The OpenRFA collection is the brain-child of several architects, engineers, contractors, and BIM specialists from around the world who worked together to create the first crowdsourced set of shared parameters.
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Parameters in This Collection
| PARAM | DATATYPE | TAGS |
|---|---|---|
EquipmentServed
|
TEXT | Common |
EquipmentType
|
TEXT | Common |
EquivalentDirectRadiation
|
AREA | Mechanical |
ExhaustFanDrive
|
TEXT | Mechanical |
ExhaustFanType
|
TEXT | Mechanical |
FactorFoulingEvaporator
|
NUMBER | Mechanical |
FactorRackUtilization
|
NUMBER | Electrical |
FactorWireSize
Factor for sizing the phase conductors (typically 1.25). |
NUMBER | Electrical |
Filter2Description
|
TEXT | Mechanical |
Filter2Efficiency
|
TEXT | Mechanical |
Filter2Size
|
TEXT | Mechanical |
FilterDescription
|
TEXT | Mechanical |
FilterSize
|
TEXT | Mechanical |
FoulingFactorCondenser
|
NUMBER | Mechanical |
Frequency
|
ELECTRICAL_FREQUENCY | Electrical |
GlycolType
|
TEXT | Mechanical |
HasDemandControlVentilation
|
YESNO | Mechanical |
HasEconomizer
|
YESNO | Mechanical |
HasElectricalDisconnect
|
YESNO | Electrical |
HasExhaustFan
|
YESNO | Mechanical |
HasOccupancySensor
Used to flag equipment or building controls sensors controlled by an occupancy sensor. |
YESNO | Electrical |
HeatingInput
|
HVAC_HEATING_LOAD | Mechanical |
HeatingType
The type of heating. |
TEXT | Mechanical |
HeatOfAbsorption
The heating load of absorption. |
HVAC_HEATING_LOAD | Mechanical |
HeatOfRejection
|
HVAC_COOLING_LOAD | Mechanical |