PropertySets for IfcSharedBldgServiceElements


Table of contents


Shared PropertySets

Type Driven PropertySets

Extension PropertySets


Property set Pset_AirFilter

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Apparatus used to remove particulate or gaseous matter from air. This property set is typically used in conjunction with another piece of equipment, such as an AirHandler or PackagedACUnit

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

MaximumAirFlowrate

Maximum listed air flow rate of the filter based on the manufacturer. Note that rating filters is varied and not exact per ASHRAE S-24.5.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcVolumetricFlowrateMeasure)

see type

see type

0

Efficiency

Efficiency of the air filter at the MaximumAirFlowrate per ASHRAE Systems and Equipment Handbook 1996 S-24.5, Figure 3.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPercentMeasure)

see type

see type

0

CleanPressureDrop

Pressure drop at the MaximumAirFlowrate across the filter when the filter is new per ASHRAE Standard 52.1.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPressureMeasure)

see type

see type

0

DirtyPressureDrop

Pressure drop at the MaximumAirFlowrate across the filter when the filter needs replacement per ASHRAE Standard 52.1.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPressureMeasure)

see type

see type

0


Property set Pset_AirHandler

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Equipment which modifies the psychrometric properties of a controlled air stream. It typically consists of an arrangement of Fans, Coils and AirFilters

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

AirHandlerConstructionEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_AirHandlerConstructionEnum. This enumeration defines how the air handler might be fabricated.

ENUMERATION OF (ManufacturedItem, ConstructedOnSite, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

AirHandlerConstructionIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_AirHandlerConstructionEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

AirHandlerFanCoilArrangementEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_AirHandlerFanCoilArrangementEnum. This enumeration defines the arrangement of the supply air fan and the cooling coil.

ENUMERATION OF (BlowThrough, DrawThrough, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

AirHandlerFanCoilArrangementIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_AirHandlerFanCoilArrangementEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

DualDeck

Does the AirHandler have a dual deck? TRUE = Yes, FALSE = No.

 IfcBoolean

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

Fans

Bag of one or more references to an IfcEquipment object of type Fan that defines the supply, return or exhaust air fan(s) that are used by the AirHandler

BAG [1:?] OF IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Coils

Bag of one or more references to an IfcEquipment object of type Coil that defines the coil(s) that are used by the AirHandler

BAG [1:?] OF IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a

AirFilters

Bag of one or more references to an IfcEquipment object of type AirFilter that defines the air filter(s) that are used by the AirHandler

BAG [0:?] OF IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_Boiler

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Equipment which converts stored energy to heat which is added to a fluid; typically used to heat water. Note that this model does not currently accommodate boilers that utilize more than one input fuel source.

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

BoilerTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_BoilerTypeEnum. This enumeration defines boiler types by heat transfer medium.

ENUMERATION OF (HotWater, GasFired, Steam, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

BoilerTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_BoilerTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

HeatOutput

Total nominal boiler heat output as listed by the Boiler manufacturer.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

PressureRating

Nominal pressure rating of the boiler as rated by ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IV, Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers, and Section I, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPressureMeasure)

see type

see type

0

ThermalEfficiency

Overall energy efficiency of the boiler at full load conditions. Overall Efficiency is defined as gross energy output (e.g., steam or water leaving the boiler) divided by the energy input.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPercentMeasure)

see type

see type

0

TubeBundle

Reference to an IfcEquipment object of type TubeBundle which cointains information about the Boiler's TubeBundle

 IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a

EnergySourceEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_EnergySourceEnum. This enumeration identifies the primary energy source the boiler is using.

ENUMERATION OF (Electricity, NaturalGas, Oil, LiquifiedPetroleumGas, Propane, Steam, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

EnergySourceIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_EnergySourceEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

EnergyInputRate

Nominal fuel consumption rate required to produce the total boiler heat output

 IfcObjectReference (IfcVolumetricFlowrateMeasure)

see type

see type

0


Property set Pset_Chiller

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Equipment used to implement a refrigeration cycle for cooling a fluid

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

ChillerTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_ChillerTypeEnum. This enumeration defines the typical types of chillers (e.g., air-cooled, water-cooled, etc.)

