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get_building_air_conditioning
get_building_architecture
get_building_comfort
get_building_internal
get_building_property_schedules_monthly_multiplier ⚠️
get_building_supply
get_building_weekly_schedules
get_database_air_conditioning_systems ⚠️
get_database_archetypes_construction_type
get_database_archetypes_schedules
get_database_archetypes_schedules_monthly_multiplier
get_database_archetypes_use_type
get_database_assemblies_envelope_floor
get_database_assemblies_envelope_mass
get_database_assemblies_envelope_roof
get_database_assemblies_envelope_shading
get_database_assemblies_envelope_tightness
get_database_assemblies_envelope_wall
get_database_assemblies_envelope_window
get_database_assemblies_hvac_controller
get_database_assemblies_hvac_cooling
get_database_assemblies_hvac_heating
get_database_assemblies_hvac_hot_water
get_database_assemblies_hvac_ventilation
get_database_assemblies_supply_cooling
get_database_assemblies_supply_electricity
get_database_assemblies_supply_heating
get_database_assemblies_supply_hot_water
get_database_components_conversion_absorption_chillers ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_boilers ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_bore_holes ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_cogeneration_plants ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_cooling_towers ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_fuel_cells ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_heat_exchangers ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_heat_pumps ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_hydraulic_pumps ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_panels ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_thermal_panels ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_power_transformers ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_solar_collectors ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_thermal_energy_storages ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_unitary_air_conditioners ⚠️
get_database_components_conversion_vapor_compression_chillers ⚠️
get_database_components_distribution_thermal_grid
get_database_components_feedstocks_biogas ⚠️
get_database_components_feedstocks_coal ⚠️
get_database_components_feedstocks_drybiomass ⚠️
get_database_components_feedstocks_energy_carriers
get_database_components_feedstocks_grid ⚠️
get_database_components_feedstocks_hydrogen ⚠️
get_database_components_feedstocks_naturalgas ⚠️
get_database_components_feedstocks_oil ⚠️
get_database_components_feedstocks_solar ⚠️
get_database_components_feedstocks_wetbiomass ⚠️
get_database_components_feedstocks_wood ⚠️
get_database_construction_standards ⚠️
get_database_conversion_systems ⚠️
get_database_distribution_systems ⚠️
get_database_envelope_systems ⚠️
get_database_feedstocks ⚠️
get_database_standard_schedules_use
get_database_supply_assemblies ⚠️
get_database_use_types_properties ⚠️
get_tree_geometry
get_weather_file

`get_building_air_conditioning`

Path: inputs/building-properties/air_conditioning_systems.csv
File type: csv
Created by: archetypes_mapper
Used by: demand

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`hvac_cool_ends`	End of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`hvac_cool_starts`	Start of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`hvac_heat_ends`	End of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`hvac_heat_starts`	Start of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`hvac_type_cs`	Type of cooling HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`hvac_type_ctrl`	Type of heating and cooling control HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`hvac_type_dhw`	Type of hot water HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`hvac_type_hs`	Type of heating HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`hvac_type_vent`	Type of ventilation HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`name`	Unique building ID. It must start with a letter.	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric

`get_building_architecture`

Path: inputs/building-properties/envelope.csv
File type: csv
Created by: archetypes_mapper
Used by: demand, emissions, radiation, occupancy

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`Es`	Fraction of gross floor area with electrical demands.	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Hs`	Fraction of gross floor area air-conditioned.	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`name`	Unique building ID. It must start with a letter.	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`Ns`	Fraction of net gross floor area.	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`occupied_bg`	Whether the basement is occupied/conditioned.	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`type_base`	Basement floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_floor`	Internal floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_leak`	Tightness level assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_mass`	Type of construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_part`	Internal partitions construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_roof`	Roof construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_shade`	Shading system assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_wall`	External wall construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_win`	Window assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`wwr_east`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing east	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`wwr_north`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing north	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`wwr_south`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing south	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`wwr_west`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing west	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}

`get_building_comfort`

Path: inputs/building-properties/indoor_comfort.csv
File type: csv
Created by: archetypes_mapper
Used by: demand, occupancy

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`name`	Unique building ID. It must start with a letter.	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`RH_max_pc`	Upper bound of relative humidity	float	`[%]`	{0.0…n}
`RH_min_pc`	Lower_bound of relative humidity	float	`[%]`	{0.0…n}
`Tcs_set_C`	Setpoint temperature for cooling system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`Tcs_setb_C`	Setback point of temperature for cooling system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`Ths_set_C`	Setpoint temperature for heating system	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Ths_setb_C`	Setback point of temperature for heating system	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Ve_lsp`	Minimum outdoor air ventilation rate per person for Air Quality	float	`[l/s/p]`	{5.5…n}

`get_building_internal`

Path: inputs/building-properties/internal_loads.csv
File type: csv
Created by: archetypes_mapper
Used by: demand

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`Ea_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to computers and devices	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Ed_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to servers/data centres	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`El_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to artificial lighting	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Epro_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to industrial processes	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Ev_kWveh`	Peak capacity of electric battery per vehicle	float	`[kW/veh]`	{0.0…n}
`name`	Unique building ID. It must start with a letter.	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`Occ_m2p`	Occupancy density	float	`[m2/p]`	{0.0…n}
`Qcpro_Wm2`	Peak specific process cooling load	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Qcre_Wm2`	Peak specific cooling load due to refrigeration (cooling rooms)	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Qhpro_Wm2`	Peak specific process heating load	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Qs_Wp`	Peak sensible heat load of people	float	`[W/p]`	{0.0…n}
`Vw_ldp`	Peak specific fresh water consumption (includes cold and hot water)	float	`[ldp]`	{0.0…n}
`Vww_ldp`	Peak specific daily hot water consumption	float	`[ldp]`	{0.0…n}
`X_ghp`	Moisture released by occupancy at peak conditions	float	`[ghp]`	{0.0…n}

`get_building_property_schedules_monthly_multiplier`

Path: inputs/building-properties/schedules/MONTHLY_MULTIPLIERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: archetypes_mapper

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`Apr`	Monthly schedule coefficient for April	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Aug`	Monthly schedule coefficient for August	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Dec`	Monthly schedule coefficient for December	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Feb`	Monthly schedule coefficient for February	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Jan`	Monthly schedule coefficient for January	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Jul`	Monthly schedule coefficient for July	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Jun`	Monthly schedule coefficient for June	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Mar`	Monthly schedule coefficient for March	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`May`	Monthly schedule coefficient for May	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`name`	Unique building ID. It must start with a letter.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Nov`	Monthly schedule coefficient for November	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Oct`	Monthly schedule coefficient for October	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Sep`	Monthly schedule coefficient for September	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}

`get_building_supply`

Path: inputs/building-properties/supply_systems.csv
File type: csv
Created by: archetypes_mapper
Used by: decentralized, demand, emissions, system_costs

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`name`	Unique building ID. It must start with a letter.	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`supply_type_cs`	Type of cooling supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`supply_type_dhw`	Type of hot water supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`supply_type_el`	Type of electrical supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`supply_type_hs`	Type of heating supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric

`get_building_weekly_schedules`

Path: inputs/building-properties/schedules/B001.csv
File type: csv
Created by: archetypes_mapper
Used by: demand

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`appliances`	Appliances	float	{0.0…1.0}
`cooling`	Space cooling	string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`electromobility`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	float	{0.0…10000.0}
`heating`	Space heating	string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`hot_water`	Domestic hot water	float	{0.0…1.0}
`hour`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{Weekday_00, Weekday_01, Weekday_02, Weekday_03, Weekday_04, Weekday_05, Weekday_06, Weekday_07, Weekday_08, Weekday_09, Weekday_10, Weekday_11, Weekday_12, Weekday_13, Weekday_14, Weekday_15, Weekday_16, Weekday_17, Weekday_18, Weekday_19, Weekday_20, Weekday_21, Weekday_22, Weekday_23, Saturday_00, Saturday_01, Saturday_02, Saturday_03, Saturday_04, Saturday_05, Saturday_06, Saturday_07, Saturday_08, Saturday_09, Saturday_10, Saturday_11, Saturday_12, Saturday_13, Saturday_14, Saturday_15, Saturday_16, Saturday_17, Saturday_18, Saturday_19, Saturday_20, Saturday_21, Saturday_22, Saturday_23, Sunday_00, Sunday_01, Sunday_02, Sunday_03, Sunday_04, Sunday_05, Sunday_06, Sunday_07, Sunday_08, Sunday_09, Sunday_10, Sunday_11, Sunday_12, Sunday_13, Sunday_14, Sunday_15, Sunday_16, Sunday_17, Sunday_18, Sunday_19, Sunday_20, Sunday_21, Sunday_22, Sunday_23}
`lighting`	Lighting	float	{0.0…1.0}
`occupancy`	Occupancy	float	{0.0…1.0}
`processes`	processes	float	{0.0…1.0}
`servers`	Servers	float	{0.0…1.0}

