo ln -s ~/sra /usr/local/bin/sra
+    ````
+4. Make a symlink for the library and place it into /usr/local/lib/libshortwave.so
+    ````
+    sudo ln -s ~/libshortwave.so /usr/local/lib/libshortwave.so
+    ````
+### Setup INSEL
+1. TBD
+
+### Get a Python editor
+You are welcome to use the Python editor of your preference. The CERC team generally uses PyCharm to develop the hub.
+The latest version of PyCharm can be downloaded from [JetBrains website](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/promo/?source=google&medium=cpc&campaign=14127625109&term=pycharm&content=536947779504&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ZiiBhBKEiwA4PT9z2AxPfy39x_RcBqlYxJ6sm_s55T9qvA_sZ8ZfkhIVX6FOD-ySbmzARoCcpQQAvD_BwE).
+ For setup and installation instructions, please view the "Get a Python Editor"
+from the [WINDOWS_INSTALL](https://nextgenerations-cities.encs.concordia.ca/gitea/CERC/hub/src/branch/main/hub/WINDOWS_INSTALL.md)
+documentation.

hub/RECOGNIZED_FUNTIONS_AND_USAGES.md

@@ -1,20 +1,16 @@
 # Functions and usages internally recognized within the hub
 
-The hub uses a list of building functions a building usages that are the only ones recognized. All new categories should be added to the dictionaries that translate from the input formats to the libs functions. From the libs functions to the libs usages and from the libs usages and libs functions to the output formats.
+The hub uses a list of building functions that are the only ones recognized. All new categories should be added to the dictionaries that translate from the input formats to the hub functions and from the hub functions to the output formats.
  
-Input formats accepted:
-* Function:
-    * pluto
-    * hft
-
 Output formats accepted:
 * Function:
     * nrel
     * nrcan
+    * eilat
 * Usage:
-    * ca
-    * hft
+    * nrcan
     * comnet
+    * eilat
 
 Libs_functions:
 * single family house

hub/WINDOWS_INSTALL.md

@@ -2,16 +2,16 @@
 
 This is an installation guide for Windows, covering all the steps needed to begin developing code for the Urban 
 Simulation Platform 'Hub'. At the end of this process you will have installed and configured all the necessary applications, 
-set up your own project on CERC's Gitlab and created your first python file.
+set up your own project on CERC's Gitea and created your first python file.
 
 ## Prepare your environment
-g
 To develop any new code for the Urban Simulation Platform you must have the right software applications installed and configured.
 The Platform is written in python and so the applications you need are:
 * Miniconda
+* SRA Files
 * Python Editor
 
-You also need to register a user account with the CERC's code repository on Gitlab and have the necessary permissions for 
+You also need to register a user account with the CERC's code repository on Gitea and have the necessary permissions for 
 creating new code. For that purpose, please, contact Guillermo (guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca) or 
 Koa (kekoa.wells@concordia.ca) as soon as possible.
 
@@ -47,6 +47,29 @@ _The term '...' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function,..._
 
 To solve it, type 'Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted' as shown in the image.
 
+### Setup SRA
+
+1. Get the SRA executable and dll files from Guille or Koa
+2. Create a folder in "C:\Program Files\" called "sra"
+
+![create_sra](docs/img_windows_install/img_34.png)
+
+3. Copy shortwave_integer.exe and pthreadGC2.dll into the sra folder.
+
+![create_sra](docs/img_windows_install/img_35.png)
+
+4. Add the newly created sra folder to the Path, similar to step 2 from the Miniconda setup above.
+
+![create_sra](docs/img_windows_install/img_36.png)
+
+### Install and setup INSEL
+
+1. Get the INSEL installer from Guille or Koa
+2. Run the installer to completion using the default installation path
+3. Add the INSEL installation folder to the Path
+
+![create_sra](docs/img_windows_install/img_41.png)
+
 ### Get a Python editor
 
 1. You will need a python editor in order to import the existing Hub source code and to write your own python code. 
@@ -55,7 +78,7 @@ an excellent open-source python editor.
 2. Run the installer, and follow the installation instructions for PyCharm, you may change a few options, 
 but the default ones should be fine.
 
-**NOTE:** If Pycharm asks you to create a Virtual Environment, click **Cancel**. You will do it later using Conda instead.
+**NOTE:** If PyCharm asks you to create a Virtual Environment, click **Cancel**. You will do it later using Conda instead.
 
 ![creating_virtual_environment](docs/img_windows_install/img_31.png)
 
@@ -70,14 +93,12 @@ You can find it also at **Git->Clone...**
 
 ![pycharm get from version control](docs/img_windows_install/img_6.png)
 
-3. Select **Git** as the **Version control**. For the URL use the link to the Hub repository, as seen below.
+3. Select **Git** as the **Version control**. Open the [hub repository](https://nextgenerations-cities.encs.concordia.ca/gitea/CERC/hub)
+on Gitea and copy the URL from your browser to use as the URL inside PyCharm.
 
 ![pycharm get from version control screen](docs/img_windows_install/img_1.png)
 
-(You can also copy this URL by going to the Hub repository in [Gitlab](https://rs-loy-gitlab.concordia.ca/Guille/hub.git) 
-and clicking on the **Copy URL** button, next to **Clone with HTTPS**)
-
-![gitlab get https](docs/img_windows_install/img_17.png)
+![gitea get https](docs/img_windows_install/img_39.png)
 
 The Directory to store the Hub source code locally is automatically created for you. Edit this if you prefer it to be stored somewhere else.
     
@@ -152,7 +173,7 @@ _lca_classes_,... And, click on the **Create** button.
 3. Click on the **Git** button in the bottom-left corner to pop-up the window showing the Git information. 
 See your new branch has been created under _Local_.
 
-4. Now we need to let the CERC Gitlab repository know about this new branch. You do this by right-clicking on 
+4. Now we need to let the CERC Gitea repository know about this new branch. You do this by right-clicking on 
 your branch and selecting **Push...** from the drop-down menu.
 
 5. Then click on the **Push** button at the bottom-right of the **Push Commits** window.
@@ -180,33 +201,35 @@ See the picture below.
 
 ![pycharm configuration screen](docs/img_windows_install/img_5.png)
 
-## Set up a new project on Gitlab 
+## Set up a new project on Gitea
+You will need an account before you can access the Gitea. Please contact Guillermo (guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca) or 
+Koa (kekoa.wells@concordia.ca) to request an account.
 
-1. Open a browser and to the [CERC Git](https://rs-loy-gitlab.concordia.ca/). Click on the blue **New project** button.
+1. Open a browser and go to the [CERC Gitea](https://nextgenerations-cities.encs.concordia.ca/). Click on the **+** in the top right 
+and select "New Repository" or press the **+** below the Organization tab.
 
-![git new project screen](docs/img_windows_install/img_14.png)
+![git new project screen](docs/img_windows_install/img_37.png)
 
 2. Choose the **Create blank project** option from the three options seen below.
 
 3. Type in a name that describes your project: _hp_workflow_, _bus_system_optimization_... 
 (remember to follow the CERC naming conventions described in the [Coding Style](PYGUIDE.md)). 
-Check the option **Initialize repository with a README**, and ideally, check the **Visibility Level** to be **Public**. 
+Ideally, uncheck the option **Make Repository Private**, and check the **Initialize Repository**
 Then click on the **Create project** button.
 
-![git give a name](docs/img_windows_install/img_15.png)
+![git give a name](docs/img_windows_install/img_38.png)
 
 You should then see a confirmation screen with all the information about your new project.
 
 ## Get your project into Pycharm
 
-1. Now you can make a clone of this project, within PyCharm. First, copy the URL by clicking on the blue **Clone** button 
-and then click on the **Copy URL** button, next to the **Clone with HTTPS** link.
+1. Now you can make a clone of this project, within PyCharm. First, go to the page of your repository on the Gitea and copy the URL.
 
 2. Switch back to PyCharm and close the Hub project by choosing **File->Close Project**. You will then see the 
 **Welcome To PyCharm** window again.
 
 3. Clone a copy of your Project into PyCharm, following the steps 2-6 of the _GET THE CERC HUB SOURCE CODE_ 
-section above, but using the URL link that you just copied for your gitlab project.
+section above, but using the URL link that you just copied for your Gitea project.
 
 4. Select **File->Settings** to open the **Settings** window. From the panel on the left click on 
 **Project:<project name> -> Project Structure**.
@@ -242,5 +265,5 @@ city = GeometryFactory('citygml', path='myfile.gml').city
 
 9. Always remember to push your own project changes as the last thing you do before ending your working day! 
 First, commit your changes by clicking on the green check in the top-right corner of Pycharm. Add a comment that explains briefly your changes. 
-Then, pull by clicking on the blue arrow to be sure that there are no conflicts between your version (local) and the remote one (gitlab). 
+Then, pull by clicking on the blue arrow to be sure that there are no conflicts between your version (local) and the remote one (Gitea). 
 Once the conflicts are solved and the merge in local is done, push the changes by clicking on the green arrow.

hub/catalog_factories/catalog.py

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Project Coder Guille Gutierrez guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca
 
 class Catalog:
   """
-  Catalogs base class not implemented instance of the Catalog base class,
+  Catalogs base class
   catalog_factories will inherit from this class.
   """
 

hub/catalog_factories/construction/eilat_catalog.py

@@ -0,0 +1,238 @@
+"""
+Eilat construction catalog
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+import json
+from pathlib import Path
+from hub.catalog_factories.catalog import Catalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.content import Content
+from hub.catalog_factories.construction.construction_helper import ConstructionHelper
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.construction import Construction
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.archetype import Archetype
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.window import Window
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.material import Material
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.layer import Layer
+import hub.helpers.constants as cte
+
+
+class EilatCatalog(Catalog):
+  """
+  Eilat catalog class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self, path):
+    _path_archetypes = Path(path / 'eilat_archetypes.json').resolve()
+    _path_constructions = (path / 'eilat_constructions.json').resolve()
+    with open(_path_archetypes, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as file:
+      self._archetypes = json.load(file)
+    with open(_path_constructions, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as file:
+      self._constructions = json.load(file)
+
+    self._catalog_windows = self._load_windows()
+    self._catalog_materials = self._load_materials()
+    self._catalog_constructions = self._load_constructions()
+    self._catalog_archetypes = self._load_archetypes()
+
+    # store the full catalog data model in self._content
+    self._content = Content(self._catalog_archetypes,
+                            self._catalog_constructions,
+                            self._catalog_materials,
+                            self._catalog_windows)
+
+  def _load_windows(self):
+    _catalog_windows = []
+    windows = self._constructions['transparent_surfaces']
+    for window in windows:
+      name = list(window.keys())[0]
+      window_id = name
+      g_value = window[name]['shgc']
+      window_type = window[name]['type']
+      frame_ratio = window[name]['frame_ratio']
+      overall_u_value = window[name]['u_value']
+      _catalog_windows.append(Window(window_id, frame_ratio, g_value, overall_u_value, name, window_type))
+    return _catalog_windows
+
+  def _load_materials(self):
+    _catalog_materials = []
+    materials = self._constructions['materials']
+    for material in materials:
+      name = list(material.keys())[0]
+      material_id = name
+      no_mass = material[name]['no_mass']
+      thermal_resistance = None
+      conductivity = None
+      density = None
+      specific_heat = None
+      solar_absorptance = None
+      thermal_absorptance = None
+      visible_absorptance = None
+      if no_mass:
+        thermal_resistance = material[name]['thermal_resistance']
+      else:
+        solar_absorptance = material[name]['solar_absorptance']
+        thermal_absorptance = str(1 - float(material[name]['thermal_emittance']))
+        visible_absorptance = material[name]['visible_absorptance']
+        conductivity = material[name]['conductivity']
+        density = material[name]['density']
+        specific_heat = material[name]['specific_heat']
+      _material = Material(material_id,
+                           name,
+                           solar_absorptance,
+                           thermal_absorptance,
+                           visible_absorptance,
+                           no_mass,
+                           thermal_resistance,
+                           conductivity,
+                           density,
+                           specific_heat)
+      _catalog_materials.append(_material)
+    return _catalog_materials
+
+  def _load_constructions(self):
+    _catalog_constructions = []
+    constructions = self._constructions['opaque_surfaces']
+    for construction in constructions:
+      name = list(construction.keys())[0]
+      construction_id = name
+      construction_type = ConstructionHelper().nrcan_surfaces_types_to_hub_types[construction[name]['type']]
+      layers = []
+      for layer in construction[name]['layers']:
+        layer_id = layer
+        layer_name = layer
+        material_id = layer
+        thickness = construction[name]['layers'][layer]
+        for material in self._catalog_materials:
+          if str(material_id) == str(material.id):
+            layers.append(Layer(layer_id, layer_name, material, thickness))
+            break
+      _catalog_constructions.append(Construction(construction_id, construction_type, name, layers))
+    return _catalog_constructions
+
+  def _load_archetypes(self):
+    _catalog_archetypes = []
+    archetypes = self._archetypes['archetypes']
+    for archetype in archetypes:
+      archetype_id = f'{archetype["function"]}_{archetype["period_of_construction"]}_{archetype["climate_zone"]}'
+      function = archetype['function']
+      name = archetype_id
+      climate_zone = archetype['climate_zone']
+      construction_period = archetype['period_of_construction']
+      average_storey_height = archetype['average_storey_height']
+      extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges = archetype['extra_loses_due_thermal_bridges']
+      infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = archetype[
+                                                       'infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off'] / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
+      infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = archetype[
+                                                      'infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on'] / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
+
+      archetype_constructions = []
+      for archetype_construction in archetype['constructions']:
+        archetype_construction_type = ConstructionHelper().nrcan_surfaces_types_to_hub_types[archetype_construction]
+        archetype_construction_name = archetype['constructions'][archetype_construction]['opaque_surface_name']
+        for construction in self._catalog_constructions:
+          if archetype_construction_type == construction.type and construction.name == archetype_construction_name:
+            _construction = None
+            _window = None
+            _window_ratio = None
+            if 'transparent_surface_name' in archetype['constructions'][archetype_construction].keys():
+              _window_ratio = archetype['constructions'][archetype_construction]['transparent_ratio']
+              _window_id = archetype['constructions'][archetype_construction]['transparent_surface_name']
+              for window in self._catalog_windows:
+                if _window_id == window.id:
+                  _window = window
+                  break
+            _construction = Construction(construction.id,
+                                         construction.type,
+                                         construction.name,
+                                         construction.layers,
+                                         _window_ratio,
+                                         _window)
+            archetype_constructions.append(_construction)
+            break
+
+      _catalog_archetypes.append(Archetype(archetype_id,
+                                           name,
+                                           function,
+                                           climate_zone,
+                                           construction_period,
+                                           archetype_constructions,
+                                           average_storey_height,
+                                           None,
+                                           extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges,
+                                           None,
+                                           infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off,
+                                           infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on,
+                                           0,
+                                           0))
+    return _catalog_archetypes
+
+  def names(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements names
+    :parm: optional category filter
+    """
+    if category is None:
+      _names = {'archetypes': [], 'constructions': [], 'materials': [], 'windows': []}
+      for archetype in self._content.archetypes:
+        _names['archetypes'].append(archetype.name)
+      for construction in self._content.constructions:
+        _names['constructions'].append(construction.name)
+      for material in self._content.materials:
+        _names['materials'].append(material.name)
+      for window in self._content.windows:
+        _names['windows'].append(window.name)
+    else:
+      _names = {category: []}
+      if category.lower() == 'archetypes':
+        for archetype in self._content.archetypes:
+          _names[category].append(archetype.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'constructions':
+        for construction in self._content.constructions:
+          _names[category].append(construction.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'materials':
+        for material in self._content.materials:
+          _names[category].append(material.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'windows':
+        for window in self._content.windows:
+          _names[category].append(window.name)
+      else:
+        raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
+    return _names
+
+  def entries(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements
+    :parm: optional category filter
+    """
+    if category is None:
+      return self._content
+    if category.lower() == 'archetypes':
+      return self._content.archetypes
+    if category.lower() == 'constructions':
+      return self._content.constructions
+    if category.lower() == 'materials':
+      return self._content.materials
+    if category.lower() == 'windows':
+      return self._content.windows
+    raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
+
+  def get_entry(self, name):
+    """
+    Get one catalog element by names
+    :parm: entry name
+    """
+    for entry in self._content.archetypes:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.constructions:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.materials:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.windows:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    raise IndexError(f"{name} doesn't exists in the catalog")

hub/catalog_factories/construction/nrcan_catalog.py

@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.archetype import Archetype
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.window import Window
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.material import Material
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.layer import Layer
+import hub.helpers.constants as cte
 
 
 class NrcanCatalog(Catalog):
@@ -121,8 +122,18 @@ class NrcanCatalog(Catalog):
       average_storey_height = archetype['average_storey_height']
       thermal_capacity = float(archetype['thermal_capacity']) * 1000
       extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges = archetype['extra_loses_due_thermal_bridges']
-      infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = archetype['infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off']
-      infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = archetype['infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on']
+      infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = (
+        archetype['infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off'] / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
+      )
+      infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = (
+        archetype['infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on'] / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
+      )
+      infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off = (
+              archetype['infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off'] * 1
+      )
+      infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on = (
+              archetype['infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on'] * 1
+      )
 
       archetype_constructions = []
       for archetype_construction in archetype['constructions']:
@@ -148,7 +159,6 @@ class NrcanCatalog(Catalog):
                                          _window)
             archetype_constructions.append(_construction)
             break
-
       _catalog_archetypes.append(Archetype(archetype_id,
                                            name,
                                            function,
@@ -160,7 +170,10 @@ class NrcanCatalog(Catalog):
                                            extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges,
                                            None,
                                            infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off,
-                                           infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on))
+                                           infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on,
+                                           infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off,
+                                           infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on
+                                           ))
     return _catalog_archetypes
 
   def names(self, category=None):

hub/catalog_factories/construction/nrel_catalog.py

@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.construction import Construc
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.content import Content
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.archetype import Archetype
 from hub.catalog_factories.construction.construction_helper import ConstructionHelper
+import hub.helpers.constants as cte
 
 
 class NrelCatalog(Catalog):
@@ -124,10 +125,10 @@ class NrelCatalog(Catalog):
       indirect_heated_ratio = float(archetype['indirect_heated_ratio']['#text'])
       infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = float(
         archetype['infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off']['#text']
-      )
+      ) / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
       infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = float(
         archetype['infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on']['#text']
-      )
+      ) / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
 
       archetype_constructions = []
       for archetype_construction in archetype['constructions']['construction']:
@@ -161,7 +162,9 @@ class NrelCatalog(Catalog):
                                            extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges,
                                            indirect_heated_ratio,
                                            infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off,
-                                           infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on))
+                                           infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on,
+                                           0,
+                                           0))
     return _catalog_archetypes
 
   def names(self, category=None):

hub/catalog_factories/construction/palma_catalog.py

@@ -0,0 +1,242 @@
+"""
+Palma construction catalog
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Cecilia Pérez Pérez cperez@irec.cat
+"""
+
+import json
+from pathlib import Path
+from hub.catalog_factories.catalog import Catalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.content import Content
+from hub.catalog_factories.construction.construction_helper import ConstructionHelper
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.construction import Construction
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.archetype import Archetype
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.window import Window
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.material import Material
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.layer import Layer
+import hub.helpers.constants as cte
+
+
+class PalmaCatalog(Catalog):
+  """
+  Palma catalog class
+  """
+  def __init__(self, path):
+    _path_archetypes = Path(path / 'palma_archetypes.json').resolve()
+    _path_constructions = (path / 'palma_constructions.json').resolve()
+    with open(_path_archetypes, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as file:
+      self._archetypes = json.load(file)
+    with open(_path_constructions, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as file:
+      self._constructions = json.load(file)
+
+    self._catalog_windows = self._load_windows()
+    self._catalog_materials = self._load_materials()
+    self._catalog_constructions = self._load_constructions()
+    self._catalog_archetypes = self._load_archetypes()
+
+    # store the full catalog data model in self._content
+    self._content = Content(self._catalog_archetypes,
+                            self._catalog_constructions,
+                            self._catalog_materials,
+                            self._catalog_windows)
+
+  def _load_windows(self):
+    _catalog_windows = []
+    windows = self._constructions['transparent_surfaces']
+    for window in windows:
+      name = list(window.keys())[0]
+      window_id = name
+      g_value = window[name]['shgc']
+      window_type = window[name]['type']
+      frame_ratio = window[name]['frame_ratio']
+      overall_u_value = window[name]['u_value']
+      _catalog_windows.append(Window(window_id, frame_ratio, g_value, overall_u_value, name, window_type))
+    return _catalog_windows
+
+  def _load_materials(self):
+    _catalog_materials = []
+    materials = self._constructions['materials']
+    for material in materials:
+      name = list(material.keys())[0]
+      material_id = name
+      no_mass = material[name]['no_mass']
+      thermal_resistance = None
+      conductivity = None
+      density = None
+      specific_heat = None
+      solar_absorptance = None
+      thermal_absorptance = None
+      visible_absorptance = None
+      if no_mass:
+        thermal_resistance = material[name]['thermal_resistance']
+      else:
+        solar_absorptance = material[name]['solar_absorptance']
+        thermal_absorptance = str(1 - float(material[name]['thermal_emittance']))
+        visible_absorptance = material[name]['visible_absorptance']
+        conductivity = material[name]['conductivity']
+        density = material[name]['density']
+        specific_heat = material[name]['specific_heat']
+      _material = Material(material_id,
+                           name,
+                           solar_absorptance,
+                           thermal_absorptance,
+                           visible_absorptance,
+                           no_mass,
+                           thermal_resistance,
+                           conductivity,
+                           density,
+                           specific_heat)
+      _catalog_materials.append(_material)
+    return _catalog_materials
+
+  def _load_constructions(self):
+    _catalog_constructions = []
+    constructions = self._constructions['opaque_surfaces']
+    for construction in constructions:
+      name = list(construction.keys())[0]
+      construction_id = name
+      construction_type = ConstructionHelper().nrcan_surfaces_types_to_hub_types[construction[name]['type']]
+      layers = []
+      for layer in construction[name]['layers']:
+        layer_id = layer
+        layer_name = layer
+        material_id = layer
+        thickness = construction[name]['layers'][layer]
+        for material in self._catalog_materials:
+          if str(material_id) == str(material.id):
+            layers.append(Layer(layer_id, layer_name, material, thickness))
+            break
+      _catalog_constructions.append(Construction(construction_id, construction_type, name, layers))
+    return _catalog_constructions
+
+  def _load_archetypes(self):
+    _catalog_archetypes = []
+    archetypes = self._archetypes['archetypes']
+    for archetype in archetypes:
+      archetype_id = f'{archetype["function"]}_{archetype["period_of_construction"]}_{archetype["climate_zone"]}'
+      function = archetype['function']
+      name = archetype_id
+      climate_zone = archetype['climate_zone']
+      construction_period = archetype['period_of_construction']
+      average_storey_height = archetype['average_storey_height']
+      thermal_capacity = float(archetype['thermal_capacity']) * 1000
+      extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges = archetype['extra_loses_due_thermal_bridges']
+      infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = archetype['infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off'] / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
+      infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = archetype['infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on'] / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
+      infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off = (
+              archetype['infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off'] * 1
+      )
+      infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on = (
+              archetype['infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on'] * 1
+      )
+
+      archetype_constructions = []
+      for archetype_construction in archetype['constructions']:
+        archetype_construction_type = ConstructionHelper().nrcan_surfaces_types_to_hub_types[archetype_construction]
+        archetype_construction_name = archetype['constructions'][archetype_construction]['opaque_surface_name']
+        for construction in self._catalog_constructions:
+          if archetype_construction_type == construction.type and construction.name == archetype_construction_name:
+            _construction = None
+            _window = None
+            _window_ratio = None
+            if 'transparent_surface_name' in archetype['constructions'][archetype_construction].keys():
+              _window_ratio = archetype['constructions'][archetype_construction]['transparent_ratio']
+              _window_id = archetype['constructions'][archetype_construction]['transparent_surface_name']
+              for window in self._catalog_windows:
+                if _window_id == window.id:
+                  _window = window
+                  break
+            _construction = Construction(construction.id,
+                                         construction.type,
+                                         construction.name,
+                                         construction.layers,
+                                         _window_ratio,
+                                         _window)
+            archetype_constructions.append(_construction)
+            break
+
+      _catalog_archetypes.append(Archetype(archetype_id,
+                                           name,
+                                           function,
+                                           climate_zone,
+                                           construction_period,
+                                           archetype_constructions,
+                                           average_storey_height,
+                                           thermal_capacity,
+                                           extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges,
+                                           None,
+                                           infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off,
+                                           infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on,
+                                           infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off,
+                                           infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on))
+    return _catalog_archetypes
+
+  def names(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements names
+    :parm: optional category filter
+    """
+    if category is None:
+      _names = {'archetypes': [], 'constructions': [], 'materials': [], 'windows': []}
+      for archetype in self._content.archetypes:
+        _names['archetypes'].append(archetype.name)
+      for construction in self._content.constructions:
+        _names['constructions'].append(construction.name)
+      for material in self._content.materials:
+        _names['materials'].append(material.name)
+      for window in self._content.windows:
+        _names['windows'].append(window.name)
+    else:
+      _names = {category: []}
+      if category.lower() == 'archetypes':
+        for archetype in self._content.archetypes:
+          _names[category].append(archetype.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'constructions':
+        for construction in self._content.constructions:
+          _names[category].append(construction.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'materials':
+        for material in self._content.materials:
+          _names[category].append(material.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'windows':
+        for window in self._content.windows:
+          _names[category].append(window.name)
+      else:
+        raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
+    return _names
+
+  def entries(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements
+    :parm: optional category filter
+    """
+    if category is None:
+      return self._content
+    if category.lower() == 'archetypes':
+      return self._content.archetypes
+    if category.lower() == 'constructions':
+      return self._content.constructions
+    if category.lower() == 'materials':
+      return self._content.materials
+    if category.lower() == 'windows':
+      return self._content.windows
+    raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
+
+  def get_entry(self, name):
+    """
+    Get one catalog element by names
+    :parm: entry name
+    """
+    for entry in self._content.archetypes:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.constructions:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.materials:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.windows:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    raise IndexError(f"{name} doesn't exists in the catalog")

hub/catalog_factories/construction_catalog_factory.py

@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ from typing import TypeVar
 
 from hub.catalog_factories.construction.nrcan_catalog import NrcanCatalog
 from hub.catalog_factories.construction.nrel_catalog import NrelCatalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.construction.eilat_catalog import EilatCatalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.construction.palma_catalog import PalmaCatalog
 from hub.helpers.utils import validate_import_export_type
 
 Catalog = TypeVar('Catalog')
@@ -36,10 +38,24 @@ class ConstructionCatalogFactory:
   @property
   def _nrcan(self):
     """
-    Retrieve NREL catalog
+    Retrieve NRCAN catalog
     """
     return NrcanCatalog(self._path)
 
+  @property
+  def _eilat(self):
+    """
+    Retrieve Eilat catalog
+    """
+    return EilatCatalog(self._path)
+
+  @property
+  def _palma(self):
+    """
+    Retrieve Palma catalog
+    """
+    return PalmaCatalog(self._path)
+
   @property
   def catalog(self) -> Catalog:
     """

hub/catalog_factories/costs_catalog_factory.py

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ from hub.catalog_factories.cost.montreal_custom_catalog import MontrealCustomCat
 Catalog = TypeVar('Catalog')
 
 
-class CostCatalogFactory:
+class CostsCatalogFactory:
   """
   CostsCatalogFactory class
   """

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/construction/archetype.py

@@ -23,7 +23,10 @@ class Archetype:
                extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges,
                indirect_heated_ratio,
                infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off,
-               infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on):
+               infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on,
+               infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off,
+               infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on
+               ):
     self._id = archetype_id
     self._name = name
     self._function = function
@@ -36,6 +39,8 @@ class Archetype:
     self._indirect_heated_ratio = indirect_heated_ratio
     self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off
     self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off = infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on = infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on
 
   @property
   def id(self):
@@ -120,7 +125,7 @@ class Archetype:
   @property
   def infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off(self):
     """
-    Get archetype infiltration rate for ventilation system off in ACH
+    Get archetype infiltration rate for ventilation system off in 1/s
     :return: float
     """
     return self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off
@@ -128,7 +133,46 @@ class Archetype:
   @property
   def infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on(self):
     """
-    Get archetype infiltration rate for ventilation system on in ACH
+    Get archetype infiltration rate for ventilation system on in 1/s
     :return: float
     """
     return self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on
+
+  @property
+  def infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off(self):
+    """
+    Get archetype infiltration rate for ventilation system off in m3/sm2
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off
+
+  @property
+  def infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on(self):
+    """
+    Get archetype infiltration rate for ventilation system on in m3/sm2
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _constructions = []
+    for _construction in self.constructions:
+      _constructions.append(_construction.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetype': {'id': self.id,
+                             'name': self.name,
+                             'function': self.function,
+                             'climate zone': self.climate_zone,
+                             'period of construction': self.construction_period,
+                             'average storey height [m]': self.average_storey_height,
+                             'thermal capacity [J/m3K]': self.thermal_capacity,
+                             'extra loses due to thermal bridges [W/m2K]': self.extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges,
+                             'indirect heated ratio': self.indirect_heated_ratio,
+                             'infiltration rate for ventilation off [1/s]': self.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off,
+                             'infiltration rate for ventilation on [1/s]': self.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on,
+                             'infiltration rate area for ventilation off [m3/sm2]': self.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off,
+                             'infiltration rate area for ventilation on [m3/sm2]': self.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on,
+                             'constructions': _constructions
+                             }
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/construction/construction.py

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
 Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Guille Gutierrez guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca
 """
+
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.layer import Layer
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.window import Window
 
@@ -67,3 +68,21 @@ class Construction:
     :return: Window
     """
     return self._window
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _layers = []
+    for _layer in self.layers:
+      _layers.append(_layer.to_dictionary())
+    _window = None
+    if self.window is not None:
+      _window = self.window.to_dictionary()
+    content = {'Construction': {'id': self.id,
+                                'name': self.name,
+                                'type': self.type,
+                                'window ratio': self.window_ratio,
+                                'window': _window,
+                                'layers': _layers
+                                }
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/construction/content.py

@@ -43,3 +43,21 @@ class Content:
     All windows in the catalog
     """
     return self._windows
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _archetypes = []
+    for _archetype in self.archetypes:
+      _archetypes.append(_archetype.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetypes': _archetypes}
+
+    return content
+
+  def __str__(self):
+    """Print content"""
+    _archetypes = []
+    for _archetype in self.archetypes:
+      _archetypes.append(_archetype.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetypes': _archetypes}
+
+    return str(content)

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/construction/layer.py

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Guille Gutierrez guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca
 """
 
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.material import Material
+
 
 class Layer:
   """
@@ -33,7 +35,7 @@ class Layer:
     return self._name
 
   @property
-  def material(self):
+  def material(self) -> Material:
     """
     Get layer material
     :return: Material
@@ -47,3 +49,13 @@ class Layer:
     :return: None or float
     """
     return self._thickness
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Layer': {'id': self.id,
+                         'name': self.name,
+                         'thickness [m]': self.thickness,
+                         'material': self.material.to_dictionary()
+                         }
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/construction/material.py

@@ -110,3 +110,19 @@ class Material:
     :return: None or float
     """
     return self._thermal_resistance
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Material': {'id': self.id,
+                            'name': self.name,
+                            'is no-mass': self.no_mass,
+                            'density [kg/m3]': self.density,
+                            'specific heat [J/kgK]': self.specific_heat,
+                            'conductivity [W/mK]': self.conductivity,
+                            'thermal resistance [m2K/W]': self.thermal_resistance,
+                            'solar absorptance': self.solar_absorptance,
+                            'thermal absorptance': self.thermal_absorptance,
+                            'visible absorptance': self.visible_absorptance
+                            }
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/construction/window.py

@@ -64,4 +64,16 @@ class Window:
     Get transparent surface type, 'window' or 'skylight'
     :return: str
     """
-    return self.type
+    return self._type
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Window': {'id': self.id,
+                          'name': self.name,
+                          'type': self.type,
+                          'frame ratio': self.frame_ratio,
+                          'g-value': self.g_value,
+                          'overall U value [W/m2K]': self.overall_u_value
+                          }
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/cost/archetype.py

@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ class Archetype:
   @property
   def end_of_life_cost(self):
     """
-    Get end of life cost in given currency
+    Get end of life cost in given currency per m2
     :return: float
     """
     return self._end_of_life_cost
@@ -114,3 +114,19 @@ class Archetype:
     :return: Income
     """
     return self._income
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Archetype': {'name': self.name,
+                             'level of detail': self.lod,
+                             'municipality': self.municipality,
+                             'country': self.country,
+                             'currency': self.currency,
+                             'function': self.function,
+                             'capital cost': self.capital_cost.to_dictionary(),
+                             'operational cost': self.operational_cost.to_dictionary(),
+                             'end of life cost [currency/m2]': self.end_of_life_cost,
+                             'income': self.income.to_dictionary()
+                             }
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/cost/capital_cost.py

@@ -51,3 +51,16 @@ class CapitalCost:
       if chapter.chapter_type == name:
         return chapter
     raise KeyError(f'Chapter name {name} not found')
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _chapters = []
+    for _chapter in self.general_chapters:
+      _chapters.append(_chapter.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Capital cost': {'design allowance': self.design_allowance,
+                                'overhead and profit': self.overhead_and_profit,
+                                'chapters': _chapters
+                                }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/cost/chapter.py

@@ -43,3 +43,15 @@ class Chapter:
       if item.type == name:
         return item
     raise KeyError(f'Item name {name} not found')
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _items = []
+    for _item in self.items:
+      _items.append(_item.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Chapter': {'chapter type': self.chapter_type,
+                           'items': _items
+                           }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/cost/content.py

@@ -20,3 +20,21 @@ class Content:
     All archetypes in the catalog
     """
     return self._archetypes
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _archetypes = []
+    for _archetype in self.archetypes:
+      _archetypes.append(_archetype.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetypes': _archetypes}
+
+    return content
+
+  def __str__(self):
+    """Print content"""
+    _archetypes = []
+    for _archetype in self.archetypes:
+      _archetypes.append(_archetype.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetypes': _archetypes}
+
+    return str(content)

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/cost/fuel.py

@@ -43,10 +43,12 @@ class Fuel:
   @property
   def fixed_power(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
-    Get fixed operational costs depending on the peak power consumed in currency per month per kW
+    Get fixed operational costs depending on the peak power consumed in currency per month per W
     :return: None or float
     """
-    return self._fixed_power
+    if self._fixed_power is not None:
+      return self._fixed_power/1000
+    return None
 
   @property
   def variable(self) -> Union[tuple[None, None], tuple[float, str]]:
@@ -55,3 +57,15 @@ class Fuel:
     :return: None, None or float, str
     """
     return self._variable, self._variable_units
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Fuel': {'fuel type': self.type,
+                        'fixed operational costs [currency/month]': self.fixed_monthly,
+                        'fixed operational costs depending on the peak power consumed [currency/month W]': self.fixed_power,
+                        'variable operational costs': self.variable[0],
+                        'units': self.variable[1]
+                        }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/cost/income.py

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ class Income:
   @property
   def construction_subsidy(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
-    Get subsidy for construction in percentage
+    Get subsidy for construction in percentage %
     :return: None or float
     """
     return self._construction_subsidy
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ class Income:
   @property
   def hvac_subsidy(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
-    Get subsidy for HVAC system in percentage
+    Get subsidy for HVAC system in percentage %
     :return: None or float
     """
     return self._hvac_subsidy
@@ -63,3 +63,15 @@ class Income:
     :return: None or float
     """
     return self._reductions_tax
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Income': {'construction subsidy [%]': self.construction_subsidy,
+                          'hvac subsidy [%]': self.hvac_subsidy,
+                          'photovoltaic subsidy [%]': self.photovoltaic_subsidy,
+                          'electricity export [currency/J]': self.electricity_export,
+                          'reductions tax': self.reductions_tax
+                          }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/cost/item_description.py

@@ -69,3 +69,18 @@ class ItemDescription:
     :return: None or float
     """
     return self._lifetime
