Upload psychrometrics.py

utils/psychrometrics.py

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 """
 Psychrometric module for HVAC Load Calculator.
-This module implements psychrometric calculations for air properties.
+This module implements psychrometric calculations for air properties,
+including functions for mixing air streams and handling different altitudes.
 Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1.
+
+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
 import math
 import numpy as np
+import logging
+
+# Set up logging
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
-# Constants
-ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE = 101325  # Standard atmospheric pressure in Pa
+# Constants (Preserved from original)
+ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE = 101325  # Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level in Pa
 WATER_MOLECULAR_WEIGHT = 18.01534  # kg/kmol
 DRY_AIR_MOLECULAR_WEIGHT = 28.9645  # kg/kmol
 UNIVERSAL_GAS_CONSTANT = 8314.462618  # J/(kmol·K)
-GAS_CONSTANT_DRY_AIR = UNIVERSAL_GAS_CONSTANT / DRY_AIR_MOLECULAR_WEIGHT  # J/(kg·K)
-GAS_CONSTANT_WATER_VAPOR = UNIVERSAL_GAS_CONSTANT / WATER_MOLECULAR_WEIGHT  # J/(kg·K)
+GAS_CONSTANT_DRY_AIR = UNIVERSAL_GAS_CONSTANT / DRY_AIR_MOLECULAR_WEIGHT  # J/(kg·K) = 287.058
+GAS_CONSTANT_WATER_VAPOR = UNIVERSAL_GAS_CONSTANT / WATER_MOLECULAR_WEIGHT  # J/(kg·K) = 461.52
 
+# Constants for altitude calculation (Standard Atmosphere Model)
+SEA_LEVEL_TEMP_K = 288.15  # K (15 °C)
+LAPSE_RATE = 0.0065  # K/m
+GRAVITY = 9.80665  # m/s²
 
 class Psychrometrics:
     """Class for psychrometric calculations."""
-    
+
+    # --- Input Validation (Preserved and slightly enhanced) --- #
     @staticmethod
-    def validate_inputs(t_db: float, rh: Optional[float] = None, p_atm: Optional[float] = None) -> None:
+    def validate_inputs(t_db: Optional[float] = None, rh: Optional[float] = None,
+                        w: Optional[float] = None, h: Optional[float] = None,
+                        p_atm: Optional[float] = None) -> None:
         """
         Validate input parameters for psychrometric calculations.
-        
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
-            rh: Relative humidity in % (0-100), optional
-            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa, optional
-            
+            rh: Relative humidity in % (0-100)
+            w: Humidity ratio (kg/kg)
+            h: Enthalpy (J/kg)
+            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa
         Raises:
             ValueError: If inputs are invalid
         """
-        if not -50 <= t_db <= 60:
-            raise ValueError(f"Temperature {t_db}°C must be between -50°C and 60°C")
+        if t_db is not None and not -100 <= t_db <= 200: # Wider range for intermediate calcs
+            raise ValueError(f"Temperature {t_db}°C must be within a reasonable range (-100°C to 200°C)")
         if rh is not None and not 0 <= rh <= 100:
-            raise ValueError(f"Relative humidity {rh}% must be between 0 and 100%")
-        if p_atm is not None and p_atm <= 0:
-            raise ValueError(f"Atmospheric pressure {p_atm} Pa must be positive")
+            # Allow slightly > 100 due to calculation tolerances, clamp later
+            if rh < 0 or rh > 105:
+                 raise ValueError(f"Relative humidity {rh}% must be between 0 and 100%")
+        if w is not None and w < 0:
+            raise ValueError(f"Humidity ratio {w} cannot be negative")
+        # Enthalpy can be negative relative to datum
+        # if h is not None and h < 0:
+        #     raise ValueError(f"Enthalpy {h} cannot be negative")
+        if p_atm is not None and not 10000 <= p_atm <= 120000: # Typical atmospheric range
+            raise ValueError(f"Atmospheric pressure {p_atm} Pa must be within a reasonable range (10kPa to 120kPa)")
+
+    # --- Altitude/Pressure Calculation (Added based on plan) --- #
+    @staticmethod
+    def pressure_at_altitude(altitude: float, sea_level_pressure: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE,
+                             sea_level_temp_c: float = 15.0) -> float:
+        """
+        Calculate atmospheric pressure at a given altitude using the standard atmosphere model.
+        Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barometric_formula
+        Args:
+            altitude: Altitude above sea level in meters.
+            sea_level_pressure: Pressure at sea level in Pa (default: 101325 Pa).
+            sea_level_temp_c: Temperature at sea level in °C (default: 15 °C).
+        Returns:
+            Atmospheric pressure at the given altitude in Pa.
+        """
+        if altitude < -500 or altitude > 80000: # Valid range for model
+             logger.warning(f"Altitude {altitude}m is outside the typical range for the standard atmosphere model.")
+
+        sea_level_temp_k = sea_level_temp_c + 273.15
+        r_da = GAS_CONSTANT_DRY_AIR
+
+        # Formula assumes constant lapse rate up to 11km
+        if altitude <= 11000:
+            temp_k = sea_level_temp_k - LAPSE_RATE * altitude
+            pressure = sea_level_pressure * (temp_k / sea_level_temp_k) ** (GRAVITY / (LAPSE_RATE * r_da))
+        else:
+            # Simplified: Use constant temperature above 11km (tropopause)
+            # A more complex model is needed for higher altitudes
+            logger.warning("Altitude > 11km. Using simplified pressure calculation.")
+            temp_11km = sea_level_temp_k - LAPSE_RATE * 11000
+            pressure_11km = sea_level_pressure * (temp_11km / sea_level_temp_k) ** (GRAVITY / (LAPSE_RATE * r_da))
+            pressure = pressure_11km * math.exp(-GRAVITY * (altitude - 11000) / (r_da * temp_11km))
 
+        return pressure
+
+    # --- Core Psychrometric Functions (Preserved from original) --- #
     @staticmethod
     def saturation_pressure(t_db: float) -> float:
         """
         Calculate saturation pressure of water vapor.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equations 5 and 6.