`get_database_air_conditioning_systems`

Path: inputs/technology/assemblies/HVAC.xlsx
File type: xls
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand

Worksheet: CONTROLLER

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Unique ID of the controller	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the type of controller	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`dT_Qcs`	correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of cooling	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`dT_Qhs`	correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of heating	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}

Worksheet: COOLING

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`class_cs`	Type or class of the cooling system	string	`[-]`	{NONE, CEILING_COOLING, DECENTRALIZED_AC, CENTRAL_AC, HYBRID_AC, FLOOR_COOLING}
`code`	Unique ID of the heating system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`convection_cs`	Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Description`	Describes the type of cooling system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`dTcs0_ahu_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dTcs0_aru_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dTcs0_scu_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible cooling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dTcs_C`	Set-point correction for space emission systems	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Qcsmax_Wm2`	Maximum heat flow permitted by cooling system per m2 gross floor area	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Tc_sup_air_ahu_C`	Supply air temperature of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tc_sup_air_aru_C`	Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tscs0_ahu_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tscs0_aru_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tscs0_scu_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible cooling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}

Worksheet: HEATING

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`class_hs`	Type or class of the heating system	string	`[-]`	{NONE, RADIATOR, CENTRAL_AC, FLOOR_HEATING}
`code`	Unique ID of the heating system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`convection_hs`	Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Description`	Description	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`dThs0_ahu_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dThs0_aru_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dThs0_shu_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible heating units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dThs_C`	correction temperature of emission losses due to type of heating system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`Qhsmax_Wm2`	Maximum heat flow permitted by heating system per m2 gross floor area	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Th_sup_air_ahu_C`	Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Th_sup_air_aru_C`	Supply air temperature of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tshs0_ahu_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tshs0_aru_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tshs0_shu_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible heating units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}

Worksheet: HOT_WATER

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`class_dhw`	Type or class of the DHW system	string	`[-]`	{NONE, HIGH_TEMP, MEDIUM_TEMP, LOW_TEMP}
`code`	Unique ID of the hot water supply system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the Type of hot water supply system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`Qwwmax_Wm2`	Maximum heat flow permitted by hot water system per m2 gross floor area	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Tsww0_C`	Typical supply water temperature.	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}

Worksheet: VENTILATION

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Unique ID of the type of ventilation	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the Type of ventilation	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`ECONOMIZER`	Boolean, economizer on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`HEAT_REC`	Boolean, heat recovery on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`MECH_VENT`	Boolean, mechanical ventilation on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`NIGHT_FLSH`	Boolean, night flush on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`WIN_VENT`	Boolean, window ventilation on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}

`get_database_archetypes_construction_type`

Path: inputs/database/ARCHETYPES/CONSTRUCTION/CONSTRUCTION_TYPES.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: archetypes_mapper

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`const_type`	Unique ID of Construction Standard	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`description`	Description of the construction archetype	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Es`	Fraction of gross floor area with electrical demands.	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Hs`	Fraction of gross floor area air-conditioned.	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`hvac_cool_ends`	End of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`hvac_cool_starts`	Start of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`hvac_heat_ends`	End of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`hvac_heat_starts`	Start of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`hvac_type_cs`	Type of cooling HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`hvac_type_ctrl`	Type of heating and cooling control HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`hvac_type_dhw`	Type of hot water HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`hvac_type_hs`	Type of heating HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`hvac_type_vent`	Type of ventilation HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Ns`	Fraction of net gross floor area.	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`occupied_bg`	Boolean, basement conditioned/occupied	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`supply_type_cs`	Type of cooling supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`supply_type_dhw`	Type of hot water supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`supply_type_el`	Type of electrical supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`supply_type_hs`	Type of heating supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_base`	Basement floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_floor`	Internal floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_leak`	Tightness level assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_mass`	Type of mass assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_part`	Internal partitions construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_roof`	Roof construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_shade`	Shading system assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_wall`	External wall construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_win`	Window assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`wwr_east`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing east	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`wwr_north`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing north	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`wwr_south`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing south	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`wwr_west`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing west	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`year_end`	Upper limit of year interval where the building properties apply	int	`[-]`	{0…n}
`year_start`	Lower limit of year interval where the building properties apply	int	`[-]`	{0…n}

`get_database_archetypes_schedules`

Path: inputs/database/ARCHETYPES/USE/SCHEDULES/SCHEDULES_LIBRARY/MULTI_RES.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: archetypes_mapper

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`appliances`	Appliances	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`cooling`	Space cooling	string	`[-]`	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`electromobility`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`heating`	Space heating	string	`[-]`	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`hot_water`	Domestic hot water	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`hour`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	`[-]`	{Weekday_00, Weekday_01, Weekday_02, Weekday_03, Weekday_04, Weekday_05, Weekday_06, Weekday_07, Weekday_08, Weekday_09, Weekday_10, Weekday_11, Weekday_12, Weekday_13, Weekday_14, Weekday_15, Weekday_16, Weekday_17, Weekday_18, Weekday_19, Weekday_20, Weekday_21, Weekday_22, Weekday_23, Saturday_00, Saturday_01, Saturday_02, Saturday_03, Saturday_04, Saturday_05, Saturday_06, Saturday_07, Saturday_08, Saturday_09, Saturday_10, Saturday_11, Saturday_12, Saturday_13, Saturday_14, Saturday_15, Saturday_16, Saturday_17, Saturday_18, Saturday_19, Saturday_20, Saturday_21, Saturday_22, Saturday_23, Sunday_00, Sunday_01, Sunday_02, Sunday_03, Sunday_04, Sunday_05, Sunday_06, Sunday_07, Sunday_08, Sunday_09, Sunday_10, Sunday_11, Sunday_12, Sunday_13, Sunday_14, Sunday_15, Sunday_16, Sunday_17, Sunday_18, Sunday_19, Sunday_20, Sunday_21, Sunday_22, Sunday_23}
`lighting`	Lighting	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`occupancy`	Occupancy	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`processes`	processes	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`servers`	Servers	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}

`get_database_archetypes_schedules_monthly_multiplier`

Path: inputs/database/ARCHETYPES/SCHEDULES/MONTHLY_MULTIPLIERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: archetypes_mapper

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`Apr`	Monthly schedule coefficient for April	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Aug`	Monthly schedule coefficient for August	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Dec`	Monthly schedule coefficient for December	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Feb`	Monthly schedule coefficient for February	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Jan`	Monthly schedule coefficient for January	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Jul`	Monthly schedule coefficient for July	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Jun`	Monthly schedule coefficient for June	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Mar`	Monthly schedule coefficient for March	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`May`	Monthly schedule coefficient for May	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Nov`	Monthly schedule coefficient for November	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Oct`	Monthly schedule coefficient for October	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Sep`	Monthly schedule coefficient for September	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`use_type`	use type code (refers to building use type)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_archetypes_use_type`

Path: inputs/database/ARCHETYPES/USE/USE_TYPES.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: archetypes_mapper

