Merge pull request #10222 from NREL/SteamPart1Followup

Steam features part 1 (#9260) follow-up

doc/engineering-reference/src/building-system-simulation-system-manager/plant-load-profile.tex

@@ -6,7 +6,9 @@ \section{Plant Load Profile}\label{plant-load-profile}
 
 \subsection{Calculation Model}\label{calculation-model}
 
-The LoadProfile:Plant object calculates the outlet water temperature based on the inlet water temperature from the plant loop and user inputs for the scheduled plant load and the requested flow rate.~ The calculation can be expressed with the equation:
+\subsubsection{Plant Load Profile in the Water Loop}\label{plant-load-profile-in-the-water-loop}
+
+The LoadProfile:Plant object in the water loop calculates the outlet water temperature based on the inlet water temperature from the plant loop and user inputs for the scheduled plant load and the requested flow rate.~ The calculation can be expressed with the equation:
 
 \begin{equation}
 {T_{out}} = {T_{in}} - \frac{{{Q_{load}}}}{{\dot m{c_p}}}
@@ -41,3 +43,24 @@ \subsection{Calculation Model}\label{calculation-model}
 \({Q_{load}}\) ~ = the scheduled plant load
 
 \(\Delta t\) ~ = the time step interval
+
+
+\subsubsection{Plant Load Profile in the Steam Loop}\label{plant-load-profile-in-the-steam-loop}
+
+The LoadProfile:Plant object in the steam loop calculates the outlet steam flow rate based on the inlet condensate temperature from the plant loop and user inputs for the scheduled plant load.~ This model accounts for the latent heat transfer and sensible cooling of water.~ Steam enters the load profile component at quality equal to 1.0, at saturation temperature and leaves the load profile component with desired degree of sub cooling.~ The user inputs the desired degree of subcooling, which determines the condensate outlet condition from the load profile component.~ The calculation can be expressed with the equation:
+
+\begin{equation}
+{\dot m_{out}}\,\,\,\, = \,\,\,\,\,\frac{{{Q_{load}}}}{{{h_{fg}} + {c_{p,condensate}} \times \Delta {T_{sc}}}}
+\end{equation}
+
+where
+
+\({\dot m_{out}}\) ~ = the outlet steam mass flow rate
+
+\({Q_{load}}\) ~ = the scheduled plant load
+
+\({h_{fg}}\) ~ = the steam latent heat of vaporization
+
+\({ \Delta {T_{sc}}}\) ~ = the temperature difference between saturation temperature and condensate temperature
+
+\({c_{p,condensate}}\) ~ = the condensate heat capacity

doc/engineering-reference/src/simulation-models-encyclopedic-reference-003/district-heating.tex

@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 \section{District Heating }\label{district-heating}
 
-When the user is not interested in a plant simulation or there is some centralized source of hot water, the following model can be used in the input.~ This allows the user to achieve a simulation without specifying operating parameters or curve fits for boiler models.~ This model only needs the connections to the loop and the nominal capacity to simulate.~ See the InputOutput Reference for additional information (Object: DistrictHeating).~ This model calculates the output capacity necessary from the inlet temperature to the setpoint temperature for that loop with the given mass flow rate in Watts.
+When the user is not interested in a plant simulation or there is some centralized source of hot water, the following model can be used in the input.~ This allows the user to achieve a simulation without specifying operating parameters or curve fits for boiler models.~ This model only needs the connections to the loop and the nominal capacity to simulate.~ See the InputOutput Reference for additional information (Object: DistrictHeating:Water and DistrictHeating:Steam).~ DistrictHeating:Water calculates the output capacity necessary from the inlet temperature to the setpoint temperature for that loop with the given mass flow rate in Watts.~ DistrictHeating:Steam calculates the mass flow rate of steam and the output capacity necessary from the inlet condensate to the saturated steam for that loop. 

doc/input-output-reference/src/hvac-template-objects/group-hvac-templates.tex

@@ -7965,7 +7965,7 @@ \subsubsection{Inputs}\label{inputs-29-000}
   CondensingHotWaterBoiler -- Hot water boiler (condensing)
 \end{itemize}
 
-The EnergyPlus equipment object types which are used are \hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeating} or \hyperref[boilerhotwater]{Boiler:HotWater}. These equipment type keys must be used if setting up a user-defined boiler plant operation scheme.
+The EnergyPlus equipment object types which are used are \hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeatingWater} or \hyperref[boilerhotwater]{Boiler:HotWater}. These equipment type keys must be used if setting up a user-defined boiler plant operation scheme.
 
