Solving an error in infiltration_area that affected the MEB but not the idf. Now it is solved

hub/catalog_factories/construction/eilat_catalog.py

@@ -126,6 +126,10 @@ class EilatCatalog(Catalog):
                                                        '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']
+      infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on = archetype[
+                                                      'infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on']
 
       archetype_constructions = []
       for archetype_construction in archetype['constructions']:
@@ -164,8 +168,8 @@ class EilatCatalog(Catalog):
                                            None,
                                            infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off,
                                            infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on,
-                                           0,
-                                           0))
+                                           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

@@ -129,6 +129,12 @@ class NrelCatalog(Catalog):
       infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = float(
         archetype['infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on']['#text']
       ) / cte.HOUR_TO_SECONDS
+      infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off = float(
+        archetype['infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on']['#text']
+      )
+      infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on = float(
+        archetype['infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on']['#text']
+      )
 
       archetype_constructions = []
       for archetype_construction in archetype['constructions']['construction']:
@@ -163,8 +169,8 @@ class NrelCatalog(Catalog):
                                            indirect_heated_ratio,
                                            infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off,
                                            infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on,
-                                           0,
-                                           0))
+                                           infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off,
+                                           infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on))
     return _catalog_archetypes
 
   def names(self, category=None):

hub/city_model_structure/building_demand/thermal_archetype.py

@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ class ThermalArchetype:
     Get infiltration rate for ventilation system off in l/s/m2
     :return: float
     """
-    return self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off
+    return self._infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off
 
   @infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off.setter
   def infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off(self, value):
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ class ThermalArchetype:
     Set infiltration rate for ventilation system off in l/s/m2
     :param value: float
     """
-    self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = value
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off = value
 
   @property
   def infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on(self):
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ class ThermalArchetype:
     Get infiltration rate for ventilation system on in l/s/m2
     :return: float
     """
-    return self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on
+    return self._infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on
 
   @infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on.setter
   def infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on(self, value):
@@ -165,4 +165,4 @@ class ThermalArchetype:
     Set infiltration rate for ventilation system on in l/s/m2
     :param value: float
     """
-    self._infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = value
+    self._infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on = value

hub/data/construction/eilat_archetypes.json

@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@
       "extra_loses_due_thermal_bridges": 0.1,
       "infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on": 0,
       "infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off": 0.9,
+      "infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on": 0,
+      "infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off": 0.006,
       "constructions": {
         "OutdoorsWall": {
           "opaque_surface_name": "residential_1000_1980_BWh",
@@ -42,6 +44,8 @@
       "extra_loses_due_thermal_bridges": 0.1,
       "infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on": 0,
       "infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off": 0.31,
+      "infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on": 0,
+      "infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off": 0.002,
       "constructions": {
         "OutdoorsWall": {
           "opaque_surface_name": "dormitory_2011_3000_BWh",
@@ -76,6 +80,8 @@
       "extra_loses_due_thermal_bridges": 0.09,
       "infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on": 0,
       "infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off": 0.65,
+      "infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on": 0,
+      "infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off": 0.004,
       "constructions": {
         "OutdoorsWall": {
           "opaque_surface_name": "hotel_employees_1981_2010_BWh",