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Item': {'type': self.type,
+                        'initial investment': self.initial_investment[0],
+                        'initial investment units': self.initial_investment[1],
+                        'refurbishment': self.refurbishment[0],
+                        'refurbishment units': self.refurbishment[1],
+                        'reposition': self.reposition[0],
+                        'reposition units': self.reposition[1],
+                        'life time [years]': self.lifetime
+                        }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/cost/operational_cost.py

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ class OperationalCost:
   def fuels(self) -> List[Fuel]:
     """
     Get fuels listed in capital costs
-    :return: [FUEL]
+    :return: [Fuel]
     """
     return self._fuels
 
@@ -59,3 +59,18 @@ class OperationalCost:
     :return: float
     """
     return self._co2
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _fuels = []
+    for _fuel in self.fuels:
+      _fuels.append(_fuel.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Maintenance': {'fuels': _fuels,
+                               'cost of maintaining the heating system [currency/W]': self.maintenance_heating,
+                               'cost of maintaining the cooling system [currency/W]': self.maintenance_cooling,
+                               'cost of maintaining the PV system [currency/W]': self.maintenance_pv,
+                               'cost of CO2 emissions [currency/kgCO2]': self.co2
+                               }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/archetype.py

@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 """
-Energy System catalog archetype
+Energy System catalog archetype, understood as a cluster of energy systems
 SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
 Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
 """
 
 from typing import List
@@ -14,27 +15,18 @@ class Archetype:
   """
   Archetype class
   """
-  def __init__(self, lod, name, systems):
+  def __init__(self, name, systems):
 
-    self._lod = lod
     self._name = name
     self._systems = systems
 
-  @property
-  def lod(self):
-    """
-    Get level of detail of the catalog
-    :return: string
-    """
-    return self._lod
-
   @property
   def name(self):
     """
     Get name
     :return: string
     """
-    return f'{self._name}_lod{self._lod}'
+    return self._name
 
   @property
   def systems(self) -> List[System]:
@@ -43,3 +35,16 @@ class Archetype:
     :return: [Equipment]
     """
     return self._systems
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _systems = []
+    for _system in self.systems:
+      _systems.append(_system.to_dictionary())
+    content = {
+      'Archetype': {
+        'name': self.name,
+        'systems': _systems
+        }
+      }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/content.py

@@ -10,12 +10,11 @@ class Content:
   """
   Content class
   """
-  def __init__(self, archetypes, systems, generations, distributions, emissions):
+  def __init__(self, archetypes, systems, generations=None, distributions=None):
     self._archetypes = archetypes
     self._systems = systems
     self._generations = generations
     self._distributions = distributions
-    self._emissions = emissions
 
   @property
   def archetypes(self):
@@ -45,9 +44,20 @@ class Content:
     """
     return self._distributions
 
-  @property
-  def emission_equipments(self):
-    """
-    All emission equipments in the catalog
-    """
-    return self._emissions
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _archetypes = []
+    for _archetype in self.archetypes:
+      _archetypes.append(_archetype.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetypes': _archetypes}
+
+    return content
+
+  def __str__(self):
+    """Print content"""
+    _archetypes = []
+    for _archetype in self.archetypes:
+      _archetypes.append(_archetype.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetypes': _archetypes}
+
+    return str(content)

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/distribution_system.py

@@ -3,23 +3,35 @@ Energy System catalog distribution system
 SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
 Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
 """
 
+from typing import Union, List, TypeVar
+
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.energy_storage_system import EnergyStorageSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.emission_system import EmissionSystem
+
+GenerationSystem = TypeVar('GenerationSystem')
+
 
 class DistributionSystem:
   """
   Distribution system class
   """
-  def __init__(self, system_id, name, system_type, supply_temperature, distribution_consumption_fix_flow,
-               distribution_consumption_variable_flow, heat_losses):
 
+  def __init__(self, system_id, model_name=None, system_type=None, supply_temperature=None,
+               distribution_consumption_fix_flow=None, distribution_consumption_variable_flow=None, heat_losses=None,
+               generation_systems=None, energy_storage_systems=None, emission_systems=None):
     self._system_id = system_id
-    self._name = name
+    self._model_name = model_name
     self._type = system_type
     self._supply_temperature = supply_temperature
     self._distribution_consumption_fix_flow = distribution_consumption_fix_flow
     self._distribution_consumption_variable_flow = distribution_consumption_variable_flow
     self._heat_losses = heat_losses
+    self._generation_systems = generation_systems
+    self._energy_storage_systems = energy_storage_systems
+    self._emission_systems = emission_systems
 
   @property
   def id(self):
@@ -29,29 +41,13 @@ class DistributionSystem:
     """
     return self._system_id
 
-  @id.setter
-  def id(self, value):
-    """
-    Set system id
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._system_id = value
-
   @property
-  def name(self):
+  def model_name(self):
     """
-    Get name
+    Get model name
     :return: string
     """
-    return self._name
-
-  @name.setter
-  def name(self, value):
-    """
-    Set name
-    :param value: string
-    """
-    self._name = value
+    return self._model_name
 
   @property
   def type(self):
@@ -81,7 +77,7 @@ class DistributionSystem:
   def distribution_consumption_variable_flow(self):
     """
     Get distribution_consumption if the pump or fan work at variable mass or volume flow in ratio
-    over energy produced (Wh/Wh)
+    over energy produced (J/J)
     :return: float
     """
     return self._distribution_consumption_variable_flow
@@ -89,7 +85,56 @@ class DistributionSystem:
   @property
   def heat_losses(self):
     """
-    Get heat_losses in ratio over energy produced
+    Get heat_losses in ratio over energy produced in J/J
     :return: float
     """
     return self._heat_losses
+
+  @property
+  def generation_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[GenerationSystem]]:
+    """
+    Get generation systems connected to the distribution system
+    :return: [GenerationSystem]
+    """
+    return self._generation_systems
+
+  @property
+  def energy_storage_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[EnergyStorageSystem]]:
+    """
+    Get energy storage systems connected to this distribution system
+    :return: [EnergyStorageSystem]
+    """
+    return self._energy_storage_systems
+
+  @property
+  def emission_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[EmissionSystem]]:
+    """
+    Get energy emission systems connected to this distribution system
+    :return: [EmissionSystem]
+    """
+    return self._emission_systems
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _generation_systems = [_generation_system.to_dictionary() for _generation_system in
+                           self.generation_systems] if self.generation_systems is not None else None
+    _energy_storage_systems = [_energy_storage_system.to_dictionary() for _energy_storage_system in
+                               self.energy_storage_systems] if self.energy_storage_systems is not None else None
+    _emission_systems = [_emission_system.to_dictionary() for _emission_system in
+                         self.emission_systems] if self.emission_systems is not None else None
+
+    content = {
+      'Layer': {
+        'id': self.id,
+        'model name': self.model_name,
+        'type': self.type,
+        'supply temperature [Celsius]': self.supply_temperature,
+        'distribution consumption if fix flow over peak power [W/W]': self.distribution_consumption_fix_flow,
+        'distribution consumption if variable flow over peak power [J/J]': self.distribution_consumption_variable_flow,
+        'heat losses per energy produced [J/J]': self.heat_losses,
+        'generation systems connected': _generation_systems,
+        'energy storage systems connected': _energy_storage_systems,
+        'emission systems connected': _emission_systems
+      }
+    }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/electrical_storage_system.py

@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+"""
+Energy System catalog electrical storage system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.energy_storage_system import EnergyStorageSystem
+
+
+class ElectricalStorageSystem(EnergyStorageSystem):
+  """"
+  Energy Storage System Class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self, storage_id, type_energy_stored=None, model_name=None, manufacturer=None, storage_type=None,
+               nominal_capacity=None, losses_ratio=None, rated_output_power=None, nominal_efficiency=None,
+               battery_voltage=None, depth_of_discharge=None, self_discharge_rate=None):
+
+    super().__init__(storage_id, model_name, manufacturer, nominal_capacity, losses_ratio)
+    self._type_energy_stored = type_energy_stored
+    self._storage_type = storage_type
+    self._rated_output_power = rated_output_power
+    self._nominal_efficiency = nominal_efficiency
+    self._battery_voltage = battery_voltage
+    self._depth_of_discharge = depth_of_discharge
+    self._self_discharge_rate = self_discharge_rate
+
+  @property
+  def type_energy_stored(self):
+    """
+    Get type of energy stored from ['electrical', 'thermal']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._type_energy_stored
+
+  @property
+  def storage_type(self):
+    """
+    Get storage type from ['lithium_ion', 'lead_acid', 'NiCd']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._storage_type
+
+  @property
+  def rated_output_power(self):
+    """
+    Get the rated output power of storage system in Watts
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._rated_output_power
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_efficiency(self):
+    """
+     Get the nominal efficiency of the storage system
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_efficiency
+
+  @property
+  def battery_voltage(self):
+    """
+    Get the battery voltage in Volts
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._battery_voltage
+
+  @property
+  def depth_of_discharge(self):
+    """
+    Get the depth of discharge as a percentage
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._depth_of_discharge
+
+  @property
+  def self_discharge_rate(self):
+    """
+    Get the self discharge rate of battery as a percentage
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._self_discharge_rate
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Storage component': {
+      'storage id': self.id,
+      'type of energy stored': self.type_energy_stored,
+      'model name': self.model_name,
+      'manufacturer': self.manufacturer,
+      'storage type': self.storage_type,
+      'nominal capacity [J]': self.nominal_capacity,
+      'losses-ratio [J/J]': self.losses_ratio,
+      'rated power [W]': self.rated_output_power,
+      'nominal efficiency': self.nominal_efficiency,
+      'battery voltage [V]': self.battery_voltage,
+      'depth of discharge [%]': self.depth_of_discharge,
+      'self discharge rate': self.self_discharge_rate
+    }
+    }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/emission_system.py

@@ -10,10 +10,10 @@ class EmissionSystem:
   """
   Emission system class
   """
-  def __init__(self, system_id, name, system_type, parasitic_energy_consumption):
+  def __init__(self, system_id, model_name=None, system_type=None, parasitic_energy_consumption=0):
 
     self._system_id = system_id
-    self._name = name
+    self._model_name = model_name
     self._type = system_type
     self._parasitic_energy_consumption = parasitic_energy_consumption
 
@@ -25,29 +25,13 @@ class EmissionSystem:
     """
     return self._system_id
 
-  @id.setter
-  def id(self, value):
-    """
-    Set system id
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._system_id = value
-
   @property
-  def name(self):
+  def model_name(self):
     """
-    Get name
+    Get model name
     :return: string
     """
-    return self._name
-
-  @name.setter
-  def name(self, value):
-    """
-    Set name
-    :param value: string
-    """
-    self._name = value
+    return self._model_name
 
   @property
   def type(self):
@@ -60,7 +44,17 @@ class EmissionSystem:
   @property
   def parasitic_energy_consumption(self):
     """
-    Get parasitic_energy_consumption in ratio (Wh/Wh)
+    Get parasitic_energy_consumption in ratio (J/J)
     :return: float
     """
     return self._parasitic_energy_consumption
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Layer': {'id': self.id,
+                         'model name': self.model_name,
+                         'type': self.type,
+                         'parasitic energy consumption per energy produced [J/J]': self.parasitic_energy_consumption
+                         }
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/energy_storage_system.py

@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+"""
+Energy System catalog heat generation system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from abc import ABC
+
+
+class EnergyStorageSystem(ABC):
+  """"
+  Energy Storage System Abstract Class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self, storage_id, model_name=None, manufacturer=None,
+               nominal_capacity=None, losses_ratio=None):
+    self._storage_id = storage_id
+    self._model_name = model_name
+    self._manufacturer = manufacturer
+    self._nominal_capacity = nominal_capacity
+    self._losses_ratio = losses_ratio
+
+  @property
+  def id(self):
+    """
+    Get storage id
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._storage_id
+
+  @property
+  def type_energy_stored(self):
+    """
+    Get type of energy stored from ['electrical', 'thermal']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    raise NotImplementedError
+
+  @property
+  def model_name(self):
+    """
+    Get system model
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._model_name
+
+  @property
+  def manufacturer(self):
+    """
+    Get name of manufacturer
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._manufacturer
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_capacity(self):
+    """
+    Get the nominal capacity of the storage system in Jules
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_capacity
+
+  @property
+  def losses_ratio(self):
+    """
+    Get the losses-ratio of storage system in Jules lost / Jules stored
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._losses_ratio
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    raise NotImplementedError

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/generation_system.py

@@ -1,33 +1,33 @@
 """
-Energy System catalog generation system
+Energy System catalog heat generation system
 SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
 Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
 """
 
 from __future__ import annotations
-from typing import Union
+from abc import ABC
+from typing import List, Union
+
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.energy_storage_system import EnergyStorageSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.distribution_system import DistributionSystem
 
 
-class GenerationSystem:
+class GenerationSystem(ABC):
   """
-  Generation system class
+  Heat Generation system class
   """
-  def __init__(self, system_id, name, system_type, fuel_type, source_types, heat_efficiency, cooling_efficiency,
-               electricity_efficiency, source_temperature, source_mass_flow, storage, auxiliary_equipment):
 
+  def __init__(self, system_id, name, model_name=None, manufacturer=None, fuel_type=None,
+               distribution_systems=None, energy_storage_systems=None):
     self._system_id = system_id
     self._name = name
-    self._type = system_type
+    self._model_name = model_name
+    self._manufacturer = manufacturer
     self._fuel_type = fuel_type
-    self._source_types = source_types
-    self._heat_efficiency = heat_efficiency
-    self._cooling_efficiency = cooling_efficiency
-    self._electricity_efficiency = electricity_efficiency
-    self._source_temperature = source_temperature
-    self._source_mass_flow = source_mass_flow
-    self._storage = storage
-    self._auxiliary_equipment = auxiliary_equipment
+    self._distribution_systems = distribution_systems
+    self._energy_storage_systems = energy_storage_systems
 
   @property
   def id(self):
@@ -37,106 +37,62 @@ class GenerationSystem:
     """
     return self._system_id
 
-  @id.setter
-  def id(self, value):
-    """
-    Set system id
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._system_id = value
-
   @property
   def name(self):
     """
-    Get name
+    Get system name
     :return: string
     """
     return self._name
 
-  @name.setter
-  def name(self, value):
-    """
-    Set name
-    :param value: string
-    """
-    self._name = value
-
   @property
-  def type(self):
+  def system_type(self):
     """
     Get type
     :return: string
     """
-    return self._type
+    raise NotImplementedError
+
+  @property
+  def model_name(self):
+    """
+    Get system id
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._model_name
+
+  @property
+  def manufacturer(self):
+    """
+    Get name
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._manufacturer
 
   @property
   def fuel_type(self):
     """
-    Get fuel_type from [renewable, gas, diesel, electricity, wood, coal]
+    Get fuel_type from [renewable, gas, diesel, electricity, wood, coal, biogas]
     :return: string
     """
     return self._fuel_type
 
   @property
-  def source_types(self):
+  def distribution_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[DistributionSystem]]:
     """
-    Get source_type from [air, water, geothermal, district_heating, grid, on_site_electricity]
-    :return: [string]
+    Get distributions systems connected to this generation system
+    :return: [DistributionSystem]
     """
-    return self._source_types
+    return self._distribution_systems
 
   @property
-  def heat_efficiency(self):
+  def energy_storage_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[EnergyStorageSystem]]:
     """
-    Get heat_efficiency
-    :return: float
+    Get energy storage systems connected to this generation system
+    :return: [EnergyStorageSystem]
     """
-    return self._heat_efficiency
+    return self._energy_storage_systems
 
-  @property
-  def cooling_efficiency(self):
-    """
-    Get cooling_efficiency
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._cooling_efficiency
-
-  @property
-  def electricity_efficiency(self):
-    """
-    Get electricity_efficiency
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._electricity_efficiency
-
-  @property
-  def source_temperature(self):
-    """
-    Get source_temperature in degree Celsius
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._source_temperature
-
-  @property
-  def source_mass_flow(self):
-    """
-    Get source_mass_flow in kg/s
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._source_mass_flow
-
-  @property
-  def storage(self):
-    """
-    Get boolean storage exists
-    :return: bool
-    """
-    return self._storage
-
-  @property
-  def auxiliary_equipment(self) -> Union[None, GenerationSystem]:
-    """
-    Get auxiliary_equipment
-    :return: GenerationSystem
-    """
-    return self._auxiliary_equipment
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    raise NotImplementedError

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/non_pv_generation_system.py

@@ -0,0 +1,344 @@
+"""
+Energy System catalog non PV generation system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from typing import Union
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.performance_curves import PerformanceCurves
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.generation_system import GenerationSystem
+
+
+class NonPvGenerationSystem(GenerationSystem):
+  """
+  Non PV Generation system class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self, system_id, name, system_type, model_name=None, manufacturer=None, fuel_type=None,
+               nominal_heat_output=None, maximum_heat_output=None, minimum_heat_output=None, source_medium=None,
+               supply_medium=None, heat_efficiency=None, nominal_cooling_output=None, maximum_cooling_output=None,
+               minimum_cooling_output=None, cooling_efficiency=None, electricity_efficiency=None,
+               source_temperature=None, source_mass_flow=None, nominal_electricity_output=None,
+               maximum_heat_supply_temperature=None, minimum_heat_supply_temperature=None,
+               maximum_cooling_supply_temperature=None, minimum_cooling_supply_temperature=None, heat_output_curve=None,
+               heat_fuel_consumption_curve=None, heat_efficiency_curve=None, cooling_output_curve=None,
+               cooling_fuel_consumption_curve=None, cooling_efficiency_curve=None,
+               distribution_systems=None, energy_storage_systems=None, domestic_hot_water=False,
+               reversible=None, simultaneous_heat_cold=None):
+    super().__init__(system_id=system_id, name=name, model_name=model_name, manufacturer=manufacturer,
+                     fuel_type=fuel_type, distribution_systems=distribution_systems,
+                     energy_storage_systems=energy_storage_systems)
+    self._system_type = system_type
+    self._nominal_heat_output = nominal_heat_output
+    self._maximum_heat_output = maximum_heat_output
+    self._minimum_heat_output = minimum_heat_output
+    self._heat_efficiency = heat_efficiency
+    self._nominal_cooling_output = nominal_cooling_output
+    self._maximum_cooling_output = maximum_cooling_output
+    self._minimum_cooling_output = minimum_cooling_output
+    self._cooling_efficiency = cooling_efficiency
+    self._electricity_efficiency = electricity_efficiency
+    self._nominal_electricity_output = nominal_electricity_output
+    self._source_medium = source_medium
+    self._source_temperature = source_temperature
+    self._source_mass_flow = source_mass_flow
+    self._supply_medium = supply_medium
+    self._maximum_heat_supply_temperature = maximum_heat_supply_temperature
+    self._minimum_heat_supply_temperature = minimum_heat_supply_temperature
+    self._maximum_cooling_supply_temperature = maximum_cooling_supply_temperature
+    self._minimum_cooling_supply_temperature = minimum_cooling_supply_temperature
+    self._heat_output_curve = heat_output_curve
+    self._heat_fuel_consumption_curve = heat_fuel_consumption_curve
+    self._heat_efficiency_curve = heat_efficiency_curve
+    self._cooling_output_curve = cooling_output_curve
+    self._cooling_fuel_consumption_curve = cooling_fuel_consumption_curve
+    self._cooling_efficiency_curve = cooling_efficiency_curve
+    self._domestic_hot_water = domestic_hot_water
+    self._reversible = reversible
+    self._simultaneous_heat_cold = simultaneous_heat_cold
+
+  @property
+  def system_type(self):
+    """
+    Get type
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._system_type
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_heat_output(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_heat_output
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_heat_output(self):
+    """
+    Get maximum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._maximum_heat_output
+
+  @property
+  def minimum_heat_output(self):
+    """
+    Get minimum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_heat_output
+
+  @property
+  def source_medium(self):
+    """
+    Get source_type from [air, water, ground, district_heating, grid, on_site_electricity]
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._source_medium
+
+  @property
+  def supply_medium(self):
+    """
+    Get the supply medium from ['air', 'water']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._supply_medium
+
+  @property
+  def heat_efficiency(self):
+    """
+    Get heat_efficiency
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._heat_efficiency
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_cooling_output(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal cooling output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_cooling_output
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_cooling_output(self):
+    """
+    Get maximum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._maximum_cooling_output
+
+  @property
+  def minimum_cooling_output(self):
+    """
+    Get minimum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_cooling_output
+
+  @property
+  def cooling_efficiency(self):
+    """
+    Get cooling_efficiency
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._cooling_efficiency
+
+  @property
+  def electricity_efficiency(self):
+    """
+    Get electricity_efficiency
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._electricity_efficiency
+
+  @property
+  def source_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get source_temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._source_temperature
+
+  @property
+  def source_mass_flow(self):
+    """
+    Get source_mass_flow in kg/s
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._source_mass_flow
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_electricity_output(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal_power_output of electricity generation devices or inverters in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_electricity_output
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_heat_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the maximum heat supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_heat_supply_temperature
+
+  @property
+  def minimum_heat_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the minimum heat supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_heat_supply_temperature
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_cooling_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the maximum cooling supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._maximum_cooling_supply_temperature
+
+  @property
+  def minimum_cooling_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the minimum cooling supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_cooling_supply_temperature
+
+  @property
+  def heat_output_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heat output curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._heat_output_curve
+
+  @property
+  def heat_fuel_consumption_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heating fuel consumption curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._heat_fuel_consumption_curve
+
+  @property
+  def heat_efficiency_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heating efficiency curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._heat_efficiency_curve
+
+  @property
+  def cooling_output_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heat output curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._cooling_output_curve
+
+  @property
+  def cooling_fuel_consumption_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heating fuel consumption curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._cooling_fuel_consumption_curve
+
+  @property
+  def cooling_efficiency_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heating efficiency curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._cooling_efficiency_curve
+
+  @property
+  def domestic_hot_water(self):
+    """
+    Get the ability to produce domestic hot water
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    return self._domestic_hot_water
+
+  @property
+  def reversibility(self):
+    """
+    Get the ability to produce heating and cooling
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    return self._reversible
+
+  @property
+  def simultaneous_heat_cold(self):
+    """
+    Get the ability to produce heating and cooling at the same time
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    return self._simultaneous_heat_cold
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _distribution_systems = [_distribution_system.to_dictionary() for _distribution_system in
+                             self.distribution_systems] if self.distribution_systems is not None else None
+    _energy_storage_systems = [_energy_storage_system.to_dictionary() for _energy_storage_system in
+                               self.energy_storage_systems] if self.energy_storage_systems is not None else None
+    _heat_output_curve = self.heat_output_curve.to_dictionary() if (
+        self.heat_output_curve is not None) else None
+    _heat_fuel_consumption_curve = self.heat_fuel_consumption_curve.to_dictionary() if (
+        self.heat_fuel_consumption_curve is not None) else None
+    _heat_efficiency_curve = self.heat_efficiency_curve.to_dictionary() if (
+        self.heat_efficiency_curve is not None) else None
+    _cooling_output_curve = self.cooling_output_curve.to_dictionary() if (
+        self.cooling_output_curve is not None) else None
+    _cooling_fuel_consumption_curve = self.cooling_fuel_consumption_curve.to_dictionary() if (
+        self.cooling_fuel_consumption_curve is not None) else None
+    _cooling_efficiency_curve = self.cooling_efficiency_curve.to_dictionary() if (
+        self.cooling_efficiency_curve is not None) else None
+
+    content = {
+      'Energy Generation component':
+      {
+        'id': self.id,
+        'model name': self.model_name,
+        'manufacturer': self.manufacturer,
+        'type': self.system_type,
+        'fuel type': self.fuel_type,
+        'nominal heat output [W]': self.nominal_heat_output,
+        'maximum heat output [W]': self.maximum_heat_output,
+        'minimum heat output [W]': self.minimum_heat_output,
+        'source medium': self.source_medium,
+        'supply medium': self.supply_medium,
+        'source temperature [Celsius]': self.source_temperature,
+        'source mass flow [kg/s]': self.source_mass_flow,
+        'heat efficiency': self.heat_efficiency,
+        'nominal cooling output [W]': self.nominal_cooling_output,
+        'maximum cooling output [W]': self.maximum_cooling_output,
+        'minimum cooling output [W]': self.minimum_cooling_output,
+        'cooling efficiency': self.cooling_efficiency,
+        'electricity efficiency': self.electricity_efficiency,
+        'nominal power output [W]': self.nominal_electricity_output,
+        'maximum heating supply temperature [Celsius]': self.maximum_heat_supply_temperature,
+        'minimum heating supply temperature [Celsius]': self.minimum_heat_supply_temperature,
+        'maximum cooling supply temperature [Celsius]': self.maximum_cooling_supply_temperature,
+        'minimum cooling supply temperature [Celsius]': self.minimum_cooling_supply_temperature,
+        'heat output curve': self.heat_output_curve,
+        'heat fuel consumption curve': self.heat_fuel_consumption_curve,
+        'heat efficiency curve': _heat_efficiency_curve,
+        'cooling output curve': self.cooling_output_curve,
+        'cooling fuel consumption curve': self.cooling_fuel_consumption_curve,
+        'cooling efficiency curve': self.cooling_efficiency_curve,
+        'distribution systems connected': _distribution_systems,
+        'storage systems connected': _energy_storage_systems,
+        'domestic hot water production capability': self.domestic_hot_water,
+        'reversible cycle': self.reversibility,
+        'simultaneous heat and cooling production': self.simultaneous_heat_cold
+      }
+    }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/performance_curves.py

@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+"""
+Energy System catalog heat generation system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+
+class PerformanceCurves:
+  """
+  Parameter function class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self, curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients):
+    self._curve_type = curve_type
+    self._dependant_variable = dependant_variable
+    self._parameters = parameters
+    self._coefficients = coefficients
+
+  @property
+  def curve_type(self):
+    """
+    The type of the fit function from the following
+    Linear =>>> y = a + b*x
+    Exponential =>>> y = a*(b**x)
+    Second degree polynomial =>>> y = a + b*x + c*(x**2)
+    Power =>>> y = a*(x**b)
+    Bi-Quadratic =>>> y = a + b*x + c*(x**2) + d*z + e*(z**2) + f*x*z
+
+    Get the type of function from ['linear', 'exponential', 'second degree polynomial', 'power', 'bi-quadratic']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._curve_type
+
+  @property
+  def dependant_variable(self):
+    """
+    y (e.g. COP in COP = a*source temperature**2 + b*source temperature + c*source temperature*supply temperature +
+    d*supply temperature + e*supply temperature**2 + f)
+    """
+    return self._dependant_variable
+
+  @property
+  def parameters(self):
+    """
+    Get the list of parameters involved in fitting process as ['x', 'z'] (e.g. [source temperature, supply temperature]
+    in COP=)
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._parameters
+
+  @property
+  def coefficients(self):
+    """
+    Get the coefficients of the functions as list of ['a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f']
+    :return: [coefficients]
+    """
+    return self._coefficients
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Parameter Function': {
+      'curve type': self.curve_type,
+      'dependant variable': self.dependant_variable,
+      'parameter(s)': self.parameters,
+      'coefficients': self.coefficients,
+    }
+    }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/pv_generation_system.py

@@ -0,0 +1,165 @@
+"""
+Energy System catalog heat generation system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.generation_system import GenerationSystem
+
+
+class PvGenerationSystem(GenerationSystem):
+  """
+  Electricity Generation system class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self, system_id, name, system_type, model_name=None, manufacturer=None, electricity_efficiency=None,
+               nominal_electricity_output=None, nominal_ambient_temperature=None, nominal_cell_temperature=None,
+               nominal_radiation=None, standard_test_condition_cell_temperature=None,
+               standard_test_condition_maximum_power=None, standard_test_condition_radiation=None,
+               cell_temperature_coefficient=None, width=None, height=None, distribution_systems=None,
+               energy_storage_systems=None):
+    super().__init__(system_id=system_id, name=name, model_name=model_name,
+                     manufacturer=manufacturer, fuel_type='renewable', distribution_systems=distribution_systems,
+                     energy_storage_systems=energy_storage_systems)
+    self._system_type = system_type
+    self._electricity_efficiency = electricity_efficiency
+    self._nominal_electricity_output = nominal_electricity_output
+    self._nominal_ambient_temperature = nominal_ambient_temperature
+    self._nominal_cell_temperature = nominal_cell_temperature
+    self._nominal_radiation = nominal_radiation
+    self._standard_test_condition_cell_temperature = standard_test_condition_cell_temperature
+    self._standard_test_condition_maximum_power = standard_test_condition_maximum_power
+    self._standard_test_condition_radiation = standard_test_condition_radiation
+    self._cell_temperature_coefficient = cell_temperature_coefficient
+    self._width = width
+    self._height = height
+
+  @property
+  def system_type(self):
+    """
+    Get type
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._system_type
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_electricity_output(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal_power_output of electricity generation devices or inverters in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_electricity_output
+
+  @property
+  def electricity_efficiency(self):
+    """
+    Get electricity_efficiency
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._electricity_efficiency
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_ambient_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal ambient temperature of PV panels in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_ambient_temperature
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_cell_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal cell temperature of PV panels in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_cell_temperature
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_radiation(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal radiation of PV panels
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_radiation
+
+  @property
+  def standard_test_condition_cell_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get standard test condition cell temperature of PV panels in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._standard_test_condition_cell_temperature
+
+  @property
+  def standard_test_condition_maximum_power(self):
+    """
+    Get standard test condition maximum power of PV panels in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._standard_test_condition_maximum_power
+
+  @property
+  def standard_test_condition_radiation(self):
+    """
+    Get standard test condition cell temperature of PV panels in W/m2
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._standard_test_condition_radiation
+
+
+  @property
+  def cell_temperature_coefficient(self):
+    """
+    Get cell temperature coefficient of PV module
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._cell_temperature_coefficient
+
+  @property
+  def width(self):
+    """
+    Get PV module width in m
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._width
+
+  @property
+  def height(self):
+    """
+    Get PV module height in m
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._height
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _distribution_systems = [_distribution_system.to_dictionary() for _distribution_system in
+                             self.distribution_systems] if self.distribution_systems is not None else None
+    _energy_storage_systems = [_energy_storage_system.to_dictionary() for _energy_storage_system in
+                               self.energy_storage_systems] if self.energy_storage_systems is not None else None
+    content = {
+      'Energy Generation component':
+      {
+        'id': self.id,
+        'model name': self.model_name,
+        'manufacturer': self.manufacturer,
+        'type': self.system_type,
+        'fuel type': self.fuel_type,
+        'electricity efficiency': self.electricity_efficiency,
+        'nominal power output [W]': self.nominal_electricity_output,
+        'nominal ambient temperature [Celsius]': self.nominal_ambient_temperature,
+        'nominal cell temperature [Celsius]': self.nominal_cell_temperature,
+        'nominal radiation [W/m2]': self.nominal_radiation,
+        'standard test condition cell temperature [Celsius]': self.standard_test_condition_cell_temperature,
+        'standard test condition maximum power [W]': self.standard_test_condition_maximum_power,
+        'standard test condition radiation [W/m2]': self.standard_test_condition_radiation,
+        'cell temperature coefficient': self.cell_temperature_coefficient,
+        'width': self.width,
+        'height': self.height,
+        'distribution systems connected': _distribution_systems,
+        'storage systems connected': _energy_storage_systems
+      }
+    }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/system.py

@@ -1,45 +1,36 @@
 """
-Energy System catalog equipment
+Energy Systems catalog System
 SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
 Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
 """
 
-from typing import Union
+from typing import Union, List
+from pathlib import Path
 
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.generation_system import GenerationSystem
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.distribution_system import DistributionSystem
-from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.emission_system import EmissionSystem
 
 
 class System:
   """
   System class
   """
-  def __init__(self,
-               lod,
-               system_id,
-               name,
-               demand_types,
-               generation_system,
-               distribution_system,
-               emission_system):
 
-    self._lod = lod
+  def __init__(self,
+               system_id,
+               demand_types,
+               name=None,
+               generation_systems=None,
+               distribution_systems=None,
+               configuration_schema=None):
     self._system_id = system_id
     self._name = name
     self._demand_types = demand_types
-    self._generation_system = generation_system
-    self._distribution_system = distribution_system
-    self._emission_system = emission_system
-
-  @property
-  def lod(self):
-    """
-    Get level of detail of the catalog
-    :return: string
-    """
-    return self._lod
+    self._generation_systems = generation_systems
+    self._distribution_systems = distribution_systems
+    self._configuration_schema = configuration_schema
 
   @property
   def id(self):
@@ -52,39 +43,57 @@ class System:
   @property
   def name(self):
     """
-    Get name
+    Get the system name
     :return: string
     """
-    return f'{self._name}_lod{self._lod}'
+    return self._name
 
   @property
   def demand_types(self):
     """
-    Get demand able to cover from [heating, cooling, domestic_hot_water, electricity]
+    Get demand able to cover from ['heating', 'cooling', 'domestic_hot_water', 'electricity']
     :return: [string]
     """
     return self._demand_types
 
   @property
-  def generation_system(self) -> GenerationSystem:
+  def generation_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[GenerationSystem]]:
     """
-    Get generation system
-    :return: GenerationSystem
+    Get generation systems
+    :return: [GenerationSystem]
     """
-    return self._generation_system
+    return self._generation_systems
 
   @property
-  def distribution_system(self) -> Union[None, DistributionSystem]:
+  def distribution_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[DistributionSystem]]:
     """
-    Get distribution system
-    :return: DistributionSystem
+    Get distribution systems
+    :return: [DistributionSystem]
     """
-    return self._distribution_system
+    return self._distribution_systems
 
   @property
-  def emission_system(self) -> Union[None, EmissionSystem]:
+  def configuration_schema(self) -> Path:
     """
-    Get emission system
-    :return: EmissionSystem
+    Get system configuration schema
+    :return: Path
     """
-    return self._emission_system
+    return self._configuration_schema
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _generation_systems = []
+    for _generation in self.generation_systems:
+      _generation_systems.append(_generation.to_dictionary())
+    _distribution_systems = [_distribution.to_dictionary() for _distribution in
+                             self.distribution_systems] if self.distribution_systems is not None else None
+
+    content = {'system': {'id': self.id,
+                          'name': self.name,
+                          'demand types': self.demand_types,
+                          'generation system(s)': _generation_systems,
+                          'distribution system(s)': _distribution_systems,
+                          'configuration schema path': self.configuration_schema
+                          }
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/energy_systems/thermal_storage_system.py

@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+"""
+Energy System catalog thermal storage system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.energy_storage_system import EnergyStorageSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.layer import Layer
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.material import Material
+
+class ThermalStorageSystem(EnergyStorageSystem):
+  """"
+  Energy Storage System Class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self, storage_id, type_energy_stored=None, model_name=None, manufacturer=None, storage_type=None,
+               nominal_capacity=None, losses_ratio=None, volume=None, height=None, layers=None,
+               maximum_operating_temperature=None, storage_medium=None, heating_coil_capacity=None):
+
+    super().__init__(storage_id, model_name, manufacturer, nominal_capacity, losses_ratio)
+    self._type_energy_stored = type_energy_stored
+    self._storage_type = storage_type
+    self._volume = volume
+    self._height = height
+    self._layers = layers
+    self._maximum_operating_temperature = maximum_operating_temperature
+    self._storage_medium = storage_medium
+    self._heating_coil_capacity = heating_coil_capacity
+
+  @property
+  def type_energy_stored(self):
+    """
+    Get type of energy stored from ['electrical', 'thermal']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._type_energy_stored
+
+  @property
+  def storage_type(self):
+    """
+    Get storage type from ['thermal', 'sensible', 'latent']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._storage_type
+
+  @property
+  def volume(self):
+    """
+    Get the physical volume of the storage system in cubic meters
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._volume
+
+  @property
+  def height(self):
+    """
+    Get the diameter of the storage system in meters
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._height
+
+  @property
+  def layers(self) -> [Layer]:
+    """
+    Get construction layers
+    :return: [layer]
+    """
+    return self._layers
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_operating_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get maximum operating temperature of the storage system in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._maximum_operating_temperature
+
+  @property
+  def storage_medium(self) -> Material:
+    """
+    Get thermodynamic characteristics of the storage medium
+    :return: [material
+    """
+    return self._storage_medium
+
+  @property
+  def heating_coil_capacity(self):
+    """
+    Get heating coil capacity in Watts
+    :return: [material
+    """
+    return self._heating_coil_capacity
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _layers = None
+    _medias = None
+    if self.layers is not None:
+      _layers = []
+      for _layer in self.layers:
+        _layers.append(_layer.to_dictionary())
+
+    if self.storage_medium is not None:
+      _medias = self.storage_medium.to_dictionary()
+
+    content = {
+      'Storage component':
+      {
+        'storage id': self.id,
+        'type of energy stored': self.type_energy_stored,
+        'model name': self.model_name,
+        'manufacturer': self.manufacturer,
+        'storage type': self.storage_type,
+        'nominal capacity [J]': self.nominal_capacity,
+        'losses-ratio [J/J]': self.losses_ratio,
+        'volume [m3]': self.volume,
+        'height [m]': self.height,
+        'layers': _layers,
+        'maximum operating temperature [Celsius]': self.maximum_operating_temperature,
+        'storage_medium': self.storage_medium.to_dictionary(),
+        'heating coil capacity [W]': self.heating_coil_capacity
+      }
+    }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/greenery/content.py

@@ -35,3 +35,21 @@ class Content:
     All soils in the catalog
     """
     return self._soils
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _archetypes = []
+    for _archetype in self.vegetations:
+      _archetypes.append(_archetype.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetypes': _archetypes}
+
+    return content
+
+  def __str__(self):
+    """Print content"""
+    _archetypes = []
+    for _archetype in self.vegetations:
+      _archetypes.append(_archetype.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetypes': _archetypes}
+
+    return str(content)

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/greenery/plant.py

@@ -96,3 +96,22 @@ class Plant:
     :return: [Soil]
     """
     return self._grows_on
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _soils = []
+    for _soil in self.grows_on:
+      _soils.append(_soil.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Plant': {'name': self.name,
+                         'category': self.category,
+                         'height [m]': self.height,
+                         'leaf area index': self.leaf_area_index,
+                         'leaf reflectivity': self.leaf_reflectivity,
+                         'leaf emissivity': self.leaf_emissivity,
+                         'minimal stomatal resistance [s/m]': self.minimal_stomatal_resistance,
+                         'co2 sequestration [kg????]': self.co2_sequestration,
+                         'soils where it grows on': _soils
+                         }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/greenery/plant_percentage.py

@@ -24,3 +24,23 @@ class PlantPercentage(HubPlant):
     :return: float
     """
     return self._percentage
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _soils = []
+    for _soil in self.grows_on:
+      _soils.append(_soil.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Plant': {'name': self.name,
+                         'percentage': self.percentage,
+                         'category': self.category,
+                         'height [m]': self.height,
+                         'leaf area index': self.leaf_area_index,
+                         'leaf reflectivity': self.leaf_reflectivity,
+                         'leaf emissivity': self.leaf_emissivity,
+                         'minimal stomatal resistance [s/m]': self.minimal_stomatal_resistance,
+                         'co2 sequestration [kg????]': self.co2_sequestration,
+                         'soils where it grows on': _soils
+                         }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/greenery/soil.py

@@ -110,3 +110,20 @@ class Soil:
     :return: float
     """
     return self._initial_volumetric_moisture_content
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Soil': {'name': self.name,
+#                        'roughness': self.roughness,   # todo: this line prints value=2????
