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ProgramType

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Create a ProgramType object possessing all schedules and loads defining the usage of a space.
ProgramTypes can be assigned to Honeybee Rooms to specify all default schedules and loads on the Room.

Inputs

  • name
    Text to set the name for the ProgramType and to be incorporated into a unique ProgramType identifier.
  • base_program
    An optional ProgramType object that will be used as the starting point for the new ProgramType output from this component. This can also be text for the name of a ProgramType within the library such as that output from the "HB Search Program Types" component. If None, a Plenum program type will be used as the base with no loads, setpoints, or ventilation requirements assigned.
  • people
    A People object to describe the occupancy of the program. If None, no occupancy will be assumed for the program. (Default: None).
  • lighting
    A Lighting object to describe the lighting usage of the program. If None, no lighting will be assumed for the program. (Default: None).
  • electric_equip
    An ElectricEquipment object to describe the usage of electric equipment within the program. If None, no electric equipment will be assumed for the program. (Default: None).
  • gas_equip
    A GasEquipment object to describe the usage of gas equipment within the program. If None, no gas equipment will be assumed for the program. (Default: None).
  • hot_water
    A ServiceHotWater object to describe the usage of hot water within the program. If None, no hot water will be assumed for the program. (Default: None).
  • infiltration
    An Infiltration object to describe the outdoor air leakage of the program. If None, no infiltration will be assumed for the program. (Default: None).
  • ventilation
    A Ventilation object to describe the minimum outdoor air requirement of the program. If None, no ventilation requirement will be assumed for the program. (Default: None).
  • setpoint
    A Setpoint object to describe the temperature and humidity setpoints of the program. If None, the ProgramType cannot be assigned to a Room that is conditioned. (Default: None).

Outputs

  • program
    A ProgramType object that can be assigned to Honeybee Rooms in order to specify all default schedules and loads on the Room.
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