ENUMERATION OF (AirCooled, WaterCooled, HeatRecovery, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

ChillerTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_ChillerTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

NominalCoolingCapacity

Nominal cooling capacity of chiller at standardized conditions per ARI Standards 550-92, Centrifugal and Rotary Screw Water-Chilling Packages, and ARI Standards 590-92, Positive Displacement Compressor

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

ThermalEfficiency

Coeficient of Performance defined as the ratio of cooling energy output to energy input under full load operating conditions per ARI Standards 550-92, Centrifugal and Rotary Screw Water-Chilling Packages, and ARI Standards 590-92, Positive Displacement C

 IfcReal

see type

see type

0

Refrigerant

Reference to Pset_Fluid property set for information about the properties of the refrigerant used by the Chiller.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_Fluid)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Compressors

Bag of references to IfcEquipment objects of type Compressor that are used by the Chiller to perform work on the refrigerant.

BAG [0:?] OF IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Evaporator

Reference to an IfcEquipment object of type TubeBundle which cointains information about the Evaporator TubeBundle

 IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Condensor

Reference to an IfcEquipment object of type TubeBundle which cointains information about the Condenser TubeBundle

 IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_Coil

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Equipment used to provide heat transfer between non-mixing media. This is typically used in conjunction with an AirHandler or PackagedACUnit and uses a TubeBundle

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

CoilTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_CoilTypeEnum. This enumeration defines typical types of coils (e.g., Cooling, Heating, etc.)

ENUMERATION OF (PreCooling, Cooling, ReCooling, PreHeating, Heating, ReHeating, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

CoilTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_CoilTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

HeatTransferRate

Rate at which energy is transferred from one mediium to another

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

TubeBundle

Reference to an IfcEquipment object of type TubeBundle which cointains information about the Coil TubeBundle

 IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a

NumberOfRows

Number of tube rows in the coil assembly

 IfcInteger

see type

see type

1

TubeFlowArrangement

The configuration of flow through coil tubes

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

FinMaterial

Reference to a material used to construct the fins on a coil tube

 IfcObjectReference (IfcMaterial)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FinSpacing

Interval between the fins on a coil tube

 IfcLengthMeasure

see type

see type

0

BypassFactor

Coil bypass factor

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPercentMeasure)

see type

see type

0

FaceVelocity

Air velocity through coil face

 IfcObjectReference (IfcLinearVelocityMeasure)

see type

see type

0


Property set Pset_Compressor

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Equipment that compresses a fluid typically used in a refrigeration circuit

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

CompressorTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_CompressorTypeEnum. This enumeration defines the typical types of compressors (e.g., hermetic, reciprocating, etc.)

ENUMERATION OF (Hermetic, Reciprocating, Screw, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

CompressorTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_CompressorTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

NominalCapacity

Nominal capacity of the compressor at standard conditions

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

ThermalEfficiency

Energy efficiency of compressor at standard operating conditions

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPercentMeasure)

see type

see type

0

Refrigerant

Reference to Pset_Fluid property set for information about the properties of the refrigerant used in the compressor

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_Fluid)

n/a

n/a

n/a

HotGasBypass

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

 IfcBoolean

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

Motor

Reference to an IfcEquipment object of type Motor which cointains information about the Compressor Motor.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_Computer

PropertySet Semantic Definition

 

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonElectricalApplianceProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalApplianceCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- properties that are stored for all types of ElectricalAppliances.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalApplianceCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_Convector

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Equipment which adds heat to a space utilizing natural convection

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Length

Nominal length of convector

 IfcLengthMeasure

see type

see type

0

HeatOutput

Nominal heat transfer rate of convector

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

FinConstruction

Material used for construction of convector tube fin

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

FinSize

Size of tube fins

 IfcLengthMeasure

see type

see type

0

FinSpacing

Interval between tube fins

 IfcLengthMeasure

see type

see type

0

EnclosureType

Nominal type of enclosure around convector

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

EnclosureConfiguration

Configuration of enclosure around convector

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string


Property set Pset_CoolingTower

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Equipment which rejects heat to ambient air.

