Upload heat_transfer.py

utils/heat_transfer.py

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 """
 Heat transfer calculation module for HVAC Load Calculator.
-This module implements heat transfer calculations for conduction, infiltration, and solar effects.
-Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapters 16 and 18.
+This module implements heat transfer calculations for conduction, infiltration,
+and enhanced solar radiation modeling, including vectorization support.
+Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapters 14, 16, 18.
+Duffie & Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes (4th Ed.).
+
+Author: Dr Majed Abuseif
+Date: May 2025 (Enhanced based on plan, preserving original features)
+Version: 1.3.0
 """
 
-from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional, Tuple
+from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional, Tuple, Union
 import math
 import numpy as np
 import logging
@@ -14,314 +20,635 @@ from dataclasses import dataclass
 logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
-# Import utility modules
-from utils.psychrometrics import Psychrometrics
+# Import utility modules (ensure these exist and are correct)
+try:
+    from utils.psychrometrics import Psychrometrics
+except ImportError:
+    print("Warning: Could not import Psychrometrics. Using placeholder.")
+    class Psychrometrics:
+        def humidity_ratio(self, tdb, rh, p): return 0.01
+        def density(self, tdb, w, p): return 1.2
+        def pressure_at_altitude(self, alt): return 101325
+        def latent_heat_of_vaporization(self, tdb): return 2501000
+        # Add other methods if needed by HeatTransferCalculations
+
+# Import data modules (ensure these exist and are correct)
+try:
+    # Assuming Orientation enum is defined elsewhere, e.g., in component selection
+    from app.component_selection import Orientation
+except ImportError:
+    print("Warning: Could not import Orientation enum. Using placeholder.")
+    from enum import Enum
+    class Orientation(Enum): NORTH="N"; NORTHEAST="NE"; EAST="E"; SOUTHEAST="SE"; SOUTH="S"; SOUTHWEST="SW"; WEST="W"; NORTHWEST="NW"; HORIZONTAL="H"
+
+# Constants
+STEFAN_BOLTZMANN = 5.67e-8 # W/(m²·K⁴)
+SOLAR_CONSTANT = 1367 # W/m² (Average extraterrestrial solar irradiance)
+ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE = 101325 # Pa
+GAS_CONSTANT_DRY_AIR = 287.058 # J/(kg·K)
 
-# Import data modules
-from data.building_components import Orientation
+@dataclass
+class SolarAngles:
+    """Holds calculated solar angles."""
+    declination: float # degrees
+    hour_angle: float # degrees
+    altitude: float # degrees
+    azimuth: float # degrees
+    incidence_angle: Optional[float] = None # degrees, for a specific surface
 
+@dataclass
+class SolarRadiation:
+    """Holds calculated solar radiation components."""
+    extraterrestrial_normal: float # W/m²
+    direct_normal: float # W/m² (DNI)
+    diffuse_horizontal: float # W/m² (DHI)
+    global_horizontal: float # W/m² (GHI = DNI*cos(zenith) + DHI)
+    total_on_surface: Optional[float] = None # W/m², for a specific surface
+    direct_on_surface: Optional[float] = None # W/m²
+    diffuse_on_surface: Optional[float] = None # W/m²
+    reflected_on_surface: Optional[float] = None # W/m²
 
 class SolarCalculations:
-    """Class for solar geometry and radiation calculations."""
-    
-    def validate_angle(self, angle: float, name: str, min_val: float, max_val: float) -> None:
+    """Class for enhanced solar geometry and radiation calculations."""
+
+    def validate_angle(self, angle: Union[float, np.ndarray], name: str, min_val: float, max_val: float) -> None:
+        """ Validate angle inputs for solar calculations (handles scalars and numpy arrays). """
+        if isinstance(angle, np.ndarray):
+            if np.any(angle < min_val) or np.any(angle > max_val):
+                logger.warning(f"{name} contains values outside range [{min_val}, {max_val}]")
+                # Optionally clamp values: angle = np.clip(angle, min_val, max_val)
+        elif not min_val <= angle <= max_val:
+            raise ValueError(f"{name} {angle}° must be between {min_val}° and {max_val}°")
+
+    def equation_of_time(self, day_of_year: Union[int, np.ndarray]) -> Union[float, np.ndarray]:
         """
-        Validate angle inputs for solar calculations.
-        
+        Calculate the Equation of Time (EoT) in minutes.
+        Reference: Duffie & Beckman (4th Ed.), Eq 1.5.3a.
         Args:
-            angle: Angle in degrees
-            name: Name of the angle
-            min_val: Minimum allowed value
-            max_val: Maximum allowed value
-            
-        Raises:
-            ValueError: If angle is out of range
-        """
-        if not min_val <= angle <= max_val:
-            raise ValueError(f"{name} {angle}° must be between {min_val}° and {max_val}°")
+            day_of_year: Day of the year (1-365 or 1-366).
+        Returns:
+            Equation of Time in minutes.
+        """
+        if isinstance(day_of_year, np.ndarray):
+            if np.any(day_of_year < 1) or np.any(day_of_year > 366):
+                 raise ValueError("Day of year must be between 1 and 366")
+        elif not 1 <= day_of_year <= 366:
+            raise ValueError("Day of year must be between 1 and 366")
 