+                        'dry conductivity [W/m2K]': self.dry_conductivity,
+                        'dry density [kg/m3]': self.dry_density,
+                        'dry specific heat [J/kgK]': self.dry_specific_heat,
+                        'thermal absorptance': self.thermal_absorptance,
+                        'solar absorptance': self.solar_absorptance,
+                        'visible absorptance': self.visible_absorptance,
+                        'saturation volumetric moisture content [units??]': self.saturation_volumetric_moisture_content,
+                        'residual volumetric moisture content [units??]': self.residual_volumetric_moisture_content
+                        }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/greenery/vegetation.py

@@ -171,3 +171,28 @@ class Vegetation:
     :return: float
     """
     return self._soil_initial_volumetric_moisture_content
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _plants = []
+    for _plant in self.plant_percentages:
+      _plants.append(_plant.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Archetype': {'name': self.name,
+                             'category': self.category,
+                             'air gap thickness [m]': self.air_gap,
+                             'soil thickness [m]': self.soil_thickness,
+                             'soil name': self.soil_name,
+#                             'soil roughness': self.soil_roughness,   # todo: this line prints value=2????
+                             'dry soil conductivity [W/m2K]': self.dry_soil_conductivity,
+                             'dry soil density [kg/m3]': self.dry_soil_density,
+                             'dry soil specific heat [J/kgK]': self.dry_soil_specific_heat,
+                             'soil thermal absorptance': self.soil_thermal_absorptance,
+                             'soil solar absorptance': self.soil_solar_absorptance,
+                             'soil visible absorptance': self.soil_visible_absorptance,
+                             'soil saturation volumetric moisture content [units??]': self.soil_saturation_volumetric_moisture_content,
+                             'soil residual volumetric moisture content [units??]': self.soil_residual_volumetric_moisture_content,
+                             'plants': _plants
+                             }
+               }
+
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/usages/appliances.py

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ class Appliances:
   @property
   def density(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
-    Get appliances density in Watts per m2
+    Get appliances density in W/m2
     :return: None or float
     """
     return self._density
@@ -61,3 +61,16 @@ class Appliances:
     :return: None or [Schedule]
     """
     return self._schedules
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _schedules = []
+    for _schedule in self.schedules:
+      _schedules.append(_schedule.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Appliances': {'density [W/m2]': self.density,
+                              'convective fraction': self.convective_fraction,
+                              'radiative fraction': self.radiative_fraction,
+                              'latent fraction': self.latent_fraction,
+                              'schedules': _schedules}
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/usages/content.py

@@ -20,3 +20,21 @@ class Content:
     Get catalog usages
     """
     return self._usages
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _usages = []
+    for _usage in self.usages:
+      _usages.append(_usage.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Usages': _usages}
+
+    return content
+
+  def __str__(self):
+    """Print content"""
+    _usages = []
+    for _usage in self.usages:
+      _usages.append(_usage.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Usages': _usages}
+
+    return str(content)

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/usages/domestic_hot_water.py

@@ -52,3 +52,15 @@ class DomesticHotWater:
     :return: None or [Schedule]
     """
     return self._schedules
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _schedules = []
+    for _schedule in self.schedules:
+      _schedules.append(_schedule.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Domestic hot water': {'density [W/m2]': self.density,
+                                      'peak flow [m3/sm2]': self.peak_flow,
+                                      'service temperature [Celsius]': self.service_temperature,
+                                      'schedules': _schedules}
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/usages/internal_gain.py

@@ -1,20 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Usage catalog internal gain
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Guille Gutierrez guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-
-class InternalGain:
-  """
-  InternalGain class
-  """
-
-  def __init__(self, internal_gain_type, average_internal_gain, convective_fraction, radiative_fraction, latent_fraction, schedules):
-    self._type = internal_gain_type
-    self._average_internal_gain = average_internal_gain
-    self._convective_fraction = convective_fraction
-    self._radiative_fraction = radiative_fraction
-    self._latent_fraction = latent_fraction
-    self._schedules = schedules

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/usages/lighting.py

@@ -61,3 +61,16 @@ class Lighting:
     :return: None or [Schedule]
     """
     return self._schedules
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _schedules = []
+    for _schedule in self.schedules:
+      _schedules.append(_schedule.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Lighting': {'density [W/m2]': self.density,
+                            'convective fraction': self.convective_fraction,
+                            'radiative fraction': self.radiative_fraction,
+                            'latent fraction': self.latent_fraction,
+                            'schedules': _schedules}
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/usages/occupancy.py

@@ -65,3 +65,16 @@ class Occupancy:
     :return: None or [Schedule]
     """
     return self._schedules
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _schedules = []
+    for _schedule in self.schedules:
+      _schedules.append(_schedule.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Occupancy': {'occupancy density [persons/m2]': self.occupancy_density,
+                             'sensible convective internal gain [W/m2]': self.sensible_convective_internal_gain,
+                             'sensible radiative internal gain [W/m2]': self.sensible_radiative_internal_gain,
+                             'latent internal gain [W/m2]': self.latent_internal_gain,
+                             'schedules': _schedules}
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/usages/schedule.py

@@ -73,3 +73,14 @@ class Schedule:
     :return: None or [str]
     """
     return self._day_types
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Schedule': {'type': self.type,
+                            'time range': self.time_range,
+                            'time step': self.time_step,
+                            'data type': self.data_type,
+                            'day types': self.day_types,
+                            'values': self.values}
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/usages/thermal_control.py

@@ -76,3 +76,23 @@ class ThermalControl:
     :return: None or [Schedule]
     """
     return self._cooling_set_point_schedules
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    _hvac_schedules = []
+    for _schedule in self.hvac_availability_schedules:
+      _hvac_schedules.append(_schedule.to_dictionary())
+    _heating_set_point_schedules = []
+    for _schedule in self.heating_set_point_schedules:
+      _heating_set_point_schedules.append(_schedule.to_dictionary())
+    _cooling_set_point_schedules = []
+    for _schedule in self.cooling_set_point_schedules:
+      _cooling_set_point_schedules.append(_schedule.to_dictionary())
+    content = {'Thermal control': {'mean heating set point [Celsius]': self.mean_heating_set_point,
+                                   'heating set back [Celsius]': self.heating_set_back,
+                                   'mean cooling set point [Celsius]': self.mean_cooling_set_point,
+                                   'hvac availability schedules': _hvac_schedules,
+                                   'heating set point schedules': _heating_set_point_schedules,
+                                   'cooling set point schedules': _cooling_set_point_schedules}
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/data_models/usages/usage.py

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ from typing import Union
 
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.appliances import Appliances
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.lighting import Lighting
-from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.ocupancy import Occupancy
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.occupancy import Occupancy
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.thermal_control import ThermalControl
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.domestic_hot_water import DomesticHotWater
 
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ class Usage:
   @property
   def mechanical_air_change(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
-    Get usage zone mechanical air change in air change per hour (ACH)
+    Get usage zone mechanical air change in air change per second (1/s)
     :return: None or float
     """
     return self._mechanical_air_change
@@ -125,3 +125,19 @@ class Usage:
     :return: None or DomesticHotWater
     """
     return self._domestic_hot_water
+
+  def to_dictionary(self):
+    """Class content to dictionary"""
+    content = {'Usage': {'name': self.name,
+                         'hours a day': self.hours_day,
+                         'days a year': self.days_year,
+                         'mechanical air change [ACH]': self.mechanical_air_change,
+                         'ventilation rate [m3/sm2]': self.ventilation_rate,
+                         'occupancy': self.occupancy.to_dictionary(),
+                         'lighting': self.lighting.to_dictionary(),
+                         'appliances': self.appliances.to_dictionary(),
+                         'thermal control': self.thermal_control.to_dictionary(),
+                         'domestic hot water': self.domestic_hot_water.to_dictionary()
+                         }
+               }
+    return content

hub/catalog_factories/energy_systems/montreal_custom_catalog.py

@@ -10,45 +10,46 @@ import xmltodict
 from hub.catalog_factories.catalog import Catalog
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.system import System
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.content import Content
-from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.generation_system import GenerationSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.non_pv_generation_system import NonPvGenerationSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.pv_generation_system import PvGenerationSystem
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.distribution_system import DistributionSystem
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.emission_system import EmissionSystem
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.archetype import Archetype
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.thermal_storage_system import ThermalStorageSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.electrical_storage_system import ElectricalStorageSystem
 
 
 class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
   """
   Montreal custom energy systems catalog class
   """
+
   def __init__(self, path):
     path = str(path / 'montreal_custom_systems.xml')
     with open(path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as xml:
       self._archetypes = xmltodict.parse(xml.read(), force_list=('system', 'system_cluster', 'equipment',
                                                                  'demand', 'system_id'))
 
-    self._lod = float(self._archetypes['catalog']['@lod'])
-
     self._catalog_generation_equipments = self._load_generation_equipments()
-    self._catalog_distribution_equipments = self._load_distribution_equipments()
     self._catalog_emission_equipments = self._load_emission_equipments()
+    self._catalog_distribution_equipments = self._load_distribution_equipments()
     self._catalog_systems = self._load_systems()
     self._catalog_archetypes = self._load_archetypes()
-
     # store the full catalog data model in self._content
     self._content = Content(self._catalog_archetypes,
                             self._catalog_systems,
                             self._catalog_generation_equipments,
-                            self._catalog_distribution_equipments,
-                            self._catalog_emission_equipments)
+                            self._catalog_distribution_equipments)
 
   def _load_generation_equipments(self):
     _equipments = []
+    _storages = []
     equipments = self._archetypes['catalog']['generation_equipments']['equipment']
     for equipment in equipments:
       equipment_id = float(equipment['@id'])
       equipment_type = equipment['@type']
       fuel_type = equipment['@fuel_type']
-      name = equipment['name']
+      model_name = equipment['name']
       heating_efficiency = None
       if 'heating_efficiency' in equipment:
         heating_efficiency = float(equipment['heating_efficiency'])
@@ -58,21 +59,38 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
       electricity_efficiency = None
       if 'electrical_efficiency' in equipment:
         electricity_efficiency = float(equipment['electrical_efficiency'])
-      storage = literal_eval(equipment['storage'].capitalize())
-      generation_system = GenerationSystem(equipment_id,
-                                           name,
-                                           equipment_type,
-                                           fuel_type,
-                                           None,
-                                           heating_efficiency,
-                                           cooling_efficiency,
-                                           electricity_efficiency,
-                                           None,
-                                           None,
-                                           storage,
-                                           None)
 
+      storage_systems = None
+      storage = literal_eval(equipment['storage'].capitalize())
+      if storage:
+        if equipment_type == 'electricity generator':
+          storage_system = ElectricalStorageSystem(equipment_id)
+        else:
+          storage_system = ThermalStorageSystem(equipment_id)
+        storage_systems = [storage_system]
+      if model_name == 'PV system':
+        system_type = 'Photovoltaic'
+        generation_system = PvGenerationSystem(equipment_id,
+                                               name=None,
+                                               system_type= system_type,
+                                               model_name=model_name,
+                                               electricity_efficiency=electricity_efficiency,
+                                               energy_storage_systems=storage_systems
+                                               )
+      else:
+        generation_system = NonPvGenerationSystem(equipment_id,
+                                                  name=None,
+                                                  model_name=model_name,
+                                                  system_type=equipment_type,
+                                                  fuel_type=fuel_type,
+                                                  heat_efficiency=heating_efficiency,
+                                                  cooling_efficiency=cooling_efficiency,
+                                                  electricity_efficiency=electricity_efficiency,
+                                                  energy_storage_systems=storage_systems,
+                                                  domestic_hot_water=False
+                                                  )
       _equipments.append(generation_system)
+
     return _equipments
 
   def _load_distribution_equipments(self):
@@ -81,7 +99,7 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
     for equipment in equipments:
       equipment_id = float(equipment['@id'])
       equipment_type = equipment['@type']
-      name = equipment['name']
+      model_name = equipment['name']
       distribution_heat_losses = None
       if 'distribution_heat_losses' in equipment:
         distribution_heat_losses = float(equipment['distribution_heat_losses']['#text']) / 100
@@ -90,15 +108,22 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
         distribution_consumption_fix_flow = float(equipment['distribution_consumption_fix_flow']['#text']) / 100
       distribution_consumption_variable_flow = None
       if 'distribution_consumption_variable_flow' in equipment:
-        distribution_consumption_variable_flow = float(equipment['distribution_consumption_variable_flow']['#text']) / 100
+        distribution_consumption_variable_flow = float(
+          equipment['distribution_consumption_variable_flow']['#text']) / 100
+
+      emission_equipment = equipment['dissipation_id']
+      _emission_equipments = None
+      for equipment_archetype in self._catalog_emission_equipments:
+        if int(equipment_archetype.id) == int(emission_equipment):
+          _emission_equipments = [equipment_archetype]
 
       distribution_system = DistributionSystem(equipment_id,
-                                               name,
-                                               equipment_type,
-                                               None,
-                                               distribution_consumption_fix_flow,
-                                               distribution_consumption_variable_flow,
-                                               distribution_heat_losses)
+                                               model_name=model_name,
+                                               system_type=equipment_type,
+                                               distribution_consumption_fix_flow=distribution_consumption_fix_flow,
+                                               distribution_consumption_variable_flow=distribution_consumption_variable_flow,
+                                               heat_losses=distribution_heat_losses,
+                                               emission_systems=_emission_equipments)
 
       _equipments.append(distribution_system)
     return _equipments
@@ -109,15 +134,15 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
     for equipment in equipments:
       equipment_id = float(equipment['@id'])
       equipment_type = equipment['@type']
-      name = equipment['name']
-      parasitic_consumption = None
+      model_name = equipment['name']
+      parasitic_consumption = 0
       if 'parasitic_consumption' in equipment:
         parasitic_consumption = float(equipment['parasitic_consumption']['#text']) / 100
 
       emission_system = EmissionSystem(equipment_id,
-                                       name,
-                                       equipment_type,
-                                       parasitic_consumption)
+                                       model_name=model_name,
+                                       system_type=equipment_type,
+                                       parasitic_energy_consumption=parasitic_consumption)
 
       _equipments.append(emission_system)
     return _equipments
@@ -130,28 +155,21 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
       name = system['name']
       demands = system['demands']['demand']
       generation_equipment = system['equipments']['generation_id']
-      _generation_equipment = None
+      _generation_equipments = None
       for equipment_archetype in self._catalog_generation_equipments:
         if int(equipment_archetype.id) == int(generation_equipment):
-          _generation_equipment = equipment_archetype
+          _generation_equipments = [equipment_archetype]
       distribution_equipment = system['equipments']['distribution_id']
-      _distribution_equipment = None
+      _distribution_equipments = None
       for equipment_archetype in self._catalog_distribution_equipments:
         if int(equipment_archetype.id) == int(distribution_equipment):
-          _distribution_equipment = equipment_archetype
-      emission_equipment = system['equipments']['dissipation_id']
-      _emission_equipment = None
-      for equipment_archetype in self._catalog_emission_equipments:
-        if int(equipment_archetype.id) == int(emission_equipment):
-          _emission_equipment = equipment_archetype
+          _distribution_equipments = [equipment_archetype]
 
-      _catalog_systems.append(System(self._lod,
-                                     system_id,
-                                     name,
+      _catalog_systems.append(System(system_id,
                                      demands,
-                                     _generation_equipment,
-                                     _distribution_equipment,
-                                     _emission_equipment))
+                                     name=name,
+                                     generation_systems=_generation_equipments,
+                                     distribution_systems=_distribution_equipments))
     return _catalog_systems
 
   def _load_archetypes(self):
@@ -165,7 +183,7 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
         for system_archetype in self._catalog_systems:
           if int(system_archetype.id) == int(system):
             _systems.append(system_archetype)
-      _catalog_archetypes.append(Archetype(self._lod, name, _systems))
+      _catalog_archetypes.append(Archetype(name, _systems))
     return _catalog_archetypes
 
   def names(self, category=None):
@@ -175,17 +193,15 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
     """
     if category is None:
       _names = {'archetypes': [], 'systems': [], 'generation_equipments': [], 'distribution_equipments': [],
-                'emission_equipments':[]}
+                'emission_equipments': []}
       for archetype in self._content.archetypes:
         _names['archetypes'].append(archetype.name)
       for system in self._content.systems:
         _names['systems'].append(system.name)
       for equipment in self._content.generation_equipments:
-        _names['generation_equipments'].append(equipment.name)
+        _names['generation_equipments'].append(equipment.model_name)
       for equipment in self._content.distribution_equipments:
-        _names['distribution_equipments'].append(equipment.name)
-      for equipment in self._content.emission_equipments:
-        _names['emission_equipments'].append(equipment.name)
+        _names['distribution_equipments'].append(equipment.model_name)
     else:
       _names = {category: []}
       if category.lower() == 'archetypes':
@@ -196,13 +212,10 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
           _names[category].append(system.name)
       elif category.lower() == 'generation_equipments':
         for system in self._content.generation_equipments:
-          _names[category].append(system.name)
+          _names[category].append(system.model_name)
       elif category.lower() == 'distribution_equipments':
         for system in self._content.distribution_equipments:
-          _names[category].append(system.name)
-      elif category.lower() == 'emission_equipments':
-        for system in self._content.emission_equipments:
-          _names[category].append(system.name)
+          _names[category].append(system.model_name)
       else:
         raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
     return _names
@@ -222,9 +235,6 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
       return self._content.generation_equipments
     if category.lower() == 'distribution_equipments':
       return self._content.distribution_equipments
-    if category.lower() == 'emission_equipments':
-      return self._content.emission_equipments
-    raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
 
   def get_entry(self, name):
     """
@@ -238,12 +248,9 @@ class MontrealCustomCatalog(Catalog):
       if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
         return entry
     for entry in self._content.generation_equipments:
-      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+      if entry.model_name.lower() == name.lower():
         return entry
     for entry in self._content.distribution_equipments:
-      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
-        return entry
-    for entry in self._content.emission_equipments:
-      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+      if entry.model_name.lower() == name.lower():
         return entry
     raise IndexError(f"{name} doesn't exists in the catalog")

hub/catalog_factories/energy_systems/montreal_future_system_catalogue.py

@@ -0,0 +1,559 @@
+"""
+Montreal future energy system catalog
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+import xmltodict
+from pathlib import Path
+from hub.catalog_factories.catalog import Catalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.distribution_system import DistributionSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.emission_system import EmissionSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.system import System
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.content import Content
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.non_pv_generation_system import NonPvGenerationSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.pv_generation_system import PvGenerationSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.thermal_storage_system import ThermalStorageSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.performance_curves import PerformanceCurves
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.archetype import Archetype
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.material import Material
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.layer import Layer
+
+
+class MontrealFutureSystemCatalogue(Catalog):
+  """
+  North america energy system catalog class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self, path):
+    path = str(path / 'montreal_future_systems.xml')
+    with open(path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as xml:
+      self._archetypes = xmltodict.parse(xml.read(),
+                                         force_list=['pv_generation_component', 'templateStorages', 'demand'])
+
+    self._storage_components = self._load_storage_components()
+    self._generation_components = self._load_generation_components()
+    self._energy_emission_components = self._load_emission_equipments()
+    self._distribution_components = self._load_distribution_equipments()
+    self._systems = self._load_systems()
+    self._system_archetypes = self._load_archetypes()
+    self._content = Content(self._system_archetypes,
+                            self._systems,
+                            generations=self._generation_components,
+                            distributions=self._distribution_components)
+
+  def _load_generation_components(self):
+    generation_components = []
+    non_pv_generation_components = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['energy_generation_components'][
+      'non_pv_generation_component']
+    if non_pv_generation_components is not None:
+      for non_pv in non_pv_generation_components:
+        system_id = non_pv['system_id']
+        name = non_pv['name']
+        system_type = non_pv['system_type']
+        model_name = non_pv['model_name']
+        manufacturer = non_pv['manufacturer']
+        fuel_type = non_pv['fuel_type']
+        distribution_systems = non_pv['distribution_systems']
+        energy_storage_systems = None
+        if non_pv['energy_storage_systems'] is not None:
+          storage_component = non_pv['energy_storage_systems']['storage_id']
+          storage_systems = self._search_storage_equipment(self._load_storage_components(), storage_component)
+          energy_storage_systems = storage_systems
+        nominal_heat_output = non_pv['nominal_heat_output']
+        maximum_heat_output = non_pv['maximum_heat_output']
+        minimum_heat_output = non_pv['minimum_heat_output']
+        source_medium = non_pv['source_medium']
+        supply_medium = non_pv['supply_medium']
+        heat_efficiency = non_pv['heat_efficiency']
+        nominal_cooling_output = non_pv['nominal_cooling_output']
+        maximum_cooling_output = non_pv['maximum_cooling_output']
+        minimum_cooling_output = non_pv['minimum_cooling_output']
+        cooling_efficiency = non_pv['cooling_efficiency']
+        electricity_efficiency = non_pv['electricity_efficiency']
+        source_temperature = non_pv['source_temperature']
+        source_mass_flow = non_pv['source_mass_flow']
+        nominal_electricity_output = non_pv['nominal_electricity_output']
+        maximum_heat_supply_temperature = non_pv['maximum_heat_supply_temperature']
+        minimum_heat_supply_temperature = non_pv['minimum_heat_supply_temperature']
+        maximum_cooling_supply_temperature = non_pv['maximum_cooling_supply_temperature']
+        minimum_cooling_supply_temperature = non_pv['minimum_cooling_supply_temperature']
+        heat_output_curve = None
+        heat_fuel_consumption_curve = None
+        heat_efficiency_curve = None
+        cooling_output_curve = None
+        cooling_fuel_consumption_curve = None
+        cooling_efficiency_curve = None
+        if non_pv['heat_output_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['heat_output_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['heat_output_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['heat_output_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['heat_output_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          heat_output_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          heat_fuel_consumption_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          heat_efficiency_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['cooling_output_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['cooling_output_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['cooling_output_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['cooling_output_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['cooling_output_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          cooling_output_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          cooling_fuel_consumption_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          cooling_efficiency_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        dhw = None
+        if non_pv['domestic_hot_water'] is not None:
+          if non_pv['domestic_hot_water'] == 'True':
+            dhw = True
+          else:
+            dhw = False
+
+        reversible = None
+        if non_pv['reversible'] is not None:
+          if non_pv['reversible'] == 'True':
+            reversible = True
+          else:
+            reversible = False
+
+        dual_supply = None
+        if non_pv['simultaneous_heat_cold'] is not None:
+          if non_pv['simultaneous_heat_cold'] == 'True':
+            dual_supply = True
+          else:
+            dual_supply = False
+        non_pv_component = NonPvGenerationSystem(system_id=system_id,
+                                                 name=name,
+                                                 system_type=system_type,
+                                                 model_name=model_name,
+                                                 manufacturer=manufacturer,
+                                                 fuel_type=fuel_type,
+                                                 nominal_heat_output=nominal_heat_output,
+                                                 maximum_heat_output=maximum_heat_output,
+                                                 minimum_heat_output=minimum_heat_output,
+                                                 source_medium=source_medium,
+                                                 supply_medium=supply_medium,
+                                                 heat_efficiency=heat_efficiency,
+                                                 nominal_cooling_output=nominal_cooling_output,
+                                                 maximum_cooling_output=maximum_cooling_output,
+                                                 minimum_cooling_output=minimum_cooling_output,
+                                                 cooling_efficiency=cooling_efficiency,
+                                                 electricity_efficiency=electricity_efficiency,
+                                                 source_temperature=source_temperature,
+                                                 source_mass_flow=source_mass_flow,
+                                                 nominal_electricity_output=nominal_electricity_output,
+                                                 maximum_heat_supply_temperature=maximum_heat_supply_temperature,
+                                                 minimum_heat_supply_temperature=minimum_heat_supply_temperature,
+                                                 maximum_cooling_supply_temperature=maximum_cooling_supply_temperature,
+                                                 minimum_cooling_supply_temperature=minimum_cooling_supply_temperature,
+                                                 heat_output_curve=heat_output_curve,
+                                                 heat_fuel_consumption_curve=heat_fuel_consumption_curve,
+                                                 heat_efficiency_curve=heat_efficiency_curve,
+                                                 cooling_output_curve=cooling_output_curve,
+                                                 cooling_fuel_consumption_curve=cooling_fuel_consumption_curve,
+                                                 cooling_efficiency_curve=cooling_efficiency_curve,
+                                                 distribution_systems=distribution_systems,
+                                                 energy_storage_systems=energy_storage_systems,
+                                                 domestic_hot_water=dhw,
+                                                 reversible=reversible,
+                                                 simultaneous_heat_cold=dual_supply)
+        generation_components.append(non_pv_component)
+    pv_generation_components = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['energy_generation_components'][
+      'pv_generation_component']
+    if pv_generation_components is not None:
+      for pv in pv_generation_components:
+        system_id = pv['system_id']
+        name = pv['name']
+        system_type = pv['system_type']
+        model_name = pv['model_name']
+        manufacturer = pv['manufacturer']
+        electricity_efficiency = pv['electricity_efficiency']
+        nominal_electricity_output = pv['nominal_electricity_output']
+        nominal_ambient_temperature = pv['nominal_ambient_temperature']
+        nominal_cell_temperature = pv['nominal_cell_temperature']
+        nominal_radiation = pv['nominal_radiation']
+        standard_test_condition_cell_temperature = pv['standard_test_condition_cell_temperature']
+        standard_test_condition_maximum_power = pv['standard_test_condition_maximum_power']
+        standard_test_condition_radiation = pv['standard_test_condition_radiation']
+        cell_temperature_coefficient = pv['cell_temperature_coefficient']
+        width = pv['width']
+        height = pv['height']
+        distribution_systems = pv['distribution_systems']
+        energy_storage_systems = None
+        if pv['energy_storage_systems'] is not None:
+          storage_component = pv['energy_storage_systems']['storage_id']
+          storage_systems = self._search_storage_equipment(self._load_storage_components(), storage_component)
+          energy_storage_systems = storage_systems
+        pv_component = PvGenerationSystem(system_id=system_id,
+                                          name=name,
+                                          system_type=system_type,
+                                          model_name=model_name,
+                                          manufacturer=manufacturer,
+                                          electricity_efficiency=electricity_efficiency,
+                                          nominal_electricity_output=nominal_electricity_output,
+                                          nominal_ambient_temperature=nominal_ambient_temperature,
+                                          nominal_cell_temperature=nominal_cell_temperature,
+                                          nominal_radiation=nominal_radiation,
+                                          standard_test_condition_cell_temperature=
+                                          standard_test_condition_cell_temperature,
+                                          standard_test_condition_maximum_power=standard_test_condition_maximum_power,
+                                          standard_test_condition_radiation=standard_test_condition_radiation,
+                                          cell_temperature_coefficient=cell_temperature_coefficient,
+                                          width=width,
+                                          height=height,
+                                          distribution_systems=distribution_systems,
+                                          energy_storage_systems=energy_storage_systems)
+        generation_components.append(pv_component)
+
+    return generation_components
+
+  def _load_distribution_equipments(self):
+    _equipments = []
+    distribution_systems = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['distribution_systems']['distribution_system']
+    if distribution_systems is not None:
+      for distribution_system in distribution_systems:
+        system_id = None
+        model_name = None
+        system_type = None
+        supply_temperature = None
+        distribution_consumption_fix_flow = None
+        distribution_consumption_variable_flow = None
+        heat_losses = None
+        generation_systems = None
+        energy_storage_systems = None
+        emission_systems = None
+        distribution_equipment = DistributionSystem(system_id=system_id,
+                                                    model_name=model_name,
+                                                    system_type=system_type,
+                                                    supply_temperature=supply_temperature,
+                                                    distribution_consumption_fix_flow=distribution_consumption_fix_flow,
+                                                    distribution_consumption_variable_flow=
+                                                    distribution_consumption_variable_flow,
+                                                    heat_losses=heat_losses,
+                                                    generation_systems=generation_systems,
+                                                    energy_storage_systems=energy_storage_systems,
+                                                    emission_systems=emission_systems
+                                                    )
+        _equipments.append(distribution_equipment)
+    return _equipments
+
+  def _load_emission_equipments(self):
+    _equipments = []
+    dissipation_systems = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['dissipation_systems']['dissipation_system']
+    if dissipation_systems is not None:
+      for dissipation_system in dissipation_systems:
+        system_id = None
+        model_name = None
+        system_type = None
+        parasitic_energy_consumption = 0
+        emission_system = EmissionSystem(system_id=system_id,
+                                         model_name=model_name,
+                                         system_type=system_type,
+                                         parasitic_energy_consumption=parasitic_energy_consumption)
+        _equipments.append(emission_system)
+    return _equipments
+
+  def _load_storage_components(self):
+    storage_components = []
+    thermal_storages = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['energy_storage_components']['thermalStorages']
+    template_storages = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['energy_storage_components']['templateStorages']
+    for tes in thermal_storages:
+      storage_id = tes['storage_id']
+      type_energy_stored = tes['type_energy_stored']
+      model_name = tes['model_name']
+      manufacturer = tes['manufacturer']
+      storage_type = tes['storage_type']
+      volume = tes['physical_characteristics']['volume']
+      height = tes['physical_characteristics']['height']
+      maximum_operating_temperature = tes['maximum_operating_temperature']
+      materials = self._load_materials()
+      insulation_material_id = tes['insulation']['material_id']
+      insulation_material = self._search_material(materials, insulation_material_id)
+      material_id = tes['physical_characteristics']['material_id']
+      tank_material = self._search_material(materials, material_id)
+      thickness = float(tes['insulation']['insulationThickness']) / 100  # from cm to m
+      insulation_layer = Layer(None, 'insulation', insulation_material, thickness)
+      thickness = float(tes['physical_characteristics']['tankThickness']) / 100  # from cm to m
+      tank_layer = Layer(None, 'tank', tank_material, thickness)
+      media = self._load_media()
+      media_id = tes['storage_medium']['medium_id']
+      medium = self._search_media(media, media_id)
+      layers = [insulation_layer, tank_layer]
+      nominal_capacity = tes['nominal_capacity']
+      losses_ratio = tes['losses_ratio']
+      heating_coil_capacity = tes['heating_coil_capacity']
+      storage_component = ThermalStorageSystem(storage_id=storage_id,
+                                               model_name=model_name,
+                                               type_energy_stored=type_energy_stored,
+                                               manufacturer=manufacturer,
+                                               storage_type=storage_type,
+                                               nominal_capacity=nominal_capacity,
+                                               losses_ratio=losses_ratio,
+                                               volume=volume,
+                                               height=height,
+                                               layers=layers,
+                                               maximum_operating_temperature=maximum_operating_temperature,
+                                               storage_medium=medium,
+                                               heating_coil_capacity=heating_coil_capacity)
+      storage_components.append(storage_component)
+
+    for template in template_storages:
+      storage_id = template['storage_id']
+      storage_type = template['storage_type']
+      type_energy_stored = template['type_energy_stored']
+      maximum_operating_temperature = template['maximum_operating_temperature']
+      height = float(template['physical_characteristics']['height'])
+      materials = self._load_materials()
+      insulation_material_id = template['insulation']['material_id']
+      insulation_material = self._search_material(materials, insulation_material_id)
+      material_id = template['physical_characteristics']['material_id']
+      tank_material = self._search_material(materials, material_id)
+      thickness = float(template['insulation']['insulationThickness']) / 100  # from cm to m
+      insulation_layer = Layer(None, 'insulation', insulation_material, thickness)
+      thickness = float(template['physical_characteristics']['tankThickness']) / 100  # from cm to m
+      tank_layer = Layer(None, 'tank', tank_material, thickness)
+      layers = [insulation_layer, tank_layer]
+      media = self._load_media()
+      media_id = template['storage_medium']['medium_id']
+      medium = self._search_media(media, media_id)
+      model_name = template['model_name']
+      manufacturer = template['manufacturer']
+      nominal_capacity = template['nominal_capacity']
+      losses_ratio = template['losses_ratio']
+      volume = template['physical_characteristics']['volume']
+      heating_coil_capacity = template['heating_coil_capacity']
+      storage_component = ThermalStorageSystem(storage_id=storage_id,
+                                               model_name=model_name,
+                                               type_energy_stored=type_energy_stored,
+                                               manufacturer=manufacturer,
+                                               storage_type=storage_type,
+                                               nominal_capacity=nominal_capacity,
+                                               losses_ratio=losses_ratio,
+                                               volume=volume,
