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Project Tool: Co-optimization of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Façade/Roof Layouts and Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Dispatch Strategies
Specification & Integration Verification
F6 Composition for Co-optimization of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Façade/Roof Layouts and Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Dispatch Strategies
● Not Golden Verified● Project Trust VerifiedRunnable: 1 / 4 steps
VERIFIED SCOPE
○ Compute annual POA irradiance for arbitrary tilt/azimuth using Perez transposition model with IAM correction CALCULATIONManual Workflow
○ Compute effective monthly demand peak subject to ratchet clause and TOU window filtering CALCULATIONManual Workflow
○ Calculate design wind pressure on BIPV cladding per ASCE 7-22 Section 30.11 CALCULATIONRunnable
○ Derive maximum fastener spacing from wind pressure and anchor capacity CALCULATIONManual Workflow
⚠ This tool does not currently verify BIPV_energy_yield_simulation, BESS_dispatch_simulation, multi_objective_co_optimization, uncertainty_quantification_via_sensitivity_anal..., clash_detection_and_clearance_verification, lcoe_and_payback_calculation.
PROJECT INPUTS
Runnable deterministic steps: 1 / 4. Enter the project conditions used by this verification workflow. Prefilled values (30/30 inputs) are demonstration inputs, not recommended design values.
Step 1: Compute annual POA irradiance for arbitrary tilt/azimuth using Perez transposition model with IAM correction — For each hour i: (1) Compute solar zenith angle θ_z and solar azimuth γ_s from φ, date/time, and ephemeris; (2) Apply horizon profile h(α) to clip direct beam when θ_z > h(γ_s − γ); (3) Compute POA irradiance using Perez transposition: G_poa = G_b * cosθ_i + G_d * [F1(θ_z,β) * (1+cosβ)/2 + F2(θ_z,β) * (1−cosβ)/2] + ρ * (G_b * cosθ_z + G_d) * (1−cosβ)/2, where F1, F2 are Perez anisotropy coefficients; (4) Apply IAM factor: iam = a0 + a1 * cosθ_i + a2 * pow(cosθ_i,2); (5) Sum G_poa * iam over 8760 hours and divide by 1000 for kWh/m²/yr.
Step 2: Compute effective monthly demand peak subject to ratchet clause and TOU window filtering — For each month m: (1) Extract 720-hour (30-day) subsequence of L(t); (2) Identify on-peak hours using binary schedule S_on(t); (3) Compute raw peak: P_raw,m = max{L(t) | t ∈ on-peak hours in month m}; (4) Apply ratchet: P_eff,m = max(η_ratchet × P_hist_max, P_raw,m); (5) Demand charge for month m = P_eff,m × R_demand; (6) Annual sum = Σₘ P_eff,m × R_demand.
Step 3: Calculate design wind pressure on BIPV cladding per ASCE 7-22 Section 30.11 — q_h*(GC_p-GC_pi)
Step 4: Derive maximum fastener spacing from wind pressure and anchor capacity — Tributary area per anchor A_t = s_x * s_y. Required anchor capacity: F_req = p * A_t * 2.0 (ASCE 7-22 safety factor). Rearranged: s_x * s_y ≤ F_u / (2.0 * p). Assuming square spacing s_x = s_y → s_max = sqrt(F_u / (2.0 * p)). Clamp to module dimension: s_max = min(s_max, w*1000, h*1000). Output in mm.
Golden Coverage: 0 / 4 steps verified with deterministic test cases.
Step 1: Compute annual POA irradiance for arbitrary tilt/azimuth using Perez transposition model with IAM correction — ○ Not Golden Verified
Step 2: Compute effective monthly demand peak subject to ratchet clause and TOU window filtering — ○ Not Golden Verified
Step 3: Calculate design wind pressure on BIPV cladding per ASCE 7-22 Section 30.11 — ○ Not Golden Verified
Step 4: Derive maximum fastener spacing from wind pressure and anchor capacity — ○ Not Golden Verified
Step 1 (Compute annual POA irradiance for arbitrary tilt/azimuth using Perez transposition model with IAM correction): No acceptance criterion implemented — result is CALCULATED only.
Step 2 (Compute effective monthly demand peak subject to ratchet clause and TOU window filtering): No acceptance criterion implemented — result is CALCULATED only.
Step 3 (Calculate design wind pressure on BIPV cladding per ASCE 7-22 Section 30.11): No acceptance criterion implemented — result is CALCULATED only.
Step 4 (Derive maximum fastener spacing from wind pressure and anchor capacity): No acceptance criterion implemented — result is CALCULATED only.
BIPV_energy_yield_simulation: Not implemented.
BESS_dispatch_simulation: Not implemented.
multi_objective_co_optimization: Not implemented.
uncertainty_quantification_via_sensitivity_analysis: Not implemented.
clash_detection_and_clearance_verification: Not implemented.
These capabilities are outside the current verified workflow.
Engineering Verification Summary
HOW THIS VERIFICATION WORKS
Step 1: Compute annual POA irradiance for arbitrary tilt/azimuth using Perez transposition model with IAM correction — engineering workflow step. Follow the documented method for manual execution.
Step 2: Compute effective monthly demand peak subject to ratchet clause and TOU window filtering — engineering workflow step. Follow the documented method for manual execution.
Step 3: Calculate design wind pressure on BIPV cladding per ASCE 7-22 Section 30.11 — performs a deterministic calculation from the provided inputs. No acceptance criterion is applied; the result is CALCULATED only.