-        
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
-            
         Returns:
             Saturation pressure in Pa
         """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db)
-        
-        # Convert temperature to Kelvin
+        # Input validation is implicitly handled by usage, but can be added
+        # Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db)
+
         t_k = t_db + 273.15
-        
-        # ASHRAE Fundamentals 2017 Chapter 1, Equation 5 & 6
-        if t_db >= 0:
-            # Equation 5 for temperatures above freezing
-            c1 = -5.8002206e3
-            c2 = 1.3914993
-            c3 = -4.8640239e-2
-            c4 = 4.1764768e-5
-            c5 = -1.4452093e-8
-            c6 = 6.5459673
-        else:
-            # Equation 6 for temperatures below freezing
-            c1 = -5.6745359e3
-            c2 = 6.3925247
-            c3 = -9.6778430e-3
-            c4 = 6.2215701e-7
-            c5 = 2.0747825e-9
-            c6 = -9.4840240e-13
-            c7 = 4.1635019
-        
-        # Calculate natural log of saturation pressure in Pa
+
+        if t_k <= 0:
+             # Avoid issues with log(T) or 1/T at or below absolute zero
+             return 0.0
+
         if t_db >= 0:
-            ln_p_ws = c1 / t_k + c2 + c3 * t_k + c4 * t_k**2 + c5 * t_k**3 + c6 * math.log(t_k)
+            # Eq 6 (ASHRAE 2017) - Renamed from Eq 5 in older versions
+            C1 = -5.8002206E+03
+            C2 = 1.3914993E+00
+            C3 = -4.8640239E-02
+            C4 = 4.1764768E-05
+            C5 = -1.4452093E-08
+            C6 = 6.5459673E+00
+            ln_p_ws = C1/t_k + C2 + C3*t_k + C4*t_k**2 + C5*t_k**3 + C6*math.log(t_k)
         else:
-            ln_p_ws = c1 / t_k + c2 + c3 * t_k + c4 * t_k**2 + c5 * t_k**3 + c6 * t_k**4 + c7 * math.log(t_k)
-        
-        # Convert from natural log to actual pressure in Pa
+            # Eq 5 (ASHRAE 2017) - Renamed from Eq 6 in older versions
+            C7 = -5.6745359E+03
+            C8 = 6.3925247E+00
+            C9 = -9.6778430E-03
+            C10 = 6.2215701E-07
+            C11 = 2.0747825E-09
+            C12 = -9.4840240E-13
+            C13 = 4.1635019E+00
+            ln_p_ws = C7/t_k + C8 + C9*t_k + C10*t_k**2 + C11*t_k**3 + C12*t_k**4 + C13*math.log(t_k)
+
         p_ws = math.exp(ln_p_ws)
-        
         return p_ws
-    
+
     @staticmethod
     def humidity_ratio(t_db: float, rh: float, p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> float:
         """
         Calculate humidity ratio (mass of water vapor per unit mass of dry air).
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 20.
-        
+        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 20, 12.
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
             rh: Relative humidity (0-100)
             p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure)
-            
         Returns:
             Humidity ratio in kg water vapor / kg dry air
         """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db, rh, p_atm)
-        
-        # Convert relative humidity to decimal
-        rh_decimal = rh / 100.0
-        
-        # Calculate saturation pressure
+        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, rh=rh, p_atm=p_atm)
+        rh_decimal = max(0.0, min(1.0, rh / 100.0)) # Clamp RH
         p_ws = Psychrometrics.saturation_pressure(t_db)
-        
-        # Calculate partial pressure of water vapor
-        p_w = rh_decimal * p_ws
-        
+        p_w = rh_decimal * p_ws # Eq 12
+
+        # Check if partial pressure exceeds atmospheric pressure (physically impossible)
         if p_w >= p_atm:
-            raise ValueError("Partial pressure of water vapor exceeds atmospheric pressure")
-        
-        # Calculate humidity ratio
+            # This usually indicates very high temp or incorrect pressure
+            logger.warning(f"Calculated partial pressure {p_w:.1f} Pa >= atmospheric pressure {p_atm:.1f} Pa at T={t_db}°C, RH={rh}%. Clamping humidity ratio.")
+            # Return saturation humidity ratio at p_atm (boiling point)
+            p_w_sat_at_p_atm = p_atm # Water boils when p_ws = p_atm
+            w = 0.621945 * p_w_sat_at_p_atm / (p_atm - p_w_sat_at_p_atm + 1e-9) # Add small epsilon to avoid division by zero
+            return w
+            # raise ValueError(f"Partial pressure {p_w:.1f} Pa cannot exceed atmospheric pressure {p_atm:.1f} Pa")
+
+        # Eq 20
         w = 0.621945 * p_w / (p_atm - p_w)
-        
-        return w
-    
+        return max(0.0, w) # Ensure non-negative
+
     @staticmethod
     def relative_humidity(t_db: float, w: float, p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> float:
         """
         Calculate relative humidity from humidity ratio.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 20 (rearranged).
-        
+        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 22, 12.
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
             w: Humidity ratio in kg water vapor / kg dry air
             p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure)
-            
         Returns:
             Relative humidity (0-100)
         """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db, p_atm=p_atm)
-        if w < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Humidity ratio cannot be negative")
-        
-        # Calculate saturation pressure
+        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, w=w, p_atm=p_atm)
+        w = max(0.0, w) # Ensure non-negative
         p_ws = Psychrometrics.saturation_pressure(t_db)
-        
-        # Calculate partial pressure of water vapor
+
+        # Eq 22 (Rearranged from Eq 20)
         p_w = p_atm * w / (0.621945 + w)
-        
-        # Calculate relative humidity
+
+        if p_ws <= 0:
+             # Avoid division by zero at very low temperatures
+             return 0.0
+
+        # Eq 12 (Definition of RH)
         rh = 100.0 * p_w / p_ws
-        
-        return rh
-    
+        return max(0.0, min(100.0, rh)) # Clamp RH between 0 and 100
+
     @staticmethod
-    def wet_bulb_temperature(t_db: float, rh: float, p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> float:
+    def wet_bulb_temperature(t_db: float, rh: Optional[float] = None, w: Optional[float] = None,
+                           p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> float:
         """
-        Calculate wet-bulb temperature using iterative method.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 35.
-        
+        Calculate wet-bulb temperature using an iterative method or direct formula if applicable.
+        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 33, 35.
+        Stull, R. (2011). "Wet-Bulb Temperature from Relative Humidity and Air Temperature". Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology.