 \paragraph{Field: Capacity}\label{field-capacity-1}
 

doc/input-output-reference/src/input-for-output.tex

@@ -497,9 +497,9 @@ \subsubsection{Field: Name}\label{field-name-1-036}
 OtherFuel1 \tabularnewline
 OtherFuel2 \tabularnewline
 Water \tabularnewline
-Steam \tabularnewline
 DistrictCooling \tabularnewline
-DistrictHeating \tabularnewline
+DistrictHeatingWater \tabularnewline
+DistrictHeatingSteam \tabularnewline
 ElectricityPurchased \tabularnewline
 ElectricitySurplusSold \tabularnewline
 ElectricityNet \tabularnewline
@@ -666,7 +666,7 @@ \subsection{Output:EnvironmentalImpactFactors}\label{outputenvironmentalimpactfa
 %\endhead
 %
 Electricity:Facility & Diesel:Facility \tabularnewline
-DistrictCooling:Facility & DistrictHeating:Facility \tabularnewline
+DistrictCooling:Facility & DistrictHeatingWater:Facility \tabularnewline
 NaturalGas:Facility & Gasoline:Facility \tabularnewline
 Coal:Facility & FuelOilNo1:Facility \tabularnewline
 FuelOilNo2:Facility & Propane:Facility \tabularnewline

doc/input-output-reference/src/overview/group-energy-management-system-ems.tex

@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ \subsubsection{Field: Resource Type}\label{field-resource-type}
 \item
   \textbf{\hyperref[districtcooling]{DistrictCooling}}, this selects the meter for district chilled water energy consumption, in units of Joules {[}J{]},
 \item
-  \textbf{\hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeating}}, this selects the meter for district hot water energy consumption, in units of Joules {[}J{]},
+  \textbf{\hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeatingWater}}, this selects the meter for district hot water energy consumption, in units of Joules {[}J{]},
 \item
   \textbf{ElectricityProducedOnSite}, this selects the meter for electricity produced on the site, in units of Joules {[}J{]},
 \item

doc/input-output-reference/src/overview/group-exterior-energy-use-equipment.tex

@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ \subsubsection{Inputs}\label{inputs-1-015}
 
 \paragraph{Field: Fuel Use Type}\label{exteriorfuelequipment-field-fuel-use-type}
 
-This field designates the appropriate meter for the exterior fuel equipment. Valid fuel types are: Electricity, NaturalGas, Propane, FuelOilNo1, FuelOilNo2, Diesel, Gasoline, Coal, Steam, \hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeating}, \hyperref[districtcooling]{DistrictCooling}, OtherFuel1 and OtherFuel2. The fuel type triggers the application of consumption amounts to the appropriate energy meters.
+This field designates the appropriate meter for the exterior fuel equipment. Valid fuel types are: Electricity, NaturalGas, Propane, FuelOilNo1, FuelOilNo2, Diesel, Gasoline, Coal, DistrictHeatingSteam, \hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeatingWater}, \hyperref[districtcooling]{DistrictCooling}, OtherFuel1 and OtherFuel2. The fuel type triggers the application of consumption amounts to the appropriate energy meters.
 