-    def solar_declination(self, day_of_year: int) -> float:
+        B = (day_of_year - 1) * 360 / 365 # degrees (approximate)
+        B_rad = np.radians(B)
+        eot = 229.18 * (0.000075 + 0.001868 * np.cos(B_rad) - 0.032077 * np.sin(B_rad) \
+                        - 0.014615 * np.cos(2 * B_rad) - 0.04089 * np.sin(2 * B_rad))
+        return eot
+
+    def solar_declination(self, day_of_year: Union[int, np.ndarray]) -> Union[float, np.ndarray]:
         """
         Calculate solar declination angle.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 14, Equation 14.6.
-        
+        Reference: Duffie & Beckman (4th Ed.), Eq 1.6.1a (more accurate than ASHRAE approx).
         Args:
-            day_of_year: Day of the year (1-365)
-            
+            day_of_year: Day of the year (1-365 or 1-366).
         Returns:
-            Declination angle in degrees
+            Declination angle in degrees.
         """
-        if not 1 <= day_of_year <= 365:
-            raise ValueError("Day of year must be between 1 and 365")
-        
-        declination = 23.45 * math.sin(math.radians(360 * (284 + day_of_year) / 365))
-        self.validate_angle(declination, "Declination angle", -23.45, 23.45)
+        if isinstance(day_of_year, np.ndarray):
+            if np.any(day_of_year < 1) or np.any(day_of_year > 366):
+                 raise ValueError("Day of year must be between 1 and 366")
+        elif not 1 <= day_of_year <= 366:
+            raise ValueError("Day of year must be between 1 and 366")
+
+        # Using Spencer's formula (1971) as cited in Duffie & Beckman
+        gamma_rad = (2 * np.pi / 365) * (day_of_year - 1)
+        declination_rad = (0.006918 - 0.399912 * np.cos(gamma_rad) + 0.070257 * np.sin(gamma_rad)
+                           - 0.006758 * np.cos(2 * gamma_rad) + 0.000907 * np.sin(2 * gamma_rad)
+                           - 0.002697 * np.cos(3 * gamma_rad) + 0.00148 * np.sin(3 * gamma_rad))
+        declination = np.degrees(declination_rad)
+        # self.validate_angle(declination, "Declination angle", -23.45, 23.45)
         return declination
 
-    def solar_hour_angle(self, hour: float) -> float:
+    def solar_time(self, local_standard_time_hour: Union[float, np.ndarray], eot_minutes: Union[float, np.ndarray],
+                   longitude_deg: float, standard_meridian_deg: float) -> Union[float, np.ndarray]:
+        """
+        Calculate solar time (Local Apparent Time, LAT).
+        Reference: Duffie & Beckman (4th Ed.), Eq 1.5.2.
+        Args:
+            local_standard_time_hour: Local standard time (clock time) in hours (0-24).
+            eot_minutes: Equation of Time in minutes.
+            longitude_deg: Local longitude in degrees (East positive, West negative).
+            standard_meridian_deg: Standard meridian for the local time zone in degrees.
+        Returns:
+            Solar time in hours (0-24).
+        """
+        # Time correction for longitude difference from standard meridian
+        longitude_correction_minutes = 4 * (standard_meridian_deg - longitude_deg)
+        solar_time_hour = local_standard_time_hour + (eot_minutes + longitude_correction_minutes) / 60.0
+        return solar_time_hour
+
+    def solar_hour_angle(self, solar_time_hour: Union[float, np.ndarray]) -> Union[float, np.ndarray]:
         """
-        Calculate solar hour angle.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 14, Equation 14.7.
-        
+        Calculate solar hour angle from solar time.
+        Reference: Duffie & Beckman (4th Ed.), Section 1.6.
         Args:
-            hour: Hour of the day (0-23)
-            
+            solar_time_hour: Solar time in hours (0-24).
         Returns:
-            Hour angle in degrees
+            Hour angle in degrees (-180 to 180, zero at solar noon).
         """
-        if not 0 <= hour <= 24:
-            raise ValueError("Hour must be between 0 and 24")
-        
-        hour_angle = (hour - 12) * 15
-        self.validate_angle(hour_angle, "Hour angle", -180, 180)
+        # Hour angle is 15 degrees per hour from solar noon (12)
+        hour_angle = (solar_time_hour - 12) * 15
+        # self.validate_angle(hour_angle, "Hour angle", -180, 180)
         return hour_angle
 