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

CoolingTowerTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_CoolingTowerTypeEnum. This enumeration defines the typical types of cooling towers (e.g., OpenTower, ClosedTower, CrossFlow, etc.).

ENUMERATION OF (OpenTower, ClosedTower, WoodFill, Ceramic, CrossFlow, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

CoolingTowerTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_CoolingTowerTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

DesignWetBulbTemperature

Ambient wet bulb temperature used for selecting the cooling tower

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

DesignDryBulbTemperature

Ambient dry bulb temperature used for selecting the cooling tower

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

DesignEnteringWaterTemperature

Temperature of liquid entering the cooling tower

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

DesignLeavingWaterTemperature

Temperature of liquid leaving the cooling tower

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

WaterFlowRate

Design liquid flow rate through the cooling tower

 IfcObjectReference (IfcVolumetricFlowrateMeasure)

see type

see type

0

AirFlowRate

Air flow rate through the cooling tower

 IfcObjectReference (IfcVolumetricFlowrateMeasure)

see type

see type

0

Fans

Bag of one or more references to an IfcEquipment object of type Fan that defines properties of any fan(s) that are used by the CoolingTower.

BAG [0:?] OF IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_Copier

PropertySet Semantic Definition

 

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonElectricalApplianceProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalApplianceCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- properties that are stored for all types of ElectricalAppliances.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalApplianceCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_DistributionElementCommon

PropertySet Semantic Definition

 

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

Description

Description of this distribution element type. Note: name is included in the TypeDefinition.

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string


Property set Pset_ElectricalApplianceCommon

PropertySet Semantic Definition

 

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

Description

String description of the configuration for this appliance type. Note: name is included in the TypeDefinition.

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

AssetInformation

Reference to an OccurrencePropertySet (Pset_Asset) containing Information about this asset. This property set will be attached to the subject object - in the list of OccurrencePropertysets defined in the IfcObject supertype.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_Asset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

ManufactureInformation

Reference to property set Pset_ManufactureInformation, which defines information about the manufacture of this appliance.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ManufactureInformation)

n/a

n/a

n/a

ElectricalCharacteristics

Reference to an OccurrencePropertySet (Pset_ElectricalCharacteristics) containing information about the electrical requirements for this Electrical Appliance. This property set will be attached to the subject object - in the list of OccurrencePropertysets defined in the IfcObject supertype.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalCharacteristics)

n/a

n/a

n/a

ElementMaintenance

Reference to an OccurrencePropertySet (Pset_ElementMaintenance) containing information about the condition and maintenance of this appliance. This property set will be attached to the subject object - in the list of OccurrencePropertysets defined in the IfcObject supertype.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElementMaintenance)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_EquipmentCommon

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Properties common to all Equipment types

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

Description

String description of the configuration for this equipment type. Note: name is included in the TypeDefinition.

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

OccurenceInformation

Reference to an OccurrencePropertySet (Pset_EquipmentOccurrence) containing information stored for all types of equipment. This property set will be attached to the subject object - in the list of OccurrencePropertysets defined in the IfcObject supertype.

 IfcObjectReference (Pset_EquipmentOccurrence)

n/a

n/a

n/a

ManufactureInformation

Reference to property set Pset_ManufactureInformation, which defines information about the manufacture of this equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ManufactureInformation)

n/a

n/a

n/a

AccessSpace

Reference to an OccurrencePropertySet (Pset_ElementAccess) containing information describing access space required for this equipment. This property set will be attached to the subject object - in the list of OccurrencePropertysets defined in the IfcObject supertype.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElementAccess)

n/a

n/a

n/a

ElementMaintenance

Reference to an OccurrencePropertySet (Pset_ElementMaintenance) containing information about the condition and maintenance of this equipment. This property set will be attached to the subject object - in the list of OccurrencePropertysets defined in the IfcObject supertype.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElementMaintenance)

n/a

n/a

n/a

ElectricalCharacteristics

Reference to an OccurrencePropertySet (Pset_ElectricalCharacteristics) containing information about the electrical requirements for this equipment. This property set will be attached to the subject object - in the list of OccurrencePropertysets defined in the IfcObject supertype.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalCharacteristics)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_Facsimile