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`Ea_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to computers and devices	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Ed_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to servers/data centres	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`El_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to artificial lighting	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Epro_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to industrial processes	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Ev_kWveh`	Peak capacity of electrical battery per vehicle	float	`[kW/veh]`	{0.0…n}
`Occ_m2p`	Occupancy density	float	`[m2/p]`	{0.0…n}
`Qcpro_Wm2`	Peak specific process cooling load	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Qcre_Wm2`	Peak specific cooling load due to refrigeration (cooling rooms)	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Qhpro_Wm2`	Peak specific process heating load	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Qs_Wp`	Peak sensible heat load of people	float	`[W/p]`	{0.0…n}
`RH_max_pc`	Upper bound of relative humidity	float	`[%]`	{0.0…n}
`RH_min_pc`	Lower_bound of relative humidity	float	`[%]`	{0.0…n}
`Tcs_set_C`	Setpoint temperature for cooling system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`Tcs_setb_C`	Setback point of temperature for cooling system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`Ths_set_C`	Setpoint temperature for heating system	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Ths_setb_C`	Setback point of temperature for heating system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`use_type`	use type code (refers to building use type)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Ve_lsp`	Indoor quality requirements of indoor ventilation per person	float	`[l/s]`	{0.0…n}
`Vw_ldp`	Peak specific fresh water consumption (includes cold and hot water)	float	`[lpd]`	{0.0…n}
`Vww_ldp`	Peak specific daily hot water consumption	float	`[lpd]`	{0.0…n}
`X_ghp`	Moisture released by occupancy at peak conditions	float	`[g/h/p]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_assemblies_envelope_floor`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_FLOOR.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, radiation

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Type of roof	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the Type of roof	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`GHG_biogenic_floor_kgCO2m2`	Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of floor.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{n…0.0}
`GHG_floor_kgCO2m2`	Embodied emissions per m2 of floor.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Service_Life_floor`	Service life of the floor assembly	float	`[yr]`	{0.0…n}
`U_base`	Thermal transmittance of floor including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.1…n}

`get_database_assemblies_envelope_mass`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_MASS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, radiation

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`Cm_Af`	Internal heat capacity per unit of air conditioned area. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[J/Km2]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	Type of construction	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the Type of construction	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_assemblies_envelope_roof`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_ROOF.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, radiation

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a_roof`	Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`code`	Type of roof	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the Type of roof	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e_roof`	Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`GHG_biogenic_roof_kgCO2m2`	Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{n…0.0}
`GHG_roof_kgCO2m2`	Embodied emissions per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`r_roof`	Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Service_Life_roof`	Service life of the roof assembly	float	`[yr]`	{0.0…n}
`U_roof`	Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.1…n}

`get_database_assemblies_envelope_shading`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_SHADING.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, radiation

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Type of shading	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`rf_sh`	Shading coefficient when shading device is active. A value of 1 means that all solar heat is gained. Defined according to ISO 13790. If exterior blinds incident window radiation will be multiplied by this factor. If interior blinds the window G-value will be multiplied by this factor and the incident radiation on the window will be multiplied by the resulting product.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`shading_location`	Location of shading device (‘interior’ or ‘exterior’ only)	string	`[-]`	{interior, exterior}
`shading_setpoint_Wm2`	Activation setpoint for shading in [W/m2]. When the direct solar radiation on a surface exceeds this value, the shading device is activated. Defaults to 300 W/m2.	float	`[W/m2]`	{1.0…3500.0}

`get_database_assemblies_envelope_tightness`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_TIGHTNESS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, radiation

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Type of tightness	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the Type of tightness	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`n50`	Air exchanges per hour at a pressure of 50 Pa.	float	`[1/h]`	{0.0…10.0}

`get_database_assemblies_envelope_wall`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_WALL.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, radiation

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a_wall`	Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`code`	Type of wall	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the Type of wall	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e_wall`	Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`GHG_biogenic_wall_kgCO2m2`	Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of walls (entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{n…0.0}
`GHG_wall_kgCO2m2`	Embodied emissions per m2 of walls (entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`r_wall`	Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Service_Life_wall`	Service life of the wall assembly	float	`[yr]`	{0.0…n}
`U_wall`	Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.1…n}

`get_database_assemblies_envelope_window`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/ENVELOPE/ENVELOPE_WINDOW.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, radiation

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Window type code to relate to other databases	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e_win`	Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`F_F`	Window frame fraction coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[m2-frame/m2-window]`	{0.0…1.0}
`G_win`	Solar heat gain coefficient. A value of 1 means all solar heat is gained. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`GHG_biogenic_win_kgCO2m2`	Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of windows.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{n…0.0}
`GHG_win_kgCO2m2`	Embodied emissions per m2 of windows.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Service_Life_win`	Service life of the window assembly	float	`[yr]`	{0.0…n}
`U_win`	Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.1…n}

`get_database_assemblies_hvac_controller`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/HVAC_CONTROLLER.xls
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Unique ID of the controller	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the type of controller	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`dT_Qcs`	correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of cooling	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`dT_Qhs`	correction temperature of emission losses due to control system of heating	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_assemblies_hvac_cooling`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/HVAC_COOLING.xls
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`class_cs`	Type or class of the cooling system	string	`[-]`	{NONE, CEILING_COOLING, DECENTRALIZED_AC, CENTRAL_AC, HYBRID_AC, FLOOR_COOLING}
`code`	Unique ID of the heating system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`convection_cs`	Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`description`	Describes the type of cooling system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`dTcs0_ahu_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dTcs0_aru_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dTcs0_scu_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible cooling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dTcs_C`	Set-point correction for space emission systems	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Qcsmax_Wm2`	Maximum heat flow permitted by cooling system per m2 gross floor area	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Tc_sup_air_ahu_C`	Supply air temperature of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tc_sup_air_aru_C`	Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tscs0_ahu_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tscs0_aru_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tscs0_scu_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible cooling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_assemblies_hvac_heating`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/HVAC_HEATING.xls
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`class_hs`	Type or class of the heating system	string	`[-]`	{NONE, RADIATOR, CENTRAL_AC, FLOOR_HEATING}
`code`	Unique ID of the heating system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`convection_hs`	Convective part of the power of the heating system in relation to the total power	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`description`	Description	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`dThs0_ahu_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dThs0_aru_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dThs0_shu_C`	Nominal temperature increase on the water side of the sensible heating units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`dThs_C`	correction temperature of emission losses due to type of heating system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`Qhsmax_Wm2`	Maximum heat flow permitted by heating system per m2 gross floor area	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Th_sup_air_ahu_C`	Supply air temperature of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Th_sup_air_aru_C`	Supply air temperature of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tshs0_ahu_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-handling units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tshs0_aru_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the air-recirculation units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Tshs0_shu_C`	Nominal supply temperature of the water side of the sensible heating units	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_assemblies_hvac_hot_water`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/HVAC_HOTWATER.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`class_dhw`	Type or class of the DHW system	string	`[-]`	{NONE, HIGH_TEMP, MEDIUM_TEMP, LOW_TEMP}
`code`	Unique ID of the hot water supply system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the Type of hot water supply system	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`Qwwmax_Wm2`	Maximum heat flow permitted by hot water system per m2 gross floor area	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Tsww0_C`	Typical supply water temperature.	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_assemblies_hvac_ventilation`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/HVAC/VENTILATION.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Unique ID of the type of ventilation	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`description`	Describes the Type of ventilation	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`ECONOMIZER`	Boolean, economizer on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`HEAT_REC`	Boolean, heat recovery on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`MECH_VENT`	Boolean, mechanical ventilation on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`NIGHT_FLSH`	Boolean, night flush on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`WIN_VENT`	Boolean, window ventilation on	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}

`get_database_assemblies_supply_cooling`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/SUPPLY/SUPPLY_COOLING.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, emissions, system_costs

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Code of cooling supply assembly	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	description	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`primary_components`	codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`scale`	whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale	string	`NA`	{NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY}
`secondary_components`	codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`tertiary_components`	codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_assemblies_supply_electricity`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/SUPPLY/SUPPLY_ELECTRICITY.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, emissions, system_costs

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Description of Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`efficiency`	efficiency of the all in one system	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`feedstock`	feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database)	string	`NA`	{NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN}
`reference`	Reference of the data	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`scale`	whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale	string	`NA`	{NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY}

`get_database_assemblies_supply_heating`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/SUPPLY/SUPPLY_HEATING.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, emissions, system_costs

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Description of Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`primary_components`	codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`reference`	Reference of the data	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`scale`	whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale	string	`NA`	{NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY}
`secondary_components`	codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`tertiary_components`	codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_assemblies_supply_hot_water`

Path: inputs/database/ASSEMBLIES/SUPPLY/SUPPLY_HOTWATER.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, emissions, system_costs