-    def solar_altitude(self, latitude: float, declination: float, hour_angle: float) -> float:
+    def solar_zenith_altitude(self, latitude_deg: float, declination_deg: Union[float, np.ndarray],
+                              hour_angle_deg: Union[float, np.ndarray]) -> Tuple[Union[float, np.ndarray], Union[float, np.ndarray]]:
+        """
+        Calculate solar zenith and altitude angles.
+        Reference: Duffie & Beckman (4th Ed.), Eq 1.6.5.
+        Args:
+            latitude_deg: Latitude in degrees.
+            declination_deg: Declination angle in degrees.
+            hour_angle_deg: Hour angle in degrees.
+        Returns:
+            Tuple: (zenith angle in degrees [0-180], altitude angle in degrees [-90 to 90]).
+                   Altitude is 90 - zenith.
+        """
+        self.validate_angle(latitude_deg, "Latitude", -90, 90)
+        # self.validate_angle(declination_deg, "Declination", -23.45, 23.45)
+        # self.validate_angle(hour_angle_deg, "Hour angle", -180, 180)
+
+        lat_rad = np.radians(latitude_deg)
+        dec_rad = np.radians(declination_deg)
+        ha_rad = np.radians(hour_angle_deg)
+
+        cos_zenith = (np.sin(lat_rad) * np.sin(dec_rad) +
+                      np.cos(lat_rad) * np.cos(dec_rad) * np.cos(ha_rad))
+        # Clamp cos_zenith to [-1, 1] due to potential floating point inaccuracies
+        cos_zenith = np.clip(cos_zenith, -1.0, 1.0)
+
+        zenith_rad = np.arccos(cos_zenith)
+        zenith_deg = np.degrees(zenith_rad)
+        altitude_deg = 90.0 - zenith_deg
+
+        # self.validate_angle(zenith_deg, "Zenith angle", 0, 180)
+        # self.validate_angle(altitude_deg, "Altitude angle", -90, 90)
+        return zenith_deg, altitude_deg
+
+    def solar_azimuth(self, latitude_deg: float, declination_deg: Union[float, np.ndarray],
+                      hour_angle_deg: Union[float, np.ndarray], zenith_deg: Union[float, np.ndarray]) -> Union[float, np.ndarray]:
+        """
+        Calculate solar azimuth angle (measured clockwise from North = 0°).
+        Reference: Duffie & Beckman (4th Ed.), Eq 1.6.6 (modified for N=0, E=90, S=180, W=270).
+        Args:
+            latitude_deg: Latitude in degrees.
+            declination_deg: Declination angle in degrees.
+            hour_angle_deg: Hour angle in degrees.
+            zenith_deg: Zenith angle in degrees.
+        Returns:
+            Azimuth angle in degrees (0-360, clockwise from North).
+        """
+        lat_rad = np.radians(latitude_deg)
+        dec_rad = np.radians(declination_deg)
+        ha_rad = np.radians(hour_angle_deg)
+        zenith_rad = np.radians(zenith_deg)
+
+        # Avoid division by zero if zenith is 0 (sun directly overhead)
+        sin_zenith = np.sin(zenith_rad)
+        azimuth_deg = np.zeros_like(zenith_deg) # Initialize with zeros
+
+        # Calculate only where sin_zenith is significantly greater than zero
+        valid_mask = sin_zenith > 1e-6
+        if isinstance(valid_mask, bool): # Handle scalar case
+             if valid_mask:
+                  cos_azimuth_term = (np.sin(dec_rad) * np.cos(lat_rad) - np.cos(dec_rad) * np.sin(lat_rad) * np.cos(ha_rad)) / sin_zenith
+                  cos_azimuth_term = np.clip(cos_azimuth_term, -1.0, 1.0)
+                  azimuth_rad_provisional = np.arccos(cos_azimuth_term)
+                  azimuth_deg_provisional = np.degrees(azimuth_rad_provisional)
+
+                  # Adjust based on hour angle
+                  if isinstance(hour_angle_deg, np.ndarray):
+                       azimuth_deg = np.where(hour_angle_deg > 0, 360.0 - azimuth_deg_provisional, azimuth_deg_provisional)
+                  else:
+                       azimuth_deg = 360.0 - azimuth_deg_provisional if hour_angle_deg > 0 else azimuth_deg_provisional
+             else:
+                  azimuth_deg = 0.0 # Undefined when sun is at zenith, assign 0
+        else: # Handle array case
+             cos_azimuth_term = np.full_like(zenith_deg, 0.0)
+             # Calculate term only for valid entries
+             cos_azimuth_term[valid_mask] = (np.sin(dec_rad[valid_mask]) * np.cos(lat_rad) - np.cos(dec_rad[valid_mask]) * np.sin(lat_rad) * np.cos(ha_rad[valid_mask])) / sin_zenith[valid_mask]
+             cos_azimuth_term = np.clip(cos_azimuth_term, -1.0, 1.0)
+
+             azimuth_rad_provisional = np.arccos(cos_azimuth_term)
+             azimuth_deg_provisional = np.degrees(azimuth_rad_provisional)
+
+             # Adjust based on hour angle (vectorized)
+             azimuth_deg = np.where(hour_angle_deg > 0, 360.0 - azimuth_deg_provisional, azimuth_deg_provisional)
+             # Ensure invalid entries remain 0
+             azimuth_deg[~valid_mask] = 0.0
+
+        # self.validate_angle(azimuth_deg, "Azimuth angle", 0, 360)
+        return azimuth_deg
+
