SAREF extension for building

The relation between something and the point, or other geometrical thing in space, where it is. For example, the realtionship between a radio tower and a Point with a given lat and long. Or a relationship between a park and its outline as a closed arc of points, or a road and its location as a arc (a sequence of points). Clearly in practice there will be limit to the accuracy of any such statement, but one would expect an accuracy appropriate for the size of the object and uses such as mapping .

A relation between a measurement and the unit of measure in which the measurement value is expressed.

A relation between a measurement and the property such measurement is about.

Maximum allowable air flow rate. Usually measured in m3/s.

Minimum allowable air flow rate. Usually measured in m3/s.

Ambient design dry bulb temperature used for selecting the cooling tower. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Ambient design wet bulb temperature used for selecting the cooling tower. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Maximum apparent power/capacity in VA (volt ampere). Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Indicates discrete audio volume levels and corresponding sound power offsets, if applicable. Missing values may be interpolated. Measured in watts.

Volume between operating and overflow levels in cooling tower basin. Usually measured in cubic metre (m3).

The thickness of the damper blade. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Overall body mass of the heater. Usually measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

Capacity of the transport element measured by weight. Usually measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

Close off rating. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Length of coil. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Width of coil. Usually measured in millimeters (mm

The color temperature of any source of radiation is defined as the temperature (in Kelvin) of a black-body or Planckian radiator whose radiation has the same chromaticity as the source of radiation. Often the values are only approximate color temperatures as the black-body radiator cannot emit radiation of every chromaticity value. The color temperatures of the commonest artificial light sources range from less than 3000K (warm white) to 4000K (intermediate) and over 5000K (daylight). Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Compressor speed. Usually measured in cycles/s.

The connection size of the to and from the pump. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

A relation between a physical space and the objects located in such space.

Luminous flux is a photometric measure of radiant flux, i.e. the volume of light emitted from a light source. Luminous flux is measured either for the interior as a whole or for a part of the interior (partial luminous flux for a solid angle). All other photometric parameters are derivatives of luminous flux. Luminous flux is measured in lumens (lm). The luminous flux is given as a nominal value for each lamp. Usually measured in Lumen (lm, Candela Steradian).

The length measured along the x-axis in the local coordinate system or the radius (in the case of a circular shape in plan) of the cover of the oil interceptor. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

The length measured along the x-axis in the local coordinate system of the cover of the oil interceptor. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

The total effective or actual volumetric capacity of the tank. Usually measured in cubic metre (m3).B3

The ratio of output capacity to intake capacity.

The ratio of output capacity to intake capacity.

External surface area (both primary and secondary area). Usually measured in square metre (m2).

Face area open to the airstream. Usually measured in square metre (m2).

Filter fluid resistance when replacement is required (i.e., Pressure drop at the maximum air flowrate across the filter when the filter needs replacement per ASHRAE Standard 52.1). Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

FirstCurvatureRadius should be defined as the base or left side radius of curvature value. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Flow coefficient (the quantity of fluid that passes through a fully open valve at unit pressure drop), typically expressed as the Kv or Cv value for the valve.

Allowable range of frictional resistance against which the fluid is being pumped. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Allowable range of frictional resistance against which the fluid is being pumped. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Possible range of fluid flowrate that can be delivered. Usually measured in m3/s.

Possible range of fluid flowrate that can be delivered. Usually measured in m3/s.

Fouling factor of the tubes in the tube bundle. Usually measured in m2 Kelvin/Watt.

The length (or depth) of the damper frame. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

The thickness of the damper frame material. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Relation between a building or a building space and the spaces it can be divided into.

Heat exchange area. Usually measured in square metre (m2).

Total heat transfer area of the vessel. Usually measured in square metre (m2).

Height of the vibration isolator before tha application of load. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Horizontal spacing between tubes in the tube bundle. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Hydraulic diameter. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Compressor capacity under ideal conditions. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Compressor shaft power under ideal conditions. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

The ratio between the imaginary part of the zero sequence impedance and the imaginary part of the positive impedance (i.e. imaginary part of the short-circuit voltage) of the transformer. Used for three-phase transformer which includes a N-conductor.

Diameter of compressor impeller - used to scale performance of geometrically similar compressors. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

In-line tube row spacing. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Initial new filter fluid resistance (i.e., pressure drop at the maximum air flowrate across the filter when the filter is new per ASHRAE Standard 52.1). Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Size of the inlet connection. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Actual inner diameter of the tube in the tube bundle. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Internal volume of evaporator (refrigerant side). Usually measured in cubic metre (m3).