PropertySet Semantic Definition

 

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonElectricalApplianceProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalApplianceCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- properties that are stored for all types of ElectricalAppliances.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalApplianceCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_Fan

PropertySet Semantic Definition

FluidMover which imparts mechanical work on a gas

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanFunctionEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_FanFunctionEnum. This enumeration defines the basic flow function that the fan performs (e.g., supply, return, exhaust, etc.).

ENUMERATION OF (Supply, Return, Exhaust, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanFunctionIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_FanFunctionEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

FluidMover

Reference to the Pset_FluidMover property set which contains fluid flow characteristics for the fan

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_FluidMover)

n/a

n/a

n/a

StaticPressure

The static amount of pressure within the air stream system that the fan must overcome to insure designed circulation of air (Note that this is different from the total pressure contained in IfcFluidMover)

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPressureMeasure)

see type

see type

0

FanPressureClassEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_FanPressureClassEnum. This enumeration defines the Pressure Class of the fan used for identifying the thickness and types of materials required for the construction of the fan assembly.

ENUMERATION OF (Class1, Class2, Class3, Class4, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanPressureClassIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_FanPressureClassEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

MinimumTemperature

The minimum design temperature of the air passing through the fan

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

MaximumTemperature

The maximum design temperature of the air passing through the fan

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

FanWheelTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_FanWheelTypeEnum. This enumeration defines the types of wheels typically utilized in fans.

ENUMERATION OF (ForwardCurved, BackwardCurved, AirFoil, Propeller,VaneAxial, Plug, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanWheelTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_FanWheelTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

WheelConstruction

The material used to construct the fan wheel

 IfcObjectReference (IfcMaterial)

n/a

n/a

n/a

WheelTipSpeed

The linear speed of the tip of the fan blade furthest from the shaft

 IfcObjectReference (IfcLinearVelocityMeasure)

see type

see type

0

HousingConstruction

The material used to construct the fan housing

 IfcObjectReference (IfcMaterial)

n/a

n/a

n/a

DischargeVelocity

The speed at which air discharges from the fan through the fan housing discharge opening

 IfcObjectReference (IfcLinearVelocityMeasure)

see type

see type

0

DischargePressureLoss

Fan discharge pressure losses associated with the discharge arrangement

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPressureMeasure)

see type

see type

0

FanDischargeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_FanDischargeEnum. This enumeration identifies the types of discharge arrangements from the fan housing discharge opening, which is used to determine the DischargePressureLoss

ENUMERATION OF (Duct, Screen, None, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanDischargetIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_FanDischargeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

FanArrangementEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_FanArrangementEnum. This enumeration identifies the types of fan arrangements for centrifugal fans.

ENUMERATION OF (TopHorizontal, TopAngularDown, DownBlast, BottomAngularDown, BottomHorizontal, BottomAngularUp, UpBlast, TopAngularUp, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanArrangementIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_FanArrangementEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

FanRotationEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_FanRotationEnum. This enumeration defines the types of fan rotation for centrifugal fans.

ENUMERATION OF (Clockwise, CounterClockwise, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanRotationIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_FanRotationEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

FanDriveArrangementEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_FanDriveArrangementEnum. This enumeration defines the fan and motor drive arrangement as defined by AMCA.

ENUMERATION OF (Type1, Type2, Type3, Type4, Type5, Type6, Type7, Type8, Type9, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanDriveArrangementIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_FanDriveArrangementEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

DrivePowerLoss

Fan drive power losses associated with the type of connection between the motor and the fan wheel

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

FanDriveTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_FanDriveTypeEnum. This enumeration identifies the type of connection between the motor shaft and the fan wheel.

