blockActiveAirFlow

Output the active primary airflow setpoint for constant-volume parallel fan-powered terminal unit

Information

This sequence sets the active primary cooling maximum and minimum setpoints for parallel fan-powered terminal unit with constant volume fan. The implementation is according to the Section 5.7.4 of ASHRAE Guideline 36, May 2020.

The setpoints shall vary depending on the mode of the zone group.

Setpoint OccupiedCooldown SetupWarm-upSetbackUnoccupied
Cooling maximum (VActCooMax_flow)VCooMax_flow VCooMax_flowVCooMax_flow 000
Minimum (VActMin_flow)VOccMin_flow0 0000

Parameters

TypeNameDefaultDescription
RealVCooMax_flowDesign zone cooling maximum airflow rate

Connectors

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Buildings.Controls.OBC.CDL.Interfaces.IntegerInputuOpeModZone operation mode
Buildings.Controls.OBC.CDL.Interfaces.RealInputVOccMin_flowOccupied minimum airflow setpoint
Buildings.Controls.OBC.CDL.Interfaces.RealOutputVActCooMax_flowActive primary cooling maximum airflow setpoint
Buildings.Controls.OBC.CDL.Interfaces.RealOutputVActMin_flowActive primary minimum airflow setpoint

Revisions

  • August 1, 2020, by Jianjun Hu:
    First implementation.