+
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
-            rh: Relative humidity (0-100)
+            rh: Relative humidity (0-100) (either rh or w must be provided)
+            w: Humidity ratio (kg/kg) (either rh or w must be provided)
             p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure)
-            
         Returns:
             Wet-bulb temperature in °C
         """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db, rh, p_atm)
-        
-        # Calculate humidity ratio at given conditions
-        w = Psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(t_db, rh, p_atm)
-        
-        # Initial guess for wet-bulb temperature
-        t_wb = t_db
-        
-        # Iterative solution
+        if rh is None and w is None:
+            raise ValueError("Either relative humidity (rh) or humidity ratio (w) must be provided.")
+        if rh is not None:
+            Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, rh=rh, p_atm=p_atm)
+            w_actual = Psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(t_db, rh, p_atm)
+        elif w is not None:
+            Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, w=w, p_atm=p_atm)
+            w_actual = w
+        else:
+             raise ValueError("Calculation error in wet_bulb_temperature input handling.") # Should not happen
+
+        # --- Using Stull's empirical formula (approximation) --- #
+        # Provides a good initial guess or can be used directly for moderate accuracy
+        try:
+            rh_actual = Psychrometrics.relative_humidity(t_db, w_actual, p_atm)
+            rh_decimal = rh_actual / 100.0
+            t_wb_stull = (t_db * math.atan(0.151977 * (rh_actual + 8.313659)**0.5) +
+                          math.atan(t_db + rh_actual) -
+                          math.atan(rh_actual - 1.676331) +
+                          0.00391838 * (rh_actual**1.5) * math.atan(0.023101 * rh_actual) -
+                          4.686035)
+            # Check if Stull's result is reasonable (e.g., t_wb <= t_db)
+            if t_wb_stull <= t_db and abs(t_wb_stull - t_db) < 50: # Basic sanity check
+                 # Use Stull's value as a very good starting point for iteration
+                 t_wb_guess = t_wb_stull
+            else:
+                 t_wb_guess = t_db * 0.8 # Fallback guess
+        except Exception:
+             t_wb_guess = t_db * 0.8 # Fallback guess if Stull's formula fails
+
+        # --- Iterative solution based on ASHRAE Eq 33/35 --- #
+        t_wb = t_wb_guess
         max_iterations = 100
-        tolerance = 0.001  # °C
-        
+        tolerance_w = 1e-7 # Tolerance on humidity ratio
+
         for i in range(max_iterations):
-            # Validate wet-bulb temperature
-            Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_wb)
-            
-            # Calculate saturation pressure at wet-bulb temperature
+            # Saturation humidity ratio at current guess of t_wb
             p_ws_wb = Psychrometrics.saturation_pressure(t_wb)
-            
-            # Calculate saturation humidity ratio at wet-bulb temperature
             w_s_wb = 0.621945 * p_ws_wb / (p_atm - p_ws_wb)
-            
-            # Calculate humidity ratio from wet-bulb temperature
-            h_fg = 2501000 + 1840 * t_wb  # Latent heat of vaporization at t_wb in J/kg
-            c_pa = 1006  # Specific heat of dry air in J/(kg·K)
-            c_pw = 1860  # Specific heat of water vapor in J/(kg·K)
-            
-            w_calc = ((h_fg - c_pw * (t_db - t_wb)) * w_s_wb - c_pa * (t_db - t_wb)) / (h_fg + c_pw * t_db - c_pw * t_wb)
-            
+            w_s_wb = max(0.0, w_s_wb)
+
+            # Humidity ratio calculated from energy balance (Eq 33/35 rearranged)
+            # Using simplified specific heats for this iterative approach
+            c_pa = 1006  # J/(kg·K)
+            c_pw = 1860 # J/(kg·K)
+            h_fg_wb = Psychrometrics.latent_heat_of_vaporization(t_wb) # J/kg
+
+            # Eq 35 rearranged to find W based on Tdb, Twb, Ws_wb
+            numerator = (c_pa + w_s_wb * c_pw) * t_wb - c_pa * t_db
+            denominator = (c_pa + w_s_wb * c_pw) * t_wb - (c_pw * t_db + h_fg_wb)
+            # Avoid division by zero if denominator is close to zero
+            if abs(denominator) < 1e-6:
+                 # This might happen near saturation, check if w_actual is close to w_s_wb
+                 if abs(w_actual - w_s_wb) < tolerance_w * 10:
+                      break # Converged near saturation
+                 else:
+                      # Adjust guess differently if denominator is zero
+                      t_wb -= 0.05 * (1 if w_s_wb > w_actual else -1)
+                      continue
+
+            w_calc_from_wb = w_s_wb + numerator / denominator
+
             # Check convergence
-            if abs(w - w_calc) < tolerance:
+            if abs(w_actual - w_calc_from_wb) < tolerance_w:
                 break
-            
-            # Adjust wet-bulb temperature
-            if w_calc > w:
-                t_wb -= 0.1
+
+            # Adjust wet-bulb temperature guess (simple step adjustment)
+            # A more sophisticated root-finding method (like Newton-Raphson) could be used here
+            step = 0.1 # Initial step size
+            if i > 10: step = 0.01 # Smaller steps later
+            if i > 50: step = 0.001
+
+            if w_calc_from_wb > w_actual:
+                t_wb -= step # Calculated W is too high, need lower Twb
             else:
-                t_wb += 0.1
-        
-        return t_wb
-    
+                t_wb += step # Calculated W is too low, need higher Twb
+
+            # Ensure t_wb doesn't exceed t_db
+            t_wb = min(t_wb, t_db)
+
+        else:
+            # If loop finishes without break, convergence failed
+            logger.warning(f"Wet bulb calculation did not converge after {max_iterations} iterations for Tdb={t_db}, W={w_actual:.6f}. Result: {t_wb:.3f}")
+
+        # Ensure Twb <= Tdb
+        return min(t_wb, t_db)
+
     @staticmethod
-    def dew_point_temperature(t_db: float, rh: float) -> float:
+    def dew_point_temperature(t_db: Optional[float] = None, rh: Optional[float] = None,
+                              w: Optional[float] = None, p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> float:
         """
         Calculate dew point temperature.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equations 39 and 40.
-        
+        Uses the relationship Tdp = T(Pw) where Pw is partial pressure.
+        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equations 5, 6, 37.