ENUMERATION OF (DirectDrive, BeltDrive, Coupling, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanDriveTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_FanDriveTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

DriveInAirstream

Boolean value to identify if the fan drive is in the airstream. TRUE = Yes, FALSE = No.

 IfcBoolean

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

FanMountingTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_FanMountingTypeEnum. This enumeration identifies different methods of mounting a fan in a building.

ENUMERATION OF (ManufacturedCurb, FieldErectedCurb, ConcretePad, Suspended, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FanMountingTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_FanMountingTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

SoundPowerLevel

List of Sound levels for the different octave bands expressed in Decibles per ARI Standard 270-84

LIST [0:?] OF IfcReal

see type

see type

0

Motor

Reference to an IfcEquipment object of type Motor which cointains information about the Fan Motor.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_FixtureElectricalCommon

PropertySet Semantic Definition

 

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

Description

Description of this fixture type. Note: name is included in the TypeDefinition.

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

ElectricalCharacteristics

Reference to an OccurrencePropertySet (Pset_ElectricalCharacteristics) containing information about the electrical requirements for this fixture. This property set will be attached to the subject object - in the list of OccurrencePropertysets defined in the IfcObject supertype.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalCharacteristics)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_FixturePlumbingCommon

PropertySet Semantic Definition

 

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

Description

Description of this fixture type. Note: name is included in the TypeDefinition.

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

CleanWaterSystem

Boolean value to identify if this is a component in the clean water system (water supply). If the value is FALSE, then it is assumed to be a component in the waste water system.

 IfcBoolean

FALSE

TRUE

TRUE


Property set Pset_Fluid

PropertySet Semantic Definition

A fluid typically utilized within HVAC systems

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

Name

The name of the fluid

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

Description

A description of the fluid

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

BoilingPoint

The boiling point of the fluid

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

FreezingPoint

The freezing point of the fluid

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

Density

The density of the fluid

 IfcObjectReference (IfcMassDensityMeasure)

see type

see type

0

Viscosity

The viscosity of the fluid

 IfcObjectReference (IfcDynamicViscosityMeasure)

see type

see type

0

HeatCapacity

The heat capacity of the fluid

 IfcObjectReference (IfcHeatCapacityMeasure)

see type

see type

0

LatentHeat

The latent heat of the fluid

 IfcObjectReference (IfcLatentHeatMeasure)

see type

see type

0


Property set Pset_FluidMover

PropertySet Semantic Definition

A fluid mover is equipment that imparts mechanical work on a fluid (e.g., pump, fan)

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

Fluid

Reference to the Pset_Fluid property set which contains information about the fluid

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_Fluid)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FluidFlowrate

Nominal fluid flow rate

 IfcObjectReference (IfcVolumetricFlowrateMeasure)

see type

see type

0

WorkingPressure

Working total pressure differential

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPressureMeasure)

see type

see type

0

OperatingEfficiency

Operating efficiency of the fluid mover at the design flow rate

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPercentMeasure)

see type

see type

0

MinimumEfficiency

Minimum efficiency of the fluid mover throughout the operating range

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPercentMeasure)

see type

see type

0

OperatingPower

Power input at rated performance

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

MaximumPower

Maximum power input

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

Speed

Rotational speed of the fluid mover.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcRotationalFrequencyMeasure)

see type

see type

0


Property set Pset_HeatExchanger

PropertySet Semantic Definition

HeatTransferEquipment used to provide heat transfer between non-mixing media such as both plate and shell and tube heat exchangers

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

HeatExchangerTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_HeatExchangerTypeEnum. This enumeration identifies the basic types of heat exchangers (e.g., plate, shell and tube, etc.).