+                                               height=height,
+                                               layers=layers,
+                                               maximum_operating_temperature=maximum_operating_temperature,
+                                               storage_medium=medium,
+                                               heating_coil_capacity=heating_coil_capacity)
+      storage_components.append(storage_component)
+    return storage_components
+
+  def _load_systems(self):
+    base_path = Path(Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent / 'data/energy_systems')
+    _catalog_systems = []
+    systems = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['systems']['system']
+    for system in systems:
+      system_id = system['id']
+      name = system['name']
+      demands = system['demands']['demand']
+      generation_components = system['components']['generation_id']
+      generation_systems = self._search_generation_equipment(self._load_generation_components(), generation_components)
+      configuration_schema = Path(base_path / system['schema'])
+      energy_system = System(system_id=system_id,
+                             name=name,
+                             demand_types=demands,
+                             generation_systems=generation_systems,
+                             distribution_systems=None,
+                             configuration_schema=configuration_schema)
+      _catalog_systems.append(energy_system)
+    return _catalog_systems
+
+  def _load_archetypes(self):
+    _system_archetypes = []
+    system_clusters = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['system_archetypes']['system_archetype']
+    for system_cluster in system_clusters:
+      name = system_cluster['name']
+      systems = system_cluster['systems']['system_id']
+      integer_system_ids = [int(item) for item in systems]
+      _systems = []
+      for system_archetype in self._systems:
+        if int(system_archetype.id) in integer_system_ids:
+          _systems.append(system_archetype)
+      _system_archetypes.append(Archetype(name=name, systems=_systems))
+    return _system_archetypes
+
+  def _load_materials(self):
+    materials = []
+    _materials = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['materials']['material']
+    for _material in _materials:
+      material_id = _material['material_id']
+      name = _material['name']
+      conductivity = _material['conductivity']
+      solar_absorptance = _material['solar_absorptance']
+      thermal_absorptance = _material['thermal_absorptance']
+      density = _material['density']
+      specific_heat = _material['specific_heat']
+      no_mass = _material['no_mass']
+      visible_absorptance = _material['visible_absorptance']
+      thermal_resistance = _material['thermal_resistance']
+
+      material = Material(material_id,
+                          name,
+                          solar_absorptance=solar_absorptance,
+                          thermal_absorptance=thermal_absorptance,
+                          density=density,
+                          conductivity=conductivity,
+                          thermal_resistance=thermal_resistance,
+                          visible_absorptance=visible_absorptance,
+                          no_mass=no_mass,
+                          specific_heat=specific_heat)
+      materials.append(material)
+    return materials
+
+  @staticmethod
+  def _search_material(materials, material_id):
+    _material = None
+    for material in materials:
+      if int(material.id) == int(material_id):
+        _material = material
+        break
+    if _material is None:
+      raise ValueError(f'Material with the id = [{material_id}] not found in catalog ')
+    return _material
+
+  def _load_media(self):
+    media = []
+    _media = [self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['media']['medium']]
+    for _medium in _media:
+      medium_id = _medium['medium_id']
+      density = _medium['density']
+      name = _medium['name']
+      conductivity = _medium['conductivity']
+      solar_absorptance = _medium['solar_absorptance']
+      thermal_absorptance = _medium['thermal_absorptance']
+      specific_heat = _medium['specific_heat']
+      no_mass = _medium['no_mass']
+      visible_absorptance = _medium['visible_absorptance']
+      thermal_resistance = _medium['thermal_resistance']
+      medium = Material(material_id=medium_id,
+                        name=name,
+                        solar_absorptance=solar_absorptance,
+                        thermal_absorptance=thermal_absorptance,
+                        visible_absorptance=visible_absorptance,
+                        no_mass=no_mass,
+                        thermal_resistance=thermal_resistance,
+                        conductivity=conductivity,
+                        density=density,
+                        specific_heat=specific_heat)
+      media.append(medium)
+    return media
+
+  @staticmethod
+  def _search_media(media, medium_id):
+    _medium = None
+    for medium in media:
+      if int(medium.id) == int(medium_id):
+        _medium = medium
+        break
+    if _medium is None:
+      raise ValueError(f'media with the id = [{medium_id}] not found in catalog ')
+    return _medium
+
+  @staticmethod
+  def _search_generation_equipment(generation_systems, generation_id):
+    _generation_systems = []
+
+    if isinstance(generation_id, list):
+      integer_ids = [int(item) for item in generation_id]
+      for generation in generation_systems:
+        if int(generation.id) in integer_ids:
+          _generation_systems.append(generation)
+    else:
+      integer_id = int(generation_id)
+      for generation in generation_systems:
+        if int(generation.id) == integer_id:
+          _generation_systems.append(generation)
+
+    if len(_generation_systems) == 0:
+      _generation_systems = None
+      raise ValueError(f'The system with the following id is not found in catalog [{generation_id}]')
+    return _generation_systems
+
+  @staticmethod
+  def _search_storage_equipment(storage_systems, storage_id):
+    _storage_systems = []
+    for storage in storage_systems:
+      if storage.id in storage_id:
+        _storage_systems.append(storage)
+    if len(_storage_systems) == 0:
+      _storage_systems = None
+      raise ValueError(f'The system with the following id is not found in catalog [{storage_id}]')
+    return _storage_systems
+
+  def names(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements names
+    :parm: optional category filter
+    """
+    if category is None:
+      _names = {'archetypes': [], 'systems': [], 'generation_equipments': [], 'storage_equipments': []}
+      for archetype in self._content.archetypes:
+        _names['archetypes'].append(archetype.name)
+      for system in self._content.systems:
+        _names['systems'].append(system.name)
+      for equipment in self._content.generation_equipments:
+        _names['generation_equipments'].append(equipment.name)
+    else:
+      _names = {category: []}
+      if category.lower() == 'archetypes':
+        for archetype in self._content.archetypes:
+          _names[category].append(archetype.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'systems':
+        for system in self._content.systems:
+          _names[category].append(system.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'generation_equipments':
+        for system in self._content.generation_equipments:
+          _names[category].append(system.name)
+      else:
+        raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
+    return _names
+
+  def entries(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements
+    :parm: optional category filter
+    """
+    if category is None:
+      return self._content
+    if category.lower() == 'archetypes':
+      return self._content.archetypes
+    if category.lower() == 'systems':
+      return self._content.systems
+    if category.lower() == 'generation_equipments':
+      return self._content.generation_equipments
+    raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
+
+  def get_entry(self, name):
+    """
+    Get one catalog element by names
+    :parm: entry name
+    """
+    for entry in self._content.archetypes:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.systems:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.generation_equipments:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    raise IndexError(f"{name} doesn't exists in the catalog")

hub/catalog_factories/energy_systems/palma_system_catalgue.py

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+"""
+Palma energy system catalog
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+import xmltodict
+from pathlib import Path
+from hub.catalog_factories.catalog import Catalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.distribution_system import DistributionSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.emission_system import EmissionSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.system import System
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.content import Content
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.non_pv_generation_system import NonPvGenerationSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.pv_generation_system import PvGenerationSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.thermal_storage_system import ThermalStorageSystem
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.performance_curves import PerformanceCurves
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.energy_systems.archetype import Archetype
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.material import Material
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.construction.layer import Layer
+
+
+class PalmaSystemCatalogue(Catalog):
+  """
+  North america energy system catalog class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self, path):
+    path = str(path / 'palma_systems.xml')
+    with open(path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as xml:
+      self._archetypes = xmltodict.parse(xml.read(),
+                                         force_list=['pv_generation_component', 'demand'])
+
+    self._storage_components = self._load_storage_components()
+    self._generation_components = self._load_generation_components()
+    self._energy_emission_components = self._load_emission_equipments()
+    self._distribution_components = self._load_distribution_equipments()
+    self._systems = self._load_systems()
+    self._system_archetypes = self._load_archetypes()
+    self._content = Content(self._system_archetypes,
+                            self._systems,
+                            generations=self._generation_components,
+                            distributions=self._distribution_components)
+
+  def _load_generation_components(self):
+    generation_components = []
+    non_pv_generation_components = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['energy_generation_components'][
+      'non_pv_generation_component']
+    if non_pv_generation_components is not None:
+      for non_pv in non_pv_generation_components:
+        system_id = non_pv['system_id']
+        name = non_pv['name']
+        system_type = non_pv['system_type']
+        model_name = non_pv['model_name']
+        manufacturer = non_pv['manufacturer']
+        fuel_type = non_pv['fuel_type']
+        distribution_systems = non_pv['distribution_systems']
+        energy_storage_systems = None
+        if non_pv['energy_storage_systems'] is not None:
+          storage_component = non_pv['energy_storage_systems']['storage_id']
+          storage_systems = self._search_storage_equipment(self._load_storage_components(), storage_component)
+          energy_storage_systems = storage_systems
+        nominal_heat_output = non_pv['nominal_heat_output']
+        maximum_heat_output = non_pv['maximum_heat_output']
+        minimum_heat_output = non_pv['minimum_heat_output']
+        source_medium = non_pv['source_medium']
+        supply_medium = non_pv['supply_medium']
+        heat_efficiency = non_pv['heat_efficiency']
+        nominal_cooling_output = non_pv['nominal_cooling_output']
+        maximum_cooling_output = non_pv['maximum_cooling_output']
+        minimum_cooling_output = non_pv['minimum_cooling_output']
+        cooling_efficiency = non_pv['cooling_efficiency']
+        electricity_efficiency = non_pv['electricity_efficiency']
+        source_temperature = non_pv['source_temperature']
+        source_mass_flow = non_pv['source_mass_flow']
+        nominal_electricity_output = non_pv['nominal_electricity_output']
+        maximum_heat_supply_temperature = non_pv['maximum_heat_supply_temperature']
+        minimum_heat_supply_temperature = non_pv['minimum_heat_supply_temperature']
+        maximum_cooling_supply_temperature = non_pv['maximum_cooling_supply_temperature']
+        minimum_cooling_supply_temperature = non_pv['minimum_cooling_supply_temperature']
+        heat_output_curve = None
+        heat_fuel_consumption_curve = None
+        heat_efficiency_curve = None
+        cooling_output_curve = None
+        cooling_fuel_consumption_curve = None
+        cooling_efficiency_curve = None
+        if non_pv['heat_output_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['heat_output_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['heat_output_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['heat_output_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['heat_output_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          heat_output_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['heat_fuel_consumption_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          heat_fuel_consumption_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['heat_efficiency_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          heat_efficiency_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['cooling_output_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['cooling_output_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['cooling_output_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['cooling_output_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['cooling_output_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          cooling_output_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['cooling_fuel_consumption_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          cooling_fuel_consumption_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        if non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve'] is not None:
+          curve_type = non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve']['curve_type']
+          dependant_variable = non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve']['dependant_variable']
+          parameters = non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve']['parameters']
+          coefficients = list(non_pv['cooling_efficiency_curve']['coefficients'].values())
+          cooling_efficiency_curve = PerformanceCurves(curve_type, dependant_variable, parameters, coefficients)
+        dhw = None
+        if non_pv['domestic_hot_water'] is not None:
+          if non_pv['domestic_hot_water'] == 'True':
+            dhw = True
+          else:
+            dhw = False
+
+        reversible = None
+        if non_pv['reversible'] is not None:
+          if non_pv['reversible'] == 'True':
+            reversible = True
+          else:
+            reversible = False
+
+        dual_supply = None
+        if non_pv['simultaneous_heat_cold'] is not None:
+          if non_pv['simultaneous_heat_cold'] == 'True':
+            dual_supply = True
+          else:
+            dual_supply = False
+        non_pv_component = NonPvGenerationSystem(system_id=system_id,
+                                                 name=name,
+                                                 system_type=system_type,
+                                                 model_name=model_name,
+                                                 manufacturer=manufacturer,
+                                                 fuel_type=fuel_type,
+                                                 nominal_heat_output=nominal_heat_output,
+                                                 maximum_heat_output=maximum_heat_output,
+                                                 minimum_heat_output=minimum_heat_output,
+                                                 source_medium=source_medium,
+                                                 supply_medium=supply_medium,
+                                                 heat_efficiency=heat_efficiency,
+                                                 nominal_cooling_output=nominal_cooling_output,
+                                                 maximum_cooling_output=maximum_cooling_output,
+                                                 minimum_cooling_output=minimum_cooling_output,
+                                                 cooling_efficiency=cooling_efficiency,
+                                                 electricity_efficiency=electricity_efficiency,
+                                                 source_temperature=source_temperature,
+                                                 source_mass_flow=source_mass_flow,
+                                                 nominal_electricity_output=nominal_electricity_output,
+                                                 maximum_heat_supply_temperature=maximum_heat_supply_temperature,
+                                                 minimum_heat_supply_temperature=minimum_heat_supply_temperature,
+                                                 maximum_cooling_supply_temperature=maximum_cooling_supply_temperature,
+                                                 minimum_cooling_supply_temperature=minimum_cooling_supply_temperature,
+                                                 heat_output_curve=heat_output_curve,
+                                                 heat_fuel_consumption_curve=heat_fuel_consumption_curve,
+                                                 heat_efficiency_curve=heat_efficiency_curve,
+                                                 cooling_output_curve=cooling_output_curve,
+                                                 cooling_fuel_consumption_curve=cooling_fuel_consumption_curve,
+                                                 cooling_efficiency_curve=cooling_efficiency_curve,
+                                                 distribution_systems=distribution_systems,
+                                                 energy_storage_systems=energy_storage_systems,
+                                                 domestic_hot_water=dhw,
+                                                 reversible=reversible,
+                                                 simultaneous_heat_cold=dual_supply)
+        generation_components.append(non_pv_component)
+    pv_generation_components = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['energy_generation_components'][
+      'pv_generation_component']
+    if pv_generation_components is not None:
+      for pv in pv_generation_components:
+        system_id = pv['system_id']
+        name = pv['name']
+        system_type = pv['system_type']
+        model_name = pv['model_name']
+        manufacturer = pv['manufacturer']
+        electricity_efficiency = pv['electricity_efficiency']
+        nominal_electricity_output = pv['nominal_electricity_output']
+        nominal_ambient_temperature = pv['nominal_ambient_temperature']
+        nominal_cell_temperature = pv['nominal_cell_temperature']
+        nominal_radiation = pv['nominal_radiation']
+        standard_test_condition_cell_temperature = pv['standard_test_condition_cell_temperature']
+        standard_test_condition_maximum_power = pv['standard_test_condition_maximum_power']
+        standard_test_condition_radiation = pv['standard_test_condition_radiation']
+        cell_temperature_coefficient = pv['cell_temperature_coefficient']
+        width = pv['width']
+        height = pv['height']
+        distribution_systems = pv['distribution_systems']
+        energy_storage_systems = None
+        if pv['energy_storage_systems'] is not None:
+          storage_component = pv['energy_storage_systems']['storage_id']
+          storage_systems = self._search_storage_equipment(self._load_storage_components(), storage_component)
+          energy_storage_systems = storage_systems
+        pv_component = PvGenerationSystem(system_id=system_id,
+                                          name=name,
+                                          system_type=system_type,
+                                          model_name=model_name,
+                                          manufacturer=manufacturer,
+                                          electricity_efficiency=electricity_efficiency,
+                                          nominal_electricity_output=nominal_electricity_output,
+                                          nominal_ambient_temperature=nominal_ambient_temperature,
+                                          nominal_cell_temperature=nominal_cell_temperature,
+                                          nominal_radiation=nominal_radiation,
+                                          standard_test_condition_cell_temperature=
+                                          standard_test_condition_cell_temperature,
+                                          standard_test_condition_maximum_power=standard_test_condition_maximum_power,
+                                          standard_test_condition_radiation=standard_test_condition_radiation,
+                                          cell_temperature_coefficient=cell_temperature_coefficient,
+                                          width=width,
+                                          height=height,
+                                          distribution_systems=distribution_systems,
+                                          energy_storage_systems=energy_storage_systems)
+        generation_components.append(pv_component)
+
+    return generation_components
+
+  def _load_distribution_equipments(self):
+    _equipments = []
+    distribution_systems = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['distribution_systems']['distribution_system']
+    if distribution_systems is not None:
+      for distribution_system in distribution_systems:
+        system_id = None
+        model_name = None
+        system_type = None
+        supply_temperature = None
+        distribution_consumption_fix_flow = None
+        distribution_consumption_variable_flow = None
+        heat_losses = None
+        generation_systems = None
+        energy_storage_systems = None
+        emission_systems = None
+        distribution_equipment = DistributionSystem(system_id=system_id,
+                                                    model_name=model_name,
+                                                    system_type=system_type,
+                                                    supply_temperature=supply_temperature,
+                                                    distribution_consumption_fix_flow=distribution_consumption_fix_flow,
+                                                    distribution_consumption_variable_flow=
+                                                    distribution_consumption_variable_flow,
+                                                    heat_losses=heat_losses,
+                                                    generation_systems=generation_systems,
+                                                    energy_storage_systems=energy_storage_systems,
+                                                    emission_systems=emission_systems
+                                                    )
+        _equipments.append(distribution_equipment)
+    return _equipments
+
+  def _load_emission_equipments(self):
+    _equipments = []
+    dissipation_systems = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['dissipation_systems']['dissipation_system']
+    if dissipation_systems is not None:
+      for dissipation_system in dissipation_systems:
+        system_id = None
+        model_name = None
+        system_type = None
+        parasitic_energy_consumption = 0
+        emission_system = EmissionSystem(system_id=system_id,
+                                         model_name=model_name,
+                                         system_type=system_type,
+                                         parasitic_energy_consumption=parasitic_energy_consumption)
+        _equipments.append(emission_system)
+    return _equipments
+
+  def _load_storage_components(self):
+    storage_components = []
+    thermal_storages = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['energy_storage_components']['thermalStorages']
+    for tes in thermal_storages:
+      storage_id = tes['storage_id']
+      type_energy_stored = tes['type_energy_stored']
+      model_name = tes['model_name']
+      manufacturer = tes['manufacturer']
+      storage_type = tes['storage_type']
+      volume = tes['physical_characteristics']['volume']
+      height = tes['physical_characteristics']['height']
+      maximum_operating_temperature = tes['maximum_operating_temperature']
+      materials = self._load_materials()
+      insulation_material_id = tes['insulation']['material_id']
+      insulation_material = self._search_material(materials, insulation_material_id)
+      material_id = tes['physical_characteristics']['material_id']
+      tank_material = self._search_material(materials, material_id)
+      thickness = float(tes['insulation']['insulationThickness']) / 100  # from cm to m
+      insulation_layer = Layer(None, 'insulation', insulation_material, thickness)
+      thickness = float(tes['physical_characteristics']['tankThickness']) / 100  # from cm to m
+      tank_layer = Layer(None, 'tank', tank_material, thickness)
+      media = self._load_media()
+      media_id = tes['storage_medium']['medium_id']
+      medium = self._search_media(media, media_id)
+      layers = [insulation_layer, tank_layer]
+      nominal_capacity = tes['nominal_capacity']
+      losses_ratio = tes['losses_ratio']
+      heating_coil_capacity = tes['heating_coil_capacity']
+      storage_component = ThermalStorageSystem(storage_id=storage_id,
+                                               model_name=model_name,
+                                               type_energy_stored=type_energy_stored,
+                                               manufacturer=manufacturer,
+                                               storage_type=storage_type,
+                                               nominal_capacity=nominal_capacity,
+                                               losses_ratio=losses_ratio,
+                                               volume=volume,
+                                               height=height,
+                                               layers=layers,
+                                               maximum_operating_temperature=maximum_operating_temperature,
+                                               storage_medium=medium,
+                                               heating_coil_capacity=heating_coil_capacity)
+      storage_components.append(storage_component)
+    return storage_components
+
+  def _load_systems(self):
+    base_path = Path(Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent / 'data/energy_systems')
+    _catalog_systems = []
+    systems = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['systems']['system']
+    for system in systems:
+      system_id = system['id']
+      name = system['name']
+      demands = system['demands']['demand']
+      generation_components = system['components']['generation_id']
+      generation_systems = self._search_generation_equipment(self._load_generation_components(), generation_components)
+      configuration_schema = None
+      if system['schema'] is not None:
+        configuration_schema = Path(base_path / system['schema'])
+      energy_system = System(system_id=system_id,
+                             name=name,
+                             demand_types=demands,
+                             generation_systems=generation_systems,
+                             distribution_systems=None,
+                             configuration_schema=configuration_schema)
+      _catalog_systems.append(energy_system)
+    return _catalog_systems
+
+  def _load_archetypes(self):
+    _system_archetypes = []
+    system_clusters = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['system_archetypes']['system_archetype']
+    for system_cluster in system_clusters:
+      name = system_cluster['name']
+      systems = system_cluster['systems']['system_id']
+      integer_system_ids = [int(item) for item in systems]
+      _systems = []
+      for system_archetype in self._systems:
+        if int(system_archetype.id) in integer_system_ids:
+          _systems.append(system_archetype)
+      _system_archetypes.append(Archetype(name=name, systems=_systems))
+    return _system_archetypes
+
+  def _load_materials(self):
+    materials = []
+    _materials = self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['materials']['material']
+    for _material in _materials:
+      material_id = _material['material_id']
+      name = _material['name']
+      conductivity = _material['conductivity']
+      solar_absorptance = _material['solar_absorptance']
+      thermal_absorptance = _material['thermal_absorptance']
+      density = _material['density']
+      specific_heat = _material['specific_heat']
+      no_mass = _material['no_mass']
+      visible_absorptance = _material['visible_absorptance']
+      thermal_resistance = _material['thermal_resistance']
+
+      material = Material(material_id,
+                          name,
+                          solar_absorptance=solar_absorptance,
+                          thermal_absorptance=thermal_absorptance,
+                          density=density,
+                          conductivity=conductivity,
+                          thermal_resistance=thermal_resistance,
+                          visible_absorptance=visible_absorptance,
+                          no_mass=no_mass,
+                          specific_heat=specific_heat)
+      materials.append(material)
+    return materials
+
+  @staticmethod
+  def _search_material(materials, material_id):
+    _material = None
+    for material in materials:
+      if int(material.id) == int(material_id):
+        _material = material
+        break
+    if _material is None:
+      raise ValueError(f'Material with the id = [{material_id}] not found in catalog ')
+    return _material
+
+  def _load_media(self):
+    media = []
+    _media = [self._archetypes['EnergySystemCatalog']['media']['medium']]
+    for _medium in _media:
+      medium_id = _medium['medium_id']
+      density = _medium['density']
+      name = _medium['name']
+      conductivity = _medium['conductivity']
+      solar_absorptance = _medium['solar_absorptance']
+      thermal_absorptance = _medium['thermal_absorptance']
+      specific_heat = _medium['specific_heat']
+      no_mass = _medium['no_mass']
+      visible_absorptance = _medium['visible_absorptance']
+      thermal_resistance = _medium['thermal_resistance']
+      medium = Material(material_id=medium_id,
+                        name=name,
+                        solar_absorptance=solar_absorptance,
+                        thermal_absorptance=thermal_absorptance,
+                        visible_absorptance=visible_absorptance,
+                        no_mass=no_mass,
+                        thermal_resistance=thermal_resistance,
+                        conductivity=conductivity,
+                        density=density,
+                        specific_heat=specific_heat)
+      media.append(medium)
+    return media
+
+  @staticmethod
+  def _search_media(media, medium_id):
+    _medium = None
+    for medium in media:
+      if int(medium.id) == int(medium_id):
+        _medium = medium
+        break
+    if _medium is None:
+      raise ValueError(f'media with the id = [{medium_id}] not found in catalog ')
+    return _medium
+
+  @staticmethod
+  def _search_generation_equipment(generation_systems, generation_id):
+    _generation_systems = []
+
+    if isinstance(generation_id, list):
+      integer_ids = [int(item) for item in generation_id]
+      for generation in generation_systems:
+        if int(generation.id) in integer_ids:
+          _generation_systems.append(generation)
+    else:
+      integer_id = int(generation_id)
+      for generation in generation_systems:
+        if int(generation.id) == integer_id:
+          _generation_systems.append(generation)
+
+    if len(_generation_systems) == 0:
+      _generation_systems = None
+      raise ValueError(f'The system with the following id is not found in catalog [{generation_id}]')
+    return _generation_systems
+
+  @staticmethod
+  def _search_storage_equipment(storage_systems, storage_id):
+    _storage_systems = []
+    for storage in storage_systems:
+      if storage.id in storage_id:
+        _storage_systems.append(storage)
+    if len(_storage_systems) == 0:
+      _storage_systems = None
+      raise ValueError(f'The system with the following id is not found in catalog [{storage_id}]')
+    return _storage_systems
+
+  def names(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements names
+    :parm: optional category filter
+    """
+    if category is None:
+      _names = {'archetypes': [], 'systems': [], 'generation_equipments': [], 'storage_equipments': []}
+      for archetype in self._content.archetypes:
+        _names['archetypes'].append(archetype.name)
+      for system in self._content.systems:
+        _names['systems'].append(system.name)
+      for equipment in self._content.generation_equipments:
+        _names['generation_equipments'].append(equipment.name)
+    else:
+      _names = {category: []}
+      if category.lower() == 'archetypes':
+        for archetype in self._content.archetypes:
+          _names[category].append(archetype.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'systems':
+        for system in self._content.systems:
+          _names[category].append(system.name)
+      elif category.lower() == 'generation_equipments':
+        for system in self._content.generation_equipments:
+          _names[category].append(system.name)
+      else:
+        raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
+    return _names
+
+  def entries(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements
+    :parm: optional category filter
+    """
+    if category is None:
+      return self._content
+    if category.lower() == 'archetypes':
+      return self._content.archetypes
+    if category.lower() == 'systems':
+      return self._content.systems
+    if category.lower() == 'generation_equipments':
+      return self._content.generation_equipments
+    raise ValueError(f'Unknown category [{category}]')
+
+  def get_entry(self, name):
+    """
+    Get one catalog element by names
+    :parm: entry name
+    """
+    for entry in self._content.archetypes:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.systems:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    for entry in self._content.generation_equipments:
+      if entry.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return entry
+    raise IndexError(f"{name} doesn't exists in the catalog")

hub/catalog_factories/energy_systems_catalog_factory.py

@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ from pathlib import Path
 from typing import TypeVar
 
 from hub.catalog_factories.energy_systems.montreal_custom_catalog import MontrealCustomCatalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.energy_systems.montreal_future_system_catalogue import MontrealFutureSystemCatalogue
+from hub.catalog_factories.energy_systems.palma_system_catalgue import PalmaSystemCatalogue
 from hub.helpers.utils import validate_import_export_type
 
 Catalog = TypeVar('Catalog')
@@ -32,6 +34,20 @@ class EnergySystemsCatalogFactory:
     """
     return MontrealCustomCatalog(self._path)
 
+  @property
+  def _montreal_future(self):
+    """
+    Retrieve North American catalog
+    """
+    return MontrealFutureSystemCatalogue(self._path)
+
+  @property
+  def _palma(self):
+    """
+    Retrieve Palma catalog
+    """
+    return PalmaSystemCatalogue(self._path)
+
   @property
   def catalog(self) -> Catalog:
     """

hub/catalog_factories/usage/comnet_catalog.py

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ from hub.catalog_factories.catalog import Catalog
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.appliances import Appliances
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.content import Content
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.lighting import Lighting
-from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.ocupancy import Occupancy
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.occupancy import Occupancy
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.domestic_hot_water import DomesticHotWater
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.schedule import Schedule
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.thermal_control import ThermalControl
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ class ComnetCatalog(Catalog):
     self._archetypes = self._read_archetype_file()
     self._schedules = self._read_schedules_file()
 
-    # todo: comment with @Guille, this hypotheses should go in the import factory?
     sensible_convective = ch().comnet_occupancy_sensible_convective
     sensible_radiative = ch().comnet_occupancy_sensible_radiant
     lighting_convective = ch().comnet_lighting_convective
@@ -191,14 +190,14 @@ class ComnetCatalog(Catalog):
     schedules_key = {}
     for j in range(0, number_usage_types-1):
       usage_parameters = _extracted_data.iloc[j]
-      usage_type = usage_parameters[0]
-      lighting_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters[1:6].values.tolist()
-      plug_loads_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters[8:13].values.tolist()
-      occupancy_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters[17:20].values.tolist()
-      ventilation_rate[usage_type] = usage_parameters[20:21].item()
-      water_heating[usage_type] = usage_parameters[23:24].item()
-      process_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters[24:26].values.tolist()
-      schedules_key[usage_type] = usage_parameters[27:28].item()
+      usage_type = usage_parameters.iloc[0]
+      lighting_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters.iloc[1:6].values.tolist()
+      plug_loads_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters.iloc[8:13].values.tolist()
+      occupancy_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters.iloc[17:20].values.tolist()
+      ventilation_rate[usage_type] = usage_parameters.iloc[20:21].item()
+      water_heating[usage_type] = usage_parameters.iloc[23:24].item()
+      process_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters.iloc[24:26].values.tolist()
+      schedules_key[usage_type] = usage_parameters.iloc[27:28].item()
 
     return {'lighting': lighting_data,
             'plug loads': plug_loads_data,

hub/catalog_factories/usage/eilat_catalog.py

@@ -0,0 +1,234 @@
+"""
+Eilat usage catalog
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+import io
+from typing import Dict
+
+import pandas as pd
+
+import hub.helpers.constants as cte
+from hub.catalog_factories.catalog import Catalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.appliances import Appliances
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.content import Content
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.lighting import Lighting
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.occupancy import Occupancy
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.domestic_hot_water import DomesticHotWater
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.schedule import Schedule
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.thermal_control import ThermalControl
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.usage import Usage
+from hub.catalog_factories.usage.usage_helper import UsageHelper
+from hub.helpers.configuration_helper import ConfigurationHelper as ch
+
+
+class EilatCatalog(Catalog):
+  """
+  Eilat catalog class
+  """
+  def __init__(self, path):
+    self._eilat_archetypes_path = str(path / 'eilat_archetypes.xlsx')
+    self._eilat_schedules_path = str(path / 'eilat_schedules_archetypes.xlsx')
+    self._archetypes = self._read_archetype_file()
+    self._schedules = self._read_schedules_file()
+
+    sensible_convective = ch().comnet_occupancy_sensible_convective
+    sensible_radiative = ch().comnet_occupancy_sensible_radiant
+    lighting_convective = ch().comnet_lighting_convective
+    lighting_radiative = ch().comnet_lighting_radiant
+    lighting_latent = ch().comnet_lighting_latent
+    appliances_convective = ch().comnet_plugs_convective
+    appliances_radiative = ch().comnet_plugs_radiant
+    appliances_latent = ch().comnet_plugs_latent
+
+    usages = []
+    for schedule_key in self._archetypes['schedules_key']:
+      eilat_usage = schedule_key
+      schedule_name = self._archetypes['schedules_key'][schedule_key]
+      hours_day = None
+      days_year = None
+      occupancy_archetype = self._archetypes['occupancy'][eilat_usage]
+      lighting_archetype = self._archetypes['lighting'][eilat_usage]
+      appliances_archetype = self._archetypes['plug loads'][eilat_usage]
+      mechanical_air_change = None  # eilat provides ventilation rate only
+      ventilation_rate = self._archetypes['ventilation rate'][eilat_usage]
+      # convert cfm/ft2 to m3/m2.s
+      ventilation_rate = ventilation_rate / (cte.METERS_TO_FEET * cte.MINUTES_TO_SECONDS)
+      domestic_hot_water_archetype = self._archetypes['water heating'][eilat_usage]
+
+      # get occupancy
+      occupancy_density = occupancy_archetype[0] / pow(cte.METERS_TO_FEET, 2)
+      sensible_heat_gain = occupancy_archetype[1] * cte.BTU_H_TO_WATTS
+      latent_heat_gain = occupancy_archetype[1] * cte.BTU_H_TO_WATTS
+      if occupancy_density != 0:
+        occupancy_density = 1 / occupancy_density
+      sensible_convective_internal_gain = occupancy_density * sensible_heat_gain * sensible_convective
+      sensible_radiative_internal_gain = occupancy_density * sensible_heat_gain * sensible_radiative
+      latent_internal_gain = occupancy_density * latent_heat_gain
+      occupancy = Occupancy(occupancy_density,
+                            sensible_convective_internal_gain,
+                            sensible_radiative_internal_gain,
+                            latent_internal_gain,
+                            self._schedules[schedule_name]['Occupancy'])
+
+      # get lighting
+      density = lighting_archetype[4] * pow(cte.METERS_TO_FEET, 2)
+      lighting = Lighting(density,
+                          lighting_convective,
+                          lighting_radiative,
+                          lighting_latent,
+                          self._schedules[schedule_name]['Lights'])
+
+      # get appliances
+      density = appliances_archetype[0]
+      if density == 'n.a.':
+        density = 0
+      # convert W/ft2 to W/m2
+      density = float(density) * pow(cte.METERS_TO_FEET, 2)
+      appliances = Appliances(density,
+                              appliances_convective,
+                              appliances_radiative,
+                              appliances_latent,
+                              self._schedules[schedule_name]['Receptacle'])
+
+      # get thermal control
+      thermal_control = ThermalControl(None,
+                                       None,
+                                       None,
+                                       self._schedules[schedule_name]['HVAC Avail'],
+                                       self._schedules[schedule_name]['HtgSetPt'],
+                                       self._schedules[schedule_name]['ClgSetPt']
+                                       )
+
+      # get domestic hot water
+      density = domestic_hot_water_archetype
+      # convert Btu/h/occ to W/m2
+      density = float(density) * cte.BTU_H_TO_WATTS * occupancy_density
+      domestic_hot_water_service_temperature = self._schedules[schedule_name]['WtrHtrSetPt'][0].values[0]
+      domestic_hot_water = DomesticHotWater(density,
+                                            None,
+                                            domestic_hot_water_service_temperature,
+                                            self._schedules[schedule_name]['Service Hot Water']
+                                            )
+      usages.append(Usage(eilat_usage,
+                          hours_day,
+                          days_year,
+                          mechanical_air_change,
+                          ventilation_rate,
+                          occupancy,
+                          lighting,
+                          appliances,
+                          thermal_control,
+                          domestic_hot_water))
+
+    self._content = Content(usages)
+
+  def _read_schedules_file(self) -> Dict:
+    dictionary = {}
+    eilat_usages = UsageHelper().eilat_schedules_key_to_eilat_schedules
+    eilat_days = UsageHelper().comnet_days
+    eilat_data_types = UsageHelper().comnet_data_type_to_hub_data_type
+    for usage_name in eilat_usages:
+      with open(self._eilat_schedules_path, 'rb') as xls:
+        _extracted_data = pd.read_excel(
+          io.BytesIO(xls.read()),
+          sheet_name=eilat_usages[usage_name],
+          skiprows=[0, 1, 2, 3], nrows=39, usecols="A:AA"
+        )
+        _schedules = {}
+        for row in range(0, 39, 3):
+          _schedule_values = {}
+          schedule_name = _extracted_data.loc[row:row, 'Description'].item()
+          schedule_data_type = eilat_data_types[_extracted_data.loc[row:row, 'Type'].item()]
+          for day in eilat_days:
+            # Monday to Friday
+            start = row
+            end = row + 1
+            if day == cte.FRIDAY:
+              start = start + 1
+              end = end + 1
+            elif day in (cte.SATURDAY, cte.HOLIDAY):
+              start = start + 2
+              end = end + 2
+            _schedule_values[day] = _extracted_data.iloc[start:end, 3:27].to_numpy().tolist()[0]
+          _schedule = []
+          for day in _schedule_values:
+            if schedule_name in ('ClgSetPt', 'HtgSetPt', 'WtrHtrSetPt'):
+              # to celsius
+              if 'n.a.' in _schedule_values[day]:
+                _schedule_values[day] = None
+              else:
+                _schedule_values[day] = [(float(value)-32)*5/9 for value in _schedule_values[day]]
+            _schedule.append(Schedule(schedule_name, _schedule_values[day], schedule_data_type, cte.HOUR, cte.DAY, [day]))
+          _schedules[schedule_name] = _schedule
+        dictionary[usage_name] = _schedules
+    return dictionary
+
+  def _read_archetype_file(self) -> Dict:
+    """
+    reads xlsx files containing usage information into a dictionary
+    :return : Dict
+    """
+    number_usage_types = 3
+    with open(self._eilat_archetypes_path, 'rb') as xls:
+      _extracted_data = pd.read_excel(
+        io.BytesIO(xls.read()),
+        sheet_name="Modeling Data",
+        skiprows=[0, 1, 2],
+        nrows=number_usage_types + 1, usecols="A:AB"
+      )
+
+    lighting_data = {}
+    plug_loads_data = {}
+    occupancy_data = {}
+    ventilation_rate = {}
+    water_heating = {}
+    process_data = {}
+    schedules_key = {}
+    for j in range(0, number_usage_types):
+      usage_parameters = _extracted_data.iloc[j]
+      usage_type = usage_parameters.iloc[0]
+      lighting_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters[1:6].values.tolist()
+      plug_loads_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters[8:13].values.tolist()
+      occupancy_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters[17:20].values.tolist()
+      ventilation_rate[usage_type] = usage_parameters[20:21].item()
+      water_heating[usage_type] = usage_parameters[23:24].item()
+      process_data[usage_type] = usage_parameters[24:26].values.tolist()
+      schedules_key[usage_type] = usage_parameters[27:28].item()
+
+    return {'lighting': lighting_data,
+            'plug loads': plug_loads_data,
+            'occupancy': occupancy_data,
+            'ventilation rate': ventilation_rate,
+            'water heating': water_heating,
+            'process': process_data,
+            'schedules_key': schedules_key
+            }
+
+  def names(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements names
+    :parm: for usage catalog category filter does nothing as there is only one category (usages)
+    """
+    _names = {'usages': []}
+    for usage in self._content.usages:
+      _names['usages'].append(usage.name)
+    return _names
+
+  def entries(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements
+    :parm: for usage catalog category filter does nothing as there is only one category (usages)
+    """
+    return self._content
+
+  def get_entry(self, name):
+    """
+    Get one catalog element by names
+    :parm: entry name
+    """
+    for usage in self._content.usages:
+      if usage.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return usage
+    raise IndexError(f"{name} doesn't exists in the catalog")

hub/catalog_factories/usage/nrcan_catalog.py

@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ Code contributors: Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concord
 
 import json
 import urllib.request
+from pathlib import Path
+
 import xmltodict
 
 import hub.helpers.constants as cte
@@ -15,7 +17,7 @@ from hub.catalog_factories.catalog import Catalog
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.appliances import Appliances
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.content import Content
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.lighting import Lighting
-from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.ocupancy import Occupancy
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.occupancy import Occupancy
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.domestic_hot_water import DomesticHotWater
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.schedule import Schedule
 from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.thermal_control import ThermalControl
@@ -28,12 +30,11 @@ class NrcanCatalog(Catalog):
   Nrcan catalog class
   """
   def __init__(self, path):
-    path = str(path / 'nrcan.xml')
+    self._schedules_path = Path(path / 'nrcan_schedules.json').resolve()
+    self._space_types_path = Path(path / 'nrcan_space_types.json').resolve()
+    self._space_compliance_path = Path(path / 'nrcan_space_compliance_2015.json').resolve()
     self._content = None
     self._schedules = {}
-    with open(path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as xml:
-      self._metadata = xmltodict.parse(xml.read())
-    self._base_url = self._metadata['nrcan']['@base_url']
     self._load_schedules()
     self._content = Content(self._load_archetypes())
 
@@ -55,11 +56,9 @@ class NrcanCatalog(Catalog):
     return Schedule(hub_type, raw['values'], data_type, time_step, time_range, day_types)
 
   def _load_schedules(self):
-    usage = self._metadata['nrcan']
-    url = f'{self._base_url}{usage["schedules"]}'
     _schedule_types = []
-    with urllib.request.urlopen(url) as json_file:
-      schedules_type = json.load(json_file)
+    with open(self._schedules_path, 'r') as f:
+      schedules_type = json.load(f)
     for schedule_type in schedules_type['tables']['schedules']['table']:
       schedule = NrcanCatalog._extract_schedule(schedule_type)
       if schedule_type['name'] not in _schedule_types:
@@ -80,14 +79,11 @@ class NrcanCatalog(Catalog):
 
   def _load_archetypes(self):
     usages = []
-    name = self._metadata['nrcan']
-    url_1 = f'{self._base_url}{name["space_types"]}'
-    url_2 = f'{self._base_url}{name["space_types_compliance"]}'
-    with urllib.request.urlopen(url_1) as json_file:
-      space_types = json.load(json_file)['tables']['space_types']['table']
+    with open(self._space_types_path, 'r') as f:
+      space_types = json.load(f)['tables']['space_types']['table']
     space_types = [st for st in space_types if st['space_type'] == 'WholeBuilding']
-    with urllib.request.urlopen(url_2) as json_file:
-      space_types_compliance = json.load(json_file)['tables']['space_compliance']['table']
+    with open(self._space_compliance_path, 'r') as f:
+      space_types_compliance = json.load(f)['tables']['space_compliance']['table']
     space_types_compliance = [st for st in space_types_compliance if st['space_type'] == 'WholeBuilding']
     space_types_dictionary = {}
     for space_type in space_types_compliance:
@@ -134,8 +130,8 @@ class NrcanCatalog(Catalog):
       hvac_availability = self._get_schedules(hvac_schedule_name)
       domestic_hot_water_load_schedule = self._get_schedules(domestic_hot_water_schedule_name)
 
-      # ACH
-      mechanical_air_change = space_type['ventilation_air_changes']
+      # ACH -> 1/s
+      mechanical_air_change = space_type['ventilation_air_changes'] / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
       # cfm/ft2 to m3/m2.s
       ventilation_rate = space_type['ventilation_per_area'] / (cte.METERS_TO_FEET * cte.MINUTES_TO_SECONDS)
       # cfm/person to m3/m2.s

hub/catalog_factories/usage/palma_catalog.py

@@ -0,0 +1,227 @@
+"""
+Palma usage catalog
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Cecilia Pérez cperez@irec.cat
+"""
+
+import json
+import urllib.request
+from pathlib import Path
+
+import xmltodict
+
+import hub.helpers.constants as cte
+from hub.catalog_factories.catalog import Catalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.appliances import Appliances
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.content import Content
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.lighting import Lighting
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.occupancy import Occupancy
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.domestic_hot_water import DomesticHotWater
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.schedule import Schedule
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.thermal_control import ThermalControl
+from hub.catalog_factories.data_models.usages.usage import Usage
+from hub.catalog_factories.usage.usage_helper import UsageHelper
+
+
+class PalmaCatalog(Catalog):
+  """
+  Palma catalog class
+  """
+  def __init__(self, path):
+    self._schedules_path = Path(path / 'palma_schedules.json').resolve()
+    self._space_types_path = Path(path / 'palma_space_types.json').resolve()
+    self._space_compliance_path = Path(path / 'palma_space_compliance.json').resolve()
+    self._content = None
+    self._schedules = {}
+    self._load_schedules()
+    self._content = Content(self._load_archetypes())
+
+  @staticmethod
+  def _extract_schedule(raw):
+    nrcan_schedule_type = raw['category']
+    if 'Heating' in raw['name'] and 'Water' not in raw['name']:
+      nrcan_schedule_type = f'{nrcan_schedule_type} Heating'
+    elif 'Cooling' in raw['name']:
+      nrcan_schedule_type = f'{nrcan_schedule_type} Cooling'
+    if nrcan_schedule_type not in UsageHelper().nrcan_schedule_type_to_hub_schedule_type:
+      return None
+    hub_type = UsageHelper().nrcan_schedule_type_to_hub_schedule_type[nrcan_schedule_type]
+    data_type = UsageHelper().nrcan_data_type_to_hub_data_type[raw['units']]
+    time_step = UsageHelper().nrcan_time_to_hub_time[raw['type']]
+    # nrcan only uses daily range for the schedules
+    time_range = cte.DAY
+    day_types = UsageHelper().nrcan_day_type_to_hub_days[raw['day_types']]
+    return Schedule(hub_type, raw['values'], data_type, time_step, time_range, day_types)
+
+  def _load_schedules(self):
+    _schedule_types = []
+    with open(self._schedules_path, 'r') as f:
+      schedules_type = json.load(f)
+    for schedule_type in schedules_type['tables']['schedules']['table']:
+      schedule = PalmaCatalog._extract_schedule(schedule_type)
+      if schedule_type['name'] not in _schedule_types:
+        _schedule_types.append(schedule_type['name'])
+        if schedule is not None:
+          self._schedules[schedule_type['name']] = [schedule]
+      else:
+        if schedule is not None:
+          _schedules = self._schedules[schedule_type['name']]
+          _schedules.append(schedule)
+          self._schedules[schedule_type['name']] = _schedules
+
+  def _get_schedules(self, name):
+    schedule = None
+    if name in self._schedules:
+      schedule = self._schedules[name]
+    return schedule
+
+  def _load_archetypes(self):
+    usages = []
+    with open(self._space_types_path, 'r') as f:
+      space_types = json.load(f)['tables']['space_types']['table']
+    space_types = [st for st in space_types if st['space_type'] == 'WholeBuilding']
+    with open(self._space_compliance_path, 'r') as f:
+      space_types_compliance = json.load(f)['tables']['space_compliance']['table']
+    space_types_compliance = [st for st in space_types_compliance if st['space_type'] == 'WholeBuilding']
+    space_types_dictionary = {}
+    for space_type in space_types_compliance:
+      usage_type = space_type['building_type']
+      # people/m2
+      occupancy_density = space_type['occupancy_per_area_people_per_m2']
+      # W/m2
+      lighting_density = space_type['lighting_per_area_w_per_m2']
+      # W/m2
+      appliances_density = space_type['electric_equipment_per_area_w_per_m2']
+      # peak flow in gallons/h/m2
+      domestic_hot_water_peak_flow = (
+          space_type['service_water_heating_peak_flow_per_area'] *
+          cte.GALLONS_TO_QUBIC_METERS / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
+      )
+      space_types_dictionary[usage_type] = {'occupancy_per_area': occupancy_density,
+                                            'lighting_per_area': lighting_density,
+                                            'electric_equipment_per_area': appliances_density,
+                                            'service_water_heating_peak_flow_per_area': domestic_hot_water_peak_flow
+                                            }
+
+    for space_type in space_types:
+      usage_type = space_type['building_type']
+      space_type_compliance = space_types_dictionary[usage_type]
+      occupancy_density = space_type_compliance['occupancy_per_area']
+      sensible_convective_internal_gain = space_type['sensible_convective_internal_gain']
+      sensible_radiative_internal_gain = space_type['sensible_radiative_internal_gain']
+      latent_internal_gain = space_type['latent_internal_gain']
+      lighting_density = space_type_compliance['lighting_per_area']
+      appliances_density = space_type_compliance['electric_equipment_per_area']
+      domestic_hot_water_peak_flow = space_type_compliance['service_water_heating_peak_flow_per_area']
+
+      occupancy_schedule_name = space_type['occupancy_schedule']
+      lighting_schedule_name = space_type['lighting_schedule']
+      appliance_schedule_name = space_type['electric_equipment_schedule']
+      hvac_schedule_name = space_type['exhaust_schedule']
+      if hvac_schedule_name and 'FAN' in hvac_schedule_name:
+        hvac_schedule_name = hvac_schedule_name.replace('FAN', 'Fan')
+      if not hvac_schedule_name:
+        hvac_schedule_name = 'default_HVAC_schedule'
+      heating_setpoint_schedule_name = space_type['heating_setpoint_schedule']
+      cooling_setpoint_schedule_name = space_type['cooling_setpoint_schedule']
+      domestic_hot_water_schedule_name = space_type['service_water_heating_schedule']
+      occupancy_schedule = self._get_schedules(occupancy_schedule_name)
+      lighting_schedule = self._get_schedules(lighting_schedule_name)
+      appliance_schedule = self._get_schedules(appliance_schedule_name)
+      heating_schedule = self._get_schedules(heating_setpoint_schedule_name)
+      cooling_schedule = self._get_schedules(cooling_setpoint_schedule_name)
+      hvac_availability = self._get_schedules(hvac_schedule_name)
+      domestic_hot_water_load_schedule = self._get_schedules(domestic_hot_water_schedule_name)
+
+      # ACH -> 1/s
+      mechanical_air_change = space_type['ventilation_air_changes'] / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
+      # cfm/ft2 to m3/m2.s
+      ventilation_rate = space_type['ventilation_per_area'] / (cte.METERS_TO_FEET * cte.MINUTES_TO_SECONDS)
+      # cfm/person to m3/m2.s
+      ventilation_rate += space_type['ventilation_per_person'] / (
+          pow(cte.METERS_TO_FEET, 3) * cte.MINUTES_TO_SECONDS
+      ) * occupancy_density
+
+      lighting_radiative_fraction = space_type['lighting_fraction_radiant']
+      lighting_convective_fraction = 0
+      if lighting_radiative_fraction is not None:
+        lighting_convective_fraction = 1 - lighting_radiative_fraction
+      lighting_latent_fraction = 0
+      appliances_radiative_fraction = space_type['electric_equipment_fraction_radiant']
+      appliances_latent_fraction = space_type['electric_equipment_fraction_latent']
+      appliances_convective_fraction = 0
+      if appliances_radiative_fraction is not None and appliances_latent_fraction is not None:
+        appliances_convective_fraction = 1 - appliances_radiative_fraction - appliances_latent_fraction
+
+      domestic_hot_water_service_temperature = space_type['service_water_heating_target_temperature']
+
+      occupancy = Occupancy(occupancy_density,
+                            sensible_convective_internal_gain,
+                            sensible_radiative_internal_gain,
+                            latent_internal_gain,
+                            occupancy_schedule)
+      lighting = Lighting(lighting_density,
+                          lighting_convective_fraction,
+                          lighting_radiative_fraction,
+                          lighting_latent_fraction,
+                          lighting_schedule)
+      appliances = Appliances(appliances_density,
+                              appliances_convective_fraction,
+                              appliances_radiative_fraction,
+                              appliances_latent_fraction,
+                              appliance_schedule)
+      thermal_control = ThermalControl(None,
+                                       None,
+                                       None,
+                                       hvac_availability,
+                                       heating_schedule,
+                                       cooling_schedule)
+      domestic_hot_water = DomesticHotWater(None,
+                                            domestic_hot_water_peak_flow,
+                                            domestic_hot_water_service_temperature,
+                                            domestic_hot_water_load_schedule)
+
+      hours_day = None
+      days_year = None
+
+      usages.append(Usage(usage_type,
+                          hours_day,
+                          days_year,
+                          mechanical_air_change,
+                          ventilation_rate,
+                          occupancy,
+                          lighting,
+                          appliances,
+                          thermal_control,
+                          domestic_hot_water))
+    
+
+    return usages
+
+  def names(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements names
+    :parm: for usage catalog category filter does nothing as there is only one category (usages)
+    """
+    _names = {'usages': []}
+    for usage in self._content.usages:
+      _names['usages'].append(usage.name)
+    return _names
+
+  def entries(self, category=None):
+    """
+    Get the catalog elements
+    :parm: for usage catalog category filter does nothing as there is only one category (usages)
+    """
+    return self._content
+
+  def get_entry(self, name):
+    """
+    Get one catalog element by names
+    :parm: entry name
+    """
+    for usage in self._content.usages:
+      if usage.name.lower() == name.lower():
+        return usage
+    raise IndexError(f"{name} doesn't exists in the catalog")

hub/catalog_factories/usage/usage_helper.py

@@ -90,6 +90,12 @@ class UsageHelper:
     'C-14 Gymnasium': 'C-14 Gymnasium'
   }
 
+  _eilat_schedules_key_to_eilat_schedules = {
+    'C-12 Residential': 'C-12 Residential',
+    'C-15 Dormitory': 'C-15 Dormitory',
+    'C-16 Hotel employees': 'C-16 Hotel employees'
+  }
+
   @property
   def nrcan_day_type_to_hub_days(self):
     """
@@ -138,3 +144,10 @@ class UsageHelper:
     Get the list of days used in comnet
     """
     return self._comnet_days
+
+  @property
+  def eilat_schedules_key_to_eilat_schedules(self) -> [str]:
+    """
+    Get a dictionary to convert hub schedules to eilat schedules
+    """
+    return self._eilat_schedules_key_to_eilat_schedules

hub/catalog_factories/usage_catalog_factory.py

@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ from typing import TypeVar
 
 from hub.catalog_factories.usage.comnet_catalog import ComnetCatalog
 from hub.catalog_factories.usage.nrcan_catalog import NrcanCatalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.usage.eilat_catalog import EilatCatalog
+from hub.catalog_factories.usage.palma_catalog import PalmaCatalog
 from hub.helpers.utils import validate_import_export_type
 
 Catalog = TypeVar('Catalog')
@@ -41,6 +43,20 @@ class UsageCatalogFactory:
     # nrcan retrieves the data directly from github
     return NrcanCatalog(self._path)
 
+  @property
+  def _palma(self):
+    """
+    Retrieve Palma catalog
+    """
+    return PalmaCatalog(self._path)
+
+  @property
+  def _eilat(self):
+    """
+    Retrieve Eilat catalog
+    """
+    return EilatCatalog(self._path)
+
   @property
   def catalog(self) -> Catalog:
     """

hub/city_model_structure/building.py

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ class Building(CityObject):
     self._floor_area = None
     self._roof_type = None
     self._internal_zones = None
-    self._thermal_zones = None
+    self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones = None
     self._shell = None
     self._aliases = []
     self._type = 'building'
@@ -70,6 +70,9 @@ class Building(CityObject):
       self._min_x = min(self._min_x, surface.lower_corner[0])
       self._min_y = min(self._min_y, surface.lower_corner[1])
       self._min_z = min(self._min_z, surface.lower_corner[2])
+      self._max_x = max(self._max_x, surface.upper_corner[0])
+      self._max_y = max(self._max_y, surface.upper_corner[1])
+      self._max_z = max(self._max_z, surface.upper_corner[2])
       surface.id = surface_id
       if surface.type == cte.GROUND:
         self._grounds.append(surface)
@@ -86,7 +89,10 @@ class Building(CityObject):
       elif surface.type == cte.INTERIOR_SLAB:
         self._interior_slabs.append(surface)
       else:
-        logging.error(f'Building %s [%s] has an unexpected surface type %s.', self.name, self.aliases, surface.type)
+        logging.error('Building %s [%s] has an unexpected surface type %s.', self.name, self.aliases, surface.type)
+    self._domestic_hot_water_peak_load = None
+    self._fuel_consumption_breakdown = {}
+    self._pv_generation = {}
 
   @property
   def shell(self) -> Polyhedron:
@@ -114,26 +120,23 @@ class Building(CityObject):
     :return: [InternalZone]
     """
     if self._internal_zones is None:
-      self._internal_zones = [InternalZone(self.surfaces, self.floor_area)]
+      self._internal_zones = [InternalZone(self.surfaces, self.floor_area, self.volume)]
     return self._internal_zones
 
   @property
-  def thermal_zones(self) -> Union[None, List[ThermalZone]]:
+  def thermal_zones_from_internal_zones(self) -> Union[None, List[ThermalZone]]:
     """
     Get building thermal zones
-    For Lod up to 3, there can be more than one thermal zone per internal zone.
-    In LoD 4, there can be more than one internal zone, and therefore, only one thermal zone per internal zone
     :return: [ThermalZone]
     """
-    if self._thermal_zones is None:
-      self._thermal_zones = []
+    if self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones is None:
+      self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones = []
       for internal_zone in self.internal_zones:
-        if internal_zone.thermal_zones is None:
-          self._thermal_zones = None
-          return self._thermal_zones
-        for thermal_zone in internal_zone.thermal_zones:
-          self._thermal_zones.append(thermal_zone)
-    return self._thermal_zones
+        if internal_zone.thermal_zones_from_internal_zones is None:
+          self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones = None
+          return self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones
+        self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones.append(internal_zone.thermal_zones_from_internal_zones[0])
+    return self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones
 
   @property
   def grounds(self) -> List[Surface]:
@@ -261,6 +264,15 @@ class Building(CityObject):
     Get building average storey height in meters
     :return: None or float
     """
+    if len(self.internal_zones) > 1:
+      self._average_storey_height = 0
+      for internal_zone in self.internal_zones:
+        self._average_storey_height += internal_zone.mean_height / len(self.internal_zones)
+    else:
+      if self.internal_zones[0].thermal_archetype is None:
+        self._average_storey_height = None
+      else:
+        self._average_storey_height = self.internal_zones[0].thermal_archetype.average_storey_height
     return self._average_storey_height
 
   @average_storey_height.setter
@@ -280,7 +292,10 @@ class Building(CityObject):
     """
     if self._storeys_above_ground is None:
       if self.eave_height is not None and self.average_storey_height is not None:
-        self._storeys_above_ground = int(self.eave_height / self.average_storey_height)
+        storeys_above_ground = int(self.eave_height / self.average_storey_height)
+        if storeys_above_ground == 0:
+          storeys_above_ground += 1
+        self._storeys_above_ground = storeys_above_ground
     return self._storeys_above_ground
 
   @storeys_above_ground.setter
@@ -296,7 +311,7 @@ class Building(CityObject):
   def cold_water_temperature(self) -> {float}:
     """
     Get cold water temperature in degrees Celsius
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    :return: dict{[float]}
     """
     return self._cold_water_temperature
 
@@ -304,123 +319,176 @@ class Building(CityObject):
   def cold_water_temperature(self, value):
     """
     Set cold water temperature in degrees Celsius
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    :param value: dict{[float]}
     """
     self._cold_water_temperature = value
 
   @property
   def heating_demand(self) -> dict:
     """
-    Get heating demand in Wh
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Get heating demand in J
+    :return: dict{[float]}
     """
     return self._heating_demand
 
   @heating_demand.setter
   def heating_demand(self, value):
     """
-    Set heating demand in Wh
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Set heating demand in J
+    :param value: dict{[float]}
     """
     self._heating_demand = value
 
   @property
   def cooling_demand(self) -> dict:
     """
-    Get cooling demand in Wh
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Get cooling demand in J
+    :return: dict{[float]}
     """
     return self._cooling_demand
 
   @cooling_demand.setter
   def cooling_demand(self, value):
     """
-    Set cooling demand in Wh
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Set cooling demand in J
+    :param value: dict{[float]}
     """
     self._cooling_demand = value
 
   @property
   def lighting_electrical_demand(self) -> dict:
     """
-    Get lighting electrical demand in Wh
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Get lighting electrical demand in J
+    :return: dict{[float]}
     """
     return self._lighting_electrical_demand
 
   @lighting_electrical_demand.setter
   def lighting_electrical_demand(self, value):
     """
-    Set lighting electrical demand in Wh
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Set lighting electrical demand in J
+    :param value: dict{[float]}
     """
     self._lighting_electrical_demand = value
 
   @property
   def appliances_electrical_demand(self) -> dict:
     """
-    Get appliances electrical demand in Wh
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Get appliances electrical demand in J
+    :return: dict{[float]}
     """
     return self._appliances_electrical_demand
 
   @appliances_electrical_demand.setter
   def appliances_electrical_demand(self, value):
     """
-    Set appliances electrical demand in Wh
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Set appliances electrical demand in J
+    :param value: dict{[float]}
     """
     self._appliances_electrical_demand = value
 
   @property
   def domestic_hot_water_heat_demand(self) -> dict:
     """
-    Get domestic hot water heat demand in Wh
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Get domestic hot water heat demand in J
+    :return: dict{[float]}
     """
     return self._domestic_hot_water_heat_demand
 
   @domestic_hot_water_heat_demand.setter
   def domestic_hot_water_heat_demand(self, value):
     """
-    Set domestic hot water heat demand in Wh
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Set domestic hot water heat demand in J
+    :param value: dict{[float]}
     """
     self._domestic_hot_water_heat_demand = value
 
+  @property
+  def lighting_peak_load(self) -> Union[None, dict]:
+    """
+    Get lighting peak load in W
+    :return: dict{[float]}
+    """
+    results = {}
+    peak_lighting = 0
+    peak = 0
+    for thermal_zone in self.thermal_zones_from_internal_zones:
+      lighting = thermal_zone.lighting
+      for schedule in lighting.schedules:
+        peak = max(schedule.values) * lighting.density * thermal_zone.total_floor_area
+        if peak > peak_lighting:
+          peak_lighting = peak
+    results[cte.MONTH] = [peak for _ in range(0, 12)]
+    results[cte.YEAR] = [peak]
+    return results
+
+  @property
+  def appliances_peak_load(self) -> Union[None, dict]:
+    """
+    Get appliances peak load in W
+    :return: dict{[float]}
+    """
+    results = {}
+    peak_appliances = 0
+    peak = 0
+    for thermal_zone in self.thermal_zones_from_internal_zones:
+      appliances = thermal_zone.appliances
+      for schedule in appliances.schedules:
+        peak = max(schedule.values) * appliances.density * thermal_zone.total_floor_area
+        if peak > peak_appliances:
+          peak_appliances = peak
+    results[cte.MONTH] = [peak for _ in range(0, 12)]
+    results[cte.YEAR] = [peak]
+    return results
+
   @property
   def heating_peak_load(self) -> Union[None, dict]:
     """
     Get heating peak load in W
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    :return: dict{[float]}
     """
     results = {}
     if cte.HOUR in self.heating_demand:
-      monthly_values = PeakLoads().\
-        peak_loads_from_hourly(self.heating_demand[cte.HOUR][next(iter(self.heating_demand[cte.HOUR]))])
+      monthly_values = PeakLoads().peak_loads_from_hourly(self.heating_demand[cte.HOUR])
     else:
       monthly_values = PeakLoads(self).heating_peak_loads_from_methodology
     if monthly_values is None:
       return None
-    results[cte.MONTH] = monthly_values
-    results[cte.YEAR] = [max(monthly_values)]
+    results[cte.MONTH] = [x / cte.WATTS_HOUR_TO_JULES for x in monthly_values]
+    results[cte.YEAR] = [max(monthly_values) / cte.WATTS_HOUR_TO_JULES]
     return results
 
   @property
   def cooling_peak_load(self) -> Union[None, dict]:
     """
     Get cooling peak load in W
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    :return: dict{[float]}
     """
     results = {}
     if cte.HOUR in self.cooling_demand:
-      monthly_values = PeakLoads().peak_loads_from_hourly(self.cooling_demand[cte.HOUR][next(iter(self.cooling_demand[cte.HOUR]))])
+      monthly_values = PeakLoads().peak_loads_from_hourly(self.cooling_demand[cte.HOUR])
     else:
       monthly_values = PeakLoads(self).cooling_peak_loads_from_methodology
     if monthly_values is None:
       return None
-    results[cte.MONTH] = monthly_values
-    results[cte.YEAR] = [max(monthly_values)]
+    results[cte.MONTH] = [x / cte.WATTS_HOUR_TO_JULES for x in monthly_values]
+    results[cte.YEAR] = [max(monthly_values) / cte.WATTS_HOUR_TO_JULES]
+    return results
+
+  @property
+  def domestic_hot_water_peak_load(self) -> Union[None, dict]:
+    """
+    Get cooling peak load in W
+    :return: dict{[float]}
+    """
+    results = {}
+    monthly_values = None
+    if cte.HOUR in self.domestic_hot_water_heat_demand:
+      monthly_values = PeakLoads().peak_loads_from_hourly(self.domestic_hot_water_heat_demand[cte.HOUR])
+    if monthly_values is None:
+      return None
+    results[cte.MONTH] = [x / cte.WATTS_HOUR_TO_JULES for x in monthly_values]
+    results[cte.YEAR] = [max(monthly_values) / cte.WATTS_HOUR_TO_JULES]
     return results
 
   @property
@@ -573,12 +641,12 @@ class Building(CityObject):
   @property
   def heating_consumption(self):
     """
-    Get energy consumption for heating according to the heating system installed in Wh
+    Get energy consumption for heating according to the heating system installed in J
     return: dict
     """
     if len(self._heating_consumption) == 0:
       for heating_demand_key in self.heating_demand:
-        demand = self.heating_demand[heating_demand_key][cte.INSEL_MEB]
+        demand = self.heating_demand[heating_demand_key]
         consumption_type = cte.HEATING
         final_energy_consumed = self._calculate_consumption(consumption_type, demand)
         if final_energy_consumed is None:
@@ -589,12 +657,12 @@ class Building(CityObject):
   @property
   def cooling_consumption(self):
     """
-    Get energy consumption for cooling according to the cooling system installed in Wh
+    Get energy consumption for cooling according to the cooling system installed in J
     return: dict
     """
     if len(self._cooling_consumption) == 0:
       for cooling_demand_key in self.cooling_demand:
-        demand = self.cooling_demand[cooling_demand_key][cte.INSEL_MEB]
+        demand = self.cooling_demand[cooling_demand_key]
         consumption_type = cte.COOLING
         final_energy_consumed = self._calculate_consumption(consumption_type, demand)
         if final_energy_consumed is None:
@@ -605,12 +673,12 @@ class Building(CityObject):
   @property
   def domestic_hot_water_consumption(self):
     """
-    Get energy consumption for domestic according to the domestic hot water system installed in Wh
+    Get energy consumption for domestic according to the domestic hot water system installed in J
     return: dict
     """
     if len(self._domestic_hot_water_consumption) == 0:
       for domestic_hot_water_demand_key in self.domestic_hot_water_heat_demand:
-        demand = self.domestic_hot_water_heat_demand[domestic_hot_water_demand_key][cte.INSEL_MEB]
+        demand = self.domestic_hot_water_heat_demand[domestic_hot_water_demand_key]
         consumption_type = cte.DOMESTIC_HOT_WATER
         final_energy_consumed = self._calculate_consumption(consumption_type, demand)
         if final_energy_consumed is None:
@@ -621,7 +689,7 @@ class Building(CityObject):
   def _calculate_working_hours(self):
     _working_hours = {}
     for internal_zone in self.internal_zones:
-      for thermal_zone in internal_zone.thermal_zones:
+      for thermal_zone in internal_zone.thermal_zones_from_internal_zones:
         _working_hours_per_thermal_zone = {}
         for schedule in thermal_zone.thermal_control.hvac_availability_schedules:
           _working_hours_per_schedule = [0] * len(schedule.values)
@@ -638,18 +706,25 @@ class Building(CityObject):
             for i, value in enumerate(item):
               _working_hours[key][i] = max(_working_hours[key][i], saved_values[i])
 
-    _total_hours = 0
-    for key in _working_hours:
-      hours = sum(_working_hours[key])
-      _total_hours += hours * cte.DAYS_A_YEAR[key]
-    return _total_hours
+    working_hours = {}
+    values_months = []
+    for month in cte.WEEK_DAYS_A_MONTH.keys():
+      _total_hours_month = 0
+      for key in _working_hours:
+        hours = sum(_working_hours[key])
+        _total_hours_month += hours * cte.WEEK_DAYS_A_MONTH[month][key]
+      values_months.append(_total_hours_month)
+    working_hours[cte.MONTH] = values_months
+    working_hours[cte.YEAR] = sum(working_hours[cte.MONTH])
+    return working_hours
 
   @property
   def distribution_systems_electrical_consumption(self):
     """
-    Get total electricity consumption for distribution and emission systems in Wh
+    Get total electricity consumption for distribution and emission systems in J
     return: dict
     """
+    _distribution_systems_electrical_consumption = {}
     if len(self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption) != 0:
       return self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption
     _peak_load = self.heating_peak_load[cte.YEAR][0]
@@ -663,36 +738,44 @@ class Building(CityObject):
     if self.energy_systems is None:
       return self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption
     for energy_system in self.energy_systems:
-      emission_system = energy_system.emission_system.generic_emission_system
-      parasitic_energy_consumption = 0
-      if emission_system is not None:
-        parasitic_energy_consumption = emission_system.parasitic_energy_consumption
-      distribution_system = energy_system.distribution_system.generic_distribution_system
-      consumption_variable_flow = distribution_system.distribution_consumption_variable_flow
-      for demand_type in energy_system.demand_types:
-        if demand_type.lower() == cte.HEATING.lower():
-          if _peak_load_type == cte.HEATING.lower():
-            _consumption_fix_flow = distribution_system.distribution_consumption_fix_flow
-          for heating_demand_key in self.heating_demand:
-            _consumption = [0]*len(self.heating_demand[heating_demand_key][cte.INSEL_MEB])
-            _demand = self.heating_demand[heating_demand_key][cte.INSEL_MEB]
-            for i, _ in enumerate(_consumption):
-              _consumption[i] += (parasitic_energy_consumption + consumption_variable_flow) * _demand[i]
-            self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption[heating_demand_key] = _consumption
-        if demand_type.lower() == cte.COOLING.lower():
-          if _peak_load_type == cte.COOLING.lower():
-            _consumption_fix_flow = distribution_system.distribution_consumption_fix_flow
-          for demand_key in self.cooling_demand:
-            _consumption = self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption[demand_key]
-            _demand = self.cooling_demand[demand_key][cte.INSEL_MEB]
-            for i, _ in enumerate(_consumption):
-              _consumption[i] += (parasitic_energy_consumption + consumption_variable_flow) * _demand[i]
-            self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption[demand_key] = _consumption
+      distribution_systems = energy_system.distribution_systems
+      if distribution_systems is not None:
+        for distribution_system in distribution_systems:
+          emission_systems = distribution_system.emission_systems
+          parasitic_energy_consumption = 0
+          if emission_systems is not None:
+            for emission_system in emission_systems:
+              parasitic_energy_consumption += emission_system.parasitic_energy_consumption
+          consumption_variable_flow = distribution_system.distribution_consumption_variable_flow
+          for demand_type in energy_system.demand_types:
+            if demand_type.lower() == cte.HEATING.lower():
+              if _peak_load_type == cte.HEATING.lower():
+                _consumption_fix_flow = distribution_system.distribution_consumption_fix_flow
+              for heating_demand_key in self.heating_demand:
+                _consumption = [0]*len(self.heating_demand[heating_demand_key])
+                _demand = self.heating_demand[heating_demand_key]
+                for i, _ in enumerate(_consumption):
+                  _consumption[i] += (parasitic_energy_consumption + consumption_variable_flow) * _demand[i]
+                self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption[heating_demand_key] = _consumption
+            if demand_type.lower() == cte.COOLING.lower():
+              if _peak_load_type == cte.COOLING.lower():
+                _consumption_fix_flow = distribution_system.distribution_consumption_fix_flow
+              for demand_key in self.cooling_demand:
+                _consumption = self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption[demand_key]
+                _demand = self.cooling_demand[demand_key]
+                for i, _ in enumerate(_consumption):
+                  _consumption[i] += (parasitic_energy_consumption + consumption_variable_flow) * _demand[i]
+                self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption[demand_key] = _consumption
+
+        for key, item in self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption.items():
+          for i in range(0, len(item)):
+            _working_hours_value = _working_hours[key]
+            if len(item) == 12:
+              _working_hours_value = _working_hours[key][i]
+            self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption[key][i] += (
+              _peak_load * _consumption_fix_flow * _working_hours_value * cte.WATTS_HOUR_TO_JULES
+            )
 
-      for key, item in self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption.items():
-        for i in range(0, len(item)):
-          self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption[key][i] += _peak_load * _consumption_fix_flow \
-                                                                       * _working_hours
     return self._distribution_systems_electrical_consumption
 
   def _calculate_consumption(self, consumption_type, demand):
@@ -701,15 +784,21 @@ class Building(CityObject):
     if self.energy_systems is None:
       return None
     for energy_system in self.energy_systems:
+      generation_systems = energy_system.generation_systems
       for demand_type in energy_system.demand_types:
         if demand_type.lower() == consumption_type.lower():
           if consumption_type in (cte.HEATING, cte.DOMESTIC_HOT_WATER):
-            coefficient_of_performance = energy_system.generation_system.generic_generation_system.heat_efficiency
+            for generation_system in generation_systems:
+              if generation_system.heat_efficiency is not None:
+                coefficient_of_performance = float(generation_system.heat_efficiency)
           elif consumption_type == cte.COOLING:
-            coefficient_of_performance = energy_system.generation_system.generic_generation_system.cooling_efficiency
+            for generation_system in generation_systems:
+              if generation_system.cooling_efficiency is not None:
+                coefficient_of_performance = float(generation_system.cooling_efficiency)
           elif consumption_type == cte.ELECTRICITY:
-            coefficient_of_performance = \
-              energy_system.generation_system.generic_generation_system.electricity_efficiency
+            for generation_system in generation_systems:
+              if generation_system.electricity_efficiency is not None:
+                coefficient_of_performance = float(generation_system.electricity_efficiency)
     if coefficient_of_performance == 0:
       values = [0]*len(demand)
       final_energy_consumed = values
@@ -722,11 +811,9 @@ class Building(CityObject):
   @property
   def onsite_electrical_production(self):
     """
-    Get total electricity produced onsite in Wh
+    Get total electricity produced onsite in J
     return: dict
     """
-
-    # Add other systems whenever new ones appear
     orientation_losses_factor = {cte.MONTH: {'north': [0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0],
                                              'east': [0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0],
                                              'south': [2.137931, 1.645503, 1.320946, 1.107817, 0.993213, 0.945175,
@@ -737,19 +824,96 @@ class Building(CityObject):
                                             'south': [1.212544],
                                             'west': [0]}
                                  }
+
+    # Add other systems whenever new ones appear
     if self.energy_systems is None:
       return self._onsite_electrical_production
     for energy_system in self.energy_systems:
-      if energy_system.generation_system.generic_generation_system.type == cte.PHOTOVOLTAIC:
-        _efficiency = energy_system.generation_system.generic_generation_system.electricity_efficiency
-        self._onsite_electrical_production = {}
-        for _key in self.roofs[0].global_irradiance.keys():
-          _results = [0 for _ in range(0, len(self.roofs[0].global_irradiance[_key][cte.SRA]))]
-          for surface in self.roofs:
-            if _key in orientation_losses_factor:
-              _results = [x + y * _efficiency * surface.perimeter_area
-                          * surface.solar_collectors_area_reduction_factor * z
-                          for x, y, z in zip(_results, surface.global_irradiance[_key][cte.SRA],
-                                             orientation_losses_factor[_key]['south'])]
-          self._onsite_electrical_production[_key] = _results
+      for generation_system in energy_system.generation_systems:
+        if generation_system.system_type == cte.PHOTOVOLTAIC:
+          if generation_system.electricity_efficiency is not None:
+            _efficiency = float(generation_system.electricity_efficiency)
+          else:
+            _efficiency = 0
+          self._onsite_electrical_production = {}
+          for _key in self.roofs[0].global_irradiance.keys():
+            _results = [0 for _ in range(0, len(self.roofs[0].global_irradiance[_key]))]
+            for surface in self.roofs:
+              if _key in orientation_losses_factor:
+                _results = [x + y * _efficiency * surface.perimeter_area
+                            * surface.solar_collectors_area_reduction_factor * z
+                            for x, y, z in zip(_results, surface.global_irradiance[_key],
+                                               orientation_losses_factor[_key]['south'])]
+            self._onsite_electrical_production[_key] = _results
     return self._onsite_electrical_production
+
+  @property
+  def lower_corner(self):
+    """
+    Get building lower corner.
+    """
+    return [self._min_x, self._min_y, self._min_z]
+
+  @property
+  def upper_corner(self):
+    """
+    Get building upper corner.