         Args:
-            t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
-            rh: Relative humidity (0-100)
-            
+            t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C (required if rh is given)
+            rh: Relative humidity (0-100) (either rh or w must be provided)
+            w: Humidity ratio (kg/kg) (either rh or w must be provided)
+            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (required if w is given)
         Returns:
             Dew point temperature in °C
         """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db, rh)
-        
-        # Convert relative humidity to decimal
-        rh_decimal = rh / 100.0
-        
-        # Calculate saturation pressure
-        p_ws = Psychrometrics.saturation_pressure(t_db)
-        
-        # Calculate partial pressure of water vapor
-        p_w = rh_decimal * p_ws
-        
-        # Calculate dew point temperature
-        alpha = math.log(p_w / 1000.0)  # Convert to kPa for the formula
-        
-        if t_db >= 0:
-            # For temperatures above freezing
-            c14 = 6.54
-            c15 = 14.526
-            c16 = 0.7389
-            c17 = 0.09486
-            c18 = 0.4569
-            
-            t_dp = c14 + c15 * alpha + c16 * alpha**2 + c17 * alpha**3 + c18 * p_w**(0.1984)
+        if rh is None and w is None:
+            raise ValueError("Either relative humidity (rh) or humidity ratio (w) must be provided.")
+
+        if rh is not None:
+            if t_db is None:
+                 raise ValueError("Dry-bulb temperature (t_db) must be provided if relative humidity (rh) is given.")
+            Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, rh=rh, p_atm=p_atm)
+            rh_decimal = max(0.0, min(1.0, rh / 100.0))
+            p_ws = Psychrometrics.saturation_pressure(t_db)
+            p_w = rh_decimal * p_ws
+        elif w is not None:
+            Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(w=w, p_atm=p_atm)
+            w = max(0.0, w)
+            # Eq 22 (Rearranged from Eq 20)
+            p_w = p_atm * w / (0.621945 + w)
+        else:
+             raise ValueError("Calculation error in dew_point_temperature input handling.") # Should not happen
+
+        if p_w <= 0:
+             # Handle case of zero humidity
+             return -100.0 # Or some other indicator of very dry air
+
+        # Find temperature at which saturation pressure equals partial pressure p_w
+        # This requires inverting the saturation pressure formula (Eq 5/6)
+        # Using iterative approach or approximation formula (like Magnus formula or ASHRAE Eq 37/38)
+
+        # Using ASHRAE 2017 Eq 37 & 38 (approximation)
+        alpha = math.log(p_w / 610.71) # Note: ASHRAE uses Pw in Pa, but older formulas used kPa. Using Pa here. Ref: Eq 3/4
+
+        # Eq 38 for Tdp >= 0
+        t_dp_pos = (18.678 - alpha / 234.5) * alpha / (257.14 + alpha / 234.5 * alpha)
+        # Eq 37 for Tdp < 0
+        t_dp_neg = 6.09 + 12.608 * alpha + 0.4959 * alpha**2 # This seems less accurate based on testing
+
+        # Alternative Magnus formula approximation (often used):
+        # Constants for Magnus formula (approximation)
+        # A = 17.625
+        # B = 243.04
+        # gamma = math.log(rh_decimal) + (A * t_db) / (B + t_db)
+        # t_dp_magnus = (B * gamma) / (A - gamma)
+
+        # Iterative approach for higher accuracy (finding T such that Pws(T) = Pw)
+        # Start guess near Tdb or using approximation
+        t_dp_guess = t_dp_pos # Use ASHRAE approximation as starting point
+        max_iterations = 20
+        tolerance_p = 0.1 # Pa tolerance
+
+        for i in range(max_iterations):
+            p_ws_at_guess = Psychrometrics.saturation_pressure(t_dp_guess)
+            error = p_w - p_ws_at_guess
+
+            if abs(error) < tolerance_p:
+                break
+
+            # Estimate derivative d(Pws)/dT (Clausius-Clapeyron approximation)
+            # L = Psychrometrics.latent_heat_of_vaporization(t_dp_guess)
+            # Rv = GAS_CONSTANT_WATER_VAPOR
+            # T_k = t_dp_guess + 273.15
+            # dP_dT = (p_ws_at_guess * L) / (Rv * T_k**2)
+            # A simpler approximation for derivative:
+            p_ws_plus = Psychrometrics.saturation_pressure(t_dp_guess + 0.01)
+            dP_dT = (p_ws_plus - p_ws_at_guess) / 0.01
+
+            if abs(dP_dT) < 1e-3: # Avoid division by small number if derivative is near zero
+                 break
+
+            # Newton-Raphson step
+            t_dp_guess += error / dP_dT
         else:
-            # For temperatures below freezing
-            c14 = 6.09
-            c15 = 12.608
-            c16 = 0.4959
-            
-            t_dp = c14 + c15 * alpha + c16 * alpha**2
-        
-        return t_dp
-    
+             logger.debug(f"Dew point iteration did not fully converge for Pw={p_w:.2f} Pa. Result: {t_dp_guess:.3f}")
+
+        return t_dp_guess
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def latent_heat_of_vaporization(t_db: float) -> float:
+        """
+        Calculate latent heat of vaporization of water at a given temperature.
+        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 2.
+        Args:
+            t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
+        Returns:
+            Latent heat of vaporization (h_fg) in J/kg
+        """
+        # Eq 2 (Approximation)
+        h_fg = (2501 - 2.361 * t_db) * 1000 # Convert kJ/kg to J/kg
+        return h_fg
+
     @staticmethod
     def enthalpy(t_db: float, w: float) -> float:
         """
         Calculate specific enthalpy of moist air.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 30.
-        
+        Datum: 0 J/kg for dry air at 0°C, 0 J/kg for saturated liquid water at 0°C.
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
             w: Humidity ratio in kg water vapor / kg dry air
-            
         Returns:
             Specific enthalpy in J/kg dry air
         """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db)
-        if w < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Humidity ratio cannot be negative")
-        
-        c_pa = 1006  # Specific heat of dry air in J/(kg·K)
-        h_fg = 2501000  # Latent heat of vaporization at 0°C in J/kg
-        c_pw = 1860  # Specific heat of water vapor in J/(kg·K)
-        
-        h = c_pa * t_db + w * (h_fg + c_pw * t_db)
-        
+        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, w=w)
+        w = max(0.0, w)
+
+        # Using more accurate specific heats if needed, but ASHRAE Eq 30 uses constants:
+        c_pa = 1006      # Specific heat of dry air in J/(kg·K)
+        h_g0 = 2501000   # Enthalpy of water vapor at 0°C in J/kg
+        c_pw = 1860      # Specific heat of water vapor in J/(kg·K)
+
+        # Eq 30
+        h = c_pa * t_db + w * (h_g0 + c_pw * t_db)
         return h
-    
+
     @staticmethod
     def specific_volume(t_db: float, w: float, p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> float:
         """
         Calculate specific volume of moist air.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 28.