hub/data/construction/us_archetypes.xml

@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.5</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="2" building_type="medium office" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -44,6 +46,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="3" building_type="large office" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -67,6 +71,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="4" building_type="primary school" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -89,6 +95,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="5" building_type="secondary school" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -111,6 +119,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="6" building_type="stand-alone retail" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -133,6 +143,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="7" building_type="strip mall" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -155,6 +167,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="8" building_type="supermarket" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -177,6 +191,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="9" building_type="quick service restaurant" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -199,6 +215,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="10" building_type="full service restaurant" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -221,6 +239,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="11" building_type="small hotel" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -243,6 +263,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="12" building_type="large hotel" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -265,6 +287,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="13" building_type="hospital" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -287,6 +311,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="14" building_type="outpatient healthcare" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -309,6 +335,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="15" building_type="warehouse" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -331,6 +359,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="16" building_type="midrise apartment" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -353,6 +383,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="17" building_type="high-rise apartment" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -375,6 +407,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="18" building_type="small office" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -397,6 +431,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.1</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="19" building_type="medium office" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -419,6 +455,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.1</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="20" building_type="large office" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -441,6 +479,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.1</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="21" building_type="primary school" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -463,6 +503,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.1</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="22" building_type="secondary school" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -485,6 +527,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.1</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="23" building_type="stand-alone retail" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -507,6 +551,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.1</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="24" building_type="strip mall" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -529,6 +575,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.1</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="25" building_type="supermarket" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -551,6 +599,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="26" building_type="quick service restaurant" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -573,6 +623,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="27" building_type="full service restaurant" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -595,6 +647,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="28" building_type="small hotel" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -617,6 +671,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="29" building_type="large hotel" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -639,6 +695,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="30" building_type="hospital" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -661,6 +719,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="31" building_type="outpatient healthcare" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -683,6 +743,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="32" building_type="warehouse" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -705,6 +767,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="33" building_type="midrise apartment" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -727,6 +791,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="34" building_type="high-rise apartment" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -749,6 +815,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="35" building_type="residential" reference_standard="ASHRAE 189.1_2009" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -771,6 +839,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="36" building_type="residential" reference_standard="ASHRAE 90.1_2004" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -793,6 +863,8 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.50</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.003</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
     <archetype id="37" building_type="industry" reference_standard="non_standard_dompark" climate_zone="ASHRAE_2004:4A">
         <constructions>
@@ -815,5 +887,7 @@
         <indirect_heated_ratio units="-">0.15</indirect_heated_ratio>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.10</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off>
         <infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off units="ACH">0.0005</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off>
+        <infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on units="ACH">0</infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on>
     </archetype>
 </archetypes>

hub/exports/building_energy/idf.py

@@ -466,7 +466,7 @@ class Idf:
 
   def _add_infiltration_surface(self, thermal_zone, zone_name):
     schedule = f'INF_CONST schedules {thermal_zone.usage_name}'
-    _infiltration = thermal_zone.infiltration_rate_area_system_off*1
+    _infiltration = thermal_zone.infiltration_rate_area_system_off*cte.INFILTRATION_75PA_TO_4PA
     self._idf.newidfobject(self._INFILTRATION,
                            Name=f'{zone_name}_infiltration',
                            Zone_or_ZoneList_or_Space_or_SpaceList_Name=zone_name,

hub/helpers/constants.py

@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ BTU_H_TO_WATTS = 0.29307107
 KILO_WATTS_HOUR_TO_JULES = 3600000
 WATTS_HOUR_TO_JULES = 3600
 GALLONS_TO_QUBIC_METERS = 0.0037854117954011185
+INFILTRATION_75PA_TO_4PA = (4/75)**0.65
 
 
 # time

hub/imports/construction/eilat_physics_parameters.py

@@ -66,6 +66,8 @@ class EilatPhysicsParameters:
     thermal_archetype.indirect_heated_ratio = 0
     thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = catalog_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on
     thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = catalog_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off
+    thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on = catalog_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on
+    thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off = catalog_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off
     effective_thermal_capacity = 0
     _constructions = []
     for catalog_construction in catalog_archetype.constructions:

hub/imports/construction/nrel_physics_parameters.py

@@ -69,6 +69,8 @@ class NrelPhysicsParameters:
     thermal_archetype.indirect_heated_ratio = catalog_archetype.indirect_heated_ratio
     thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on = catalog_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_on
     thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off = catalog_archetype.infiltration_rate_for_ventilation_system_off
+    thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on = catalog_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_on
+    thermal_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off = catalog_archetype.infiltration_rate_area_for_ventilation_system_off
     _constructions = []
     for catalog_construction in catalog_archetype.constructions:
       construction = Construction()