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	Description of Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`primary_components`	codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`reference`	Reference of the data	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`scale`	whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale	string	`NA`	{NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY}
`secondary_components`	codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`tertiary_components`	codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_absorption_chillers`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/ABSORPTION_CHILLERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`a_e`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`a_g`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`aux_power`	auxiliary electrical power supply for pumping of fluids (expressed as share of cooling produced)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	describes the Type of Absorption Chiller	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`e_e`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`e_g`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`m_cw`	external flow rate of cooling water at the condenser and absorber	float	`[kg/s]`	{0.0…n}
`m_hw`	external flow rate of hot water at the generator	float	`[kg/s]`	{0.0…n}
`min_eff_rating`	Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP.	float	`[W_th/W_el]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`r_e`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`r_g`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`s_e`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side	float	`[kW/K]`	{0.0…n}
`s_g`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`T_cond_design`	design temperature of the outflowing water or air at the condenser	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`T_evap_design`	design temperature of the outflowing water at the evaporator	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`T_gen_design`	design temperature of the inflowing water or steam at the generator	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	type of absorption chiller	string	`NA`	{single, double, triple}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage of the power supply under design conditions	float	`[V]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_components_conversion_boilers`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/BOILERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	describes the type of boiler	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`fuel_code`	code of the combustible energy carrier used by the boiler (matching code in EnergyCarriers database)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`min_eff_rating`	minimum thermal efficiency rating of the boiler	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_flue_gas_design`	outflowing flue gas temperature as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_in_rating`	average inflowing water temperature of the boiler under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used for determining rated efficiency)	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_out_rating`	average outflowing water temperature of the boiler under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used for determining rated efficiency)	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	type of boiler	string	`NA`	{gas, oil, gas-cond}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_bore_holes`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/BORE_HOLES.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_cogeneration_plants`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/COGENERATION_PLANTS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	describes the type of combined-cycle gas turbine	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`elec_eff_design`	electrical efficiency rating of the cogen plant under design conditions	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`fuel_code`	code of the combustible energy carrier used by the cogeneration plant (matching code in EnergyCarriers database)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_flue_gas_design`	average temperature of the emitted flue gas when the cogen plant is operated as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_out_design`	average temperature of the hot water generated by the cogen plant as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`therm_eff_design`	thermal efficiency rating of the cogen plant under design conditions	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	type of cogeneration plant (given by its combustion component)	string	`NA`	{engine, bio-engine, furnace, turbine}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_out_design`	voltage level of the power generated by the cogen plant as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[V]`	{n…n}

`get_database_components_conversion_cooling_towers`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/COOLING_TOWERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`aux_power`	power required to operate fans, pumps and water treatment devices (expressed as percentage of total heat rejection)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	describes the type of cooling tower	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_air_in_design`	average dry-bulb air temperature flowing into the cooling tower when it is operated as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_in_design`	average temperature of the water supply to the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_out_design`	average return temperature of the water exiting the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	type of cooling tower	string	`NA`	{open-circuit, closed-circuit}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage level of the power supply for the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[V]`	{n…n}

`get_database_components_conversion_fuel_cells`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/FUEL_CELLS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the type of fuel cell	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_heat_exchangers`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/HEAT_EXCHANGERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the type of heat exchanger	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), here x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`medium_in`	thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the hot side of the heat exchanger	string	`NA`	{water, air, brine}
`medium_out`	thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the cold side of the heat exchanger	string	`NA`	{water, air, brine}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_max_operating`	maximum operating temperature of the heat exchanger	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_min_operating`	minimum operating temperature of the heat exchanger	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	type of heat exchanger	string	`NA`	{counter-flow, plate, concurrent flow, tube}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_heat_pumps`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/HEAT_PUMPS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the source of the heat pump	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`medium_cond_side`	thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the condenser side of the heat pump	string	`NA`	{water, air, brine}
`medium_evap_side`	thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the evaporator side of the heat pump	string	`NA`	{water, air, brine}
`min_eff_rating_seasonal`	minimum seasonal efficiency rating of the heat pump	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_cond_design`	average temperature of the condenser-side of the heat pump if it is operated as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_evap_design`	average temperature of the evaporator-side of the heat pump if it is operated as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	type of heat pump	string	`NA`	{geothermal, air-source, water-source}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage level of the power supply required by the heat pump	float	`[V]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_components_conversion_hydraulic_pumps`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/HYDRAULIC_PUMPS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_panels`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/PHOTOVOLTAIC_PANELS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization, photovoltaic

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`misc_losses`	losses from cabling, resistances etc…	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`module_length_m`	lengh of the PV module	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`PV_a0`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`PV_a1`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{-0.1…0.1}
`PV_a2`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{-0.1…0.1}
`PV_a3`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{-0.1…0.1}
`PV_a4`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{-0.1…0.1}
`PV_Bref`	cell maximum power temperature coefficient	float	`[1/C]`	{0.0…1.0}
`PV_n`	nominal efficiency	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`PV_noct`	nominal operating cell temperature	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`PV_th`	glazing thickness	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	redundant	string	`NA`	{PV}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_photovoltaic_thermal_panels`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/PHOTOVOLTAIC_THERMAL_PANELS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization, photovoltaic_thermal

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the type of photovoltaic thermal technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_power_transformers`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/POWER_TRANSFORMERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`current_form_highV`	form of the current on the high voltage side, i.e. ‘AC’ or ‘DC’.	string	`NA`	{AC, DC}
`current_form_lowV`	form of the current on the low voltage side, i.e. ‘AC’ or ‘DC’.	string	`NA`	{AC, DC}
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the type of power transformer	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type`	type of power transformer	string	`NA`	{small interconnection transformer, medium interconnection transformer, large interconnection transformer}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_max_highV_side`	maximum voltage that can be applied to the high voltage side	float	`[V]`	{n…n}
`V_max_lowV_side`	maximum voltage that can be applied to the low voltage side	float	`[V]`	{n…n}
`V_min_highV_side`	minimum voltage that can be applied to the high voltage side	float	`[V]`	{n…n}
`V_min_lowV_side`	minimum voltage that can be applied to the low voltage side	float	`[V]`	{n…n}

`get_database_components_conversion_solar_collectors`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/SOLAR_COLLECTORS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization, photovoltaic_thermal

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`aperture_area_ratio`	ratio of aperture area to panel area	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c1`	collector heat loss coefficient at zero temperature difference and wind speed	float	`[W/M2k]`	{0.0…n}
`c2`	ctemperature difference dependency of the heat loss coefficient	float	`[W/m2K2]`	{0.0…n}
`C_eff`	thermal capacity of module	float	`[J/m2k]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[m2]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[m2]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Cp_fluid`	heat capacity of the heat transfer fluid	float	`[J/kgK]`	{0.0…n}
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the type of solar collector	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`dP1`	pressure drop at zero flow rate	float	`[Pa/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`dP2`	pressure drop at nominal flow rate (mB0)	float	`[Pa/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`dP3`	pressure drop at maximum flow rate (mB_max)	float	`[Pa/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`dP4`	pressure drop at minimum flow rate (mB_min)	float	`[Pa/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IAM_d`	incident angle modifier for diffuse radiation	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`mB0_r`	nominal flow rate per aperture area	float	`[kg/m2/hr]`	{0.0…n}
`mB_max_r`	maximum flow rate per aperture area	float	`[kg/m2/hr]`	{0.0…n}
`mB_min_r`	minimum flow rate per aperture area	float	`[kg/m2/hr]`	{0.0…n}
`module_area_m2`	module area of a solar collector	float	`[m2]`	{0.0…n}
`module_length_m`	lengh of a solar collector module	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`n0`	zero loss efficiency at normal incidence	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`t_max`	maximum operating temperature	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	type of the solar collector (FP: flate-plate or ET: evacuated-tube)	string	`NA`	{FP, ET}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_thermal_energy_storages`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/THERMAL_ENERGY_STORAGES.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this storage technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`C_mat_%`	Working fluid replacement cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[m3 or kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[m3 or kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	Unique code that identifies the thermal energy storage technology	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`Cp_kJkgK`	heat capacity of working fluid	float	`[kJ/kg.K]`	{0.0…n}
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the thermal energy storage technology	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`HL_kJkg`	Lantent heat of working fluid at phase change temperature	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_mat_yr`	lifetime of the working fluid of this storage technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this storage technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`n_ch`	average charging efficiency of the thermal storage	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`n_disch`	average discharging efficiency of the thermal storage	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintnance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`Rho_T_PHCH_kgm3`	Density of working fluid at phase change temperature	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`T_max_C`	Maximum temperature of working fluid at full discharge	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`T_min_C`	Minimum temperature of working fluid at full charge	float	`[-]`	{-10.0…90.0}
`T_PHCH_C`	Phase change temperature of working fluid	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	code that identifies whether the storage is used for heating or cooling (different properties of the transport media)	string	`[-]`	{COOLING, HEATING}
`unit`	unit which describes the minimum and maximum capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_conversion_unitary_air_conditioners`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/UNITARY_AIR_CONDITIONERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	describes the air conditioner unit	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`rated_COP_seasonal`	minimum seasonal coefficient of performance of the air conditioner	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_air_indoor_rating`	average indoor temperature under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used to determine rated COP)	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_air_outdoor_rating`	average outdoor temperature under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used to determine rated COP)	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	Type of air conditioner, expressed by its layout	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage of the power supply required by the air conditioner	float	`[V]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_components_conversion_vapor_compression_chillers`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/CONVERSION/VAPOR_COMPRESSION_CHILLERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`min_eff_rating`	Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP.	float	`[W_th/W_el]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_cond_design`	design temperature of the outflowing water or air at the condenser	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`T_evap_design`	design temperature of the outflowing water at the evaporator	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	Type of vapor compression chiller expressed by its working principle.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage of the power supply under design conditions	float	`[V]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_components_distribution_thermal_grid`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/DISTRIBUTION/THERMAL_GRID.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: optimization, thermal_network