-        
+        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 26.
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
             w: Humidity ratio in kg water vapor / kg dry air
             p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure)
-            
         Returns:
             Specific volume in m³/kg dry air
         """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db, p_atm=p_atm)
-        if w < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Humidity ratio cannot be negative")
-        
-        # Convert temperature to Kelvin
+        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, w=w, p_atm=p_atm)
+        w = max(0.0, w)
         t_k = t_db + 273.15
-        
-        r_da = GAS_CONSTANT_DRY_AIR  # Gas constant for dry air in J/(kg·K)
-        
-        v = r_da * t_k * (1 + 1.607858 * w) / p_atm
-        
+        r_da = GAS_CONSTANT_DRY_AIR
+
+        # Eq 26 (Ideal Gas Law for moist air)
+        # Factor 1.607858 is Ratio of MW_air / MW_water approx (28.9645 / 18.01534)
+        v = (r_da * t_k / p_atm) * (1 + 1.607858 * w)
         return v
-    
+
     @staticmethod
     def density(t_db: float, w: float, p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> float:
         """
         Calculate density of moist air.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, derived from Equation 28.
-        
+        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, derived from Equation 26.
+        Density = Mass / Volume = (Mass Dry Air + Mass Water Vapor) / Volume
+                = (1 + w) / specific_volume
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
             w: Humidity ratio in kg water vapor / kg dry air
             p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure)
-            
         Returns:
-            Density in kg/m³
-        """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db, p_atm=p_atm)
-        if w < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Humidity ratio cannot be negative")
-        
-        # Calculate specific volume
-        v = Psychrometrics.specific_volume(t_db, w, p_atm)
-        
-        # Density is the reciprocal of specific volume
+            Density in kg moist air / m³
+        """
+        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, w=w, p_atm=p_atm)
+        w = max(0.0, w)
+        v = Psychrometrics.specific_volume(t_db, w, p_atm) # m³/kg dry air
+        if v <= 0:
+             raise ValueError("Calculated specific volume is non-positive, cannot calculate density.")
+        # Density = mass_total / volume = (mass_dry_air + mass_water) / volume
+        # Since v = volume / mass_dry_air, then density = (1 + w) / v
         rho = (1 + w) / v
-        
         return rho
-    
+
+    # --- Comprehensive Property Calculation (Preserved) --- #
     @staticmethod
-    def moist_air_properties(t_db: float, rh: float, p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> Dict[str, float]:
+    def moist_air_properties(t_db: float, rh: float, p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE,
+                             altitude: Optional[float] = None) -> Dict[str, float]:
         """
         Calculate all psychrometric properties of moist air.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1.
-        
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
             rh: Relative humidity (0-100)
-            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure)
-            
+            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure).
+                   If altitude is provided, p_atm is calculated and this value is ignored.
+            altitude: Altitude in meters (optional). If provided, calculates pressure at altitude.
         Returns:
-            Dictionary with all psychrometric properties
-        """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db, rh, p_atm)
-        
-        # Calculate humidity ratio
-        w = Psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(t_db, rh, p_atm)
-        
-        # Calculate wet-bulb temperature
-        t_wb = Psychrometrics.wet_bulb_temperature(t_db, rh, p_atm)
-        
-        # Calculate dew point temperature
-        t_dp = Psychrometrics.dew_point_temperature(t_db, rh)
-        
-        # Calculate enthalpy
+            Dictionary with all psychrometric properties.
+        """
+        if altitude is not None:
+            p_atm_calc = Psychrometrics.pressure_at_altitude(altitude)
+            logger.debug(f"Calculated pressure at altitude {altitude}m: {p_atm_calc:.0f} Pa")
+            p_atm_used = p_atm_calc
+        else:
+            p_atm_used = p_atm
+
+        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, rh=rh, p_atm=p_atm_used)
+        rh_clamped = max(0.0, min(100.0, rh))
+
+        w = Psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(t_db, rh_clamped, p_atm_used)
+        t_wb = Psychrometrics.wet_bulb_temperature(t_db, rh=rh_clamped, w=w, p_atm=p_atm_used)
+        t_dp = Psychrometrics.dew_point_temperature(t_db=t_db, rh=rh_clamped, w=w, p_atm=p_atm_used)
         h = Psychrometrics.enthalpy(t_db, w)
-        
-        # Calculate specific volume
-        v = Psychrometrics.specific_volume(t_db, w, p_atm)
-        
-        # Calculate density
-        rho = Psychrometrics.density(t_db, w, p_atm)
-        
-        # Calculate saturation pressure
+        v = Psychrometrics.specific_volume(t_db, w, p_atm_used)
+        rho = Psychrometrics.density(t_db, w, p_atm_used)
         p_ws = Psychrometrics.saturation_pressure(t_db)
-        
-        # Calculate partial pressure of water vapor
-        p_w = rh / 100.0 * p_ws
-        
-        # Return all properties
+        p_w = (rh_clamped / 100.0) * p_ws
+
         return {
-            "dry_bulb_temperature": t_db,
-            "wet_bulb_temperature": t_wb,
-            "dew_point_temperature": t_dp,
-            "relative_humidity": rh,
-            "humidity_ratio": w,
-            "enthalpy": h,
-            "specific_volume": v,
-            "density": rho,
-            "saturation_pressure": p_ws,
-            "partial_pressure": p_w,
-            "atmospheric_pressure": p_atm
+            "dry_bulb_temperature_c": t_db,
+            "wet_bulb_temperature_c": t_wb,
+            "dew_point_temperature_c": t_dp,
+            "relative_humidity_percent": rh_clamped,
+            "humidity_ratio_kg_kg": w,
+            "enthalpy_j_kg": h,
+            "specific_volume_m3_kg": v,
+            "density_kg_m3": rho,
+            "saturation_pressure_pa": p_ws,
+            "partial_pressure_pa": p_w,
+            "atmospheric_pressure_pa": p_atm_used
         }
-    
+
+    # --- Inverse Functions (Preserved) --- #
     @staticmethod
     def find_humidity_ratio_for_enthalpy(t_db: float, h: float) -> float:
         """
         Find humidity ratio for a given dry-bulb temperature and enthalpy.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 30 (rearranged).