Internal surface area. Usually measured in square metre (m2).

Internal volume of evaporator (water side). Usually measured in cubic metre (m3).

A relation between an object and the physical space in which it is located.

Relation between a building space and the building or building space it belongs to.

The compressibility of the vibration isolator.

Static deflection of the vibration isolator. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Non recoverable losses of luminous flux of a lamp due to lamp depreciation i.e. the decreasing of light output of a luminaire due to aging and dirt.

Leakage when fully closed. Usually measured in m3/s.

The finished length of the device. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Elevation difference between cooling tower sump and the top of the tower. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Light emitter nominal power. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

The maximum terminal size capacity of the device. Usually measured in square metre (m2).

Input current when a motor armature is energized but not rotating. Usually measured in Ampere (A).

Minimum liquid pressure at the pump inlet to prevent cavitation. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Nominal rate of air flow. Usually measured in m3/s.

Nominal or quoted =length, measured along the z-axis of the local coordinate system of the object, of the body of the object. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Nominal or quoted length, measured along the x-axis of the local coordinate system of the object, of the body of the object. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Nominal or quoted length, measured along the y-axis of the local coordinate system of the object, of the body of the object. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Nominal capacity. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Chiller condensing temperature. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Nominal cooling capacity. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

The nominal depth of the tank. Note: Not required for a horizontal cylindrical tank. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Nominal diameter or width of the tubes in the tube bundle. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Nominal chiller efficiency under nominal conditions.

Nominal fuel consumption rate required to produce the total boiler heat output. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Chiller evaporating temperature.Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Filter face velocity. Usually measured in m/s.

Nominal fluid flow rate through the filter. Usually measured in m3/s.

The nominal frequency of the supply. Usually measured in cycles/s or Hertz (Hz).

Sum of the refrigeration effect and the heat equivalent of the power input to the compressor. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Nominal heat transfer surface area associated with nominal overall heat transfer coefficient. Usually measured in square metre (m2).

Nominal overall heat transfer coefficient associated with nominal heat transfer area. Usually measured in Watts/m2 Kelvin.

Nominal heating capacity. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Nominal latent capacity. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

The nominal length or, in the case of a vertical cylindrical tank, the nominal diameter of the tank. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Average fluid velocity at the media surface. Usually measured in m/s.

Nominal rate of water vapor added into the airstream. Usually measured in kg/s.

Allowable part load ratio range.

Particle geometric mean diameter associated with nominal efficiency. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Particle geometric standard deviation associated with nominal efficiency.

Nominal total power consumption. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Nominal fan power rate.Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Total pressure drop across the filter. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Nominal return water temperature (refers to nominal cooling capacity). Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Nominal return water temperature (refers to nominal heating capacity). Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Nominal fan wheel speed. Usually measured in cycles/s.

Nominal sensible capacity. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Nominal surrounding humidity (refers to nominal cooling capacity). Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Nominal surrounding temperature (refers to nominal cooling capacity). Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Nominal surrounding temperature (refers to nominal heating capacity). Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

The static pressure within the air stream that the fan must overcome to insure designed circulation of air. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

The nominal voltage of the supply. Usually measured in Volts (V, W/A).

The maximum and minimum allowed voltage of the supply e.g. boundaries of 380V/440V may be applied for a nominal voltage of 400V.

The maximum and minimum allowed voltage of the supply e.g. boundaries of 380V/440V may be applied for a nominal voltage of 400V.

Nominal supply water temperature (refers to nominal cooling capacity). Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Nominal supply water temperature (refers to nominal heating capacity). Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Nominal total pressure rise across the fan. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Nominal UA value.

The total nominal or design volumetric capacity of the tank. Usually measured in cubic metre (m3).

Nominal water flow (refers to nominal cooling capacity). Usually measured in m3/s.

Nominal water flow (refers to nominal heating capacity). Usually measured in m3/s.

The nominal width or, in the case of a horizontal cylindrical tank, the nominal diameter of the tank. Note: Not required for a vertical cylindrical tank. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Pump rotational speed under nominal conditions. Usually measured in cycles/s.

Total pressure drop across damper. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Operating weight of the tank including all of its contents. Usually measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

Allowable operation ambient (air, fluid) temperature range. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Allowable operation ambient (air, fluid) temperature range. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Time of operation at maximum operational ambient air temperature. Measured in seconds (s) or days (d) or other units of time.