+    """
+    return [self._max_x, self._max_y, self._max_z]
+
+  @property
+  def energy_consumption_breakdown(self) -> dict:
+    """
+    Get energy consumption of different sectors
+    return: dict
+    """
+    fuel_breakdown = {cte.ELECTRICITY: {cte.LIGHTING: self.lighting_electrical_demand[cte.YEAR][0],
+                                        cte.APPLIANCES: self.appliances_electrical_demand[cte.YEAR][0]}}
+    energy_systems = self.energy_systems
+    for energy_system in energy_systems:
+      demand_types = energy_system.demand_types
+      generation_systems = energy_system.generation_systems
+      for demand_type in demand_types:
+        for generation_system in generation_systems:
+          if generation_system.system_type != cte.PHOTOVOLTAIC:
+            if generation_system.fuel_type not in fuel_breakdown:
+              fuel_breakdown[generation_system.fuel_type] = {}
+            if demand_type in generation_system.energy_consumption:
+              fuel_breakdown[f'{generation_system.fuel_type}'][f'{demand_type}'] = (
+                generation_system.energy_consumption)[f'{demand_type}'][cte.YEAR][0]
+            storage_systems = generation_system.energy_storage_systems
+            if storage_systems:
+              for storage_system in storage_systems:
+                if storage_system.type_energy_stored == 'thermal' and storage_system.heating_coil_energy_consumption:
+                  fuel_breakdown[cte.ELECTRICITY][f'{demand_type}'] += storage_system.heating_coil_energy_consumption[cte.YEAR][0]
+    #TODO: When simulation models of all energy system archetypes are created, this part can be removed
+    heating_fuels = []
+    dhw_fuels = []
+    for energy_system in self.energy_systems:
+      if cte.HEATING in energy_system.demand_types:
+        for generation_system in energy_system.generation_systems:
+          heating_fuels.append(generation_system.fuel_type)
+      if cte.DOMESTIC_HOT_WATER in energy_system.demand_types:
+        for generation_system in energy_system.generation_systems:
+          dhw_fuels.append(generation_system.fuel_type)
+    for key in fuel_breakdown:
+      if key == cte.ELECTRICITY and cte.COOLING not in fuel_breakdown[key]:
+        for energy_system in energy_systems:
+          if cte.COOLING in energy_system.demand_types and cte.COOLING not in fuel_breakdown[key]:
+            for generation_system in energy_system.generation_systems:
+              fuel_breakdown[generation_system.fuel_type][cte.COOLING] = self.cooling_consumption[cte.YEAR][0]
+      for fuel in heating_fuels:
+        if cte.HEATING not in fuel_breakdown[fuel]:
+          for energy_system in energy_systems:
+            if cte.HEATING in energy_system.demand_types:
+              for generation_system in energy_system.generation_systems:
+                fuel_breakdown[generation_system.fuel_type][cte.HEATING] = self.heating_consumption[cte.YEAR][0]
+      for fuel in dhw_fuels:
+        if cte.DOMESTIC_HOT_WATER not in fuel_breakdown[fuel]:
+          for energy_system in energy_systems:
+            if cte.DOMESTIC_HOT_WATER in energy_system.demand_types:
+              for generation_system in energy_system.generation_systems:
+                fuel_breakdown[generation_system.fuel_type][cte.DOMESTIC_HOT_WATER] = self.domestic_hot_water_consumption[cte.YEAR][0]
+    self._fuel_consumption_breakdown = fuel_breakdown
+    return self._fuel_consumption_breakdown
+

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/construction.py

@@ -0,0 +1,151 @@
+"""
+Construction thermal parameters
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.layer import Layer
+
+
+class Construction:
+  """
+  Construction class
+  """
+  def __init__(self):
+    self._type = None
+    self._name = None
+    self._layers = None
+    self._window_ratio = None
+    self._window_frame_ratio = None
+    self._window_g_value = None
+    self._window_overall_u_value = None
+    self._window_type = None
+
+  @property
+  def type(self):
+    """
+    Get construction type
+    :return: str
+    """
+    return self._type
+
+  @type.setter
+  def type(self, value):
+    """
+    Set construction type
+    :param value: str
+    """
+    self._type = value
+
+  @property
+  def name(self):
+    """
+    Get construction name
+    :return: str
+    """
+    return self._name
+
+  @name.setter
+  def name(self, value):
+    """
+    Set construction name
+    :param value: str
+    """
+    self._name = value
+
+  @property
+  def layers(self) -> [Layer]:
+    """
+    Get layers
+    :return: [layer]
+    """
+    return self._layers
+
+  @layers.setter
+  def layers(self, value):
+    """
+    Set layers
+    :param value: [layer]
+    """
+    self._layers = value
+
+  @property
+  def window_ratio(self):
+    """
+    Get window ratio
+    :return: dict
+    """
+    return self._window_ratio
+
+  @window_ratio.setter
+  def window_ratio(self, value):
+    """
+    Set window ratio
+    :param value: dict
+    """
+    self._window_ratio = value
+
+  @property
+  def window_frame_ratio(self):
+    """
+    Get window frame ratio
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._window_frame_ratio
+
+  @window_frame_ratio.setter
+  def window_frame_ratio(self, value):
+    """
+    Set window frame ratio
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._window_frame_ratio = value
+
+  @property
+  def window_g_value(self):
+    """
+    Get transparent surface g-value
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._window_g_value
+
+  @window_g_value.setter
+  def window_g_value(self, value):
+    """
+    Set transparent surface g-value
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._window_g_value = value
+
+  @property
+  def window_overall_u_value(self):
+    """
+    Get transparent surface overall U-value in W/m2K
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._window_overall_u_value
+
+  @window_overall_u_value.setter
+  def window_overall_u_value(self, value):
+    """
+    Set transparent surface overall U-value in W/m2K
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._window_overall_u_value = value
+
+  @property
+  def window_type(self):
+    """
+    Get transparent surface type, 'window' or 'skylight'
+    :return: str
+    """
+    return self._window_type
+
+  @window_type.setter
+  def window_type(self, value):
+    """
+    Set transparent surface type, 'window' or 'skylight'
+    :return: str
+    """
+    self._window_type = value

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/internal_zone.py

@@ -8,24 +8,25 @@ Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
 import uuid
 from typing import Union, List
 from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.usage import Usage
+from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.thermal_archetype import ThermalArchetype
 from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.thermal_zone import ThermalZone
+from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.thermal_boundary import ThermalBoundary
 from hub.city_model_structure.attributes.polyhedron import Polyhedron
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.hvac_system import HvacSystem
 
 
 class InternalZone:
   """
   InternalZone class
   """
-  def __init__(self, surfaces, area):
+  def __init__(self, surfaces, area, volume):
     self._surfaces = surfaces
     self._id = None
     self._geometry = None
-    self._volume = None
+    self._volume = volume
     self._area = area
-    self._thermal_zones = None
+    self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones = None
     self._usages = None
-    self._hvac_system = None
+    self._thermal_archetype = None
 
   @property
   def id(self):
@@ -64,7 +65,7 @@ class InternalZone:
     Get internal zone volume in cubic meters
     :return: float
     """
-    return self.geometry.volume
+    return self._volume
 
   @property
   def area(self):
@@ -74,10 +75,18 @@ class InternalZone:
     """
     return self._area
 
+  @property
+  def mean_height(self):
+    """
+    Get internal zone mean height in meters
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self.volume / self.area
+
   @property
   def usages(self) -> [Usage]:
     """
-    Get internal zone usage zones
+    Get usage archetypes
     :return: [Usage]
     """
     return self._usages
@@ -85,39 +94,59 @@ class InternalZone:
   @usages.setter
   def usages(self, value):
     """
-    Set internal zone usage zones
+    Set usage archetypes
     :param value: [Usage]
     """
     self._usages = value
 
   @property
-  def hvac_system(self) -> Union[None, HvacSystem]:
+  def thermal_archetype(self) -> ThermalArchetype:
     """
-    Get HVAC system installed for this thermal zone
-    :return: None or HvacSystem
+    Get thermal archetype parameters
+    :return: ThermalArchetype
     """
-    return self._hvac_system
+    return self._thermal_archetype
 
-  @hvac_system.setter
-  def hvac_system(self, value):
+  @thermal_archetype.setter
+  def thermal_archetype(self, value):
     """
-    Set HVAC system installed for this thermal zone
-    :param value: HvacSystem
+    Set thermal archetype parameters
+    :param value: ThermalArchetype
     """
-    self._hvac_system = value
+    self._thermal_archetype = value
 
   @property
-  def thermal_zones(self) -> Union[None, List[ThermalZone]]:
+  def thermal_zones_from_internal_zones(self) -> Union[None, List[ThermalZone]]:
     """
-    Get building thermal zones
+    Get building thermal zones as one per internal zone
     :return: [ThermalZone]
     """
-    return self._thermal_zones
+    _thermal_boundaries = []
+    for surface in self.surfaces:
+      if surface.holes_polygons is None:
+        windows_areas = None
+      else:
+        windows_areas = []
+        for hole in surface.holes_polygons:
+          windows_areas.append(hole.area)
+      _thermal_boundary = ThermalBoundary(surface, surface.solid_polygon.area, windows_areas)
+      surface.associated_thermal_boundaries = [_thermal_boundary]
+      _thermal_boundaries.append(_thermal_boundary)
+    if self.thermal_archetype is None:
+      return None  # there are no archetype
+    _number_of_storeys = int(self.volume / self.area / self.thermal_archetype.average_storey_height)
+    if _number_of_storeys == 0:
+      _number_of_storeys = 1
+    _thermal_zone = ThermalZone(_thermal_boundaries, self, self.volume, self.area, _number_of_storeys)
+    for thermal_boundary in _thermal_zone.thermal_boundaries:
+      thermal_boundary.thermal_zones = [_thermal_zone]
+    self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones = [_thermal_zone]
+    return self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones
 
-  @thermal_zones.setter
-  def thermal_zones(self, value):
+  @thermal_zones_from_internal_zones.setter
+  def thermal_zones_from_internal_zones(self, value):
     """
-    Set city object thermal zones
+    Set city object thermal zones as one per internal zone
     :param value: [ThermalZone]
     """
-    self._thermal_zones = value
+    self._thermal_zones_from_internal_zones = value

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/layer.py

@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
 Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Guille Gutierrez guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca
 """
+
 import uuid
 from typing import Union
-from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.material import Material
 
 
 class Layer:
@@ -14,9 +14,17 @@ class Layer:
   Layer class
   """
   def __init__(self):
-    self._material = None
     self._thickness = None
     self._id = None
+    self._material_name = None
+    self._conductivity = None
+    self._specific_heat = None
+    self._density = None
+    self._solar_absorptance = None
+    self._thermal_absorptance = None
+    self._visible_absorptance = None
+    self._no_mass = False
+    self._thermal_resistance = None
 
   @property
   def id(self):
@@ -28,22 +36,6 @@ class Layer:
       self._id = uuid.uuid4()
     return self._id
 
-  @property
-  def material(self) -> Material:
-    """
-    Get layer material
-    :return: Material
-    """
-    return self._material
-
-  @material.setter
-  def material(self, value):
-    """
-    Set layer material
-    :param value: Material
-    """
-    self._material = value
-
   @property
   def thickness(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
@@ -60,3 +52,155 @@ class Layer:
     """
     if value is not None:
       self._thickness = float(value)
+
+  @property
+  def material_name(self):
+    """
+    Get material name
+    :return: str
+    """
+    return self._material_name
+
+  @material_name.setter
+  def material_name(self, value):
+    """
+    Set material name
+    :param value: string
+    """
+    self._material_name = str(value)
+
+  @property
+  def conductivity(self) -> Union[None, float]:
+    """
+    Get material conductivity in W/mK
+    :return: None or float
+    """
+    return self._conductivity
+
+  @conductivity.setter
+  def conductivity(self, value):
+    """
+    Set material conductivity in W/mK
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    if value is not None:
+      self._conductivity = float(value)
+
+  @property
+  def specific_heat(self) -> Union[None, float]:
+    """
+    Get material conductivity in J/kgK
+    :return: None or float
+    """
+    return self._specific_heat
+
+  @specific_heat.setter
+  def specific_heat(self, value):
+    """
+    Get material conductivity in J/kgK
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    if value is not None:
+      self._specific_heat = float(value)
+
+  @property
+  def density(self) -> Union[None, float]:
+    """
+    Get material density in kg/m3
+    :return: None or float
+    """
+    return self._density
+
+  @density.setter
+  def density(self, value):
+    """
+    Set material density
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    if value is not None:
+      self._density = float(value)
+
+  @property
+  def solar_absorptance(self) -> Union[None, float]:
+    """
+    Get material solar absorptance
+    :return: None or float
+    """
+    return self._solar_absorptance
+
+  @solar_absorptance.setter
+  def solar_absorptance(self, value):
+    """
+    Set material solar absorptance
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    if value is not None:
+      self._solar_absorptance = float(value)
+
+  @property
+  def thermal_absorptance(self) -> Union[None, float]:
+    """
+    Get material thermal absorptance
+    :return: None or float
+    """
+    return self._thermal_absorptance
+
+  @thermal_absorptance.setter
+  def thermal_absorptance(self, value):
+    """
+    Set material thermal absorptance
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    if value is not None:
+      self._thermal_absorptance = float(value)
+
+  @property
+  def visible_absorptance(self) -> Union[None, float]:
+    """
+    Get material visible absorptance
+    :return: None or float
+    """
+    return self._visible_absorptance
+
+  @visible_absorptance.setter
+  def visible_absorptance(self, value):
+    """
+    Set material visible absorptance
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    if value is not None:
+      self._visible_absorptance = float(value)
+
+  @property
+  def no_mass(self) -> Union[None, bool]:
+    """
+    Get material no mass flag
+    :return: None or Boolean
+    """
+    return self._no_mass
+
+  @no_mass.setter
+  def no_mass(self, value):
+    """
+    Set material no mass flag
+    :param value: Boolean
+    """
+    if value is not None:
+      self._no_mass = value
+
+  @property
+  def thermal_resistance(self) -> Union[None, float]:
+    """
+    Get material thermal resistance in m2K/W
+    :return: None or float
+    """
+    return self._thermal_resistance
+
+  @thermal_resistance.setter
+  def thermal_resistance(self, value):
+    """
+    Set material thermal resistance in m2K/W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    if value is not None:
+      self._thermal_resistance = float(value)

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/material.py

@@ -1,193 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Material module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Guille Gutierrez guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-from typing import Union
-
-
-class Material:
-  """
-  Material class
-  """
-  def __init__(self):
-    self._id = None
-    self._name = None
-    self._conductivity = None
-    self._specific_heat = None
-    self._density = None
-    self._solar_absorptance = None
-    self._thermal_absorptance = None
-    self._visible_absorptance = None
-    self._no_mass = False
-    self._thermal_resistance = None
-
-  @property
-  def id(self):
-    """
-    Get material id
-    :return: str
-    """
-    return self._id
-
-  @id.setter
-  def id(self, value):
-    """
-    Set material id
-    :param value: str
-    """
-    self._id = value
-
-  @property
-  def name(self):
-    """
-    Get material name
-    :return: str
-    """
-    return self._name
-
-  @name.setter
-  def name(self, value):
-    """
-    Set material name
-    :param value: string
-    """
-    self._name = str(value)
-
-  @property
-  def conductivity(self) -> Union[None, float]:
-    """
-    Get material conductivity in W/mK
-    :return: None or float
-    """
-    return self._conductivity
-
-  @conductivity.setter
-  def conductivity(self, value):
-    """
-    Set material conductivity in W/mK
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._conductivity = float(value)
-
-  @property
-  def specific_heat(self) -> Union[None, float]:
-    """
-    Get material conductivity in J/kgK
-    :return: None or float
-    """
-    return self._specific_heat
-
-  @specific_heat.setter
-  def specific_heat(self, value):
-    """
-    Get material conductivity in J/kgK
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._specific_heat = float(value)
-
-  @property
-  def density(self) -> Union[None, float]:
-    """
-    Get material density in kg/m3
-    :return: None or float
-    """
-    return self._density
-
-  @density.setter
-  def density(self, value):
-    """
-    Set material density
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._density = float(value)
-
-  @property
-  def solar_absorptance(self) -> Union[None, float]:
-    """
-    Get material solar absorptance
-    :return: None or float
-    """
-    return self._solar_absorptance
-
-  @solar_absorptance.setter
-  def solar_absorptance(self, value):
-    """
-    Set material solar absorptance
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._solar_absorptance = float(value)
-
-  @property
-  def thermal_absorptance(self) -> Union[None, float]:
-    """
-    Get material thermal absorptance
-    :return: None or float
-    """
-    return self._thermal_absorptance
-
-  @thermal_absorptance.setter
-  def thermal_absorptance(self, value):
-    """
-    Set material thermal absorptance
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._thermal_absorptance = float(value)
-
-  @property
-  def visible_absorptance(self) -> Union[None, float]:
-    """
-    Get material visible absorptance
-    :return: None or float
-    """
-    return self._visible_absorptance
-
-  @visible_absorptance.setter
-  def visible_absorptance(self, value):
-    """
-    Set material visible absorptance
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._visible_absorptance = float(value)
-
-  @property
-  def no_mass(self) -> Union[None, bool]:
-    """
-    Get material no mass flag
-    :return: None or Boolean
-    """
-    return self._no_mass
-
-  @no_mass.setter
-  def no_mass(self, value):
-    """
-    Set material no mass flag
-    :param value: Boolean
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._no_mass = value
-
-  @property
-  def thermal_resistance(self) -> Union[None, float]:
-    """
-    Get material thermal resistance in m2K/W
-    :return: None or float
-    """
-    return self._thermal_resistance
-
-  @thermal_resistance.setter
-  def thermal_resistance(self, value):
-    """
-    Set material thermal resistance in m2K/W
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._thermal_resistance = float(value)

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/storey.py

@@ -90,7 +90,9 @@ class Storey:
     :return: ThermalZone
     """
     if self._thermal_zone is None:
-      self._thermal_zone = ThermalZone(self.thermal_boundaries, self._internal_zone, self.volume, self.floor_area)
+      _number_of_storeys = 1
+      self._thermal_zone = ThermalZone(self.thermal_boundaries, self._internal_zone,
+                                       self.volume, self.floor_area, _number_of_storeys)
     return self._thermal_zone
 
   @property

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/surface.py

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ from hub.city_model_structure.attributes.point import Point
 from hub.city_model_structure.greenery.vegetation import Vegetation
 from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.thermal_boundary import ThermalBoundary
 import hub.helpers.constants as cte
+from hub.helpers.configuration_helper import ConfigurationHelper
 
 
 class Surface:
@@ -41,10 +42,12 @@ class Surface:
     self._short_wave_reflectance = None
     self._long_wave_emittance = None
     self._inverse = None
-    self._associated_thermal_boundaries = []
+    self._associated_thermal_boundaries = None
     self._vegetation = None
     self._percentage_shared = None
     self._solar_collectors_area_reduction_factor = None
+    self._global_irradiance_tilted = {}
+    self._installed_solar_collector_area = None
 
   @property
   def name(self):
@@ -154,7 +157,6 @@ class Surface:
     if self._inclination is None:
       self._inclination = np.arccos(self.perimeter_polygon.normal[2])
     return self._inclination
-
   @property
   def type(self):
     """
@@ -178,16 +180,16 @@ class Surface:
   @property
   def global_irradiance(self) -> dict:
     """
-    Get global irradiance on surface in Wh/m2
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Get global irradiance on surface in W/m2
+    :return: dict
     """
     return self._global_irradiance
 
   @global_irradiance.setter
   def global_irradiance(self, value):
     """
-    Set global irradiance on surface in Wh/m2
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Set global irradiance on surface in W/m2
+    :param value: dict
     """
     self._global_irradiance = value
 
@@ -384,3 +386,35 @@ class Surface:
     :param value: float
     """
     self._solar_collectors_area_reduction_factor = value
+
+  @property
+  def global_irradiance_tilted(self) -> dict:
+    """
+    Get global irradiance on a tilted surface in W/m2
+    :return: dict
+    """
+    return self._global_irradiance_tilted
+
+  @global_irradiance_tilted.setter
+  def global_irradiance_tilted(self, value):
+    """
+    Set global irradiance on a tilted surface in W/m2
+    :param value: dict
+    """
+    self._global_irradiance_tilted = value
+
+  @property
+  def installed_solar_collector_area(self):
+    """
+    Get installed solar collector area in m2
+    :return: dict
+    """
+    return self._installed_solar_collector_area
+
+  @installed_solar_collector_area.setter
+  def installed_solar_collector_area(self, value):
+    """
+    Set installed solar collector area in m2
+    :return: dict
+    """
+    self._installed_solar_collector_area = value

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/thermal_archetype.py

@@ -0,0 +1,168 @@
+"""
+Thermal archetype module
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.construction import Construction
+
+
+class ThermalArchetype:
+  """
+  ThermalArchetype class
+  """
+  def __init__(self):
+    self._constructions = None
+    self._average_storey_height = None
+    self._thermal_capacity = None
+    self._extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges = None
+    self._indirect_heated_ratio = None
+    self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = None
+    self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = None
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off=None
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on=None
+
+  @property
+  def constructions(self) -> [Construction]:
+    """
+    Get archetype constructions
+    :return: [Construction]
+    """
+    return self._constructions
+
+  @constructions.setter
+  def constructions(self, value):
+    """
+    Set archetype constructions
+    :param value: [Construction]
+    """
+    self._constructions = value
+
+  @property
+  def average_storey_height(self):
+    """
+    Get average storey height in m
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._average_storey_height
+
+  @average_storey_height.setter
+  def average_storey_height(self, value):
+    """
+    Set average storey height in m
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._average_storey_height = value
+
+  @property
+  def thermal_capacity(self):
+    """
+    Get thermal capacity in J/m3K
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._thermal_capacity
+
+  @thermal_capacity.setter
+  def thermal_capacity(self, value):
+    """
+    Set thermal capacity in J/m3K
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._thermal_capacity = value
+
+  @property
+  def extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges(self):
+    """
+    Get extra loses due to thermal bridges in W/m2K
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges
+
+  @extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges.setter
+  def extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges(self, value):
+    """
+    Set extra loses due to thermal bridges in W/m2K
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges = value
+
+  @property
+  def indirect_heated_ratio(self):
+    """
+    Get indirect heated area ratio
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._indirect_heated_ratio
+
+  @indirect_heated_ratio.setter
+  def indirect_heated_ratio(self, value):
+    """
+    Set indirect heated area ratio
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._indirect_heated_ratio = value
+
+  @property
+  def infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off(self):
+    """
+    Get infiltration rate for ventilation system off in ACH
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off
+
+  @infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off.setter
+  def infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off(self, value):
+    """
+    Set infiltration rate for ventilation system off in ACH
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = value
+
+  @property
+  def infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on(self):
+    """
+    Get infiltration rate for ventilation system on in ACH
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on
+
+  @infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on.setter
+  def infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on(self, value):
+    """
+    Set infiltration rate for ventilation system on in ACH
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = value
+
+  @property
+  def infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off(self):
+    """
+    Get infiltration rate for ventilation system off in l/s/m2
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off
+
+  @infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off.setter
+  def infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off(self, value):
+    """
+    Set infiltration rate for ventilation system off in l/s/m2
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = value
+
+  @property
+  def infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on(self):
+    """
+    Get infiltration rate for ventilation system on in l/s/m2
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on
+
+  @infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on.setter
+  def infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on(self, value):
+    """
+    Set infiltration rate for ventilation system on in l/s/m2
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = value

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/thermal_boundary.py

@@ -7,7 +7,9 @@ Code contributors: Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concord
 """
 
 import uuid
+import math
 from typing import List, Union, TypeVar
+import logging
 from hub.helpers.configuration_helper import ConfigurationHelper as ch
 import hub.helpers.constants as cte
 from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.layer import Layer
@@ -35,8 +37,11 @@ class ThermalBoundary:
     self._construction_name = None
     self._thickness = None
     self._internal_surface = None
-    self._window_ratio = None
-    self._window_ratio_is_calculated = False
+    self._external_surface = None
+    self._window_ratio = 0
+    self._window_ratio_to_be_calculated = False
+    if self._windows_areas is not None:
+      self._window_ratio_to_be_calculated = True
 
   @property
   def id(self):
@@ -51,7 +56,7 @@ class ThermalBoundary:
   @property
   def parent_surface(self) -> Surface:
     """
-    Get the surface that belongs to the thermal boundary
+    Get the surface that belongs to the thermal boundary, considered the external surface of that boundary
     :return: Surface
     """
     return self._parent_surface
@@ -90,7 +95,7 @@ class ThermalBoundary:
       self._thickness = 0.0
       if self.layers is not None:
         for layer in self.layers:
-          if not layer.material.no_mass:
+          if not layer.no_mass:
             self._thickness += layer.thickness
     return self._thickness
 
@@ -101,18 +106,7 @@ class ThermalBoundary:
     :return: None or [ThermalOpening]
     """
     if self._thermal_openings is None:
-      if self.window_ratio is not None:
-        if self.window_ratio == 0:
-          self._thermal_openings = []
-        else:
-          thermal_opening = ThermalOpening()
-          if self.window_ratio == 1:
-            _area = self.opaque_area
-          else:
-            _area = self.opaque_area * self.window_ratio / (1-self.window_ratio)
-          thermal_opening.area = _area
-          self._thermal_openings = [thermal_opening]
-      else:
+      if self.windows_areas is not None:
         if len(self.windows_areas) > 0:
           self._thermal_openings = []
           for window_area in self.windows_areas:
@@ -121,24 +115,57 @@ class ThermalBoundary:
             self._thermal_openings.append(thermal_opening)
         else:
           self._thermal_openings = []
+      else:
+        if self.window_ratio is not None:
+          if self.window_ratio == 0:
+            self._thermal_openings = []
+          else:
+            thermal_opening = ThermalOpening()
+            if self.window_ratio == 1:
+              _area = self.opaque_area
+            else:
+              _area = self.opaque_area * self.window_ratio / (1-self.window_ratio)
+            thermal_opening.area = _area
+            self._thermal_openings = [thermal_opening]
+        else:
+          self._thermal_openings = []
+    else:
+      if self.windows_areas is not None:
+        return self._thermal_openings
+      if self.window_ratio is not None:
+        if self.window_ratio == 0:
+          self._thermal_openings = []
+        else:
+          if len(self._thermal_openings) == 0:
+            thermal_opening = ThermalOpening()
+            if self.window_ratio == 1:
+              _area = self.opaque_area
+            else:
+              _area = self.opaque_area * self.window_ratio / (1-self.window_ratio)
+            thermal_opening.area = _area
+            self._thermal_openings = [thermal_opening]
+          else:
+            for _thermal_opening in self._thermal_openings:
+              if self.window_ratio == 1:
+                _area = self.opaque_area
+              else:
+                _area = self.opaque_area * self.window_ratio / (1-self.window_ratio)
+              _thermal_opening.area = _area
+              self._thermal_openings = [_thermal_opening]
+    for thermal_opening in self._thermal_openings:
+      thermal_opening.g_value = self._construction_archetype.window_g_value
+      thermal_opening.overall_u_value = self._construction_archetype.window_overall_u_value
+      thermal_opening.frame_ratio = self._construction_archetype.window_frame_ratio
+      thermal_opening.construction_name = self._construction_archetype.window_type
     return self._thermal_openings
 
   @property
-  def construction_name(self) -> Union[None, str]:
-    """
-    Get construction name
-    :return: None or str
-    """
-    return self._construction_name
-
-  @construction_name.setter
-  def construction_name(self, value):
-    """
-    Set construction name
-    :param value: str
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._construction_name = str(value)
+  def _construction_archetype(self):
+    construction_archetypes = self.thermal_zones[0].parent_internal_zone.thermal_archetype.constructions
+    for construction_archetype in construction_archetypes:
+      if str(self.type) == str(construction_archetype.type):
+        return construction_archetype
+    return None
 
   @property
   def layers(self) -> List[Layer]:
@@ -146,16 +173,13 @@ class ThermalBoundary:
     Get thermal boundary layers
     :return: [Layers]
     """
+    if self._construction_archetype is not None:
+      self._layers = self._construction_archetype.layers
+    else:
+      logging.error('Layers not defined\n')
+      raise ValueError('Layers not defined')
     return self._layers
 
-  @layers.setter
-  def layers(self, value):
-    """
-    Set thermal boundary layers
-    :param value: [Layer]
-    """
-    self._layers = value
-
   @property
   def type(self):
     """
@@ -174,28 +198,31 @@ class ThermalBoundary:
     If none of those sources are available, it returns None.
     :return: float
     """
-    if self.windows_areas is not None:
-      if not self._window_ratio_is_calculated:
-        _calculated = True
-        if len(self.windows_areas) == 0:
-          self._window_ratio = 0
+    if self._window_ratio_to_be_calculated:
+      if len(self.windows_areas) == 0:
+        self._window_ratio = 0
+      else:
+        total_window_area = 0
+        for window_area in self.windows_areas:
+          total_window_area += window_area
+        self._window_ratio = total_window_area / (self.opaque_area + total_window_area)
+    else:
+      if self.type in (cte.WALL, cte.ROOF):
+        if -math.sqrt(2) / 2 < math.sin(self.parent_surface.azimuth) < math.sqrt(2) / 2:
+          if 0 < math.cos(self.parent_surface.azimuth):
+            self._window_ratio = \
+              float(self._construction_archetype.window_ratio['north']) / 100
+          else:
+            self._window_ratio = \
+              float(self._construction_archetype.window_ratio['south']) / 100
+        elif math.sqrt(2) / 2 <= math.sin(self._parent_surface.azimuth):
+          self._window_ratio = \
+            float(self._construction_archetype.window_ratio['east']) / 100
         else:
-          total_window_area = 0
-          for window_area in self.windows_areas:
-            total_window_area += window_area
-          self._window_ratio = total_window_area / (self.opaque_area + total_window_area)
+          self._window_ratio = \
+            float(self._construction_archetype.window_ratio['west']) / 100
     return self._window_ratio
 
-  @window_ratio.setter
-  def window_ratio(self, value):
-    """
-    Set thermal boundary window ratio
-    :param value: str
-    """
-    if self._window_ratio_is_calculated:
-      raise ValueError('Window ratio cannot be assigned when the windows are defined in the geometry.')