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	pipe ID from the manufacturer	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`D_ext_m`	external pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`D_ins_m`	maximum pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`D_int_m`	internal pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`Inv_USD2015perm`	Typical cost of investment for a given pipe diameter.	float	`[$/m]`	{0.0…n}
`pipe_DN`	Nominal pipe diameter	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`Vdot_max_m3s`	maximum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m3/s]`	{0.0…n}
`Vdot_min_m3s`	minimum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m3/s]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_components_feedstocks_biogas`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/BIOGAS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_coal`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/COAL.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_drybiomass`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/DRYBIOMASS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_energy_carriers`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/ENERGY_CARRIERS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	short code summarising the type (e.g. ‘T’) + the mean qualifier (e.g. ‘100’) + descriptor (e.g. ‘H’)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	written description of the energy carrier	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`feedstock_file`	reference to the file in the feedstock library containing cost and emissions of this energy carrier	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`mean_qual`	mean value of the qualifier corresponding to the respective energy carrier	float	`NA`	{n…n}
`qualifier`	criterion differentiating energy carriers of the same type	string	`NA`	{chemical composition, voltage, wavelength, temperature}
`reference`	references to documents and articles values in the table were taken from	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`subtype`	subtype characterising variation of an energy type	string	`NA`	{AC, air, biofuel, water, fossil, -}
`type`	type of energy characterising the energy carrier	string	`NA`	{chemical, electrical, radiation, thermal}
`unit_qual`	SI unit of the qualifier (if any)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_grid`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/GRID.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_hydrogen`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/HYDROGEN.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_naturalgas`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/NATURALGAS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_oil`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/OIL.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_solar`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/SOLAR.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_wetbiomass`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/WETBIOMASS.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_components_feedstocks_wood`

Path: inputs/database/COMPONENTS/FEEDSTOCKS/FEEDSTOCKS_LIBRARY/WOOD.csv
File type: csv
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_construction_standards`

Path: inputs/technology/archetypes/CONSTRUCTION_STANDARDS.xlsx
File type: xlsx
Created by: database_helper
Used by: archetypes_mapper

Worksheet: ENVELOPE_ASSEMBLIES

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`Es`	Fraction of gross floor area with electrical demands.	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Hs`	Fraction of gross floor area air-conditioned.	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`Ns`	Fraction of net gross floor area.	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`occupied_bg`	Whether the basement is occupied/conditioned.	boolean	`[-]`	{true, false}
`STANDARD`	Unique ID of Construction Standard	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_base`	Basement floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_cons`	Type of construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_floor`	Internal floor construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_leak`	Tightness level assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`type_part`	Internal partitions construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_roof`	Roof construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_shade`	Shading system assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_wall`	External wall construction assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_win`	Window assembly (relates to “code” in ENVELOPE assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`wwr_east`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing east	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`wwr_north`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing north	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`wwr_south`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing south	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}
`wwr_west`	Window to wall ratio in in facades facing west	float	`[m2/m2]`	{0.0…1.0}

Worksheet: HVAC_ASSEMBLIES

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`cool_ends`	End of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`cool_starts`	Start of the cooling season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`heat_ends`	End of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`heat_starts`	Start of the heating season - use 00\|00 when there is none	string	`[DD	MM]`
`STANDARD`	Unique ID of Construction Standard	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_cs`	Type of cooling HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_ctrl`	Type of heating and cooling control HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_dhw`	Type of hot water HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_hs`	Type of heating HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_vent`	Type of ventilation HVAC assembly (relates to “code” in HVAC assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: STANDARD_DEFINITION

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`Description`	Description of the construction standard	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`STANDARD`	Unique ID of Construction Standard	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`YEAR_END`	Upper limit of year interval where the building properties apply	int	`[-]`	{0…n}
`YEAR_START`	Lower limit of year interval where the building properties apply	int	`[-]`	{0…n}

Worksheet: SUPPLY_ASSEMBLIES

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`STANDARD`	Unique ID of Construction Standard	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_cs`	Type of cooling supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_dhw`	Type of hot water supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_el`	Type of electrical supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type_hs`	Type of heating supply assembly (refers to “code” in SUPPLY assemblies)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_conversion_systems`

Path: inputs/technology/components/CONVERSION.xlsx
File type: xls
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, optimization, photovoltaic, photovoltaic_thermal, solar_collector

Worksheet: ABSORPTION_CHILLERS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`a_e`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`a_g`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`aux_power`	auxiliary electrical power supply for pumping of fluids (expressed as share of cooling produced)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	describes the Type of Absorption Chiller	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`e_e`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`e_g`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`m_cw`	external flow rate of cooling water at the condenser and absorber	float	`[kg/s]`	{0.0…n}
`m_hw`	external flow rate of hot water at the generator	float	`[kg/s]`	{0.0…n}
`min_eff_rating`	Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP.	float	`[W_th/W_el]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`r_e`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`r_g`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`s_e`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the evaporator side	float	`[kW/K]`	{0.0…n}
`s_g`	parameter in the characteristic equations to calculate the generator side	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`T_cond_design`	design temperature of the outflowing water or air at the condenser	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`T_evap_design`	design temperature of the outflowing water at the evaporator	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`T_gen_design`	design temperature of the inflowing water or steam at the generator	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	type of absorption chiller	string	`NA`	{single, double, triple}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage of the power supply under design conditions	float	`[V]`	{0.0…n}

Worksheet: BOILERS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	describes the type of boiler	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`fuel_code`	code of the combustible energy carrier used by the boiler (matching code in EnergyCarriers database)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`min_eff_rating`	minimum thermal efficiency rating of the boiler	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_flue_gas_design`	outflowing flue gas temperature as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_in_rating`	average inflowing water temperature of the boiler under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used for determining rated efficiency)	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_out_rating`	average outflowing water temperature of the boiler under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used for determining rated efficiency)	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	type of boiler	string	`NA`	{gas, oil, gas-cond}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: BORE_HOLES

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	describes the type of borehole heat exchanger	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: COGENERATION_PLANTS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	describes the type of combined-cycle gas turbine	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`elec_eff_design`	electrical efficiency rating of the cogen plant under design conditions	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`fuel_code`	code of the combustible energy carrier used by the cogeneration plant (matching code in EnergyCarriers database)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_flue_gas_design`	average temperature of the emitted flue gas when the cogen plant is operated as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_out_design`	average temperature of the hot water generated by the cogen plant as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`therm_eff_design`	thermal efficiency rating of the cogen plant under design conditions	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	type of cogeneration plant (given by its combustion component)	string	`NA`	{engine, bio-engine, furnace, turbine}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_out_design`	voltage level of the power generated by the cogen plant as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[V]`	{n…n}