ENUMERATION OF (Plate, ShellAndTube, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

HeatExchangerTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_HeatExchangerTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

HeatExchangerArrangementEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_HeatExchangerArrangementEnum. This enumeration identifies the basic flow arrangements for the heat exchanger (e.g., Counterflow, Crossflow, etc.).

ENUMERATION OF (CounterFlow, CrossFlow, ParallelFlow, MultiPass, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

HeatExchangerArrangementIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_HeatExchangerArrangementEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

HeatTransferRate

Rate at which energy is transferred from one mediium to another

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

TubeBundle

Reference to an IfcEquipment object of type TubeBundle which cointains information about the Heat Exchanger TubeBundle

 IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a

PlateMaterial

Referenct to a material used to construct the plates in a Plate Heat Exchanger

 IfcObjectReference (IfcMaterial)

n/a

n/a

n/a

NumberOfPlates

Number of plates used for the plate and frame heat exchanger

 IfcInteger

see type

see type

0


Property set Pset_Insulation

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Materials with low heat conductance

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

InsulationTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_InsulationTypeEnum. This enumeration defines different types of insulation (i.e., InorganicFibrous, InorganicCellular, OrganicFibrous, OrganicCellular, etc.) as defined by ASHRAE 1997 Fundamenatals Section 22.2 Basic Materials.

ENUMERATION OF (InorganicFibrous, InorganicCellular, OrganicFibrous, OrganicCellular, Metallic,MetallizedOrganicReflectiveMembranes, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

InsulationTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_InsulationTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

Thickness

Insulation Thickness

 IfcLengthMeasure

see type

see type

0

Density

Insulation density

 IfcObjectReference (IfcMassDensityMeasure)

see type

see type

0

SpecificHeat

Specific heat of the insulation

 IfcObjectReference (IfcSpecificHeatMeasure)

see type

see type

0

JacketType

Jacket material type of the insulation

 IfcObjectReference (IfcMaterial)

n/a

n/a

n/a

FlamabilityRating

Insulation flammability rating

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

ThermalResistance

Insulation thermal resistance or R-Value

 IfcObjectReference (IfcThermalResistanceMeasure)

see type

see type

0


Property set Pset_Motor

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Equipment used to convert electrical power to rotational mechanical power

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Speed

Rate of rotation of the motor shaft: a measurement of revolutions per period of time

 IfcObjectReference (IfcRotationalFrequencyMeasure)

see type

see type

0

Efficiency

Elelctrical efficiency of the motorper NEMA Standards MG10 and MG11.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPercentMeasure)

see type

see type

0

PowerOutput

Nominal electrical power output of the motor per NEMA Standards MG10 and MG11.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

FrameConfiguration

Motor frame designation

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

InsulationRating

Nominal rating of the motor wiring insulation

 IfcString

see type

see type

empty string

MotorHousingEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_MotorHousingEnum. This enumeration identifies whether the motor housing is sealed or open.

ENUMERATION OF (Sealed, Open, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

MotorHousingIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_MotorHousingEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

MotorWindingEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_MotorWindingEnum. This enumeration identifyies the type of winding used for the motor.

ENUMERATION OF (Synchronous, Asynchronous, SeriesWound, ParallelWound, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

MotorWindingIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_MotorWindingEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1


Property set Pset_PackagedACUnit

PropertySet Semantic Definition

Equipment which utilizes an integral refrigeration cycle for cooling a fluid (typically air)

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

SensibleCoolingCapacity

Sensible cooling capacity of the PackagedACUnit per ARI Standards 210/240, 270, 275, 360, 340 and 365.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

LatentCoolingCapacity

Latent cooling capacity of the PackagedACUnit per ARI Standards 210/240, 270, 275, 360, 340 and 365.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

CoolingEfficiency

Coeficient of Performance: Ratio of cooling energy output to energy input under full load operating conditions per ARI Standards 210/240, 270, 275, 360, 340 and 365.

 IfcReal

see type

see type

0

HeatingCapacity

Heating capacity of the PackagedACUnit per ARI Standards 210/240, 270, 275, 360, 340 and 365 for heat pumps, AFUE for fuel burning and NEMA for electric heat.