 \paragraph{Field: Schedule Name}\label{field-schedule-name-1-000}
 

doc/input-output-reference/src/overview/group-heating-and-cooling-coils.tex

@@ -1737,7 +1737,7 @@ \subsubsection{Inputs}\label{inputs-10-006}
 
 \paragraph{Field: Fuel Type}
 
-This field designates the appropriate fuel type for the coil. Valid fuel types are: Gas, NaturalGas, Propane, FuelOilNo1, FuelOilNo2, Diesel, Gasoline, Coal, Steam, \hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeating}, \hyperref[districtcooling]{DistrictCooling}, OtherFuel1 and OtherFuel2. The fuel type triggers the application of consumption amounts to the appropriate energy meters. NaturalGas is the default.
+This field designates the appropriate fuel type for the coil. Valid fuel types are: Gas, NaturalGas, Propane, FuelOilNo1, FuelOilNo2, Diesel, Gasoline, Coal, DistrictHeatingSteam, \hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeatingWater}, \hyperref[districtcooling]{DistrictCooling}, OtherFuel1 and OtherFuel2. The fuel type triggers the application of consumption amounts to the appropriate energy meters. NaturalGas is the default.
 
 \paragraph{Field: Burner Efficiency}\label{field-gas-burner-efficiency}
 

doc/input-output-reference/src/overview/group-internal-gains-people-lights-other.tex

@@ -1706,7 +1706,7 @@ \subsubsection{Inputs}\label{inputs-8-010}
 
 \paragraph{Field: Fuel Type}\label{field-fuel-use-type}
 
-This field designates the appropriate meter for the equipment. Valid fuel types are: None, Electricity, NaturalGas, Propane, FuelOilNo1, FuelOilNo2, Diesel, Gasoline, Coal, Steam, \hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeating}, \hyperref[districtcooling]{DistrictCooling}, OtherFuel1 and OtherFuel2. The fuel type triggers the application of consumption amounts to the appropriate energy meters. If the None fuel type is selected (the default if left blank), no end uses will be associated with the object, only the zone gains.
+This field designates the appropriate meter for the equipment. Valid fuel types are: None, Electricity, NaturalGas, Propane, FuelOilNo1, FuelOilNo2, Diesel, Gasoline, Coal, DistrictHeatingSteam, \hyperref[districtheating]{DistrictHeatingWater}, \hyperref[districtcooling]{DistrictCooling}, OtherFuel1 and OtherFuel2. The fuel type triggers the application of consumption amounts to the appropriate energy meters. If the None fuel type is selected (the default if left blank), no end uses will be associated with the object, only the zone gains.
 
 \paragraph{Field: Zone or ZoneList or Space or SpaceList Name}\label{othereq-field-zone-or-zonelist-name-000}
 
@@ -2243,16 +2243,16 @@ \subsection{Internal Gain Equipment Outputs}\label{outputs-5-004}
 The hot water equipment district heating consumption in Watts (for power) or Joules (for energy). It is the sum of the radiant, convective, latent and lost components. Hot Water Equipment District Heating Energy is added to the following district heating meters:
 
 \begin{lstlisting}
-DistrictHeating:Facility
-DistrictHeating:Building
-DistrictHeating:Zone:<Zone Name>
-DistrictHeating:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
-InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating
-InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating:Zone:<Zone Name>
-InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
-<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating
-<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating:Zone:<Zone Name>
-<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
+DistrictHeatingWater:Facility
+DistrictHeatingWater:Building
+DistrictHeatingWater:Zone:<Zone Name>
+DistrictHeatingWater:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
+InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater
+InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater:Zone:<Zone Name>
+InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
+<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater
+<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater:Zone:<Zone Name>
+<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
 \end{lstlisting}
 