+    def extraterrestrial_radiation_normal(self, day_of_year: Union[int, np.ndarray]) -> Union[float, np.ndarray]:
+        """
+        Calculate extraterrestrial solar radiation normal to the sun's rays.
+        Reference: Duffie & Beckman (4th Ed.), Eq 1.4.1b.
+        Args:
+            day_of_year: Day of the year (1-365 or 1-366).
+        Returns:
+            Extraterrestrial normal irradiance (G_on) in W/m².
+        """
+        B = (day_of_year - 1) * 360 / 365 # degrees
+        B_rad = np.radians(B)
+        G_on = SOLAR_CONSTANT * (1.000110 + 0.034221 * np.cos(B_rad) + 0.001280 * np.sin(B_rad)
+                               + 0.000719 * np.cos(2 * B_rad) + 0.000077 * np.sin(2 * B_rad))
+        return G_on
+
+    def angle_of_incidence(self, latitude_deg: float, declination_deg: float, hour_angle_deg: float,
+                           surface_tilt_deg: float, surface_azimuth_deg: float) -> float:
+        """
+        Calculate the angle of incidence of beam radiation on a tilted surface.
+        Reference: Duffie & Beckman (4th Ed.), Eq 1.6.2.
+        Args:
+            latitude_deg: Latitude.
+            declination_deg: Solar declination.
+            hour_angle_deg: Solar hour angle.
+            surface_tilt_deg: Surface tilt angle from horizontal (0=horizontal, 90=vertical).
+            surface_azimuth_deg: Surface azimuth angle (0=N, 90=E, 180=S, 270=W).
+        Returns:
+            Angle of incidence in degrees (0-90). Returns > 90 if sun is behind surface.
+        """
+        lat_rad = np.radians(latitude_deg)
+        dec_rad = np.radians(declination_deg)
+        ha_rad = np.radians(hour_angle_deg)
+        tilt_rad = np.radians(surface_tilt_deg)
+        surf_azim_rad = np.radians(surface_azimuth_deg)
+
+        # Convert surface azimuth from N=0 to S=0 convention used in formula
+        gamma_rad = surf_azim_rad - np.pi # S=0, E=pi/2, W=-pi/2
+
+        cos_theta = (np.sin(lat_rad) * np.sin(dec_rad) * np.cos(tilt_rad)
+                     - np.cos(lat_rad) * np.sin(dec_rad) * np.sin(tilt_rad) * np.cos(gamma_rad)
+                     + np.cos(lat_rad) * np.cos(dec_rad) * np.cos(ha_rad) * np.cos(tilt_rad)
+                     + np.sin(lat_rad) * np.cos(dec_rad) * np.cos(ha_rad) * np.sin(tilt_rad) * np.cos(gamma_rad)
+                     + np.cos(dec_rad) * np.sin(ha_rad) * np.sin(tilt_rad) * np.sin(gamma_rad))
+
+        # Clamp cos_theta to [-1, 1]
+        cos_theta = np.clip(cos_theta, -1.0, 1.0)
+        theta_rad = np.arccos(cos_theta)
+        theta_deg = np.degrees(theta_rad)
+
+        return theta_deg
+
+    def ashrae_clear_sky_radiation(self, day_of_year: int, hour: float, latitude_deg: float,
+                                   longitude_deg: float, standard_meridian_deg: float,
+                                   altitude_m: float = 0)
+                                   -> Tuple[float, float, float]:
         """
-        Calculate solar altitude angle.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 14, Equation 14.8.
-        
+        Estimate DNI and DHI using ASHRAE Clear Sky model.
+        Reference: ASHRAE HOF 2017, Ch. 14, Eq. 14.18-14.21 (Simplified version)
         Args:
-            latitude: Latitude in degrees
-            declination: Declination angle in degrees
-            hour_angle: Hour angle in degrees
-            
+            day_of_year, hour, latitude_deg, longitude_deg, standard_meridian_deg: Location/time info.
+            altitude_m: Site altitude in meters.
         Returns:
-            Altitude angle in degrees
-        """
-        self.validate_angle(latitude, "Latitude", -90, 90)
-        self.validate_angle(declination, "Declination", -23.45, 23.45)
-        self.validate_angle(hour_angle, "Hour angle", -180, 180)
-        
-        sin_beta = (math.sin(math.radians(latitude)) * math.sin(math.radians(declination)) +
-                    math.cos(math.radians(latitude)) * math.cos(math.radians(declination)) *
-                    math.cos(math.radians(hour_angle)))
-        beta = math.degrees(math.asin(sin_beta))
-        self.validate_angle(beta, "Altitude angle", 0, 90)
-        return beta
-
-    def solar_azimuth(self, latitude: float, declination: float, hour_angle: float, altitude: float) -> float:
-        """
-        Calculate solar azimuth angle.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 14, Equation 14.9.
-        
+            Tuple: (DNI in W/m², DHI in W/m², GHI in W/m²)
+        """
+        # 1. Calculate Solar Angles
+        eot = self.equation_of_time(day_of_year)
+        solar_time = self.solar_time(hour, eot, longitude_deg, standard_meridian_deg)
+        ha = self.solar_hour_angle(solar_time)
+        dec = self.solar_declination(day_of_year)
+        zenith, alt = self.solar_zenith_altitude(latitude_deg, dec, ha)
+
+        if alt <= 0: # Sun below horizon
+            return 0.0, 0.0, 0.0
+