Worksheet: COOLING_TOWERS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`aux_power`	power required to operate fans, pumps and water treatment devices (expressed as percentage of total heat rejection)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	describes the type of cooling tower	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_air_in_design`	average dry-bulb air temperature flowing into the cooling tower when it is operated as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_in_design`	average temperature of the water supply to the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_water_out_design`	average return temperature of the water exiting the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	type of cooling tower	string	`NA`	{open-circuit, closed-circuit}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage level of the power supply for the cooling tower as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[V]`	{n…n}

Worksheet: FUEL_CELLS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the type of fuel cell	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: HEAT_EXCHANGERS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`a_p`	parameter in the pressure loss function, f(x) = a_p + b_px^c_p + d_pln(x) + e_pxln*(x), where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`b_p`	parameter in the pressure loss function, f(x) = a_p + b_px^c_p + d_pln(x) + e_pxln*(x), where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c_p`	parameter in the pressure loss function, f(x) = a_p + b_px^c_p + d_pln(x) + e_pxln*(x), where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`d_p`	parameter in the pressure loss function, f(x) = a_p + b_px^c_p + d_pln(x) + e_pxln*(x), where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the type of heat exchanger	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`e_p`	parameter in the pressure loss function, f(x) = a_p + b_px^c_p + d_pln(x) + e_pxln*(x), where x is the capacity mass flow rate [W/K]	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`medium_in`	thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the hot side of the heat exchanger	string	`NA`	{water, air, brine}
`medium_out`	thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the cold side of the heat exchanger	string	`NA`	{water, air, brine}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_max_operating`	maximum operating temperature of the heat exchanger	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_min_operating`	minimum operating temperature of the heat exchanger	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	type of heat exchanger	string	`NA`	{counter-flow, plate, concurrent flow, tube}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: HEAT_PUMPS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the source of the heat pump	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`medium_cond_side`	thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the condenser side of the heat pump	string	`NA`	{water, air, brine}
`medium_evap_side`	thermal energy carrier subtype (i.e. type of fluid) on the evaporator side of the heat pump	string	`NA`	{water, air, brine}
`min_eff_rating_seasonal`	minimum seasonal efficiency rating of the heat pump	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_cond_design`	average temperature of the condenser-side of the heat pump if it is operated as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_evap_design`	average temperature of the evaporator-side of the heat pump if it is operated as designed by the manufacturer	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	type of heat pump	string	`NA`	{geothermal, air-source, water-source}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage level of the power supply required by the heat pump	float	`[V]`	{0.0…n}

Worksheet: HYDRAULIC_PUMPS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: PHOTOVOLTAIC_PANELS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`misc_losses`	losses from cabling, resistances etc…	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`module_length_m`	lengh of the PV module	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`PV_a0`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`PV_a1`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{-0.1…0.1}
`PV_a2`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{-0.1…0.1}
`PV_a3`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{-0.1…0.1}
`PV_a4`	parameters for air mass modifier, f(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 + a4x**4, where x is the relative air mass	float	`[-]`	{-0.1…0.1}
`PV_Bref`	cell maximum power temperature coefficient	float	`[1/C]`	{0.0…1.0}
`PV_n`	nominal efficiency	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`PV_noct`	nominal operating cell temperature	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`PV_th`	glazing thickness	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	redundant	string	`NA`	{PV}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: PHOTOVOLTAIC_THERMAL_PANELS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the type of photovoltaic thermal technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: POWER_TRANSFORMERS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`NA`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`current_form_highV`	form of the current on the high voltage side, i.e. ‘AC’ or ‘DC’.	string	`NA`	{AC, DC}
`current_form_lowV`	form of the current on the low voltage side, i.e. ‘AC’ or ‘DC’.	string	`NA`	{AC, DC}
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the type of power transformer	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`type`	type of power transformer	string	`NA`	{small interconnection transformer, medium interconnection transformer, large interconnection transformer}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_max_highV_side`	maximum voltage that can be applied to the high voltage side	float	`[V]`	{n…n}
`V_max_lowV_side`	maximum voltage that can be applied to the low voltage side	float	`[V]`	{n…n}
`V_min_highV_side`	minimum voltage that can be applied to the high voltage side	float	`[V]`	{n…n}
`V_min_lowV_side`	minimum voltage that can be applied to the low voltage side	float	`[V]`	{n…n}

Worksheet: SOLAR_THERMAL_PANELS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`aperture_area_ratio`	ratio of aperture area to panel area	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c1`	collector heat loss coefficient at zero temperature difference and wind speed	float	`[W/M2k]`	{0.0…n}
`c2`	ctemperature difference dependency of the heat loss coefficient	float	`[W/m2K2]`	{0.0…n}
`C_eff`	thermal capacity of module	float	`[J/m2k]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[m2]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[m2]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Cp_fluid`	heat capacity of the heat transfer fluid	float	`[J/kgK]`	{0.0…n}
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the type of solar collector	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`dP1`	pressure drop at zero flow rate	float	`[Pa/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`dP2`	pressure drop at nominal flow rate (mB0)	float	`[Pa/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`dP3`	pressure drop at maximum flow rate (mB_max)	float	`[Pa/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`dP4`	pressure drop at minimum flow rate (mB_min)	float	`[Pa/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IAM_d`	incident angle modifier for diffuse radiation	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`mB0_r`	nominal flow rate per aperture area	float	`[kg/m2/hr]`	{0.0…n}
`mB_max_r`	maximum flow rate per aperture area	float	`[kg/m2/hr]`	{0.0…n}
`mB_min_r`	minimum flow rate per aperture area	float	`[kg/m2/hr]`	{0.0…n}
`module_area_m2`	module area of a solar collector	float	`[m2]`	{0.0…n}
`module_length_m`	lengh of a solar collector module	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`n0`	zero loss efficiency at normal incidence	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`t_max`	maximum operating temperature	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	type of the solar collector (FP: flate-plate or ET: evacuated-tube)	string	`NA`	{FP, ET}
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: THERMAL_ENERGY_STORAGES

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this storage technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`C_mat_%`	Working fluid replacement cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[m3 or kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[m3 or kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	Unique code that identifies the thermal energy storage technology	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`Cp_kJkgK`	heat capacity of working fluid	float	`[kJ/kg.K]`	{0.0…n}
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the thermal energy storage technology	string	`[-]`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x), where x is the capacity	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`HL_kJkg`	Lantent heat of working fluid at phase change temperature	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_mat_yr`	lifetime of the working fluid of this storage technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this storage technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`n_ch`	average charging efficiency of the thermal storage	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`n_disch`	average discharging efficiency of the thermal storage	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintnance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`Rho_T_PHCH_kgm3`	Density of working fluid at phase change temperature	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`T_max_C`	Maximum temperature of working fluid at full discharge	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`T_min_C`	Minimum temperature of working fluid at full charge	float	`[-]`	{-10.0…90.0}
`T_PHCH_C`	Phase change temperature of working fluid	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	code that identifies whether the storage is used for heating or cooling (different properties of the transport media)	string	`[-]`	{COOLING, HEATING}
`unit`	unit which describes the minimum and maximum capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: UNITARY_AIR_CONDITIONERS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	describes the air conditioner unit	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`min_eff_rating`	Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP.	float	`[W_th/W_el]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`rated_COP_seasonal`	minimum seasonal coefficient of performance of the air conditioner	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_air_indoor_rating`	average indoor temperature under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used to determine rated COP)	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`T_air_outdoor_rating`	average outdoor temperature under rating conditions (i.e. conditions used to determine rated COP)	float	`[°C]`	{n…n}
`type`	Type of air conditioner, expressed by its layout	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage of the power supply required by the air conditioner	float	`[V]`	{0.0…n}