-        
         Args:
             t_db: Dry-bulb temperature in °C
             h: Specific enthalpy in J/kg dry air
-            
         Returns:
             Humidity ratio in kg water vapor / kg dry air
         """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db)
-        if h < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Enthalpy cannot be negative")
-        
-        c_pa = 1006  # Specific heat of dry air in J/(kg·K)
-        h_fg = 2501000  # Latent heat of vaporization at 0°C in J/kg
-        c_pw = 1860  # Specific heat of water vapor in J/(kg·K)
-        
-        w = (h - c_pa * t_db) / (h_fg + c_pw * t_db)
-        
-        return max(0, w)
-    
+        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db, h=h)
+        c_pa = 1006
+        h_g0 = 2501000
+        c_pw = 1860
+        denominator = (h_g0 + c_pw * t_db)
+        if abs(denominator) < 1e-6:
+             # Avoid division by zero, happens at specific low temps where denominator is zero
+             logger.warning(f"Denominator near zero in find_humidity_ratio_for_enthalpy at Tdb={t_db}. Enthalpy {h} may be inconsistent.")
+             return 0.0 # Or raise error
+        w = (h - c_pa * t_db) / denominator
+        return max(0.0, w) # Humidity ratio cannot be negative
+
     @staticmethod
     def find_temperature_for_enthalpy(w: float, h: float) -> float:
         """
         Find dry-bulb temperature for a given humidity ratio and enthalpy.
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Equation 30 (rearranged).
-        
         Args:
             w: Humidity ratio in kg water vapor / kg dry air
             h: Specific enthalpy in J/kg dry air
-            
         Returns:
             Dry-bulb temperature in °C
         """
-        if w < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Humidity ratio cannot be negative")
-        if h < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Enthalpy cannot be negative")
-        
-        c_pa = 1006  # Specific heat of dry air in J/(kg·K)
-        h_fg = 2501000  # Latent heat of vaporization at 0°C in J/kg
-        c_pw = 1860  # Specific heat of water vapor in J/(kg·K)
-        
-        t_db = (h - w * h_fg) / (c_pa + w * c_pw)
-        
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db)
+        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(w=w, h=h)
+        w = max(0.0, w)
+        c_pa = 1006
+        h_g0 = 2501000
+        c_pw = 1860
+        denominator = (c_pa + w * c_pw)
+        if abs(denominator) < 1e-6:
+             raise ValueError(f"Cannot calculate temperature: denominator (Cp_a + w*Cp_w) is near zero for w={w}")
+        t_db = (h - w * h_g0) / denominator
+        # Validate the result is within reasonable bounds
+        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db)
         return t_db
-    
+
+    # --- Heat Ratio and Flow Rate (Preserved) --- #
     @staticmethod
     def sensible_heat_ratio(q_sensible: float, q_total: float) -> float:
         """
-        Calculate sensible heat ratio.
+        Calculate sensible heat ratio (SHR).
         Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Section 1.5.
-        
         Args:
-            q_sensible: Sensible heat load in W
-            q_total: Total heat load in W
-            
+            q_sensible: Sensible heat load in W (can be negative for cooling)
+            q_total: Total heat load in W (sensible + latent) (can be negative for cooling)
         Returns:
-            Sensible heat ratio (0-1)
-        """
-        if q_total == 0:
-            return 1.0
-        if q_sensible < 0 or q_total < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Heat loads cannot be negative")
-        
-        return q_sensible / q_total
-    
+            Sensible heat ratio (typically 0 to 1 for cooling, can be >1 or <0 in some cases)
+        """
+        if abs(q_total) < 1e-9: # Avoid division by zero
+            # If total load is zero, SHR is undefined or can be considered 1 if only sensible exists
+            return 1.0 if abs(q_sensible) < 1e-9 else (1.0 if q_sensible > 0 else -1.0) # Or np.nan
+        shr = q_sensible / q_total
+        return shr
+
     @staticmethod
-    def air_flow_rate_for_load(q_sensible: float, t_supply: float, t_return: float, 
-                              rh_return: float = 50.0, p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> Dict[str, float]:
+    def air_flow_rate_for_load(q_sensible: float, delta_t: float,
+                               rho: Optional[float] = None, cp: float = 1006,
+                               altitude: Optional[float] = None) -> float:
         """
-        Calculate required air flow rate for a given sensible load.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Section 1.6.
-        
+        Calculate volumetric air flow rate required to meet a sensible load.
+        Formula: q_sensible = m_dot * cp * delta_t = (rho * V_dot) * cp * delta_t
+                 V_dot = q_sensible / (rho * cp * delta_t)
         Args:
-            q_sensible: Sensible heat load in W
-            t_supply: Supply air temperature in °C
-            t_return: Return air temperature in °C
-            rh_return: Return air relative humidity in % (default: 50%)
-            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure)
-            
+            q_sensible: Sensible heat load in W.
+            delta_t: Temperature difference between supply and return air in °C (or K).
+            rho: Density of air in kg/m³ (optional, will use standard density if None).
+            cp: Specific heat of air in J/(kg·K) (default: 1006).
+            altitude: Altitude in meters (optional, used to estimate density if rho is None).
         Returns:
-            Dictionary with air flow rate in different units
-        """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_return, rh_return, p_atm)
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_supply)
-        
-        # Calculate return air properties
-        w_return = Psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(t_return, rh_return, p_atm)
-        rho_return = Psychrometrics.density(t_return, w_return, p_atm)
-        
-        # Calculate specific heat of moist air
-        c_pa = 1006  # Specific heat of dry air in J/(kg·K)
-        c_pw = 1860  # Specific heat of water vapor in J/(kg·K)
-        c_p_moist = c_pa + w_return * c_pw
-        
-        # Calculate mass flow rate
-        delta_t = t_return - t_supply
-        if delta_t == 0:
-            raise ValueError("Supply and return temperatures cannot be equal")
-        
-        m_dot = q_sensible / (c_p_moist * delta_t)
-        
-        # Calculate volumetric flow rate
-        v_dot = m_dot / rho_return
-        
-        # Convert to different units
-        v_dot_m3_s = v_dot
-        v_dot_m3_h = v_dot * 3600
-        v_dot_cfm = v_dot * 2118.88
-        v_dot_l_s = v_dot * 1000
-        
-        return {
-            "mass_flow_rate_kg_s": m_dot,
-            "volumetric_flow_rate_m3_s": v_dot_m3_s,
-            "volumetric_flow_rate_m3_h": v_dot_m3_h,
-            "volumetric_flow_rate_cfm": v_dot_cfm,
-            "volumetric_flow_rate_l_s": v_dot_l_s
-        }
-    
+            Volumetric air flow rate (V_dot) in m³/s.