+        # 2. Extraterrestrial Radiation
+        G_on = self.extraterrestrial_radiation_normal(day_of_year)
+        G_oh = G_on * np.cos(np.radians(zenith)) # On horizontal surface
+
+        # 3. ASHRAE Clear Sky Model Parameters (simplified)
+        # These depend on atmospheric conditions (clearness, water vapor, etc.)
+        # Using typical clear day values for illustration
+        A = 1160 + 75 * np.sin(np.radians(360 * (day_of_year - 275) / 365)) # Apparent extraterrestrial irradiance
+        k = 0.174 + 0.035 * np.sin(np.radians(360 * (day_of_year - 100) / 365)) # Optical depth
+        C = 0.095 + 0.04 * np.sin(np.radians(360 * (day_of_year - 100) / 365)) # Sky diffuse factor
+
+        # Air mass (simplified Kasten and Young, 1989)
+        m = 1 / (np.cos(np.radians(zenith)) + 0.50572 * (96.07995 - zenith)**(-1.6364))
+        # Altitude correction for air mass (approximate)
+        pressure_ratio = (Psychrometrics().pressure_at_altitude(altitude_m) / ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE)
+        m *= pressure_ratio
+
+        # 4. Calculate DNI and DHI
+        dni = A * np.exp(-k * m)
+        dhi = C * dni
+        ghi = dni * np.cos(np.radians(zenith)) + dhi
+
+        # Ensure non-negative
+        dni = max(0.0, dni)
+        dhi = max(0.0, dhi)
+        ghi = max(0.0, ghi)
+
+        return dni, dhi, ghi
+
+    def total_radiation_on_surface(self, dni: float, dhi: float, ghi: float,
+                                   zenith_deg: float, solar_azimuth_deg: float,
+                                   surface_tilt_deg: float, surface_azimuth_deg: float,
+                                   ground_reflectance: float = 0.2)
+                                   -> Tuple[float, float, float, float]:
+        """
+        Calculate total solar radiation incident on a tilted surface.
+        Uses isotropic sky model for diffuse radiation.
+        Reference: Duffie & Beckman (4th Ed.), Section 2.15, 2.16.
         Args:
-            latitude: Latitude in degrees
-            declination: Declination angle in degrees
-            hour_angle: Hour angle in degrees
-            altitude: Altitude angle in degrees
-            
+            dni, dhi, ghi: Direct Normal, Diffuse Horizontal, Global Horizontal Irradiance (W/m²).
+            zenith_deg, solar_azimuth_deg: Solar position angles.
+            surface_tilt_deg, surface_azimuth_deg: Surface orientation angles.
+            ground_reflectance: Albedo of the ground (0-1).
         Returns:
-            Azimuth angle in degrees
-        """
-        self.validate_angle(latitude, "Latitude", -90, 90)
-        self.validate_angle(declination, "Declination", -23.45, 23.45)
-        self.validate_angle(hour_angle, "Hour angle", -180, 180)
-        self.validate_angle(altitude, "Altitude", 0, 90)
-        
-        sin_phi = (math.cos(math.radians(declination)) * math.sin(math.radians(hour_angle)) /
-                   math.cos(math.radians(altitude)))
-        phi = math.degrees(math.asin(sin_phi))
-        
-        if hour_angle > 0:
-            phi = 180 - phi
-        elif hour_angle < 0:
-            phi = -180 - phi
-        
-        self.validate_angle(phi, "Azimuth angle", -180, 180)
-        return phi
+            Tuple: (Total G_t, Direct G_b,t, Diffuse G_d,t, Reflected G_r,t) on surface (W/m²).
+        """
+        if zenith_deg >= 90: # Sun below horizon
+            return 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0
+
+        # 1. Angle of Incidence (theta)
+        # Need latitude, declination, hour angle for precise calculation, OR use zenith/azimuth
+        # Using zenith/azimuth method (Duffie & Beckman Eq 1.6.3)
+        cos_theta = (np.cos(np.radians(zenith_deg)) * np.cos(np.radians(surface_tilt_deg)) +
+                     np.sin(np.radians(zenith_deg)) * np.sin(np.radians(surface_tilt_deg)) *
+                     np.cos(np.radians(solar_azimuth_deg - surface_azimuth_deg)))
+        cos_theta = np.clip(cos_theta, -1.0, 1.0)
+        theta_deg = np.degrees(np.arccos(cos_theta))
+
+        # 2. Direct Beam component on tilted surface (G_b,t)
+        # Only if sun is in front of the surface (theta <= 90)
+        G_b_t = dni * cos_theta if theta_deg <= 90.0 else 0.0
+        G_b_t = max(0.0, G_b_t)
+
+        # 3. Diffuse component on tilted surface (G_d,t) - Isotropic Sky Model
+        # View factor from surface to sky
+        F_sky = (1 + np.cos(np.radians(surface_tilt_deg))) / 2
+        G_d_t = dhi * F_sky
+        G_d_t = max(0.0, G_d_t)
+
+        # 4. Ground Reflected component on tilted surface (G_r,t)
+        # View factor from surface to ground
+        F_ground = (1 - np.cos(np.radians(surface_tilt_deg))) / 2
+        G_r_t = ghi * ground_reflectance * F_ground
+        G_r_t = max(0.0, G_r_t)
+
+        # 5. Total radiation on tilted surface
+        G_t = G_b_t + G_d_t + G_r_t
 