Worksheet: VAPOR_COMPRESSION_CHILLERS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`assumption`	items made by assumptions in this technology	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`b`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`c`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_max`	maximum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`cap_min`	minimum capacity	float	`[W]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	identifier of each unique equipment	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`currency`	currency-year information of the investment cost function, should be unified to USD	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`d`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{n…n}
`Description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e`	parameter in the investment cost function, f(x) = a + bx^c + dln(x) + exln*(x)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of this technology	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`min_eff_rating`	Minimum efficiency rating according to prevalent standards or manufacturer catalogues, expressed as a COP.	float	`[W_th/W_el]`	{0.0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	sources of some of the parameters in this data-table	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`T_cond_design`	design temperature of the outflowing water or air at the condenser	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`T_evap_design`	design temperature of the outflowing water at the evaporator	float	`[°C]`	{0.0…n}
`type`	Type of vapor compression chiller expressed by its working principle.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`unit`	unit of the min/max capacity	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`V_power_supply`	voltage of the power supply under design conditions	float	`[V]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_distribution_systems`

Path: inputs/technology/components/DISTRIBUTION.xlsx
File type: xls
Created by: database_helper
Used by: optimization, thermal_network

Worksheet: THERMAL_GRID

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	pipe ID from the manufacturer	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`D_ext_m`	external pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`D_ins_m`	maximum pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`D_int_m`	internal pipe diameter tolerance for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`Inv_USD2015perm`	Typical cost of investment for a given pipe diameter.	float	`[$/m]`	{0.0…n}
`Pipe_DN`	Nominal pipe diameter	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`Vdot_max_m3s`	maximum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m3/s]`	{0.0…n}
`Vdot_min_m3s`	minimum volumetric flow rate for the nominal diameter (DN)	float	`[m3/s]`	{0.0…n}

`get_database_envelope_systems`

Path: inputs/technology/assemblies/ENVELOPE.xlsx
File type: xls
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, radiation

Worksheet: CONSTRUCTION

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`Cm_Af`	Internal heat capacity per unit of air conditioned area. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[J/Km2]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	Type of construction	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the Type of construction	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: FLOOR

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Type of roof	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the Type of roof	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`GHG_biogenic_floor_kgCO2m2`	Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of floor.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{n…0.0}
`GHG_floor_kgCO2m2`	Embodied emissions per m2 of floor.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`U_base`	Thermal transmittance of floor including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.1…n}

Worksheet: ROOF

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a_roof`	Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`code`	Type of roof	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the Type of roof	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e_roof`	Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`GHG_biogenic_roof_kgCO2m2`	Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{n…0.0}
`GHG_roof_kgCO2m2`	Embodied emissions per m2 of roof.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`r_roof`	Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`U_roof`	Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.1…n}

Worksheet: SHADING

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Type of shading	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`rf_sh`	Shading coefficient when shading device is active. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}

Worksheet: TIGHTNESS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Type of tightness	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the Type of tightness	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`n50`	Air exchanges per hour at a pressure of 50 Pa.	float	`[1/h]`	{0.0…10.0}

Worksheet: WALL

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`a_wall`	Solar absorption coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`code`	Type of wall	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the Type of wall	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e_wall`	Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`GHG_biogenic_wall_kgCO2m2`	Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of walls (entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{n…0.0}
`GHG_wall_kgCO2m2`	Embodied emissions per m2 of walls (entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`r_wall`	Reflectance in the Red spectrum. Defined according Radiance. (long-wave)	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`U_wall`	Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.1…n}

Worksheet: WINDOW

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	Window type code to relate to other databases	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Describes the source of the benchmark standards.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`e_win`	Emissivity of external surface. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`F_F`	Window frame fraction coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[m2-frame/m2-window]`	{0.0…1.0}
`G_win`	Solar heat gain coefficient. Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.0…1.0}
`GHG_biogenic_win_kgCO2m2`	Biogenic carbon storage per m2 of windows.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{n…0.0}
`GHG_win_kgCO2m2`	Embodied emissions per m2 of windows.(entire building life cycle)	float	`[kg CO2-eq/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`U_win`	Thermal transmittance of windows including linear losses (+10%). Defined according to ISO 13790.	float	`[-]`	{0.1…n}

`get_database_feedstocks`

Path: inputs/technology/components/FEEDSTOCKS.xlsx
File type: xls
Created by: database_helper
Used by: decentralized, emissions, system_costs, optimization

Worksheet: BIOGAS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: COAL

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: DRYBIOMASS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: ENERGY_CARRIERS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	short code summarising the type (e.g. ‘T’) + the mean qualifier (e.g. ‘100’) + descriptor (e.g. ‘H’)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`description`	written description of the energy carrier	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`mean_qual`	mean value of the qualifier corresponding to the respective energy carrier	float	`NA`	{n…n}
`qualifier`	criterion differentiating energy carriers of the same type	string	`NA`	{chemical composition, voltage, wavelength, temperature}
`reference`	references to documents and articles values in the table were taken from	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`subtype`	subtype characterising variation of an energy type	string	`NA`	{AC, air, biofuel, water, fossil, -}
`type`	type of energy characterising the energy carrier	string	`NA`	{chemical, electrical, radiation, thermal}
`unit_cost_USD.kWh`	unit cost of the energy carrier	float	`[USD/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`unit_ghg_kgCO2.kWh`	green house gas intensity of the energy carrier	float	`[kgCO2/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`unit_qual`	SI unit of the qualifier (if any)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: GRID

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: NATURALGAS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: OIL

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: SOLAR

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: WETBIOMASS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: WOOD

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`GHG_kgCO2MJ`	Non-renewable Green House Gas Emissions factor	float	`[kg CO2-eq/MJ-oil eq]`	{0.0…n}
`hour`	hour of a 24 hour day	int	`[-]`	{0…23}
`Opex_var_buy_USD2015kWh`	buying price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`Opex_var_sell_USD2015kWh`	selling price	float	`[USD-2015/kWh]`	{0.0…n}
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_database_standard_schedules_use`

Path: inputs/technology/archetypes/schedules/RESTAURANT.csv
File type: schedule
Created by: database_helper
Used by: archetypes_mapper

Worksheet: APPLIANCES

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`1`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`10`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`11`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`12`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`13`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`14`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`15`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`16`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`17`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`18`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`19`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`2`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`20`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`21`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`22`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`23`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`24`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`3`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`4`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`5`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`6`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`7`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`8`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`9`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`DAY`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY}

Worksheet: COOLING

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`1`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`10`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`11`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`12`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`13`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`14`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`15`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`16`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`17`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`18`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`19`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`2`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`20`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`21`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`22`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`23`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`24`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`3`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`4`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`5`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`6`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`7`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`8`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`9`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`DAY`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY}

Worksheet: ELECTROMOBILITY

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`1`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`10`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`11`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`12`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`13`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`14`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`15`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`16`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`17`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`18`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`19`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`2`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`20`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`21`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`22`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`23`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`24`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`3`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`4`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`5`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`6`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`7`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`8`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`9`	Average number of electric vehicles in this hour	int	{0…10000}
`DAY`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY}

Worksheet: HEATING

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`1`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`10`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`11`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`12`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`13`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`14`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`15`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`16`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`17`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`18`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`19`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`2`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`20`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`21`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`22`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`23`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`24`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`3`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`4`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`5`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`6`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`7`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`8`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`9`		string	{OFF, SETBACK, SETPOINT}
`DAY`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY}

Worksheet: LIGHTING

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`1`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`10`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`11`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`12`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`13`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`14`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`15`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`16`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`17`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`18`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`19`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`2`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`20`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`21`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`22`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`23`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`24`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`3`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`4`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`5`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`6`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`7`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`8`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`9`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`DAY`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY}

Worksheet: METADATA

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`metadata`		string		alphanumeric

Worksheet: MONTHLY_MULTIPLIER

Variable	Type	Values
`1`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`10`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`11`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`12`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`2`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`3`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`4`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`5`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`6`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`7`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`8`	float	{0.0…1.0}
`9`	float	{0.0…1.0}

Worksheet: OCCUPANCY

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`1`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`10`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`11`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`12`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`13`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`14`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`15`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`16`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`17`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`18`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`19`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`2`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`20`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`21`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`22`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`23`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`24`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`3`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`4`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`5`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`6`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`7`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`8`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`9`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`DAY`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY}

Worksheet: PROCESSES

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`1`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`10`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`11`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`12`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`13`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`14`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`15`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`16`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`17`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`18`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`19`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`2`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`20`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`21`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`22`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`23`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`24`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`3`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`4`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`5`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`6`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`7`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`8`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`9`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`DAY`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY}