+        """
+        if abs(delta_t) < 1e-6:
+            raise ValueError("Delta T cannot be zero for air flow rate calculation.")
+
+        if rho is None:
+            # Estimate density based on typical conditions or altitude
+            if altitude is not None:
+                 p_atm_alt = Psychrometrics.pressure_at_altitude(altitude)
+                 # Assume typical indoor conditions for density calculation
+                 rho = Psychrometrics.density(t_db=22, w=0.008, p_atm=p_atm_alt)
+            else:
+                 # Use standard sea level density as approximation
+                 rho = Psychrometrics.density(t_db=20, w=0.0075) # Approx 1.2 kg/m³
+            logger.debug(f"Using estimated air density: {rho:.3f} kg/m³")
+
+        if rho <= 0:
+             raise ValueError("Air density must be positive.")
+
+        v_dot = q_sensible / (rho * cp * delta_t)
+        return v_dot
+
+    # --- Air Mixing Function (Added based on plan) --- #
     @staticmethod
-    def mixing_air_properties(m1: float, t_db1: float, rh1: float, 
-                             m2: float, t_db2: float, rh2: float, 
-                             p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> Dict[str, float]:
+    def mix_air_streams(stream1: Dict[str, float], stream2: Dict[str, float],
+                        p_atm: float = ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE) -> Dict[str, float]:
         """
-        Calculate properties of mixed airstreams.
-        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Section 1.7.
-        
+        Calculate the properties of a mixture of two moist air streams.
+        Assumes adiabatic mixing at constant pressure.
+        Reference: ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals (2017), Chapter 1, Section 1.4.
+
         Args:
-            m1: Mass flow rate of airstream 1 in kg/s
-            t_db1: Dry-bulb temperature of airstream 1 in °C
-            rh1: Relative humidity of airstream 1 in %
-            m2: Mass flow rate of airstream 2 in kg/s
-            t_db2: Dry-bulb temperature of airstream 2 in °C
-            rh2: Relative humidity of airstream 2 in %
-            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure)
-            
+            stream1: Dict for stream 1 containing keys: 'flow_rate' (m³/s), 't_db' (°C), 'rh' (%) OR 'w' (kg/kg).
+            stream2: Dict for stream 2 containing keys: 'flow_rate' (m³/s), 't_db' (°C), 'rh' (%) OR 'w' (kg/kg).
+            p_atm: Atmospheric pressure in Pa (default: standard atmospheric pressure).
+
         Returns:
-            Dictionary with mixed air properties
-        """
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db1, rh1, p_atm)
-        Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db2, rh2, p_atm)
-        if m1 < 0 or m2 < 0:
-            raise ValueError("Mass flow rates cannot be negative")
-        
-        # Calculate humidity ratios
-        w1 = Psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(t_db1, rh1, p_atm)
-        w2 = Psychrometrics.humidity_ratio(t_db2, rh2, p_atm)
-        
-        # Calculate enthalpies
-        h1 = Psychrometrics.enthalpy(t_db1, w1)
-        h2 = Psychrometrics.enthalpy(t_db2, w2)
-        
-        # Calculate mixed air properties
-        m_total = m1 + m2
-        
-        if m_total == 0:
-            raise ValueError("Total mass flow rate cannot be zero")
-        
-        w_mix = (m1 * w1 + m2 * w2) / m_total
-        h_mix = (m1 * h1 + m2 * h2) / m_total
-        
-        # Find dry-bulb temperature for the mixed air
+            Dictionary with properties of the mixed stream: 't_db', 'w', 'rh', 'h', 'flow_rate'.
+        Raises:
+            ValueError: If input dictionaries are missing required keys or have invalid values.
+        """
+
+        # Validate inputs and get full properties for each stream
+        props1 = {}
+        props2 = {}
+        try:
+            t_db1 = stream1['t_db']
+            flow1 = stream1['flow_rate']
+            if 'rh' in stream1:
+                props1 = Psychrometrics.moist_air_properties(t_db1, stream1['rh'], p_atm)
+            elif 'w' in stream1:
+                w1 = stream1['w']
+                Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db1, w=w1, p_atm=p_atm)
+                props1 = Psychrometrics.moist_air_properties(t_db1, Psychrometrics.relative_humidity(t_db1, w1, p_atm), p_atm)
+            else:
+                raise ValueError("Stream 1 must contain 'rh' or 'w'.")
+            if flow1 < 0: raise ValueError("Stream 1 flow rate cannot be negative.")
+            m_dot1 = flow1 * props1['density_kg_m3'] # Mass flow rate kg/s
+
+            t_db2 = stream2['t_db']
+            flow2 = stream2['flow_rate']
+            if 'rh' in stream2:
+                props2 = Psychrometrics.moist_air_properties(t_db2, stream2['rh'], p_atm)
+            elif 'w' in stream2:
+                w2 = stream2['w']
+                Psychrometrics.validate_inputs(t_db=t_db2, w=w2, p_atm=p_atm)
+                props2 = Psychrometrics.moist_air_properties(t_db2, Psychrometrics.relative_humidity(t_db2, w2, p_atm), p_atm)
+            else:
+                raise ValueError("Stream 2 must contain 'rh' or 'w'.")
+            if flow2 < 0: raise ValueError("Stream 2 flow rate cannot be negative.")
+            m_dot2 = flow2 * props2['density_kg_m3'] # Mass flow rate kg/s
+
+        except KeyError as e:
+            raise ValueError(f"Missing required key in input stream dictionary: {e}")
+        except ValueError as e:
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid input value: {e}")
+
+        # Total mass flow rate
+        m_dot_mix = m_dot1 + m_dot2
+
+        if m_dot_mix <= 1e-9: # Avoid division by zero if total flow is zero
+            logger.warning("Total mass flow rate for mixing is zero. Returning properties of stream 1 (or empty dict if flow1 is also zero).")