+        return G_t, G_b_t, G_d_t, G_r_t
 
 class HeatTransferCalculations:
     """Class for heat transfer calculations."""
-    
-    def __init__(self):
+
+    def __init__(self, debug_mode: bool = False):
         """
         Initialize heat transfer calculations with psychrometrics and solar calculations.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 16.
+        Args:
+            debug_mode: Enable debug logging if True.
         """
         self.psychrometrics = Psychrometrics()
         self.solar = SolarCalculations()
-        self.debug_mode = False
-    
-    def conduction_heat_transfer(self, u_value: float, area: float, delta_t: float) -> float:
+        self.debug_mode = debug_mode
+        if debug_mode:
+            logger.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+
+    def conduction_heat_transfer(self, u_value: Union[float, np.ndarray], area: Union[float, np.ndarray],
+                                 delta_t: Union[float, np.ndarray]) -> Union[float, np.ndarray]:
         """
         Calculate heat transfer via conduction.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 18, Equation 18.1.
-        
         Args:
-            u_value: U-value of the component in W/(m²·K)
-            area: Area of the component in m²
-            delta_t: Temperature difference in °C
-            
+            u_value: U-value(s) of the component(s) in W/(m²·K)
+            area: Area(s) of the component(s) in m²
+            delta_t: Temperature difference(s) in °C or K
         Returns:
-            Heat transfer rate in W
+            Heat transfer rate(s) in W
         """
-        if u_value < 0 or area < 0:
+        if isinstance(u_value, np.ndarray) or isinstance(area, np.ndarray) or isinstance(delta_t, np.ndarray):
+            u_value = np.asarray(u_value)
+            area = np.asarray(area)
+            delta_t = np.asarray(delta_t)
+            if np.any(u_value < 0) or np.any(area < 0):
+                 raise ValueError("U-value and area must be non-negative")
+        elif u_value < 0 or area < 0:
             raise ValueError("U-value and area must be non-negative")
-        
+
         q = u_value * area * delta_t
         return q
 
-    def infiltration_heat_transfer(self, flow_rate: float, delta_t: float, 
-                                 t_db: float, rh: float, p_atm: float = 101325) -> float:
+    def infiltration_heat_transfer(self, flow_rate: Union[float, np.ndarray], delta_t: Union[float, np.ndarray],
+                                 t_db: Union[float, np.ndarray], rh: Union[float, np.ndarray],
+                                 p_atm: Union[float, np.ndarray] = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE)
+                                 -> Union[float, np.ndarray]:
         """
         Calculate sensible heat transfer due to infiltration or ventilation.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 18, Equation 18.5.
-        
         Args:
-            flow_rate: Air flow rate in m³/s
-            delta_t: Temperature difference in °C
-            t_db: Dry-bulb temperature for air properties in °C
-            rh: Relative humidity in % (0-100)
-            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa
-            
+            flow_rate: Air flow rate(s) in m³/s
+            delta_t: Temperature difference(s) in °C or K
+            t_db: Dry-bulb temperature(s) for air properties in °C
+            rh: Relative humidity(ies) in % (0-100)
+            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure(s) in Pa
         Returns:
-            Sensible heat transfer rate in W
+            Sensible heat transfer rate(s) in W
         """
-        if flow_rate < 0:
+        # Convert inputs to numpy arrays if any input is an array
+        is_array = any(isinstance(arg, np.ndarray) for arg in [flow_rate, delta_t, t_db, rh, p_atm])
+        if is_array:
+            flow_rate = np.asarray(flow_rate)
+            delta_t = np.asarray(delta_t)
+            t_db = np.asarray(t_db)
+            rh = np.asarray(rh)
+            p_atm = np.asarray(p_atm)
+            if np.any(flow_rate < 0):
+                 raise ValueError("Flow rate cannot be negative")
+        elif flow_rate < 0:
             raise ValueError("Flow rate cannot be negative")
-        
-        # Calculate air density and specific heat using psychrometrics
+
+        # Calculate air density and specific heat using psychrometrics (vectorized if needed)
         w = self.psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(t_db, rh, p_atm)
         rho = self.psychrometrics.density(t_db, w, p_atm)
         c_p = 1006 + 1860 * w  # Specific heat of moist air in J/(kg·K)
-        
+
         q = flow_rate * rho * c_p * delta_t
         return q
 
-    def infiltration_latent_heat_transfer(self, flow_rate: float, delta_w: float, 
-                                        t_db: float, rh: float, p_atm: float = 101325) -> float:
+    def infiltration_latent_heat_transfer(self, flow_rate: Union[float, np.ndarray], delta_w: Union[float, np.ndarray],
+                                        t_db: Union[float, np.ndarray], # Temp for density/hfg calc
+                                        p_atm: Union[float, np.ndarray] = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE)
+                                        -> Union[float, np.ndarray]:
         """
         Calculate latent heat transfer due to infiltration or ventilation.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 18, Equation 18.6.
-        
         Args:
-            flow_rate: Air flow rate in m³/s
-            delta_w: Humidity ratio difference in kg/kg
-            t_db: Dry-bulb temperature for air properties in °C
-            rh: Relative humidity in % (0-100)
-            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa
-            
+            flow_rate: Air flow rate(s) in m³/s
+            delta_w: Humidity ratio difference(s) in kg/kg
+            t_db: Dry-bulb temperature(s) for air properties in °C
+            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure(s) in Pa
         Returns:
-            Latent heat transfer rate in W
+            Latent heat transfer rate(s) in W
         """
-        if flow_rate < 0 or delta_w < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Flow rate and humidity ratio difference cannot be negative")
-        
+        is_array = any(isinstance(arg, np.ndarray) for arg in [flow_rate, delta_w, t_db, p_atm])
+        if is_array:
+            flow_rate = np.asarray(flow_rate)
+            delta_w = np.asarray(delta_w)
+            t_db = np.asarray(t_db)
+            p_atm = np.asarray(p_atm)
+            if np.any(flow_rate < 0):
+                 raise ValueError("Flow rate cannot be negative")
+            # Delta_w can be negative (humidification)
+        elif flow_rate < 0:
+            raise ValueError("Flow rate cannot be negative")
+
         # Calculate air density and latent heat
-        w = self.psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(t_db, rh, p_atm)
-        rho = self.psychrometrics.density(t_db, w, p_atm)
-        h_fg = 2501000 + 1840 * t_db  # Latent heat of vaporization in J/kg
-        
+        rho = self.psychrometrics.density(t_db, w=0.008, p_atm=p_atm) # Approximate density
+        h_fg = self.psychrometrics.latent_heat_of_vaporization(t_db) # J/kg
+
         q = flow_rate * rho * h_fg * delta_w
         return q
 
