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This page features the data dictionary for the Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water Heater Field Validation Database. These definitions provides information about how the database is structured. Details are provided for what measurements are collected and the units. Additionally, a template can be downloaded here that can be used for data collection and can be directly uploaded to the database.

MeasurementField DescriptionExample Value(s)HP     CCHPHPWH
site_idUnique ID for the building. There may be multiple sites per study. This should be alpha-numeric value.site1, site2, site3XXX
unit_idUnique ID for a HP or HPWH outdoor unit. There may be multiple outdoor units per site. This should be numeric value.1, 2, 3XXX
local_datetimeTimestamp in time zone where data was collected. Format as MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS-XX:XX with UTC timezone offset.10/15/2022 02:00:00-07:00XXX
datetime_utcTimestamp in UTC time zone. Format should be in MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS10/15/2022 02:00:00XXX
indoor_set_point_FTemperature of the thermostat set point for indoors.72XXX
thermostat_temp_FIndoor dry-bulb air temperature at the thermostat.72XXX
thermostat_RHIndoor relative humidity at the thermostat.20XXX
OA_temp_FAverage dry bulb outside air temperature in fahrenheit.92XXX
OA_RHOutside air relative humidity percentage.25XXX
HP_system_pwr_kWAverage Heat Pump Power in kW. XX 
ODU_pwr_kWAverage Fan Power in kW XX 
AHU_pwr_kWTotal Air Handler Power in kW XX 
auxheat_pwr_kWAuxiliary heating power in kW. XX 
HPWH_system_pwr_kWSystem power of the HPWH.0.1  X
HVAC_system_power_kWSystem power of the HVAC unit.0.1XX 
HVAC_indoor_unit_power_kWSystem power of the indoor unit.0.1XX 
HVAC_outdoor_unit_power_kWSystem power of the outdoor unit.0.1XX 
HVAC_mixed_air_temp_FAir temperature of the HVAC mixed air.80XX 
backup_system_kWSystem power of the outdoor unit.0.1XX 
SA_temp_blower_cabinet_FSupply air temperature in deg F. XX 
SA_RH_blower_cabinetSupply air temperature in deg F. XX 
SA_temp_duct1_FSupply air temperature in deg F. XX 
SA_RH_duct1Supply air relative humidity in %. XX 
SA_temp_duct2_FSupply air temperature in deg F. XX 
SA_RH_duct2Supply air relative humidity in %. XX 
SA_temp_duct3_FSupply air temperature in deg F. XX 
SA_RH_duct3Supply air relative humidity in %. XX 
SA_temp_duct4_FSupply air temperature in deg F. XX 
SA_RH_duct4Supply air relative humidity in %. XX 
RA_temp_FReturn air temperature in deg F. XX 
RA_RHSupply air relative humidity in %. XX 
AHU_ambient_temp_FAmbient temperature near the air handling unit in deg F. XX 
AHU_ambient_RHAmbient air relative humidity near the air handling unit in %. XX 
room1_temp_FIndoor temperature in deg F. XX 
room1_RHIndoor relative humidity in %. XX 
room2_temp_FIndoor temperature in deg F. XX 
room2_RHIndoor relative humidity in %. XX 
room3_temp_FIndoor temperature in deg F. XX 
room3_RHIndoor relative humidity in %. XX 
room4_temp_FIndoor temperature in deg F. XX 
room4_RHIndoor relative humidity in %. XX 
reversing_valve_signal_VReversing Valve status.   X
mixing_valve_set_point_temp_FConstant set point of the mixing valve in the HPWH.40  X
coil_split_temp_F*Residential HP (central)125XX 
inlet_cold_water_temp_FTemperature of cold-water entering water heater.40  X
inlet_hot_water_temp_FTemperature of hot water entering water heater tank.   X
inlet_air_temp_FTemperature of air entering the heat pump.125XX 
inlet_RHRelative humidity of air entering the heat pump.40XX 
outlet_hot_water_temp_FTemperature of hot water exiting water heater tank.130  X
exhaust_air_temp_FTemperature of air exiting the heat pump. XX 
operating_modeOperating mode of the unit. XXX
seconds_non_zero_in_hourDescription20XXX