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPowerMeasure)

see type

see type

0

HeatingEfficiency

Heating efficiency of the PackagedACUnit under full load heating conditions per ARI Standards 210/240, 270, 275, 360, 340 and 365 for heat pumps, AFUE for fuel burning and NEMA for electric heat.

 IfcReal

see type

see type

0

Compressors

Bag of references to IfcEquipment objects of type Compressor that are used by the PackagedACUnit to perform work on the refrigerant.

BAG [0:?] OF IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a

CondenserFans

Bag of references to IfcEquipment object of type Fan which defines properties of the condenser fan(s) used by the PackagedACUnit.

BAG [0:?] OF IfcObjectReference (IfcEquipment)

n/a

n/a

n/a

CondenserFlowrate

Flow rate of fluid through the condenser per manufacturer's listing (if available)

 IfcObjectReference (IfcVolumetricFlowrateMeasure)

see type

see type

0

CondenserEnteringTemperature

Temperature of fluid entering condenser per manufacturer's listing (if available)

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

CondenserLeavingTemperature

Termperature of fluid leaving condenser per manufacturer's listing (if available)

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

HeatingEnergySourceEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_EnergySourceEnum. This enumeration identifies the primary energy source used for heating.

ENUMERATION OF (Electricity, NaturalGas, Oil, LiquifiedPetroleumGas, Propane, Steam, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

HeatingEnergySourceIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_EnergySourceEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

OutsideAirFlowrate

Flow rate of outside air entering the PackagedACUnit per the manufacturer's listing (if available)

 IfcObjectReference (IfcVolumetricFlowrateMeasure)

see type

see type

0

SoundPowerLevel

List of Sound levels for the different octave bands expressed in Decibles per ARI Standard 270-84

LIST [0:?] OF IfcReal

see type

see type

0


Property set Pset_Printer

PropertySet Semantic Definition

 

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonElectricalApplianceProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalApplianceCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- properties that are stored for all types of ElectricalAppliances.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_ElectricalApplianceCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a


Property set Pset_Pump

PropertySet Semantic Definition

FluidMover which imparts mechanical work on a liquid

Attribute and Relationship Definitions

Attribute / Relation

Definition

Data or Rel. Type

Min.

Max.

Default.

CommonEquipmentProperties

Reference to the 'parent' SharedPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon). Contains the shared values for this type -- of properties that are stored for all types of equipment.

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_EquipmentCommon)

n/a

n/a

n/a

PumpTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_PumpTypeEnum. This enumeration identifies the types of centrifugal pumps typically used in building services

ENUMERATION OF (Circulator, EndSuction, SplitCase, VerticalInline, VerticalTurbine, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

PumpTypeIndex

Index into the enumeration property set Pset_PumpTypeEnum

 IfcInteger

1

N

1

FluidMover

Reference to the Pset_FluidMover property set which contains fluid flow characteristics for the pump

 IfcPropertySet (Pset_FluidMover)

n/a

n/a

n/a

WorkingPressure

Nominal working pressure

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPressureMeasure)

see type

see type

0

NetPositiveSuctionHead

Minimum liquid pressure at pump inlet to prevent cavitation

 IfcObjectReference (IfcPressureMeasure)

see type

see type

0

FluidTemperature

Nominal termperature of pumped liquid

 IfcThermodynamicTemperatureMeasure

see type

see type

0

ImpellerSize

Dimension of pump impeller

 IfcLengthMeasure

see type

see type

0

ImpellerSealMaterial

Reference to the material used for the impeller shaft seals

 IfcObjectReference (IfcMaterial)

n/a

n/a

n/a

PumpBaseTypeEnum

Reference to enumeration property set Pset_PumpBaseTypeEnum. This enumeration identifies the types of bases used for centrifugal pumps.

ENUMERATION OF (Frame, Base, Inline, Other, NotKnown, Unset)

n/a

n/a

n/a

PumpBaseTypeIndex