 \paragraph{Steam Equipment District Heating Rate {[}W{]}}\label{steam-equipment-district-heating-rate-w}
@@ -2266,16 +2266,16 @@ \subsection{Internal Gain Equipment Outputs}\label{outputs-5-004}
 The steam equipment district heating consumption in Watts (for power) or Joules (for energy). It is the sum of the radiant, convective, latent and lost components. Steam Equipment District Heating Energy is added to the following:
 
 \begin{lstlisting}
-DistrictHeating:Facility
-DistrictHeating:Building
-DistrictHeating:Zone:<Zone Name>
-DistrictHeating:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
-InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating
-InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating:Zone:<Zone Name>
-InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
-<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating
-<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating:Zone:<Zone Name>
-<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeating:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
+DistrictHeatingWater:Facility
+DistrictHeatingWater:Building
+DistrictHeatingWater:Zone:<Zone Name>
+DistrictHeatingWater:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
+InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater
+InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater:Zone:<Zone Name>
+InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
+<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater
+<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater:Zone:<Zone Name>
+<End-Use Subcategory>:InteriorEquipment:DistrictHeatingWater:SpaceType:<Space Type Name>
 \end{lstlisting}
 
 \paragraph{Other Equipment Fuel Rate {[}W{]}}\label{otherequip-fuel-rate}

doc/input-output-reference/src/overview/group-non-zone-equipment.tex

@@ -38,17 +38,30 @@ \subsubsection{Inputs}\label{inputs-028}
 
 Reference to the schedule object specifying the flow rate fraction relative to the value in the field Peak Flow Rate (above).
 
+\paragraph{Field: Plant Loop Fluid Type}\label{field-plant-loop-fluid-type}
+
+The fluid type of the plant loop; water or steam.
+
+\paragraph{Field: Degree of SubCooling}\label{field-degree-of-subcooling-load-profile}
+
+This field is used only when Plant Loop Fluid Type=Steam. The minimum value is 1$^\circ$ Celsius and default is 5$^\circ$ Celsius.
+
+\paragraph{Field: Degree of Loop SubCooling}\label{field-degree-of-loop-subcooling-load-profile}
+
+This field is used only when Plant Loop Fluid Type=Steam. The minimum value is 2$^\circ$ Celsius and default is 5$^\circ$ Celsius.
+
 An example of this object follows.
 
 \begin{lstlisting}
 
 LoadProfile:Plant,
-  Load Profile 1,                                         !- Name
-  Demand Load Profile 1 Inlet Node,     !- Inlet Node Name
-  Demand Load Profile 1 Outlet Node,   !- Outlet Node Name
-  Load Profile 1 Load Schedule,             !- Load Schedule Name {W}
-  0.003,                                                           !- Peak Flow Rate {m3/s}
-  Load Profile 1 Flow Frac Schedule;   !- Flow Rate Fraction Schedule Name
+  Load Profile 1,                               !- Name
+  Demand Load Profile 1 Inlet Node,    !- Inlet Node Name
+  Demand Load Profile 1 Outlet Node,  !- Outlet Node Name
+  Load Profile 1 Load Schedule,           !- Load Schedule Name {W}
+  0.003,                                         !- Peak Flow Rate {m3/s}
+  Load Profile 1 Flow Frac Schedule,     !- Flow Rate Fraction Schedule Name
+  Water;                                        !-Plant Loop Fluid Type
 \end{lstlisting}
 
 \subsubsection{Outputs}\label{outputs-020}
@@ -66,6 +79,8 @@ \subsubsection{Outputs}\label{outputs-020}
   HVAC,Sum,Plant Load Profile Heating Energy {[}J{]}
 \item
   HVAC,Sum,Plant Load Profile Cooling Energy {[}J{]}
+\item
+  HVAC,Average,Plant Load Profile Steam Outlet Temperature {[}J{]}
 \end{itemize}
 
 \paragraph{Plant Load Profile Mass Flow Rate {[}kg/s{]}}\label{plant-load-profile-mass-flow-rate-kgs}
@@ -82,6 +97,8 @@ \subsubsection{Outputs}\label{outputs-020}
 
 These report the overall cooling or heating energy that the load profile object places on the plant loop, in Joules.
 
+\paragraph{Plant Load Profile Steam Outlet Temperature {[}C{]}}\label{plant-load-profile-steam-outlet-temperature-c}
+
 The inlet and outlet node temperatures and mass flow rates can be monitored using the system node output variables:
 
 \begin{itemize}