-    self._window_ratio = float(value)
-
   @property
   def windows_areas(self) -> [float]:
     """
@@ -220,15 +247,28 @@ class ThermalBoundary:
         r_value = 1.0/h_i + 1.0/h_e
       try:
         for layer in self.layers:
-          if layer.material.no_mass:
-            r_value += float(layer.material.thermal_resistance)
+          if layer.no_mass:
+            r_value += float(layer.thermal_resistance)
           else:
-            r_value += float(layer.thickness) / float(layer.material.conductivity)
+            r_value += float(layer.thickness) / float(layer.conductivity)
         self._u_value = 1.0/r_value
       except TypeError:
         raise TypeError('Constructions layers are not initialized') from TypeError
     return self._u_value
 
+  @property
+  def construction_name(self):
+    """
+    Get construction name
+    :return: str
+    """
+    if self._construction_archetype is not None:
+      self._construction_name = self._construction_archetype.name
+    else:
+      logging.error('Construction name not defined\n')
+      raise ValueError('Construction name not defined')
+    return self._construction_name
+
   @u_value.setter
   def u_value(self, value):
     """
@@ -280,4 +320,18 @@ class ThermalBoundary:
     """
     if self._internal_surface is None:
       self._internal_surface = self.parent_surface.inverse
+      # The agreement is that the layers are defined from outside to inside
+      internal_layer = self.layers[len(self.layers) - 1]
+      self._internal_surface.short_wave_reflectance = 1 - internal_layer.solar_absorptance
+      self._internal_surface.long_wave_emittance = 1 - internal_layer.solar_absorptance
+
     return self._internal_surface
+
+  @property
+  def external_surface(self) -> Surface:
+    if self._external_surface is None:
+      # The agreement is that the layers are defined from outside to inside
+      self._external_surface = self.parent_surface
+      self._external_surface.short_wave_reflectance = 1 - self.layers[0].solar_absorptance
+      self._external_surface.long_wave_emittance = 1 - self.layers[0].solar_absorptance
+    return self._external_surface

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/thermal_control.py

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
 Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
 """
+from math import inf
 from typing import Union, List
 from hub.city_model_structure.attributes.schedule import Schedule
 
@@ -22,20 +23,16 @@ class ThermalControl:
 
   @staticmethod
   def _maximum_value(schedules):
-    maximum = -1000
+    maximum = -inf
     for schedule in schedules:
-      for value in schedule.values:
-        if value > maximum:
-          maximum = value
+      maximum = max(maximum, max(schedule.values))
     return maximum
 
   @staticmethod
   def _minimum_value(schedules):
-    minimum = 1000
+    minimum = inf
     for schedule in schedules:
-      for value in schedule.values:
-        if value < minimum:
-          minimum = value
+      minimum = min(minimum, min(schedule.values))
     return minimum
 
   @property

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/thermal_zone.py

@@ -29,7 +29,12 @@ class ThermalZone:
   ThermalZone class
   """
 
-  def __init__(self, thermal_boundaries, parent_internal_zone, volume, footprint_area, usage_name=None):
+  def __init__(self, thermal_boundaries,
+               parent_internal_zone,
+               volume,
+               footprint_area,
+               number_of_storeys,
+               usage_name=None):
     self._id = None
     self._parent_internal_zone = parent_internal_zone
     self._footprint_area = footprint_area
@@ -39,10 +44,13 @@ class ThermalZone:
     self._indirectly_heated_area_ratio = None
     self._infiltration_rate_system_on = None
     self._infiltration_rate_system_off = None
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_system_on = None
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_system_off = None
     self._volume = volume
     self._ordinate_number = None
     self._view_factors_matrix = None
     self._total_floor_area = None
+    self._number_of_storeys = number_of_storeys
     self._usage_name = usage_name
     self._usage_from_parent = False
     if usage_name is None:
@@ -58,6 +66,14 @@ class ThermalZone:
     self._domestic_hot_water = None
     self._usages = None
 
+  @property
+  def parent_internal_zone(self) -> InternalZone:
+    """
+    Get the internal zone to which this thermal zone belongs
+    :return: InternalZone
+    """
+    return self._parent_internal_zone
+
   @property
   def usages(self):
     """
@@ -113,82 +129,62 @@ class ThermalZone:
     Get thermal zone additional thermal bridge u value per footprint area W/m2K
     :return: None or float
     """
+    self._additional_thermal_bridge_u_value = self.parent_internal_zone.thermal_archetype.extra_loses_due_to_thermal_bridges
     return self._additional_thermal_bridge_u_value
 
-  @additional_thermal_bridge_u_value.setter
-  def additional_thermal_bridge_u_value(self, value):
-    """
-    Set thermal zone additional thermal bridge u value per footprint area W/m2K
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._additional_thermal_bridge_u_value = float(value)
-
   @property
   def effective_thermal_capacity(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
     Get thermal zone effective thermal capacity in J/m3K
     :return: None or float
     """
+    self._effective_thermal_capacity = self._parent_internal_zone.thermal_archetype.thermal_capacity
     return self._effective_thermal_capacity
 
-  @effective_thermal_capacity.setter
-  def effective_thermal_capacity(self, value):
-    """
-    Set thermal zone effective thermal capacity in J/m3K
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._effective_thermal_capacity = float(value)
-
   @property
   def indirectly_heated_area_ratio(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
     Get thermal zone indirectly heated area ratio
     :return: None or float
     """
+    self._indirectly_heated_area_ratio = self._parent_internal_zone.thermal_archetype.indirect_heated_ratio
     return self._indirectly_heated_area_ratio
 
-  @indirectly_heated_area_ratio.setter
-  def indirectly_heated_area_ratio(self, value):
-    """
-    Set thermal zone indirectly heated area ratio
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._indirectly_heated_area_ratio = float(value)
-
   @property
   def infiltration_rate_system_on(self):
     """
-    Get thermal zone infiltration rate system on in air changes per hour (ACH)
+    Get thermal zone infiltration rate system on in air changes per second (1/s)
     :return: None or float
     """
+    self._infiltration_rate_system_on = self._parent_internal_zone.thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on
     return self._infiltration_rate_system_on
 
-  @infiltration_rate_system_on.setter
-  def infiltration_rate_system_on(self, value):
-    """
-    Set thermal zone infiltration rate system on in air changes per hour (ACH)
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._infiltration_rate_system_on = value
-
   @property
   def infiltration_rate_system_off(self):
     """
-    Get thermal zone infiltration rate system off in air changes per hour (ACH)
+    Get thermal zone infiltration rate system off in air changes per second (1/s)
     :return: None or float
     """
+    self._infiltration_rate_system_off = self._parent_internal_zone.thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off
     return self._infiltration_rate_system_off
 
-  @infiltration_rate_system_off.setter
-  def infiltration_rate_system_off(self, value):
+  @property
+  def infiltration_rate_area_system_on(self):
     """
-    Set thermal zone infiltration rate system on in air changes per hour (ACH)
-    :param value: float
+    Get thermal zone infiltration rate system on in air changes per second (1/s)
+    :return: None or float
     """
-    self._infiltration_rate_system_off = value
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_system_on = self._parent_internal_zone.thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on
+    return self._infiltration_rate_area_system_on
+
+  @property
+  def infiltration_rate_area_system_off(self):
+    """
+    Get thermal zone infiltration rate system off in air changes per second (1/s)
+    :return: None or float
+    """
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_system_off = self._parent_internal_zone.thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off
+    return self._infiltration_rate_area_system_off
 
   @property
   def volume(self):
@@ -221,15 +217,43 @@ class ThermalZone:
     Get thermal zone view factors matrix
     :return: [[float]]
     """
-    return self._view_factors_matrix
+    # todo: review method if windows not in window_ratio but in geometry
+    if self._view_factors_matrix is None:
+      total_area = 0
+      for thermal_boundary in self.thermal_boundaries:
+        total_area += thermal_boundary.opaque_area
+        for thermal_opening in thermal_boundary.thermal_openings:
+          total_area += thermal_opening.area
 
-  @view_factors_matrix.setter
-  def view_factors_matrix(self, value):
-    """
-    Set thermal zone view factors matrix
-    :param value: [[float]]
-    """
-    self._view_factors_matrix = value
+      view_factors_matrix = []
+      for thermal_boundary_1 in self.thermal_boundaries:
+        values = []
+        for thermal_boundary_2 in self.thermal_boundaries:
+          value = 0
+          if thermal_boundary_1.id != thermal_boundary_2.id:
+            value = thermal_boundary_2.opaque_area / (total_area - thermal_boundary_1.opaque_area)
+          values.append(value)
+        for thermal_boundary in self.thermal_boundaries:
+          for thermal_opening in thermal_boundary.thermal_openings:
+            value = thermal_opening.area / (total_area - thermal_boundary_1.opaque_area)
+            values.append(value)
+        view_factors_matrix.append(values)
+
+      for thermal_boundary_1 in self.thermal_boundaries:
+        values = []
+        for thermal_opening_1 in thermal_boundary_1.thermal_openings:
+          for thermal_boundary_2 in self.thermal_boundaries:
+            value = thermal_boundary_2.opaque_area / (total_area - thermal_opening_1.area)
+            values.append(value)
+          for thermal_boundary in self.thermal_boundaries:
+            for thermal_opening_2 in thermal_boundary.thermal_openings:
+              value = 0
+              if thermal_opening_1.id != thermal_opening_2.id:
+                value = thermal_opening_2.area / (total_area - thermal_opening_1.area)
+              values.append(value)
+          view_factors_matrix.append(values)
+      self._view_factors_matrix = view_factors_matrix
+    return self._view_factors_matrix
 
   @property
   def usage_name(self) -> Union[None, str]:
@@ -285,7 +309,7 @@ class ThermalZone:
   @property
   def mechanical_air_change(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
-    Get thermal zone mechanical air change in air change per hour (ACH)
+    Get thermal zone mechanical air change in air change per second (1/s)
     :return: None or float
     """
     if self.usages is None:
@@ -653,15 +677,8 @@ class ThermalZone:
   @property
   def total_floor_area(self):
     """
-    Get the total floor area of this thermal zone
+    Get the total floor area of this thermal zone in m2
     :return: float
     """
+    self._total_floor_area = self.footprint_area * self._number_of_storeys
     return self._total_floor_area
-
-  @total_floor_area.setter
-  def total_floor_area(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the total floor area of this thermal zone
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._total_floor_area = value

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/usage.py

@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ class Usage:
   @property
   def mechanical_air_change(self) -> Union[None, float]:
     """
-    Get usage zone mechanical air change in air change per hour (ACH)
+    Get usage zone mechanical air change in air change per second (1/s)
     :return: None or float
     """
     return self._mechanical_air_change
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ class Usage:
   @mechanical_air_change.setter
   def mechanical_air_change(self, value):
     """
-    Set usage zone mechanical air change in air change per hour (ACH)
+    Set usage zone mechanical air change in air change per second (1/s)
     :param value: float
     """
     if value is not None:

hub/city_model_structure/bus_system.py

@@ -1,57 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Bus system module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-from typing import List
-from hub.city_model_structure.city_object import CityObject
-from hub.city_model_structure.attributes.polygon import Polygon
-from hub.city_model_structure.transport.bus_network import BusNetwork
-from hub.city_model_structure.transport.bus_node import BusNode
-from hub.city_model_structure.transport.bus import Bus
-
-
-class BusSystem(CityObject):
-  """
-  BusSystem(CityObject) class
-  """
-  def __init__(self, name, surfaces):
-    super().__init__(name, surfaces)
-    self._bus_routes = None
-    self._bus_network = None
-    self._buses = None
-    self._restricted_polygons = None
-
-  @property
-  def bus_routes(self) -> List[BusNode]:
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: [BusNode]
-    """
-    return self._bus_routes
-
-  @property
-  def bus_network(self) -> BusNetwork:
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: BusNetwork
-    """
-    return self._bus_network
-
-  @property
-  def buses(self) -> List[Bus]:
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: [Bus]
-    """
-    return self._buses
-
-  @property
-  def restricted_polygons(self) -> List[Polygon]:
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: [Polygon]
-    """
-    return self._restricted_polygons

hub/city_model_structure/city.py

@@ -12,6 +12,9 @@ import copy
 import logging
 import math
 import pickle
+import sys
+import pathlib
+import os
 from pathlib import Path
 from typing import List, Union
 
@@ -23,7 +26,6 @@ from hub.city_model_structure.building import Building
 from hub.city_model_structure.buildings_cluster import BuildingsCluster
 from hub.city_model_structure.city_object import CityObject
 from hub.city_model_structure.city_objects_cluster import CityObjectsCluster
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_system import EnergySystem
 from hub.city_model_structure.iot.station import Station
 from hub.city_model_structure.level_of_detail import LevelOfDetail
 from hub.city_model_structure.parts_consisting_building import PartsConsistingBuilding
@@ -60,7 +62,6 @@ class City:
     self._level_of_detail = LevelOfDetail()
     self._city_objects_dictionary = {}
     self._city_objects_alias_dictionary = {}
-    self._energy_systems_connection_table = None
     self._generic_energy_systems = None
 
   def _get_location(self) -> Location:
@@ -100,7 +101,7 @@ class City:
     Get city location
     :return: Location
     """
-    return self._get_location().city
+    return self._get_location()
 
   @property
   def name(self):
@@ -112,6 +113,15 @@ class City:
       return self._get_location().city
     return self._name
 
+  @name.setter
+  def name(self, value):
+    """
+    Set city name
+    :param value:str
+    """
+    if value is not None:
+      self._name = str(value)
+
   @property
   def climate_reference_city(self) -> Union[None, str]:
     """
@@ -161,9 +171,6 @@ class City:
       if self.buildings is not None:
         for building in self.buildings:
           self._city_objects.append(building)
-      if self.energy_systems is not None:
-        for energy_system in self.energy_systems:
-          self._city_objects.append(energy_system)
     return self._city_objects
 
   @property
@@ -277,15 +284,6 @@ class City:
     """
     return self._srs_name
 
-  @name.setter
-  def name(self, value):
-    """
-    Set city name
-    :param value:str
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._name = str(value)
-
   @staticmethod
   def load(city_filename) -> City:
     """
@@ -293,9 +291,28 @@ class City:
     :param city_filename: city filename
     :return: City
     """
+    if sys.platform == 'win32':
+      pathlib.PosixPath = pathlib.WindowsPath
+    elif sys.platform == 'linux':
+      pathlib.WindowsPath = pathlib.PosixPath
+
     with open(city_filename, 'rb') as file:
       return pickle.load(file)
 
+  @staticmethod
+  def load_compressed(compressed_city_filename, destination_filename) -> City:
+    """
+    Load a city from compressed_city_filename
+    :param compressed_city_filename: Compressed pickle as source
+    :param destination_filename: Pickle file as destination
+    :return: City
+    """
+    with open(str(compressed_city_filename), 'rb') as source, open(str(destination_filename), 'wb') as destination:
+      destination.write(bz2.decompress(source.read()))
+      loaded_city = City.load(destination_filename)
+    os.unlink(destination_filename)
+    return loaded_city
+
   def save(self, city_filename):
     """
     Save a city into the given filename
@@ -402,14 +419,6 @@ class City:
     """
     return self._parts_consisting_buildings
 
-  @property
-  def energy_systems(self) -> Union[List[EnergySystem], None]:
-    """
-    Get energy systems belonging to the city
-    :return: None or [EnergySystem]
-    """
-    return self._energy_systems
-
   @property
   def stations(self) -> [Station]:
     """
@@ -471,12 +480,12 @@ class City:
         parameter_city_building_total_radiation = 0
         for surface in building.surfaces:
           if surface.global_irradiance:
-            parameter_city_building_total_radiation += surface.global_irradiance[cte.YEAR].iloc[0, 0]
+            parameter_city_building_total_radiation += surface.global_irradiance[cte.YEAR][0]
 
         merged_city_building_total_radiation = 0
         for surface in merged_city.city_object(building.name).surfaces:
           if surface.global_irradiance:
-            merged_city_building_total_radiation += surface.global_irradiance[cte.YEAR].iloc[0, 0]
+            merged_city_building_total_radiation += surface.global_irradiance[cte.YEAR][0]
 
         if merged_city_building_total_radiation == 0:
           merged_city.remove_city_object(merged_city.city_object(building.name))
@@ -495,24 +504,6 @@ class City:
     """
     return self._level_of_detail
 
-  @property
-  def energy_systems_connection_table(self) -> Union[None, DataFrame]:
-    """
-    Get energy systems connection table which includes at least two columns: energy_system_type and associated_building
-    and may also include dimensioned_energy_system and connection_building_to_dimensioned_energy_system
-    :return: DataFrame
-    """
-    return self._energy_systems_connection_table
-
-  @energy_systems_connection_table.setter
-  def energy_systems_connection_table(self, value):
-    """
-    Set energy systems connection table which includes at least two columns: energy_system_type and associated_building
-    and may also include dimensioned_energy_system and connection_building_to_dimensioned_energy_system
-    :param value: DataFrame
-    """
-    self._energy_systems_connection_table = value
-
   @property
   def generic_energy_systems(self) -> dict:
     """

hub/city_model_structure/city_object.py

@@ -41,9 +41,10 @@ class CityObject:
     self._ground_temperature = {}
     self._global_horizontal = {}
     self._diffuse = {}
-    self._beam = {}
+    self._direct_normal = {}
     self._sensors = []
     self._neighbours = None
+    self._beam = {}
 
   @property
   def level_of_detail(self) -> LevelOfDetail:
@@ -81,6 +82,10 @@ class CityObject:
 
   @volume.setter
   def volume(self, value):
+    """
+    Set city object volume in cubic meters
+    :param value: float
+    """
     self._volume = value
 
   @property
@@ -172,7 +177,7 @@ class CityObject:
   def external_temperature(self) -> {float}:
     """
     Get external temperature surrounding the city object in Celsius
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    :return: dict{dict{[float]}}
     """
     return self._external_temperature
 
@@ -180,11 +185,10 @@ class CityObject:
   def external_temperature(self, value):
     """
     Set external temperature surrounding the city object in Celsius
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    :param value: dict{dict{[float]}}
     """
     self._external_temperature = value
 
-  # todo: this is the new format we will use to get rid of the data frames
   @property
   def ground_temperature(self) -> dict:
     """
@@ -205,50 +209,50 @@ class CityObject:
   @property
   def global_horizontal(self) -> dict:
     """
-    Get global horizontal radiation surrounding the city object in W/m2
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Get global horizontal radiation surrounding the city object in J/m2
+    :return: dict{dict{[float]}}
     """
     return self._global_horizontal
 
   @global_horizontal.setter
   def global_horizontal(self, value):
     """
-    Set global horizontal radiation surrounding the city object in W/m2
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Set global horizontal radiation surrounding the city object in J/m2
+    :param value: dict{dict{[float]}}
     """
     self._global_horizontal = value
 
   @property
   def diffuse(self) -> dict:
     """
-    Get diffuse radiation surrounding the city object in W/m2
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Get diffuse radiation surrounding the city object in J/m2
+    :return: dict{dict{[float]}}
     """
     return self._diffuse
 
   @diffuse.setter
   def diffuse(self, value):
     """
-    Set diffuse radiation surrounding the city object in W/m2
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Set diffuse radiation surrounding the city object in J/m2
+    :param value: dict{dict{[float]}}
     """
     self._diffuse = value
 
   @property
-  def beam(self) -> dict:
+  def direct_normal(self) -> dict:
     """
-    Get beam radiation surrounding the city object in W/m2
-    :return: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Get beam radiation surrounding the city object in J/m2
+    :return: dict{dict{[float]}}
     """
-    return self._beam
+    return self._direct_normal
 
-  @beam.setter
-  def beam(self, value):
+  @direct_normal.setter
+  def direct_normal(self, value):
     """
-    Set beam radiation surrounding the city object in W/m2
-    :param value: dict{DataFrame(float)}
+    Set beam radiation surrounding the city object in J/m2
+    :param value: dict{dict{[float]}}
     """
-    self._beam = value
+    self._direct_normal = value
 
   @property
   def lower_corner(self):
@@ -299,3 +303,19 @@ class CityObject:
     Set the list of neighbour_objects and their properties associated to the current city_object
     """
     self._neighbours = value
+
+  @property
+  def beam(self) -> dict:
+    """
+    Get beam radiation surrounding the city object in J/m2
+    :return: dict{dict{[float]}}
+    """
+    return self._beam
+
+  @beam.setter
+  def beam(self, value):
+    """
+    Set beam radiation surrounding the city object in J/m2
+    :param value: dict{dict{[float]}}
+    """
+    self._beam = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_system.py

@@ -1,65 +0,0 @@
-"""
-EnergySystem module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-Code contributors: Peter Yefi peteryefi@gmail.com
-"""
-
-from hub.city_model_structure.city_object import CityObject
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.air_source_hp import AirSourceHP
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.water_to_water_hp import WaterToWaterHP
-
-
-class EnergySystem(CityObject):
-  """
-  EnergySystem(CityObject) class
-  """
-
-  def __init__(self, name, surfaces):
-    super().__init__(name, surfaces)
-    self._air_source_hp = None
-    self._water_to_water_hp = None
-    self._type = 'energy_system'
-
-  @property
-  def air_source_hp(self) -> AirSourceHP:
-    """
-    Heat pump energy system
-    :return:
-    """
-    return self._air_source_hp
-
-  @air_source_hp.setter
-  def air_source_hp(self, value):
-    """
-    Set heat pump for energy system
-    :param value: AirSourceHP
-    """
-    if self._air_source_hp is None:
-      self._air_source_hp = value
-
-  @property
-  def water_to_water_hp(self) -> WaterToWaterHP:
-    """
-    Water to water heat pump energy system
-    :return:
-    """
-    return self._water_to_water_hp
-
-  @water_to_water_hp.setter
-  def water_to_water_hp(self, value):
-    """
-    Set water to water heat pump for energy system
-    :param value: WaterToWaterHP
-    """
-    if self._water_to_water_hp is None:
-      self._water_to_water_hp = value
-
-  @property
-  def type(self) -> str:
-    """
-    Type of city object
-    :return: str
-    """
-    return self._type

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/air_source_hp.py

@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
-"""
-air_source_hp module defines an air source heat pump
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-Code contributors: Peter Yefi peteryefi@gmail.com
-"""
-
-from typing import List
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.heat_pump import HeatPump
-
-
-class AirSourceHP(HeatPump):
-  """
-  AirSourceHP class
-  """
-
-  def __init__(self):
-    super().__init__()
-    self._cooling_capacity = None
-    self._cooling_comp_power = None
-    self._cooling_capacity_coff = None  # a coefficients for insel
-    self._heating_capacity = None
-    self._heating_comp_power = None
-    self._heating_capacity_coff = None
-
-  @property
-  def cooling_capacity(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get cooling capacity in kW
-    :return: [[float]]
-    """
-    return self._cooling_capacity
-
-  @cooling_capacity.setter
-  def cooling_capacity(self, value):
-    """
-    Set cooling capacity in kW
-    :param value: [[float]]
-    """
-    if self._cooling_capacity is None:
-      self._cooling_capacity = value
-
-  @property
-  def cooling_comp_power(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get cooling compressor power input in kW
-    :return: [[float]]
-    """
-    return self._cooling_comp_power
-
-  @cooling_comp_power.setter
-  def cooling_comp_power(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the cooling compressor in kW
-    :param value: [[float]]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._cooling_comp_power is None:
-      self._cooling_comp_power = value
-
-  @property
-  def cooling_capacity_coff(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get cooling capacity coefficients
-    :return: [float]
-    """
-    return self._cooling_capacity_coff
-
-  @cooling_capacity_coff.setter
-  def cooling_capacity_coff(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the value for cooling capacity coefficients
-    :param value: [float]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._cooling_capacity_coff is None:
-      self._cooling_capacity_coff = value
-
-  @property
-  def heating_capacity(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get heating capacity kW
-    :return: [[float]]
-    """
-    return self._heating_capacity
-
-  @heating_capacity.setter
-  def heating_capacity(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the heating capacity in kW
-    :param value: [[float]]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._heating_capacity is None:
-      self._heating_capacity = value
-
-  @property
-  def heating_comp_power(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get heating compressor power kW
-    :return: [[float]]
-    """
-    return self._heating_comp_power
-
-  @heating_comp_power.setter
-  def heating_comp_power(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the heating compressor power in kW
-    :param value: [[float]]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._heating_comp_power is None:
-      self._heating_comp_power = value
-
-  @property
-  def heating_capacity_coff(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get heating capacity coefficients
-    :return: [float]
-    """
-    return self._heating_capacity_coff
-
-  @heating_capacity_coff.setter
-  def heating_capacity_coff(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the value for heating capacity coefficients
-    :param value: [float]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._heating_capacity_coff is None:
-      self._heating_capacity_coff = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/distribution_system.py

@@ -5,7 +5,12 @@ Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
 """
 
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.generic_distribution_system import GenericDistributionSystem
+from typing import Union, List, TypeVar
+
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.emission_system import EmissionSystem
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.energy_storage_system import EnergyStorageSystem
+
+GenerationSystem = TypeVar('GenerationSystem')
 
 
 class DistributionSystem:
@@ -13,20 +18,158 @@ class DistributionSystem:
   DistributionSystem class
   """
   def __init__(self):
-    self._generic_distribution_system = None
+    self._model_name = None
+    self._type = None
+    self._supply_temperature = None
+    self._distribution_consumption_fix_flow = None
+    self._distribution_consumption_variable_flow = None
+    self._heat_losses = None
+    self._generation_systems = None
+    self._energy_storage_systems = None
+    self._emission_systems = None
 
   @property
-  def generic_distribution_system(self) -> GenericDistributionSystem:
+  def model_name(self):
     """
-    Get generic_distribution_system
-    :return: GenericDistributionSystem
+    Get model name
+    :return: string
     """
-    return self._generic_distribution_system
+    return self._model_name
 
-  @generic_distribution_system.setter
-  def generic_distribution_system(self, value):
+  @model_name.setter
+  def model_name(self, value):
     """
-    Set associated generic_distribution_system
-    :param value: GenericDistributionSystem
+    Set model name
+    :param value: string
     """
-    self._generic_distribution_system = value
+    self._model_name = value
+
+  @property
+  def type(self):
+    """
+    Get type from [air, water, refrigerant]
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._type
+
+  @type.setter
+  def type(self, value):
+    """
+    Set type from [air, water, refrigerant]
+    :param value: string
+    """
+    self._type = value
+
+  @property
+  def supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get supply_temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._supply_temperature
+
+  @supply_temperature.setter
+  def supply_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set supply_temperature in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._supply_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def distribution_consumption_fix_flow(self):
+    """
+    Get distribution_consumption if the pump or fan work at fix mass or volume flow in ratio over peak power (W/W)
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._distribution_consumption_fix_flow
+
+  @distribution_consumption_fix_flow.setter
+  def distribution_consumption_fix_flow(self, value):
+    """
+    Set distribution_consumption if the pump or fan work at fix mass or volume flow in ratio over peak power (W/W)
+    :return: float
+    """
+    self._distribution_consumption_fix_flow = value
+
+  @property
+  def distribution_consumption_variable_flow(self):
+    """
+    Get distribution_consumption if the pump or fan work at variable mass or volume flow in ratio
+    over energy produced (J/J)
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._distribution_consumption_variable_flow
+
+  @distribution_consumption_variable_flow.setter
+  def distribution_consumption_variable_flow(self, value):
+    """
+    Set distribution_consumption if the pump or fan work at variable mass or volume flow in ratio
+    over energy produced (J/J)
+    :return: float
+    """
+    self._distribution_consumption_variable_flow = value
+
+  @property
+  def heat_losses(self):
+    """
+    Get heat_losses in ratio over energy produced
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._heat_losses
+
+  @heat_losses.setter
+  def heat_losses(self, value):
+    """
+    Set heat_losses in ratio over energy produced
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._heat_losses = value
+
+  @property
+  def generation_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[GenerationSystem]]:
+    """
+    Get generation systems connected to the distribution system
+    :return: [GenerationSystem]
+    """
+    return self._generation_systems
+
+  @generation_systems.setter
+  def generation_systems(self, value):
+    """
+    Set generation systems connected to the distribution system
+    :param value: [GenerationSystem]
+    """
+    self._generation_systems = value
+
+  @property
+  def energy_storage_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[EnergyStorageSystem]]:
+    """
+    Get energy storage systems connected to this distribution system
+    :return: [EnergyStorageSystem]
+    """
+    return self._energy_storage_systems
+
+  @energy_storage_systems.setter
+  def energy_storage_systems(self, value):
+    """
+    Set energy storage systems connected to this distribution system
+    :param value: [EnergyStorageSystem]
+    """
+    self._energy_storage_systems = value
+
+  @property
+  def emission_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[EmissionSystem]]:
+    """
+    Get energy emission systems connected to this distribution system
+    :return: [EmissionSystem]
+    """
+    return self._emission_systems
+
+  @emission_systems.setter
+  def emission_systems(self, value):
+    """
+    Set energy emission systems connected to this distribution system
+    :param value: [EmissionSystem]
+    """
+    self._emission_systems = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/electrical_storage_system.py

@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+"""
+Electrical storage system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.energy_storage_system import EnergyStorageSystem
+
+
+class ElectricalStorageSystem(EnergyStorageSystem):
+  """"
+  Electrical Storage System Class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self):
+
+    super().__init__()
+    self._rated_output_power = None
+    self._nominal_efficiency = None
+    self._battery_voltage = None
+    self._depth_of_discharge = None
+    self._self_discharge_rate = None
+
+  @property
+  def rated_output_power(self):
+    """
+    Get the rated output power of storage system in Watts
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._rated_output_power
+
+  @rated_output_power.setter
+  def rated_output_power(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the rated output power of storage system in Watts
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._rated_output_power = value
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_efficiency(self):
+    """
+    Get the nominal efficiency of the storage system
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_efficiency
+
+  @nominal_efficiency.setter
+  def nominal_efficiency(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the nominal efficiency of the storage system
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._nominal_efficiency = value
+
+  @property
+  def battery_voltage(self):
+    """
+    Get the battery voltage in Volts
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._battery_voltage
+
+  @battery_voltage.setter
+  def battery_voltage(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the battery voltage in Volts
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._battery_voltage = value
+
+  @property
+  def depth_of_discharge(self):
+    """
+    Get the depth of discharge as a percentage
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._depth_of_discharge
+
+  @depth_of_discharge.setter
+  def depth_of_discharge(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the depth of discharge as a percentage
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._depth_of_discharge = value
+
+  @property
+  def self_discharge_rate(self):
+    """
+    Get the self discharge rate of battery as a percentage
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._self_discharge_rate
+
+  @self_discharge_rate.setter
+  def self_discharge_rate(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the self discharge rate of battery as a percentage
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._self_discharge_rate = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/emission_system.py

@@ -1,32 +1,64 @@
 """
-Energy emission system definition
+Emission system module
 SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
 Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
 """
 
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.generic_emission_system import GenericEmissionSystem
-
 
 class EmissionSystem:
   """
   EmissionSystem class
   """
   def __init__(self):
-    self._generic_emission_system = None
+    self._model_name = None
+    self._type = None
+    self._parasitic_energy_consumption = 0
 
   @property
-  def generic_emission_system(self) -> GenericEmissionSystem:
+  def model_name(self):
     """
-    Get associated generic_emission_system
-    :return: GenericEmissionSystem
+    Get model name
+    :return: string
     """
-    return self._generic_emission_system
+    return self._model_name
 
-  @generic_emission_system.setter
-  def generic_emission_system(self, value):
+  @model_name.setter
+  def model_name(self, value):
     """
-    Set associated
-    :param value: GenericEmissionSystem
+    Set model name
+    :param value: string
     """
-    self._generic_emission_system = value
+    self._model_name = value
+
+  @property
+  def type(self):
+    """
+    Get type
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._type
+
+  @type.setter
+  def type(self, value):
+    """
+    Set type
+    :param value: string
+    """
+    self._type = value
+
+  @property
+  def parasitic_energy_consumption(self):
+    """
+    Get parasitic_energy_consumption in ratio (W/W)
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._parasitic_energy_consumption
+
+  @parasitic_energy_consumption.setter
+  def parasitic_energy_consumption(self, value):
+    """
+    Set parasitic_energy_consumption in ratio (W/W)
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._parasitic_energy_consumption = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/energy_storage_system.py

@@ -0,0 +1,118 @@
+"""
+Energy storage system. Abstract class
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from abc import ABC
+
+
+class EnergyStorageSystem(ABC):
+  """
+  Energy storage System class
+  """
+  def __init__(self):
+    self._type_energy_stored = None
+    self._storage_type = None
+    self._model_name = None
+    self._manufacturer = None
+    self._nominal_capacity = None
+    self._losses_ratio = None
+
+  @property
+  def type_energy_stored(self):
+    """
+    Get type of energy stored from ['electrical', 'thermal']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._type_energy_stored
+
+  @type_energy_stored.setter
+  def type_energy_stored(self, value):
+    """
+    Set type of energy stored from ['electrical', 'thermal']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    self._type_energy_stored = value
+
+  @property
+  def storage_type(self):
+    """
+    Get storage type
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._storage_type
+
+  @storage_type.setter
+  def storage_type(self, value):
+    """
+    Get storage type
+    :param value: string
+    """
+    self._storage_type = value
+
+  @property
+  def model_name(self):
+    """
+    Get system model
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._model_name
+
+  @model_name.setter
+  def model_name(self, value):
+    """
+    Set system model
+    :param value: string
+    """
+    self._model_name = value
+
+  @property
+  def manufacturer(self):
+    """
+    Get name of manufacturer
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._manufacturer
+
+  @manufacturer.setter
+  def manufacturer(self, value):
+    """
+    Set name of manufacturer
+    :param value: string
+    """
+    self._manufacturer = value
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_capacity(self):
+    """
+    Get the nominal capacity of storage systems in Jules
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_capacity
+
+  @nominal_capacity.setter
+  def nominal_capacity(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the nominal capacity of storage systems in Jules
+    :return: float
+    """
+    self._nominal_capacity = value
+
+  @property
+  def losses_ratio(self):
+    """
+    Get the losses-ratio of storage system in Jules lost / Jules stored
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._losses_ratio
+
+  @losses_ratio.setter
+  def losses_ratio(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the losses-ratio of storage system in Jules lost / Jules stored
+    :return: float
+    """
+    self._losses_ratio = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/energy_system.py

@@ -6,10 +6,11 @@ Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
 """
 
 from typing import Union, List
+from pathlib import Path
 
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.generation_system import GenerationSystem
 from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.distribution_system import DistributionSystem
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.emission_system import EmissionSystem
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.non_pv_generation_system import NonPvGenerationSystem
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.pv_generation_system import PvGenerationSystem
 from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.control_system import ControlSystem
 from hub.city_model_structure.city_object import CityObject
 
@@ -19,30 +20,14 @@ class EnergySystem:
   EnergySystem class
   """
   def __init__(self):
-    self._name = None
     self._demand_types = None
-    self._generation_system = None
-    self._distribution_system = None
-    self._emission_system = None
+    self._name = None
+    self._generation_systems = None
+    self._distribution_systems = None
+    self._configuration_schema = None
     self._connected_city_objects = None
     self._control_system = None
 
-  @property
-  def name(self):
-    """
-    Get energy system name
-    :return: str
-    """
-    return self._name
-
-  @name.setter
-  def name(self, value):
-    """
-    Set energy system name
-    :param value:
-    """
-    self._name = value
-
   @property
   def demand_types(self):
     """
@@ -60,58 +45,74 @@ class EnergySystem:
     self._demand_types = value
 
   @property
-  def generation_system(self) -> GenerationSystem:
+  def name(self):
     """
-    Get generation system
-    :return: GenerationSystem
+    Get energy system name
+    :return: str
     """
-    return self._generation_system
+    return self._name
 
-  @generation_system.setter
-  def generation_system(self, value):
+  @name.setter
+  def name(self, value):
     """
-    Set generation system
-    :param value: GenerationSystem
+    Set energy system name
+    :param value:
     """
-    self._generation_system = value
+    self._name = value
 
   @property
-  def distribution_system(self) -> Union[None, DistributionSystem]:
+  def generation_systems(self) -> Union[List[NonPvGenerationSystem], List[PvGenerationSystem]]:
     """
-    Get distribution system
-    :return: DistributionSystem
+    Get generation systems
+    :return: [GenerationSystem]
     """
-    return self._distribution_system
+    return self._generation_systems
 
-  @distribution_system.setter
-  def distribution_system(self, value):
+  @generation_systems.setter
+  def generation_systems(self, value):
     """
-    Set distribution system
-    :param value: DistributionSystem
+    Set generation systems
+    :return: [GenerationSystem]
     """
-    self._distribution_system = value
+    self._generation_systems = value
 
   @property
-  def emission_system(self) -> Union[None, EmissionSystem]:
+  def distribution_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[DistributionSystem]]:
     """
-    Get emission system
-    :return: EmissionSystem
+    Get distribution systems
+    :return: [DistributionSystem]
     """
-    return self._emission_system
+    return self._distribution_systems
 
-  @emission_system.setter
-  def emission_system(self, value):
+  @distribution_systems.setter
+  def distribution_systems(self, value):
     """
-    Set emission system
-    :param value: EmissionSystem
+    Set distribution systems
+    :param value: [DistributionSystem]
     """
-    self._emission_system = value
+    self._distribution_systems = value
+
+  @property
+  def configuration_schema(self) -> Path:
+    """
+    Get the schema of the system configuration
+    :return: Path
+    """
+    return self._configuration_schema
+
+  @configuration_schema.setter
+  def configuration_schema(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the schema of the system configuration
+    :param value: Path
+    """
+    self._configuration_schema = value
 
   @property
   def connected_city_objects(self) -> Union[None, List[CityObject]]:
     """
     Get list of city objects that are connected to this energy system
-    :return: List[CityObject]
+    :return: [CityObject]
     """
     return self._connected_city_objects
 
@@ -119,7 +120,7 @@ class EnergySystem:
   def connected_city_objects(self, value):
     """
     Set list of city objects that are connected to this energy system
-    :param value: List[CityObject]
+    :param value: [CityObject]
     """
     self._connected_city_objects = value
 

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/generation_system.py

@@ -1,120 +1,158 @@
 """
-Energy generation system definition
+Energy generation system (abstract class)
 SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
 Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
 Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
 """
 
 from __future__ import annotations
-from typing import Union
+from abc import ABC
+from typing import Union, List
 
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.generic_generation_system import GenericGenerationSystem
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.distribution_system import DistributionSystem
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.thermal_storage_system import ThermalStorageSystem
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.electrical_storage_system import ElectricalStorageSystem
 
 
-class GenerationSystem:
+class GenerationSystem(ABC):
   """
   GenerationSystem class
   """
   def __init__(self):
-    self._heat_power = None
-    self._cooling_power = None
-    self._electricity_power = None
-    self._storage_capacity = None
-    self._generic_generation_system = None
-    self._auxiliary_equipment = None
+    self._system_type = None
+    self._name = None
+    self._model_name = None
+    self._manufacturer = None
+    self._fuel_type = None
+    self._distribution_systems = None
+    self._energy_storage_systems = None
+    self._number_of_units = None
 
   @property
-  def generic_generation_system(self) -> GenericGenerationSystem:
+  def system_type(self):
     """
-    Get associated generic_generation_system
-    :return: GenericGenerationSystem
+    Get type
+    :return: string
     """
-    return self._generic_generation_system
+    return self._system_type
 
-  @generic_generation_system.setter
-  def generic_generation_system(self, value):
+  @system_type.setter
+  def system_type(self, value):
     """
-    Set associated generic_generation_system
-    :param value: GenericGenerationSystem
+    Set type
+    :param value: string
     """
-    self._generic_generation_system = value
+    self._system_type = value
 
   @property
-  def heat_power(self):
+  def name(self):
     """
-    Get heat_power in W
-    :return: float
+    Get name
+    :return: string
     """
-    return self._heat_power
+    return self._name
 
-  @heat_power.setter
-  def heat_power(self, value):
+  @name.setter
+  def name(self, value):
     """
-    Set heat_power in W
-    :param value: float
+    Set name
+    :param value: string
     """
-    self._heat_power = value
+    self._name = value
 
   @property
-  def cooling_power(self):
+  def model_name(self):
     """
-    Get cooling_power in W
-    :return: float
+    Get model name
+    :return: string
     """
-    return self._cooling_power
+    return self._model_name
 
-  @cooling_power.setter
-  def cooling_power(self, value):
+  @model_name.setter
+  def model_name(self, value):
     """
-    Set cooling_power in W
-    :param value: float
+    Set model name
+    :param value: string
     """
-    self._cooling_power = value
+    self._model_name = value
 
   @property
-  def electricity_power(self):
+  def manufacturer(self):
     """
-    Get electricity_power in W
-    :return: float
+    Get manufacturer's name
+    :return: string
     """
-    return self._electricity_power
+    return self._manufacturer
 
-  @electricity_power.setter
-  def electricity_power(self, value):
+  @manufacturer.setter
+  def manufacturer(self, value):
     """
-    Set electricity_power in W
-    :param value: float
+    Set manufacturer's name
+    :param value: string
     """
-    self._electricity_power = value
+    self._manufacturer = value
 
   @property
-  def storage_capacity(self):
+  def fuel_type(self):
     """
-    Get storage_capacity in J
-    :return: float
+    Get fuel_type from [Renewable, Gas, Diesel, Electricity, Wood, Coal]
+    :return: string
     """
-    return self._storage_capacity
+    return self._fuel_type
 
-  @storage_capacity.setter
-  def storage_capacity(self, value):
+  @fuel_type.setter
+  def fuel_type(self, value):
     """
-    Set storage_capacity in J
-    :param value: float
+    Set fuel_type from [Renewable, Gas, Diesel, Electricity, Wood, Coal]
+    :param value: string
     """
-    self._storage_capacity = value
+    self._fuel_type = value
 
   @property
-  def auxiliary_equipment(self) -> Union[None, GenerationSystem]:
+  def distribution_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[DistributionSystem]]:
     """
-    Get auxiliary_equipment
-    :return: GenerationSystem
+    Get distributions systems connected to this generation system
+    :return: [DistributionSystem]
     """
-    return self._auxiliary_equipment
+    return self._distribution_systems
 
-  @auxiliary_equipment.setter
-  def auxiliary_equipment(self, value):
+  @distribution_systems.setter
+  def distribution_systems(self, value):
     """
-    Set auxiliary_equipment
-    :param value: GenerationSystem
+    Set distributions systems connected to this generation system
+    :param value: [DistributionSystem]
     """
-    self._auxiliary_equipment = value