-    def wind_pressure_difference(self, wind_speed: float) -> float:
+    def wind_pressure_difference(self, wind_speed: float, wind_pressure_coeff: float = 0.6,
+                                 air_density: float = 1.2) -> float:
         """
         Calculate pressure difference due to wind.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 16, Equation 16.3.
-        
         Args:
-            wind_speed: Wind speed in m/s
-            
+            wind_speed: Wind speed in m/s.
+            wind_pressure_coeff: Wind pressure coefficient (depends on building shape, location).
+            air_density: Air density in kg/m³.
         Returns:
-            Pressure difference in Pa
+            Pressure difference in Pa.
         """
         if wind_speed < 0:
             raise ValueError("Wind speed cannot be negative")
-        
-        c_p = 0.6  # Wind pressure coefficient
-        rho_air = 1.2  # Air density at standard conditions in kg/m³
-        delta_p = 0.5 * c_p * rho_air * wind_speed**2
+        delta_p = 0.5 * wind_pressure_coeff * air_density * wind_speed**2
         return delta_p
 
-    def stack_pressure_difference(self, height: float, t_inside: float, t_outside: float) -> float:
+    def stack_pressure_difference(self, height: float, t_inside_k: float, t_outside_k: float,
+                                  p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> float:
         """
         Calculate pressure difference due to stack effect.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 16, Equation 16.4.
-        
         Args:
-            height: Height of the building in m
-            t_inside: Inside temperature in K
-            t_outside: Outside temperature in K
-            
+            height: Height difference in m (e.g., NPL to opening).
+            t_inside_k: Inside absolute temperature in K.
+            t_outside_k: Outside absolute temperature in K.
+            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa.
         Returns:
-            Pressure difference in Pa
-        """
-        if height < 0 or t_inside <= 0 or t_outside <= 0:
-            raise ValueError("Height and temperatures must be positive")
-        
-        g = 9.81  # Gravitational acceleration in m/s²
-        rho_air = 1.2  # Air density at standard conditions in kg/m³
-        delta_p = rho_air * g * height * (1 / t_outside - 1 / t_inside)
+            Pressure difference in Pa.
+        """
+        if height < 0 or t_inside_k <= 0 or t_outside_k <= 0:
+            raise ValueError("Height and absolute temperatures must be positive")
+
+        g = 9.80665  # Gravitational acceleration in m/s²
+        r_da = GAS_CONSTANT_DRY_AIR
+
+        # Calculate Density inside and outside (approximating as dry air for simplicity)
+        rho_inside = p_atm / (r_da * t_inside_k)
+        rho_outside = p_atm / (r_da * t_outside_k)
+
+        # Pressure difference = g * height * (rho_outside - rho_inside)
+        delta_p = g * height * (rho_outside - rho_inside)
         return delta_p
 
     def combined_pressure_difference(self, wind_pd: float, stack_pd: float) -> float:
-        """
-        Calculate combined pressure difference from wind and stack effects.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 16, Section 16.2.
-        
-        Args:
-            wind_pd: Wind pressure difference in Pa
-            stack_pd: Stack pressure difference in Pa
-            
-        Returns:
-            Combined pressure difference in Pa
-        """
+        """ Calculate combined pressure difference from wind and stack effects (simple superposition). """
         delta_p = math.sqrt(wind_pd**2 + stack_pd**2)
         return delta_p
 
-    def crack_method_infiltration(self, crack_length: float, crack_width: float, delta_p: float) -> float:
+    def crack_method_infiltration(self, crack_length: float, crack_width: float, delta_p: float,
+                                  flow_exponent: float = 0.65) -> float:
         """
-        Calculate infiltration flow rate using crack method.
+        Calculate infiltration flow rate using the power law (crack) method.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 16, Equation 16.5.
-        
+        Formula: Q = flow_coeff * area * (delta_p / 0.001)^n
         Args:
-            crack_length: Length of cracks in m
-            crack_width: Width of cracks in m
-            delta_p: Pressure difference across cracks in Pa
-            
+            crack_length: Length of cracks in m.
+            crack_width: Width of cracks in m.
+            delta_p: Pressure difference across cracks in Pa.
+            flow_exponent: Flow exponent (n), typically 0.5 to 1.0 (default 0.65).
         Returns:
-            Infiltration flow rate in m³/s
+            Infiltration flow rate (Q) in m³/s.
         """
         if crack_length < 0 or crack_width < 0 or delta_p < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Crack dimensions and pressure difference cannot be negative")
-        
-        c_d = 0.65  # Discharge coefficient
+            raise ValueError("Crack length, crack width, and pressure difference must be non-negative")
+        if not 0.5 <= flow_exponent <= 1.0:
+            logger.warning(f"Flow exponent {flow_exponent} is outside the typical range [0.5, 1.0]")
+
+        flow_coeff = 0.65  # ASHRAE default flow coefficient
         area = crack_length * crack_width
-        rho_air = 1.2  # Air density at standard conditions in kg/m³
-        q = c_d * area * math.sqrt(2 * delta_p / rho_air)
+        q = flow_coeff * area * ((delta_p / 0.001) ** flow_exponent)
         return q
 