Size of the outlet connection. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Allowable outlet temperature of either the water or the steam. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Allowable outlet temperature of either the water or the steam. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Total nominal heat output as listed by the manufacturer. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Actual outside diameter of the tube in the tube bundle. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Maximum part load ratio as a fraction of nominal capacity.

Minimum part load ratio as a fraction of nominal capacity.

The maximum output power rating of the engine. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

Nominal pressure rating of the boiler as rated by the agency having jurisdiction. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Maximum primary airflow that can be delivered. Usually measured in m3/s.

Minimum primary airflow that can be delivered. Usually measured in m3/s.

The power in VA (volt ampere) that has been transformed and that runs into the transformer on the primary side. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

The current that is going to be transformed and that runs into the transformer on the primary side. Usually measured in Ampere (A).

The frequency that is going to be transformed and that runs into the transformer on the primary side. Usually measured in cycles/s or Hertz (Hz).

The voltage that is going to be transformed and that runs into the transformer on the primary side. Usually measured in Volts (V, W/A).

Allowable range of volume of fluid being pumped against the resistance specified. Usually measured in kg/s.

Allowable range of volume of fluid being pumped against the resistance specified. Usually measured in kg/s.

The ratio between the real part of the zero sequence impedance and the real part of the positive impedance (i.e. real part of the short-circuit voltage) of the transformer. Used for three-phase transformer which includes a N-conductor.

SecondCurvatureRadius should be defined as the top or right side radius of curvature value. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Maximum secondary airflow that can be delivered. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Maximum secondary airflow that can be delivered. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

The power in VA (volt ampere) that has been transformed and is running out of the transformer on the secondary side. Usually measured in Watts (W, J/s).

The current that has been transformed and is running out of the transformer on the secondary side. Usually measured in Ampere (A).

The frequency that has been transformed and is running out of the transformer on the secondary side. Usually measured in cycles/s or Hertz (Hz).

The voltage that has been transformed and is running out of the transformer on the secondary side. Usually measured in Volts (V, W/A).

A complex number that specifies the real and imaginary parts of the short-circuit voltage at rated current of a transformer given in %.

The size of the connection to the valve (or to each connection for faucets, mixing valves, etc.). Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

(Rsol): The ratio of incident solar radiation that is reflected by a shading system (also named _e). Note the following equation Asol + Rsol + Tsol = 1

(Tsol) The ratio of incident solar radiation that directly passes through a shading system (also named _e). Note the following equation Asol + Rsol + Tsol = 1

The spectrum of radiation describes its composition with regard to wavelength. Light, for example, as the portion of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, is radiation with wavelengths in the range of approx. 380 to 780 nm (1 nm = 10 m). The corresponding range of colours varies from violet to indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. These colours form a continuous spectrum, in which the various spectral sectors merge into each other.

The spectrum of radiation describes its composition with regard to wavelength. Light, for example, as the portion of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, is radiation with wavelengths in the range of approx. 380 to 780 nm (1 nm = 10 m). The corresponding range of colours varies from violet to indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. These colours form a continuous spectrum, in which the various spectral sectors merge into each other.

Staggered tube row spacing. Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

IEC. Start current factor defines how large the peek starting current will become on the engine. StartCurrentFactor is multiplied to NominalCurrent and we get the start current.

The time (in s) needed for the motor to reach its rated speed with its driven equipment attached, starting from standstill and at the nominal voltage applied at its terminals.

The maximum weight that can be carried by the vibration isolator. Usually measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

The maximum time (in s) at which the motor could run with locked rotor when the motor is used in an EX-environment. The time indicates that a protective device should trip before this time when the starting current of the motor is slowing through the device.

Temperature rating. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

The maximum pressure to which the valve has been subjected under test. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Fouling factor of the tubes in the tube bundle. Usually measured in m2 Kelvin/Watt.

Overall Thermal Efficiency is defined as gross energy output of the heat transfer device divided by the energy input.

Product of component mass and specific heat.

Rate at which energy is transmitted through a body. Usually measured in Watts/m2 Kelvin.

Size of the ventilating pipe(s). Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Vertical spacing between tubes in the tube bundle.Usually measured in millimeters (mm).

The vibration transmissibility percentage.

Fraction of the visible light that is reflected by the glazing at normal incidence. It is a value without unit.

Fraction of the visible light that passes the shading system at normal incidence. It is a value without unit.

Total volume of fluid in the tubes and their headers. Usually measured in cubic metre (m3).

