Write Modelica DES

- [source code]

Use an URBANopt geoJSON with a Distric Energy System (DES) loop assigned to it along with the corresponding scenario (containing building loads) to generate a Modelica model of the district system.

The model is generated using the modules of the Modelica Buildings Library (MBL). More information on the MBL can be found here: https://simulationresearch.lbl.gov/modelica/

The Modelica model produced by this component can be opened and edited in any of the standard Modelica interfaces (eg. Dymola) or it can be simulated with OpenModelica inside a Docker image using the "DF Run Modelica" component.

Inputs

• geojson [Required]

The path to an URBANopt-compatible geoJSON file. This geoJSON file can be obtained form the "DF Model to geoJSON" component. Note that the geoJSON must have a valid District Energy System (DES) Loop assigned to it in order to run correctly with this component.

• scenario [Required]

The path to an URBANopt .csv file for the scenario. This CSV file can be obtained form the "DF Run URBANopt" component.

• write [Required]

Set to "True" to run the component, install any missing dependencies, and write the Modelica files for the Distric Energy System.

Outputs

• report

Reports, errors, warnings, etc.

• sys_param

A JSON file containing all of the specifications of the District Energy System, including the detailed Building load profiles, equipment specifications, borehole field characteristics (if applicable), etc.

• modelica

A folder where all of the Modelica files of the District Energy System (DES) are written.