Step 4: Derive maximum fastener spacing from wind pressure and anchor capacity — engineering workflow step. Follow the documented method for manual execution.
This tool coordinates 0 validation steps and 4 calculation steps. The overall engineering decision uses ALL_REQUIRED_VALIDATION_PASS aggregation: only validation steps contribute to the pass/fail outcome; calculation steps produce data only.
METHODS & EQUATIONS
All formulas are resolved from canonical runtime definitions and executed deterministically by the client-side engine.
Step 1: Compute annual POA irradiance for arbitrary tilt/azimuth using Perez transposition model with IAM correction
Manual Workflow
For each hour i: (1) Compute solar zenith angle θ_z and solar azimuth γ_s from φ, date/time, and ephemeris; (2) Apply horizon profile h(α) to clip direct beam when θ_z > h(γ_s − γ); (3) Compute POA irradiance using Perez transposition: G_poa = G_b * cosθ_i + G_d * [F1(θ_z,β) * (1+cosβ)/2 + F2(θ_z,β) * (1−cosβ)/2] + ρ * (G_b * cosθ_z + G_d) * (1−cosβ)/2, where F1, F2 are Perez anisotropy coefficients; (4) Apply IAM factor: iam = a0 + a1 * cosθ_i + a2 * pow(cosθ_i,2); (5) Sum G_poa * iam over 8760 hours and divide by 1000 for kWh/m²/yr.
Step 2: Compute effective monthly demand peak subject to ratchet clause and TOU window filtering
Manual Workflow
For each month m: (1) Extract 720-hour (30-day) subsequence of L(t); (2) Identify on-peak hours using binary schedule S_on(t); (3) Compute raw peak: P_raw,m = max{L(t) | t ∈ on-peak hours in month m}; (4) Apply ratchet: P_eff,m = max(η_ratchet × P_hist_max, P_raw,m); (5) Demand charge for month m = P_eff,m × R_demand; (6) Annual sum = Σₘ P_eff,m × R_demand.
Step 3: Calculate design wind pressure on BIPV cladding per ASCE 7-22 Section 30.11
Formulaq_h*(GC_p-GC_pi)
Step 4: Derive maximum fastener spacing from wind pressure and anchor capacity
Manual Workflow
Tributary area per anchor A_t = s_x * s_y. Required anchor capacity: F_req = p * A_t * 2.0 (ASCE 7-22 safety factor). Rearranged: s_x * s_y ≤ F_u / (2.0 * p). Assuming square spacing s_x = s_y → s_max = sqrt(F_u / (2.0 * p)). Clamp to module dimension: s_max = min(s_max, w*1000, h*1000). Output in mm.
UNDERSTANDING THE RESULTS
PASS
A proven validation criterion passed. The engineering input satisfies the deterministic threshold.
FAIL
A proven validation criterion failed. The engineering input does not satisfy the deterministic threshold.
CALCULATED
A deterministic calculation completed, but no acceptance criterion exists for this step. CALCULATED does NOT mean PASS.
RESULT NOT VALID
Runtime executed but engineering validity requirements were not met.
INCOMPLETE
Required inputs or workflow steps are incomplete.
The overall decision reflects only validation steps. Calculation steps produce numerical results without pass/fail claims.
WHEN TO USE THIS TOOL
When deterministic Building Integrated PV Module engineering verification is needed for project-specific conditions.
For calculation of Compute annual POA irradiance for arbitrary tilt/azimuth using Perez transposition model with IAM correction (Step 1).
For calculation of Compute effective monthly demand peak subject to ratchet clause and TOU window filtering (Step 2).
For calculation of Calculate design wind pressure on BIPV cladding per ASCE 7-22 Section 30.11 (Step 3).
For calculation of Derive maximum fastener spacing from wind pressure and anchor capacity (Step 4).
For deterministic pre-checks before formal engineering review or submission.
When NOT to use this tool: This tool does not replace laboratory testing, formal engineering analysis by a licensed professional, or code-compliance certification. It performs deterministic threshold comparison and calculation only.
ENGINEERING FAQ
What does this verification tool check?
This tool performs 4 deterministic engineering steps: (1) Compute annual POA irradiance for arbitrary tilt/azimuth using Perez transposition model with IAM correction, (2) Compute effective monthly demand peak subject to ratchet clause and TOU window filtering, (3) Calculate design wind pressure on BIPV cladding per ASCE 7-22 Section 30.11, (4) Derive maximum fastener spacing from wind pressure and anchor capacity.
What does a CALCULATED result mean?
A CALCULATED result means the deterministic calculation completed, but no acceptance criterion is applied to this step. CALCULATED does NOT mean PASS.
What is not currently verified by this workflow?
Capabilities not currently verified include: BIPV_energy_yield_simulation, BESS_dispatch_simulation, multi_objective_co_optimization, uncertainty_quantification_via_sensitivity_analysis, clash_detection_and_clearance_verification.
How many steps are golden verified?
0 out of 4 steps have been verified with deterministic golden test cases.
COMPONENT TOOLS
This workflow currently contains no bound executable Small Tools. Steps are defined by engineering methods and reference materials.
CalculationWorkflow StepBIPV module tilt angle optimization for maximum annual irradiance on vertical façade segment
CalculationWorkflow StepPeak demand charge penalty quantification under time-of-use tariff structure