Allowable water inlet temperature range. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Allowable water inlet temperature range. Usually measured in degrees Kelvin (K).

Allowable water circuit working pressure range. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Allowable water circuit working pressure range. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Make-up water requirement. Usually measured in m3/s.

Water storage capacity. Usually measured in cubic metre (m3).

The weight of the device. Usually measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

The normally expected maximum working pressure of the valve. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Maximum working pressure. Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

Allowable minimum working pressure (relative to ambient pressure). Usually measured in Pascals (Pa, N/m2).

A relationship stating the timestamp of an entity (e.g. a measurement).

A relationship defining the value of a certain property, e.g., energy or power

Defines the types of access (or cover) to a tank that may be specified. Note that covers are generally specified for rectangular tanks. For cylindrical tanks, access will normally be via a manhole.

Humidifier application. Fixed: Humidifier installed in a ducted flow distribution system. Portable: Humidifier is not installed in a ducted flow distribution system.

Defines the basic flow arrangements for the heat exchanger: COUNTERFLOW: Counterflow heat exchanger arrangement. CROSSFLOW: Crossflow heat exchanger arrangement. PARALLELFLOW: Parallel flow heat exchanger arrangement. MULTIPASS: Multipass flow heat exchanger arrangement. OTHER: Other type of heat exchanger flow arrangement not defined above.

Blade action.

Blade edge.

Blade shape. Flat means triple V-groove.

FanCycling: Fan is cycled on and off to control duty. TwoSpeedFan: Fan is switched between low and high speed to control duty. VariableSpeedFan: Fan speed is varied to control duty. DampersControl: Dampers modulate the air flow to control duty. BypassValveControl: Bypass valve modulates the water flow to control duty. MultipleSeriesPumps: Turn on/off multiple series pump to control duty. TwoSpeedPump: Switch between high/low pump speed to control duty. VariableSpeedPump: vary pump speed to control duty.

InletVane: Control by adjusting inlet vane. VariableSpeedDrive: Control by variable speed drive. BladePitchAngle: Control by adjusting blade pitch angle. TwoSpeed: Control by switch between high and low speed. DischargeDamper: Control by modulating discharge damper.

Capacity of the transportation element measured in numbers of person.

OpenCircuit: Exposes water directly to the cooling atmosphere. CloseCircuit: The fluid is separated from the atmosphere by a heat exchanger. Wet: The air stream or the heat exchange surface is evaporatively cooled. Dry: No evaporation into the air stream. DryWet: A combination of a dry tower and a wet tower.

In both the DIN and CIE standards, artificial light sources are classified in terms of their color appearance. To the human eye they all appear to be white the difference can only be detected by direct comparison. Visual performance is not directly affected by differences in color appearance.

The CRI indicates how well a light source renders eight standard colors compared to perfect reference lamp with the same color temperature. The CRI scale ranges from 1 to 100, with 100 representing perfect rendering properties.

FixedExitingWaterTemp: The capacity is controlled to maintain a fixed exiting water temperature. WetBulbTempReset: The set-point is reset based on the wet-bulb temperature.

Defines the types of end shapes that can be used for preformed tanks. The convention for reading these enumerated values is that for a vertical cylinder, the first value is the base and the second is the top for a horizontal cylinder, the order of reading should be left to right. For a speherical tank, the value UNSET should be used.B5

The source of energy.

The fluid used for the coolant in the evaporator.

ColdLiquid: Evaporator is using liquid type of fluid to exchange heat with refrigerant. ColdAir: Evaporator is using air to exchange heat with refrigerant.

Specifies the required fail-safe position of the actuator.

Finish color for cooled beam.

Indication whether this object is designed to serve as an exit in the case of fire (TRUE) or not (FALSE). Here whether the transport element (in case of e.g., a lift) is designed to serve as a fire exit, e.g., for fire escape purposes.

CounterFlow: Air and water flow enter in different directions. CrossFlow: Air and water flow are perpendicular. ParallelFlow: air and water flow enter in same directions.

Designation of the frame size according to the named range of frame sizes designated at the place of use or according to a given standard.

The type of frame used by the damper (e.g., Standard, Single Flange, Single Reversed Flange, Double Flange, etc.).

Whether the heat exchanger has defrost function or not.

TRUE if the silencer has exterior insulation. FALSE if it does not.

Whether or not hot gas bypass is provided for the compressor. TRUE = Yes, FALSE = No.