Worksheet: SERVERS

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`1`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`10`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`11`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`12`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`13`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`14`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`15`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`16`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`17`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`18`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`19`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`2`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`20`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`21`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`22`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`23`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`24`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`3`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`4`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`5`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`6`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`7`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`8`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`9`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`DAY`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY}

Worksheet: WATER

Variable	Description	Type	Values
`1`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`10`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`11`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`12`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`13`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`14`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`15`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`16`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`17`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`18`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`19`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`2`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`20`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`21`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`22`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`23`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`24`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`3`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`4`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`5`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`6`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`7`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`8`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`9`		float	{0.0…1.0}
`DAY`	Day of the week (weekday, saturday, or sunday)	string	{WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY}

`get_database_supply_assemblies`

Path: inputs/technology/assemblies/SUPPLY.xlsx
File type: xls
Created by: database_helper
Used by: demand, emissions, system_costs

Worksheet: COOLING

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`CAPEX_USD2015kW`	Capital costs per kW	float	`[USD2015/kW]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	Code of cooling supply assembly	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	description	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`efficiency`	efficiency of the all in one system	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`feedstock`	feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database)	string	`NA`	{NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[%]`	{0.0…100.0}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of assembly	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[%]`	{0.0…100.0}
`primary_components`	codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`reference`	reference	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`scale`	whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale	string	`NA`	{NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY}
`secondary_components`	codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`tertiary_components`	codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: ELECTRICITY

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`CAPEX_USD2015kW`	Capital costs per kW	float	`[USD2015/kW]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Description of Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`efficiency`	efficiency of the all in one system	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`feedstock`	feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database)	string	`NA`	{NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[%]`	{0.0…100.0}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of assembly	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[%]`	{0.0…100.0}
`reference`	Reference of the data	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`scale`	whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale	string	`NA`	{NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY}

Worksheet: HEATING

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`CAPEX_USD2015kW`	Capital costs per kW	float	`[USD2015/kW]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Description of Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`efficiency`	efficiency of the all in one system	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`feedstock`	feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database)	string	`NA`	{NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[%]`	{0.0…100.0}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of assembly	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[%]`	{0.0…100.0}
`primary_components`	codes of components installed in the primary supply system category (i.e. main components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`reference`	Reference of the data	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`scale`	whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale	string	`NA`	{NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY}
`secondary_components`	codes of components installed in the secondary supply system category (i.e. supply components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`tertiary_components`	codes of components installed in the tertiary supply system category (i.e. rejection components)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

Worksheet: HOT_WATER

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`CAPEX_USD2015kW`	Capital costs per kW	float	`[USD2015/kW]`	{0.0…n}
`code`	Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Description`	Description of Type of all in one system	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`efficiency`	efficiency of the all in one system	float	`[-]`	{0.0…n}
`feedstock`	feedstock used by the the all in one system (refers to the FEEDSTOCK database)	string	`NA`	{NONE, NATURALGAS, BIOGAS, GRID, SOLAR, OIL, COAL, WOOD, WETBIOMASS, DRYBIOMASS, HYDROGEN}
`IR_%`	interest rate charged on the loan for the capital cost	float	`[%]`	{0.0…100.0}
`LT_yr`	lifetime of assembly	int	`[yr]`	{0…n}
`O&M_%`	operation and maintenance cost factor (fraction of the investment cost)	float	`[%]`	{0.0…100.0}
`reference`	Reference of the data	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`scale`	whether the all in one system is used at the building or the district scale	string	`NA`	{NONE, BUILDING, DISTRICT, CITY}

`get_database_use_types_properties`

Path: inputs/technology/archetypes/use_types/USE_TYPE_PROPERTIES.xlsx
File type: xls
Created by: database_helper
Used by: archetypes_mapper

Worksheet: INDOOR_COMFORT

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	use type code (refers to building use type)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`RH_max_pc`	Upper bound of relative humidity	float	`[%]`	{0.0…n}
`RH_min_pc`	Lower_bound of relative humidity	float	`[%]`	{0.0…n}
`Tcs_set_C`	Setpoint temperature for cooling system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`Tcs_setb_C`	Setback point of temperature for cooling system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`Ths_set_C`	Setpoint temperature for heating system	float	`[C]`	{0.0…n}
`Ths_setb_C`	Setback point of temperature for heating system	float	`[C]`	{n…n}
`Ve_lsp`	Indoor quality requirements of indoor ventilation per person	float	`[l/s]`	{0.0…n}

Worksheet: INTERNAL_LOADS

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`code`	use type code (refers to building use type)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`Ea_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to computers and devices	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Ed_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to servers/data centres	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`El_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to artificial lighting	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Epro_Wm2`	Peak specific electrical load due to industrial processes	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Ev_kWveh`	Peak capacity of electrical battery per vehicle	float	`[kW/veh]`	{0.0…n}
`Occ_m2p`	Occupancy density	float	`[m2/p]`	{0.0…n}
`Qcpro_Wm2`	Peak specific process cooling load	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Qcre_Wm2`	Peak specific cooling load due to refrigeration (cooling rooms)	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Qhpro_Wm2`	Peak specific process heating load	float	`[W/m2]`	{0.0…n}
`Qs_Wp`	Peak sensible heat load of people	float	`[W/p]`	{0.0…n}
`Vw_ldp`	Peak specific fresh water consumption (includes cold and hot water)	float	`[lpd]`	{0.0…n}
`Vww_ldp`	Peak specific daily hot water consumption	float	`[lpd]`	{0.0…n}
`X_ghp`	Moisture released by occupancy at peak conditions	float	`[g/h/p]`	{0.0…n}

`get_tree_geometry`

Path: inputs/tree-geometry/trees.shp
File type: shp
Created by: tree_helper
Used by: radiation

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`density_tc`	Tree canopy density. It is the proportion of ground area covered by the vertical projection of tree canopies. It is a measure of how much of the sky is obscured by the canopy when viewed from below.	float	`NA`	{0.0…1.0}
`geometry`	Shapefile POLYGON	Polygon	`NA`
`height_tc`	Tree canopy height above ground.	float	`[m]`	{0.0…n}
`name`	Unique tree ID.	string	`NA`	alphanumeric
`REFERENCE`	Reference to data (if any)	string	`NA`	alphanumeric

`get_weather_file`

Path: inputs/weather/weather.epw
File type: epw
Created by: weather_helper
Used by: decentralized, demand, optimization, photovoltaic, photovoltaic_thermal, radiation, occupancy, shallow_geothermal_potential, solar_collector, thermal_network

Variable	Description	Type	Unit	Values
`aerosol_opt_thousandths (index = 29)`	TODO	float	`TODO`	{n…n}
`Albedo (index = 32)`	TODO	float	`TODO`	{n…n}
`atmos_Pa (index = 9)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`ceiling_hgt_m (index = 25)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`datasource (index = 5)`	TODO	string	`TODO`	alphanumeric
`day (index = 2)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`days_last_snow (index = 31)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`dewpoint_C (index = 7)`	TODO	float	`TODO`	{n…n}
`difhorillum_lux (index = 18)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`difhorrad_Whm2 (index = 15)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`dirnorillum_lux (index = 17)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`dirnorrad_Whm2 (index = 14)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`drybulb_C (index = 6)`	TODO	float	`TODO`	{n…n}
`extdirrad_Whm2 (index = 11)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`exthorrad_Whm2 (index = 10)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`glohorillum_lux (index = 16)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`glohorrad_Whm2 (index = 13)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`horirsky_Whm2 (index = 12)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`hour (index = 3)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`liq_precip_depth_mm (index = 33)`	TODO	float	`TODO`	{n…n}
`liq_precip_rate_Hour (index = 34)`	TODO	float	`TODO`	{n…n}
`minute (index = 4)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`month (index = 1)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`opaqskycvr_tenths (index = 23)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`precip_wtr_mm (index = 28)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`presweathcodes (index = 27)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`presweathobs (index = 26)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`relhum_percent (index = 8)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`snowdepth_cm (index = 30)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`totskycvr_tenths (index = 22)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`visibility_km (index = 24)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`winddir_deg (index = 20)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`windspd_ms (index = 21)`	TODO	float	`TODO`	{n…n}
`year (index = 0)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}
`zenlum_lux (index = 19)`	TODO	int	`TODO`	{n…n}

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