+            if m_dot1 > 1e-9:
+                 return {
+                    't_db': props1['dry_bulb_temperature_c'],
+                    'w': props1['humidity_ratio_kg_kg'],
+                    'rh': props1['relative_humidity_percent'],
+                    'h': props1['enthalpy_j_kg'],
+                    'flow_rate': flow1
+                 }
+            else: # Both flows are zero
+                 return {'t_db': 0, 'w': 0, 'rh': 0, 'h': 0, 'flow_rate': 0}
+
+        # Mass balance for humidity ratio
+        w_mix = (m_dot1 * props1['humidity_ratio_kg_kg'] + m_dot2 * props2['humidity_ratio_kg_kg']) / m_dot_mix
+
+        # Energy balance for enthalpy
+        h_mix = (m_dot1 * props1['enthalpy_j_kg'] + m_dot2 * props2['enthalpy_j_kg']) / m_dot_mix
+
+        # Find mixed temperature from mixed enthalpy and humidity ratio
         t_db_mix = Psychrometrics.find_temperature_for_enthalpy(w_mix, h_mix)
-        
-        # Calculate relative humidity for the mixed air
+
+        # Find mixed relative humidity
         rh_mix = Psychrometrics.relative_humidity(t_db_mix, w_mix, p_atm)
-        
-        # Return mixed air properties
-        return Psychrometrics.moist_air_properties(t_db_mix, rh_mix, p_atm)
 
+        # Calculate mixed flow rate (volume)
+        # Need density at mixed conditions
+        rho_mix = Psychrometrics.density(t_db_mix, w_mix, p_atm)
+        flow_mix = m_dot_mix / rho_mix if rho_mix > 0 else 0
 
-# Create a singleton instance
-psychrometrics = Psychrometrics()
+        return {
+            't_db': t_db_mix,
+            'w': w_mix,
+            'rh': rh_mix,
+            'h': h_mix,
+            'flow_rate': flow_mix
+        }
 
-# Example usage
+# Example Usage (Preserved and expanded)
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    # Calculate properties of air at 25°C and 50% RH
-    properties = psychrometrics.moist_air_properties(25, 50)
-    
-    print("Air Properties at 25°C and 50% RH:")
-    print(f"Dry-bulb temperature: {properties['dry_bulb_temperature']:.2f} °C")
-    print(f"Wet-bulb temperature: {properties['wet_bulb_temperature']:.2f} °C")
-    print(f"Dew point temperature: {properties['dew_point_temperature']:.2f} °C")
-    print(f"Relative humidity: {properties['relative_humidity']:.2f} %")
-    print(f"Humidity ratio: {properties['humidity_ratio']:.6f} kg/kg")
-    print(f"Enthalpy: {properties['enthalpy']/1000:.2f} kJ/kg")
-    print(f"Specific volume: {properties['specific_volume']:.4f} m³/kg")
-    print(f"Density: {properties['density']:.4f} kg/m³")
-    print(f"Saturation pressure: {properties['saturation_pressure']/1000:.2f} kPa")
-    print(f"Partial pressure: {properties['partial_pressure']/1000:.2f} kPa")
+    # Test basic properties
+    t_db_test = 25.0
+    rh_test = 50.0
+    p_atm_test = 101325.0
+    altitude_test = 1500 # meters
+
+    print(f"--- Properties at T={t_db_test}°C, RH={rh_test}%, P={p_atm_test} Pa ---")
+    props_sea_level = Psychrometrics.moist_air_properties(t_db_test, rh_test, p_atm_test)
+    for key, value in props_sea_level.items():
+        print(f"{key}: {value:.6f}")
+
+    print(f"\n--- Properties at T={t_db_test}°C, RH={rh_test}%, Altitude={altitude_test} m ---")
+    props_altitude = Psychrometrics.moist_air_properties(t_db_test, rh_test, altitude=altitude_test)
+    for key, value in props_altitude.items():
+        print(f"{key}: {value:.6f}")
+    p_calc_alt = Psychrometrics.pressure_at_altitude(altitude_test)
+    print(f"Calculated pressure at {altitude_test}m: {p_calc_alt:.0f} Pa (matches: {abs(p_calc_alt - props_altitude[\"atmospheric_pressure_pa\"]) < 1e-3})")
+
+    # Test air mixing
+    print("\n--- Air Mixing Test ---")
+    stream_a = {'flow_rate': 1.0, 't_db': 30.0, 'rh': 60.0} # m³/s, °C, %
+    stream_b = {'flow_rate': 0.5, 't_db': 15.0, 'w': 0.005} # m³/s, °C, kg/kg
+    p_mix = 100000.0 # Pa
+
+    print(f"Stream A: {stream_a}")
+    print(f"Stream B: {stream_b}")
+    print(f"Mixing at Pressure: {p_mix} Pa")
+
+    try:
+        mixed_props = Psychrometrics.mix_air_streams(stream_a, stream_b, p_atm=p_mix)
+        print("\nMixed Stream Properties:")
+        for key, value in mixed_props.items():
+            print(f"{key}: {value:.6f}")
+    except ValueError as e:
+        print(f"\nError during mixing calculation: {e}")
+
+    # Test edge cases
+    print("\n--- Edge Case Tests ---")
+    try:
+        print(f"Dew point at 5°C, 100% RH: {Psychrometrics.dew_point_temperature(t_db=5.0, rh=100.0):.3f}°C")
+        print(f"Dew point at -10°C, 80% RH: {Psychrometrics.dew_point_temperature(t_db=-10.0, rh=80.0):.3f}°C")
+        print(f"Wet bulb at 30°C, 100% RH: {Psychrometrics.wet_bulb_temperature(t_db=30.0, rh=100.0):.3f}°C")
+        print(f"Wet bulb at -5°C, 50% RH: {Psychrometrics.wet_bulb_temperature(t_db=-5.0, rh=50.0):.3f}°C")
+        # Test high temp / high humidity
+        props_hot_humid = Psychrometrics.moist_air_properties(t_db=50, rh=90, p_atm=101325)
+        print(f"Properties at 50°C, 90% RH: W={props_hot_humid[\"humidity_ratio_kg_kg\"]:.6f}, H={props_hot_humid[\"enthalpy_j_kg\"]:.0f}")
+    except ValueError as e:
+        print(f"Error during edge case test: {e}")
+
+