-
 # Example usage
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    heat_transfer = HeatTransferCalculations()
-    heat_transfer.debug_mode = True
-    
+    heat_transfer = HeatTransferCalculations(debug_mode=True)
+
     # Example conduction calculation
-    u_value = 0.5  # W/(m²·K)
-    area = 20.0  # m²
-    delta_t = 26.0  # °C
+    u_value = 0.5
+    area = 20.0
+    delta_t = 10.0
     q_conduction = heat_transfer.conduction_heat_transfer(u_value, area, delta_t)
     logger.info(f"Conduction heat transfer: {q_conduction:.2f} W")
-    
-    # Example infiltration calculation
-    flow_rate = 0.05  # m³/s
-    delta_t = 26.0  # °C
-    t_db = 21.0  # °C
-    rh = 40.0  # %
-    p_atm = 101325  # Pa
-    q_infiltration = heat_transfer.infiltration_heat_transfer(flow_rate, delta_t, t_db, rh, p_atm)
-    logger.info(f"Infiltration sensible heat transfer: {q_infiltration:.2f} W")
-    
-    # Example solar calculation
-    latitude = 40.0  # degrees
-    day_of_year = 172  # June 21
-    hour = 12.0  # Noon
-    declination = heat_transfer.solar.solar_declination(day_of_year)
-    hour_angle = heat_transfer.solar.solar_hour_angle(hour)
-    altitude = heat_transfer.solar.solar_altitude(latitude, declination, hour_angle)
-    azimuth = heat_transfer.solar.solar_azimuth(latitude, declination, hour_angle, altitude)
-    logger.info(f"Solar altitude: {altitude:.2f}°, Azimuth: {azimuth:.2f}°")
+
+    # Example infiltration calculation (Sensible)
+    flow_rate = 0.05
+    delta_t_inf = 10.0
+    t_db_inf = 25.0
+    rh_inf = 50.0
+    q_inf_sens = heat_transfer.infiltration_heat_transfer(flow_rate, delta_t_inf, t_db_inf, rh_inf)
+    logger.info(f"Infiltration sensible heat transfer: {q_inf_sens:.2f} W")
+
+    # Example infiltration calculation (Latent)
+    delta_w_inf = 0.002 # kg/kg
+    q_inf_lat = heat_transfer.infiltration_latent_heat_transfer(flow_rate, delta_w_inf, t_db_inf)
+    logger.info(f"Infiltration latent heat transfer: {q_inf_lat:.2f} W")
+
+    # Example Solar Calculation
+    logger.info("--- Solar Calculation Example ---")
+    latitude = 34.0  # Los Angeles
+    longitude = -118.0
+    std_meridian = -120.0 # PST
+    day_of_year = 80 # Around March 21
+    hour = 13.5 # Local standard time
+    altitude_m = 100
+
+    # Get clear sky radiation
+    dni, dhi, ghi = heat_transfer.solar.ashrae_clear_sky_radiation(
+        day_of_year, hour, latitude, longitude, std_meridian, altitude_m
+    )
+    logger.info(f"Clear Sky Radiation (W/m²): DNI={dni:.1f}, DHI={dhi:.1f}, GHI={ghi:.1f}")
+
+    # Calculate radiation on a south-facing vertical wall
+    eot = heat_transfer.solar.equation_of_time(day_of_year)
+    solar_time = heat_transfer.solar.solar_time(hour, eot, longitude, std_meridian)
+    ha = heat_transfer.solar.solar_hour_angle(solar_time)
+    dec = heat_transfer.solar.solar_declination(day_of_year)
+    zenith, alt = heat_transfer.solar.solar_zenith_altitude(latitude, dec, ha)
+    sol_azimuth = heat_transfer.solar.solar_azimuth(latitude, dec, ha, zenith)
+
+    surface_tilt = 90.0
+    surface_azimuth = 180.0 # South facing
+    ground_reflectance = 0.2
+
+    if alt > 0:
+        G_t, G_b_t, G_d_t, G_r_t = heat_transfer.solar.total_radiation_on_surface(
+            dni, dhi, ghi, zenith, sol_azimuth, surface_tilt, surface_azimuth, ground_reflectance
+        )
+        logger.info(f"Radiation on South Vertical Wall (W/m²): Total={G_t:.1f}, Beam={G_b_t:.1f}, Diffuse={G_d_t:.1f}, Reflected={G_r_t:.1f}")
+        theta = heat_transfer.solar.angle_of_incidence(latitude, dec, ha, surface_tilt, surface_azimuth)
+        logger.info(f"Incidence Angle: {theta:.1f} degrees")
+    else:
+        logger.info("Sun is below horizon.")
+
+    # Vectorized example (e.g., hourly conduction)
+    logger.info("--- Vectorized Conduction Example ---")
+    hours_array = np.arange(24)
+    delta_t_hourly = 10 * np.sin(np.pi * (hours_array - 8) / 12) + 5 # Example hourly delta T
+    delta_t_hourly[delta_t_hourly < 0] = 0 # Only positive delta T
+    q_conduction_hourly = heat_transfer.conduction_heat_transfer(u_value, area, delta_t_hourly)
+    logger.info(f"Peak Hourly Conduction: {np.max(q_conduction_hourly):.2f} W")