+    self._distribution_systems = value
+
+  @property
+  def energy_storage_systems(self) -> Union[None, List[ThermalStorageSystem], List[ElectricalStorageSystem]]:
+    """
+    Get energy storage systems connected to this generation system
+    :return: [EnergyStorageSystem]
+    """
+    return self._energy_storage_systems
+
+  @energy_storage_systems.setter
+  def energy_storage_systems(self, value):
+    """
+    Set energy storage systems connected to this generation system
+    :param value: [EnergyStorageSystem]
+    """
+    self._energy_storage_systems = value
+
+  @property
+  def number_of_units(self):
+    """
+    Get number of a specific generation unit
+    :return: int
+    """
+    return self._number_of_units
+
+  @number_of_units.setter
+  def number_of_units(self, value):
+    """
+    Set number of a specific generation unit
+    :return: int
+    """
+    self._number_of_units = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/generic_distribution_system.py

@@ -1,100 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Generic energy distribution system definition
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-
-class GenericDistributionSystem:
-  """
-  GenericDistributionSystem class
-  """
-  def __init__(self):
-    self._type = None
-    self._supply_temperature = None
-    self._distribution_consumption_fix_flow = None
-    self._distribution_consumption_variable_flow = None
-    self._heat_losses = None
-
-  @property
-  def type(self):
-    """
-    Get type from [air, water, refrigerant]
-    :return: string
-    """
-    return self._type
-
-  @type.setter
-  def type(self, value):
-    """
-    Set type from [air, water, refrigerant]
-    :param value: string
-    """
-    self._type = value
-
-  @property
-  def supply_temperature(self):
-    """
-    Get supply_temperature in degree Celsius
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._supply_temperature
-
-  @supply_temperature.setter
-  def supply_temperature(self, value):
-    """
-    Set supply_temperature in degree Celsius
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._supply_temperature = value
-
-  @property
-  def distribution_consumption_fix_flow(self):
-    """
-    Get distribution_consumption if the pump or fan work at fix mass or volume flow in ratio over peak power (W/W)
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._distribution_consumption_fix_flow
-
-  @distribution_consumption_fix_flow.setter
-  def distribution_consumption_fix_flow(self, value):
-    """
-    Set distribution_consumption if the pump or fan work at fix mass or volume flow in ratio over peak power (W/W)
-    :return: float
-    """
-    self._distribution_consumption_fix_flow = value
-
-  @property
-  def distribution_consumption_variable_flow(self):
-    """
-    Get distribution_consumption if the pump or fan work at variable mass or volume flow in ratio
-    over energy produced (Wh/Wh)
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._distribution_consumption_variable_flow
-
-  @distribution_consumption_variable_flow.setter
-  def distribution_consumption_variable_flow(self, value):
-    """
-    Set distribution_consumption if the pump or fan work at variable mass or volume flow in ratio
-    over energy produced (Wh/Wh)
-    :return: float
-    """
-    self._distribution_consumption_variable_flow = value
-
-  @property
-  def heat_losses(self):
-    """
-    Get heat_losses in ratio over energy produced
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._heat_losses
-
-  @heat_losses.setter
-  def heat_losses(self, value):
-    """
-    Set heat_losses in ratio over energy produced
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._heat_losses = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/generic_emission_system.py

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Generic energy emission system module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-
-class GenericEmissionSystem:
-  """
-  GenericEmissionSystem class
-  """
-  def __init__(self):
-    self._parasitic_energy_consumption = None
-
-  @property
-  def parasitic_energy_consumption(self):
-    """
-    Get parasitic_energy_consumption in ratio (W/W)
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._parasitic_energy_consumption
-
-  @parasitic_energy_consumption.setter
-  def parasitic_energy_consumption(self, value):
-    """
-    Set parasitic_energy_consumption in ratio (W/W)
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._parasitic_energy_consumption = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/generic_energy_system.py

@@ -1,105 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Generic energy system definition
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-from typing import Union
-
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.generic_distribution_system import GenericDistributionSystem
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.generic_emission_system import GenericEmissionSystem
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.generic_generation_system import GenericGenerationSystem
-
-
-class GenericEnergySystem:
-  """
-  GenericEnergySystem class
-  """
-  def __init__(self):
-    self._name = None
-    self._demand_types = None
-    self._generation_system = None
-    self._distribution_system = None
-    self._emission_system = None
-    self._connected_city_objects = None
-
-  @property
-  def name(self):
-    """
-    Get energy system name
-    :return: str
-    """
-    return self._name
-
-  @name.setter
-  def name(self, value):
-    """
-    Set energy system name
-    :param value:
-    """
-    self._name = value
-
-  @property
-  def demand_types(self):
-    """
-    Get demand able to cover from [Heating, Cooling, Domestic Hot Water, Electricity]
-    :return: [string]
-    """
-    return self._demand_types
-
-  @demand_types.setter
-  def demand_types(self, value):
-    """
-    Set demand able to cover from [Heating, Cooling, Domestic Hot Water, Electricity]
-    :param value: [string]
-    """
-    self._demand_types = value
-
-  @property
-  def generation_system(self) -> GenericGenerationSystem:
-    """
-    Get generation system
-    :return: GenerationSystem
-    """
-    return self._generation_system
-
-  @generation_system.setter
-  def generation_system(self, value):
-    """
-    Set generation system
-    :return: GenerationSystem
-    """
-    self._generation_system = value
-
-  @property
-  def distribution_system(self) -> Union[None, GenericDistributionSystem]:
-    """
-    Get distribution system
-    :return: DistributionSystem
-    """
-    return self._distribution_system
-
-  @distribution_system.setter
-  def distribution_system(self, value):
-    """
-    Set distribution system
-    :param value: DistributionSystem
-    """
-    self._distribution_system = value
-
-  @property
-  def emission_system(self) -> Union[None, GenericEmissionSystem]:
-    """
-    Get emission system
-    :return: EmissionSystem
-    """
-    return self._emission_system
-
-  @emission_system.setter
-  def emission_system(self, value):
-    """
-    Set emission system
-    :param value: EmissionSystem
-    """
-    self._emission_system = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/generic_generation_system.py

@@ -1,186 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Generic energy generation system definition
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-from __future__ import annotations
-from typing import Union
-
-
-class GenericGenerationSystem:
-  """
-  GenericGenerationSystem class
-  """
-  def __init__(self):
-    self._type = None
-    self._fuel_type = None
-    self._source_types = None
-    self._heat_efficiency = None
-    self._cooling_efficiency = None
-    self._electricity_efficiency = None
-    self._source_temperature = None
-    self._source_mass_flow = None
-    self._storage = None
-    self._auxiliary_equipment = None
-
-  @property
-  def type(self):
-    """
-    Get system type
-    :return: string
-    """
-    return self._type
-
-  @type.setter
-  def type(self, value):
-    """
-    Set system type
-    :param value: string
-    """
-    self._type = value
-
-  @property
-  def fuel_type(self):
-    """
-    Get fuel_type from [Renewable, Gas, Diesel, Electricity, Wood, Coal]
-    :return: string
-    """
-    return self._fuel_type
-
-  @fuel_type.setter
-  def fuel_type(self, value):
-    """
-    Set fuel_type from [Renewable, Gas, Diesel, Electricity, Wood, Coal]
-    :param value: string
-    """
-    self._fuel_type = value
-
-  @property
-  def source_types(self):
-    """
-    Get source_type from [Air, Water, Geothermal, District Heating, Grid, Onsite Electricity]
-    :return: [string]
-    """
-    return self._source_types
-
-  @source_types.setter
-  def source_types(self, value):
-    """
-    Set source_type from [Air, Water, Geothermal, District Heating, Grid, Onsite Electricity]
-    :param value: [string]
-    """
-    self._source_types = value
-
-  @property
-  def heat_efficiency(self):
-    """
-    Get heat_efficiency
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._heat_efficiency
-
-  @heat_efficiency.setter
-  def heat_efficiency(self, value):
-    """
-    Set heat_efficiency
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._heat_efficiency = value
-
-  @property
-  def cooling_efficiency(self):
-    """
-    Get cooling_efficiency
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._cooling_efficiency
-
-  @cooling_efficiency.setter
-  def cooling_efficiency(self, value):
-    """
-    Set cooling_efficiency
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._cooling_efficiency = value
-
-  @property
-  def electricity_efficiency(self):
-    """
-    Get electricity_efficiency
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._electricity_efficiency
-
-  @electricity_efficiency.setter
-  def electricity_efficiency(self, value):
-    """
-    Set electricity_efficiency
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._electricity_efficiency = value
-
-  @property
-  def source_temperature(self):
-    """
-    Get source_temperature in degree Celsius
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._source_temperature
-
-  @source_temperature.setter
-  def source_temperature(self, value):
-    """
-    Set source_temperature in degree Celsius
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._source_temperature = value
-
-  @property
-  def source_mass_flow(self):
-    """
-    Get source_mass_flow in kg/s
-    :return: float
-    """
-    return self._source_mass_flow
-
-  @source_mass_flow.setter
-  def source_mass_flow(self, value):
-    """
-    Set source_mass_flow in kg/s
-    :param value: float
-    """
-    self._source_mass_flow = value
-
-  @property
-  def storage(self):
-    """
-    Get boolean storage exists
-    :return: bool
-    """
-    return self._storage
-
-  @storage.setter
-  def storage(self, value):
-    """
-    Set boolean storage exists
-    :return: bool
-    """
-    self._storage = value
-
-  @property
-  def auxiliary_equipment(self) -> Union[None, GenericGenerationSystem]:
-    """
-    Get auxiliary_equipment
-    :return: GenerationSystem
-    """
-    return self._auxiliary_equipment
-
-  @auxiliary_equipment.setter
-  def auxiliary_equipment(self, value):
-    """
-    Set auxiliary_equipment
-    :return: GenerationSystem
-    """
-    self._auxiliary_equipment = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/heat_pump.py

@@ -1,64 +0,0 @@
-"""
-heat_pump module defines a heat pump
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Peter Yefi peteryefi@gmail.com
-"""
-from typing import List
-from pandas.core.series import Series
-
-
-class HeatPump:
-  """
-  HeatPump class
-  """
-
-  def __init__(self):
-    self._model = None
-    self._hp_monthly_fossil_consumption = None
-    self._hp_monthly_electricity_demand = None
-
-  @property
-  def model(self) -> str:
-    """
-    Get model name
-    :return: str
-    """
-    return self._model
-
-  @model.setter
-  def model(self, value):
-    """
-    Set model (name, indicated in capacity)
-    :param value: str
-    """
-    if self._model is None:
-      self._model = value
-
-  @property
-  def hp_monthly_fossil_consumption(self) -> List:
-    """
-    Fossil fuel consumption that results from insel simulation
-    ":return: []
-    :return:
-    """
-    return self._hp_monthly_fossil_consumption
-
-  @hp_monthly_fossil_consumption.setter
-  def hp_monthly_fossil_consumption(self, value):
-    if isinstance(value, Series):
-      self._hp_monthly_fossil_consumption = value
-
-  @property
-  def hp_monthly_electricity_demand(self) -> List:
-    """
-    Electricity demand that results from insel simulation
-    ":return: []
-    :return:
-    """
-    return self._hp_monthly_electricity_demand
-
-  @hp_monthly_electricity_demand.setter
-  def hp_monthly_electricity_demand(self, value):
-    if isinstance(value, Series):
-      self._hp_monthly_electricity_demand = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/hvac_system.py

@@ -1,50 +0,0 @@
-"""
-HvacSystem module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-from typing import Union, List
-from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.thermal_zone import ThermalZone
-
-
-class HvacSystem:
-  """
-  HvacSystem class
-  """
-  def __init__(self):
-    self._type = None
-    self._thermal_zones = None
-
-  @property
-  def type(self) -> Union[None, str]:
-    """
-    Get hvac system type
-    :return: None or str
-    """
-    return self._type
-
-  @type.setter
-  def type(self, value):
-    """
-    Set hvac system type
-    :param value: str
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._type = str(value)
-
-  @property
-  def thermal_zones(self) -> Union[None, List[ThermalZone]]:
-    """
-    Get list of zones that this unit serves
-    :return: None or [ThermalZone]
-    """
-    return self._thermal_zones
-
-  @thermal_zones.setter
-  def thermal_zones(self, value):
-    """
-    Set list of zones that this unit serves
-    :param value: [ThermalZone]
-    """
-    self._thermal_zones = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/hvac_terminal_unit.py

@@ -1,32 +0,0 @@
-"""
-HvacTerminalUnit module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-from typing import Union
-
-
-class HvacTerminalUnit:
-  """
-  HvacTerminalUnit class
-  """
-  def __init__(self):
-    self._type = None
-
-  @property
-  def type(self) -> Union[None, str]:
-    """
-    Get type of hvac terminal unit defined for a thermal zone
-    :return: None or str
-    """
-    return self._type
-
-  @type.setter
-  def type(self, value):
-    """
-    Set type of hvac terminal unit defined for a thermal zone
-    :param value: str
-    """
-    if value is not None:
-      self._type = str(value)

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/non_pv_generation_system.py

@@ -0,0 +1,539 @@
+"""
+Non PV energy generation system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from typing import Union
+
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.generation_system import GenerationSystem
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.performance_curve import PerformanceCurves
+
+
+class NonPvGenerationSystem(GenerationSystem):
+  """
+  NonPvGenerationSystem class
+  """
+  def __init__(self):
+    super().__init__()
+    self._nominal_heat_output = None
+    self._maximum_heat_output = None
+    self._minimum_heat_output = None
+    self._heat_efficiency = None
+    self._nominal_cooling_output = None
+    self._maximum_cooling_output = None
+    self._minimum_cooling_output = None
+    self._cooling_efficiency = None
+    self._electricity_efficiency = None
+    self._nominal_electricity_output = None
+    self._source_medium = None
+    self._source_temperature = None
+    self._source_mass_flow = None
+    self._supply_medium = None
+    self._maximum_heat_supply_temperature = None
+    self._minimum_heat_supply_temperature = None
+    self._maximum_cooling_supply_temperature = None
+    self._minimum_cooling_supply_temperature = None
+    self._heat_output_curve = None
+    self._heat_fuel_consumption_curve = None
+    self._heat_efficiency_curve = None
+    self._cooling_output_curve = None
+    self._cooling_fuel_consumption_curve = None
+    self._cooling_efficiency_curve = None
+    self._domestic_hot_water = None
+    self._heat_supply_temperature = None
+    self._cooling_supply_temperature = None
+    self._reversible = None
+    self._simultaneous_heat_cold = None
+    self._energy_consumption = {}
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_heat_output(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_heat_output
+
+  @nominal_heat_output.setter
+  def nominal_heat_output(self, value):
+    """
+    Set nominal heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._nominal_heat_output = value
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_heat_output(self):
+    """
+    Get maximum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._maximum_heat_output
+
+  @maximum_heat_output.setter
+  def maximum_heat_output(self, value):
+    """
+    Set maximum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._maximum_heat_output = value
+
+  @property
+  def minimum_heat_output(self):
+    """
+    Get minimum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_heat_output
+
+  @minimum_heat_output.setter
+  def minimum_heat_output(self, value):
+    """
+    Set minimum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._minimum_heat_output = value
+
+  @property
+  def source_medium(self):
+    """
+    Get source_type from [air, water, ground, district_heating, grid, on_site_electricity]
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._source_medium
+
+  @source_medium.setter
+  def source_medium(self, value):
+    """
+    Set source medium from [Air, Water, Geothermal, District Heating, Grid, Onsite Electricity]
+    :param value: [string]
+    """
+    self._source_medium = value
+
+  @property
+  def supply_medium(self):
+    """
+    Get the supply medium from ['air', 'water']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._supply_medium
+
+  @supply_medium.setter
+  def supply_medium(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the supply medium from ['air', 'water']
+    :param value: string
+    """
+    self._supply_medium = value
+
+  @property
+  def heat_efficiency(self):
+    """
+    Get heat_efficiency
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._heat_efficiency
+
+  @heat_efficiency.setter
+  def heat_efficiency(self, value):
+    """
+    Set heat_efficiency
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._heat_efficiency = value
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_cooling_output(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal cooling output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_cooling_output
+
+  @nominal_cooling_output.setter
+  def nominal_cooling_output(self, value):
+    """
+    Set nominal cooling output of heat generation devices in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._nominal_cooling_output = value
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_cooling_output(self):
+    """
+    Get maximum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._maximum_cooling_output
+
+  @maximum_cooling_output.setter
+  def maximum_cooling_output(self, value):
+    """
+    Set maximum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._maximum_cooling_output = value
+
+  @property
+  def minimum_cooling_output(self):
+    """
+    Get minimum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_cooling_output
+
+  @minimum_cooling_output.setter
+  def minimum_cooling_output(self, value):
+    """
+    Set minimum heat output of heat generation devices in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._minimum_cooling_output = value
+
+  @property
+  def cooling_efficiency(self):
+    """
+    Get cooling_efficiency
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._cooling_efficiency
+
+  @cooling_efficiency.setter
+  def cooling_efficiency(self, value):
+    """
+    Set cooling_efficiency
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._cooling_efficiency = value
+
+  @property
+  def electricity_efficiency(self):
+    """
+    Get electricity_efficiency
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._electricity_efficiency
+
+  @electricity_efficiency.setter
+  def electricity_efficiency(self, value):
+    """
+    Set electricity_efficiency
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._electricity_efficiency = value
+
+  @property
+  def source_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get source_temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._source_temperature
+
+  @source_temperature.setter
+  def source_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set source_temperature in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._source_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def source_mass_flow(self):
+    """
+    Get source_mass_flow in kg/s
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._source_mass_flow
+
+  @source_mass_flow.setter
+  def source_mass_flow(self, value):
+    """
+    Set source_mass_flow in kg/s
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._source_mass_flow = value
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_electricity_output(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal_power_output of electricity generation devices or inverters in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_electricity_output
+
+  @nominal_electricity_output.setter
+  def nominal_electricity_output(self, value):
+    """
+    Get nominal_power_output of electricity generation devices or inverters in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._nominal_electricity_output = value
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_heat_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the maximum heat supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_heat_supply_temperature
+
+  @maximum_heat_supply_temperature.setter
+  def maximum_heat_supply_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set maximum heating supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._maximum_heat_supply_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def minimum_heat_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the minimum heat supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_heat_supply_temperature
+
+  @minimum_heat_supply_temperature.setter
+  def minimum_heat_supply_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set minimum heating supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._minimum_heat_supply_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_cooling_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the maximum cooling supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._maximum_cooling_supply_temperature
+
+  @maximum_cooling_supply_temperature.setter
+  def maximum_cooling_supply_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set maximum cooling supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._maximum_cooling_supply_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def minimum_cooling_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the minimum cooling supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._minimum_cooling_supply_temperature
+
+  @minimum_cooling_supply_temperature.setter
+  def minimum_cooling_supply_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set minimum cooling supply temperature in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._minimum_cooling_supply_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def heat_output_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heat output curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._heat_output_curve
+
+  @heat_output_curve.setter
+  def heat_output_curve(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the heat output curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    self._heat_output_curve = value
+
+  @property
+  def heat_fuel_consumption_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heating fuel consumption curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._heat_fuel_consumption_curve
+
+  @heat_fuel_consumption_curve.setter
+  def heat_fuel_consumption_curve(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the heating fuel consumption curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    self._heat_fuel_consumption_curve = value
+
+  @property
+  def heat_efficiency_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heating efficiency curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._heat_efficiency_curve
+
+  @heat_efficiency_curve.setter
+  def heat_efficiency_curve(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the heating efficiency curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    self._heat_efficiency_curve = value
+
+  @property
+  def cooling_output_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heat output curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._cooling_output_curve
+
+  @cooling_output_curve.setter
+  def cooling_output_curve(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the cooling output curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    self._cooling_output_curve = value
+
+  @property
+  def cooling_fuel_consumption_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heating fuel consumption curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._cooling_fuel_consumption_curve
+
+  @cooling_fuel_consumption_curve.setter
+  def cooling_fuel_consumption_curve(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the heating fuel consumption curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    self._cooling_fuel_consumption_curve = value
+
+  @property
+  def cooling_efficiency_curve(self) -> Union[None, PerformanceCurves]:
+    """
+    Get the heating efficiency curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    return self._cooling_efficiency_curve
+
+  @cooling_efficiency_curve.setter
+  def cooling_efficiency_curve(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the heating efficiency curve of the heat generation device
+    :return: PerformanceCurve
+    """
+    self._cooling_efficiency_curve = value
+
+  @property
+  def domestic_hot_water(self):
+    """
+    Get the capability of generating domestic hot water
+
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    return self._domestic_hot_water
+
+  @domestic_hot_water.setter
+  def domestic_hot_water(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the capability of generating domestic hot water
+
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    self._domestic_hot_water = value
+
+  @property
+  def heat_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the hourly heat supply temperature
+    :return: list
+    """
+    return self._heat_supply_temperature
+
+  @heat_supply_temperature.setter
+  def heat_supply_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    set the hourly heat supply temperature
+    :param value:
+    :return: list
+    """
+    self._heat_supply_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def cooling_supply_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get the hourly cooling supply temperature
+    :return: list
+    """
+    return self._heat_supply_temperature
+
+  @cooling_supply_temperature.setter
+  def cooling_supply_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    set the hourly cooling supply temperature
+    :param value:
+    :return: list
+    """
+    self._cooling_supply_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def reversibility(self):
+    """
+    Get the capability of generating both heating and cooling
+
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    return self._reversible
+
+  @reversibility.setter
+  def reversibility(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the capability of generating domestic hot water
+
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    self._reversible = value
+
+  @property
+  def simultaneous_heat_cold(self):
+    """
+    Get the capability of generating both heating and cooling at the same time
+
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    return self._simultaneous_heat_cold
+
+  @simultaneous_heat_cold.setter
+  def simultaneous_heat_cold(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the capability of generating domestic hot water at the same time
+
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    self._simultaneous_heat_cold = value
+
+  @property
+  def energy_consumption(self) -> dict:
+    """
+    Get energy consumption in W
+    :return: dict{[float]}
+    """
+    return self._energy_consumption
+
+  @energy_consumption.setter
+  def energy_consumption(self, value):
+    """
+    Set energy consumption in W
+    :param value: dict{[float]}
+    """
+    self._energy_consumption = value
+

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/performance_curve.py

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+"""
+Energy System catalog heat generation system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+
+class PerformanceCurves:
+  """
+  Parameter function class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self):
+    self._curve_type = None
+    self._dependant_variable = None
+    self._parameters = None
+    self._coefficients = None
+
+  @property
+  def curve_type(self):
+    """
+    Get the type of the fit function from the following
+    Linear =>>> y = a + b*x
+    Exponential =>>> y = a*(b**x)
+    Second degree polynomial =>>> y = a + b*x + c*(x**2)
+    Power =>>> y = a*(x**b)
+    Bi-Quadratic =>>> y = a + b*x + c*(x**2) + d*z + e*(z**2) + f*x*z
+
+    Get the type of function from ['linear', 'exponential', 'second degree polynomial', 'power', 'bi-quadratic']
+    :return: string
+    """
+
+    return self._curve_type
+
+  @curve_type.setter
+  def curve_type(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the type of the fit function from the following
+    Linear =>>> y = a + b*x
+    Exponential =>>> y = a*(b**x)
+    Second degree polynomial =>>> y = a + b*x + c*(x**2)
+    Power =>>> y = a*(x**b)
+    Bi-Quadratic =>>> y = a + b*x + c*(x**2) + d*z + e*(z**2) + f*x*z
+
+    Get the type of function from ['linear', 'exponential', 'second degree polynomial', 'power', 'bi-quadratic']
+    :return: string
+    """
+    self._curve_type = value
+
+  @property
+  def dependant_variable(self):
+    """
+    Get y (e.g. COP in COP = a*source temperature**2 + b*source temperature + c*source temperature*supply temperature +
+    d*supply temperature + e*supply temperature**2 + f)
+    """
+    return self._dependant_variable
+
+  @dependant_variable.setter
+  def dependant_variable(self, value):
+    """
+    Set y (e.g. COP in COP = a*source temperature**2 + b*source temperature + c*source temperature*supply temperature +
+    d*supply temperature + e*supply temperature**2 + f)
+    """
+    self._dependant_variable = value
+
+  @property
+  def parameters(self):
+    """
+    Get the list of parameters involved in fitting process as ['x', 'z'] (e.g. [source temperature, supply temperature]
+    in COP= *source temperature**2 + b*source temperature + c*source temperature*supply temperature +
+    d*supply temperature + e*supply temperature**2 + f)
+    :return: string
+    """
+    return self._parameters
+
+  @parameters.setter
+  def parameters(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the list of parameters involved in fitting process as ['x', 'z'] (e.g. [source temperature, supply temperature]
+    in COP= *source temperature**2 + b*source temperature + c*source temperature*supply temperature +
+    d*supply temperature + e*supply temperature**2 + f)
+    :return: string
+    """
+    self._parameters = value
+
+  @property
+  def coefficients(self):
+    """
+    Get the coefficients of the functions as list of ['a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f']
+    :return: [coefficients]
+    """
+    return self._coefficients
+
+  @coefficients.setter
+  def coefficients(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the coefficients of the functions as list of ['a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f']
+    :return: [coefficients]
+    """
+    self._coefficients = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/pv_generation_system.py

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+"""
+PV energy generation system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.generation_system import GenerationSystem
+
+
+class PvGenerationSystem(GenerationSystem):
+  """
+  PvGenerationSystem class
+  """
+  def __init__(self):
+    super().__init__()
+    self._electricity_efficiency = None
+    self._nominal_electricity_output = None
+    self._nominal_ambient_temperature = None
+    self._nominal_cell_temperature = None
+    self._nominal_radiation = None
+    self._standard_test_condition_cell_temperature = None
+    self._standard_test_condition_maximum_power = None
+    self._standard_test_condition_radiation = None
+    self._cell_temperature_coefficient = None
+    self._width = None
+    self._height = None
+    self._electricity_power_output = {}
+    self._tilt_angle = None
+    self._surface_azimuth = None
+    self._solar_altitude_angle = None
+    self._solar_azimuth_angle = None
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_electricity_output(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal_power_output of electricity generation devices or inverters in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_electricity_output
+
+  @nominal_electricity_output.setter
+  def nominal_electricity_output(self, value):
+    """
+    Set nominal_power_output of electricity generation devices or inverters in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._nominal_electricity_output = value
+
+  @property
+  def electricity_efficiency(self):
+    """
+    Get electricity_efficiency
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._electricity_efficiency
+
+  @electricity_efficiency.setter
+  def electricity_efficiency(self, value):
+    """
+    Set electricity_efficiency
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._electricity_efficiency = value
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_ambient_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal ambient temperature of PV panels in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_ambient_temperature
+
+  @nominal_ambient_temperature.setter
+  def nominal_ambient_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set nominal ambient temperature of PV panels in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._nominal_ambient_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_cell_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal cell temperature of PV panels in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_cell_temperature
+
+  @nominal_cell_temperature.setter
+  def nominal_cell_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set nominal cell temperature of PV panels in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._nominal_cell_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def nominal_radiation(self):
+    """
+    Get nominal radiation of PV panels
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._nominal_radiation
+
+  @nominal_radiation.setter
+  def nominal_radiation(self, value):
+    """
+    Set nominal radiation of PV panels
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._nominal_radiation = value
+
+  @property
+  def standard_test_condition_cell_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get standard test condition cell temperature of PV panels in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._standard_test_condition_cell_temperature
+
+  @standard_test_condition_cell_temperature.setter
+  def standard_test_condition_cell_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set standard test condition cell temperature of PV panels in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._standard_test_condition_cell_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def standard_test_condition_maximum_power(self):
+    """
+    Get standard test condition maximum power of PV panels in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._standard_test_condition_maximum_power
+
+  @standard_test_condition_maximum_power.setter
+  def standard_test_condition_maximum_power(self, value):
+    """
+    Set standard test condition maximum power of PV panels in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._standard_test_condition_maximum_power = value
+
+  @property
+  def standard_test_condition_radiation(self):
+    """
+    Get standard test condition radiation in W/m2
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._standard_test_condition_radiation
+
+  @standard_test_condition_radiation.setter
+  def standard_test_condition_radiation(self, value):
+    """
+    Set standard test condition radiation in W/m2
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._standard_test_condition_radiation = value
+
+  @property
+  def cell_temperature_coefficient(self):
+    """
+    Get cell temperature coefficient of PV module
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._cell_temperature_coefficient
+
+  @cell_temperature_coefficient.setter
+  def cell_temperature_coefficient(self, value):
+    """
+    Set cell temperature coefficient of PV module
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._cell_temperature_coefficient = value
+
+  @property
+  def width(self):
+    """
+    Get PV module width in m
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._width
+
+  @width.setter
+  def width(self, value):
+    """
+    Set PV module width in m
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._width = value
+
+  @property
+  def height(self):
+    """
+    Get PV module height in m
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._height
+
+  @height.setter
+  def height(self, value):
+    """
+    Set PV module height in m
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._height = value
+
+  @property
+  def electricity_power_output(self):
+    """
+    Get electricity_power in W
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._electricity_power_output
+
+  @electricity_power_output.setter
+  def electricity_power_output(self, value):
+    """
+    Set electricity_power in W
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._electricity_power_output = value
+
+  @property
+  def tilt_angle(self):
+    """
+    Get tilt angle of PV system in degrees
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._tilt_angle
+
+  @tilt_angle.setter
+  def tilt_angle(self, value):
+    """
+    Set PV system tilt angle in degrees
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._tilt_angle = value
+
+  @property
+  def surface_azimuth(self):
+    """
+    Get surface azimuth angle of PV system in degrees. 0 is North
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._surface_azimuth
+
+  @surface_azimuth.setter
+  def surface_azimuth(self, value):
+    """
+    Set PV system tilt angle in degrees
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._surface_azimuth = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/thermal_storage_system.py

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+"""
+Thermal storage system
+SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
+Copyright © 2023 Concordia CERC group
+Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
+Code contributors: Saeed Ranjbar saeed.ranjbar@concordia.ca
+"""
+
+from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.energy_storage_system import EnergyStorageSystem
+from hub.city_model_structure.building_demand.layer import Layer
+
+
+class ThermalStorageSystem(EnergyStorageSystem):
+  """"
+  Thermal Storage System Class
+  """
+
+  def __init__(self):
+
+    super().__init__()
+    self._volume = None
+    self._height = None
+    self._layers = None
+    self._maximum_operating_temperature = None
+    self._heating_coil_capacity = None
+    self._temperature = None
+    self._heating_coil_energy_consumption = None
+
+  @property
+  def volume(self):
+    """
+    Get the physical volume of the storage system in cubic meters
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._volume
+
+  @volume.setter
+  def volume(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the physical volume of the storage system in cubic meters
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._volume = value
+
+  @property
+  def height(self):
+    """
+    Get the diameter of the storage system in meters
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._height
+
+  @height.setter
+  def height(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the diameter of the storage system in meters
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._height = value
+
+  @property
+  def layers(self) -> [Layer]:
+    """
+    Get construction layers
+    :return: [layer]
+    """
+    return self._layers
+
+  @layers.setter
+  def layers(self, value):
+    """
+    Set construction layers
+    :param value: [layer]
+    """
+    self._layers = value
+
+  @property
+  def maximum_operating_temperature(self):
+    """
+    Get maximum operating temperature of the storage system in degree Celsius
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._maximum_operating_temperature
+
+  @maximum_operating_temperature.setter
+  def maximum_operating_temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set maximum operating temperature of the storage system in degree Celsius
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._maximum_operating_temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def heating_coil_capacity(self):
+    """
+    Get heating coil capacity in Watts
+    :return: float
+    """
+    return self._heating_coil_capacity
+
+  @heating_coil_capacity.setter
+  def heating_coil_capacity(self, value):
+    """
+    Set heating coil capacity in Watts
+    :param value: float
+    """
+    self._heating_coil_capacity = value
+
+  @property
+  def temperature(self) -> dict:
+    """
+    Get fuel consumption in W, m3, or kg
+    :return: dict{[float]}
+    """
+    return self._temperature
+
+  @temperature.setter
+  def temperature(self, value):
+    """
+    Set fuel consumption in W, m3, or kg
+    :param value: dict{[float]}
+    """
+    self._temperature = value
+
+  @property
+  def heating_coil_energy_consumption(self) -> dict:
+    """
+    Get fuel consumption in W, m3, or kg
+    :return: dict{[float]}
+    """
+    return self._heating_coil_energy_consumption
+
+  @heating_coil_energy_consumption.setter
+  def heating_coil_energy_consumption(self, value):
+    """
+    Set fuel consumption in W, m3, or kg
+    :param value: dict{[float]}
+    """
+    self._heating_coil_energy_consumption = value

hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/water_to_water_hp.py

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-"""
-water_to_water_hp module defines a water to water heat pump heat pump
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Peter Yefi peteryefi@gmail.com
-"""
-
-from typing import List
-from hub.city_model_structure.energy_systems.heat_pump import HeatPump
-
-
-class WaterToWaterHP(HeatPump):
-  """
-  WaterToWaterHP class
-  """
-
-  def __init__(self):
-    super().__init__()
-    self._entering_water_temp = None
-    self._leaving_water_temp = None
-    self._total_cooling_capacity = None
-    self._power_demand = None
-    self._flow_rate = None
-    self._power_demand_coff = None  # a coefficients
-
-  @property
-  def entering_water_temp(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get entering water temperature in degree celsius
-    :return: [[float]]
-    """
-    return self._entering_water_temp
-
-  @entering_water_temp.setter
-  def entering_water_temp(self, value):
-    """
-    Set entering water temperature in degree celsius
-    :param value: [[float]]
-    """
-    if self._entering_water_temp is None:
-      self._entering_water_temp = value
-
-  @property
-  def leaving_water_temp(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get leaving water temperature in degree celsius
-    :return: [[float]]
-    """
-    return self._leaving_water_temp
-
-  @leaving_water_temp.setter
-  def leaving_water_temp(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the leaving water temperature in degree celsius
-    :param value: [[float]]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._leaving_water_temp is None:
-      self._leaving_water_temp = value
-
-  @property
-  def total_cooling_capacity(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get total cooling capacity
-    :return: [float]
-    """
-    return self._total_cooling_capacity
-
-  @total_cooling_capacity.setter
-  def total_cooling_capacity(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the value for total cooling capacity
-    :param value: [float]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._total_cooling_capacity is None:
-      self._total_cooling_capacity = value
-
-  @property
-  def power_demand(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get power demand in kW
-    :return: [float]
-    """
-    return self._power_demand
-
-  @power_demand.setter
-  def power_demand(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the value for power demand in kW
-    :param value: [float]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._power_demand is None:
-      self._power_demand = value
-
-  @property
-  def flow_rate(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get flow rate in kg/s
-    :return: [[float]]
-    """
-    return self._flow_rate
-
-  @flow_rate.setter
-  def flow_rate(self, value):
-    """
-    Set flow rate in kW
-    :param value: [[float]]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._flow_rate is None:
-      self._flow_rate = value
-
-  @property
-  def power_demand_coff(self) -> List[float]:
-    """
-    Get power demand coefficients
-    :return: [float]
-    """
-    return self._power_demand_coff
-
-  @power_demand_coff.setter
-  def power_demand_coff(self, value):
-    """
-    Set the value for power demand coefficients
-    :param value: [float]
-    :return:
-    """
-    if self._power_demand_coff is None:
-      self._power_demand_coff = value

hub/city_model_structure/transport/bus.py

@@ -1,115 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Bus module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-from hub.city_model_structure.attributes.schedule import Schedule
-
-
-class Bus:
-  """
-  Bus class
-  """
-
-  def __init__(self):
-    self._maintenance_time = None
-    self._charging_time = None
-    self._recovery_time = None
-    self._vehicle_type = None
-    self._energy_consumption = None
-    self._trips_schedule = None
-    self._capacity = None
-    self._maintenance_cost = None
-    self._investment_cost = None
-    self._charging_range = None
-    self._maximum_travel_range = None
-
-  @property
-  def maintenance_time(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._maintenance_time
-
-  @property
-  def charging_time(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._charging_time
-
-  @property
-  def recovery_time(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self.maintenance_time + self.charging_time
-
-  @property
-  def vehicle_type(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._vehicle_type
-
-  @property
-  def energy_consumption(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._energy_consumption
-
-  @property
-  def trips_schedule(self) -> Schedule:
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._trips_schedule
-
-  @property
-  def capacity(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._capacity
-
-  @property
-  def maintenance_cost(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._maintenance_cost
-
-  @property
-  def investment_cost(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._investment_cost
-
-  @property
-  def charging_range(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._charging_range
-
-  @property
-  def maximum_travel_range(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._maximum_travel_range

hub/city_model_structure/transport/bus_depot.py

@@ -1,35 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Bus depot module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-from hub.city_model_structure.transport.bus_node import BusNode
-
-
-class BusDepot(BusNode):
-  """
-  BusDepot class
-  """
-
-  def __init__(self, name, coordinates, edges=None):
-    super().__init__(name, coordinates, edges=edges, node_type='BusDepot')
-    self._number_of_charging_poles = None
-    self._number_of_available_buses = None
-
-  @property
-  def number_of_charging_poles(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._number_of_charging_poles
-
-  @property
-  def number_of_available_buses(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._number_of_available_buses

hub/city_model_structure/transport/bus_edge.py

@@ -1,47 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Bus edge module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-from typing import List, TypeVar
-from hub.city_model_structure.attributes.edge import Edge
-
-BusNode = TypeVar('BusNode')
-
-
-class BusEdge(Edge):
-  """
-  BusEdge class
-  Each edge is unidirectional and starts at the "from" node and ends at the "to" node
-  """
-
-  def __init__(self, name, nodes, edge_type='BusEdge'):
-    super().__init__(name, nodes)
-    self._edge_type = edge_type
-    self._average_travel_time = None
-
-  @property
-  def edge_type(self):
-    """
-    Get the edge type
-    :return: str
-    """
-    return self._edge_type
-
-  @property
-  def nodes(self) -> List[BusNode]:
-    """
-    Get delimiting nodes for the edge
-    :return: [BusNode]
-    """
-    return self._nodes
-
-  @property
-  def average_travel_time(self):
-    """
-    Add explanation here
-    :return: add type of variable here
-    """
-    return self._average_travel_time

hub/city_model_structure/transport/bus_network.py

@@ -1,44 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Bus network module
-SPDX - License - Identifier: LGPL - 3.0 - or -later
-Copyright © 2022 Concordia CERC group
-Project Coder Pilar Monsalvete Alvarez de Uribarri pilar.monsalvete@concordia.ca
-"""
-
-from typing import List
-from hub.city_model_structure.network import Network
-from hub.city_model_structure.transport.bus_edge import BusEdge
-from hub.city_model_structure.transport.bus_node import BusNode
-
-
-class BusNetwork(Network):
-  """
-  BusNetwork(Network) class
-  """
-  def __init__(self, name, edges=None, nodes=None):
-    super().__init__(name, edges, nodes)
-    self._type = "BusNetwork"
-
-  @property
-  def type(self):
-    """
-    Get network type
-    :return: str
-    """
-    return self._type
-
-  @property
-  def edges(self) -> List[BusEdge]:
-    """
-    Get network edges
-    :return: [BusEdge]
-    """
-    return self._edges
-
-  @property
-  def nodes(self) -> List[BusNode]:
-    """
-    Get network nodes
-    :return: [BusNode]
-    """
-    return self._nodes