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A dynamic modelling methodology for the simulation of industrial refrigeration systems.

Author(s) : LOVATT S. J.

Type of monograph: Doctoral thesis

Summary

Thesis presented for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering at Massey University. The author developed a computer program, RefSim, which embodies the new methodology. It contains a total of 33 separate models and includes a set of simulation utilities which reduce the amount of work required to develop models. Substantial model development was carried out to achieve accurate predictions of the heat release profile during chilling and freezing of food as product cooling makes the greatest contribution to both mean and peak heat loads in many industrial refrigeration plants. Contents: introduction; literature review; preliminary considerations; product heat load model development; measurement of food product heat load; simulation environment design; RefSim and model implementation; simulation testing and test analysis. Appendices: extended definition of the RefSim input language and of the output format; work published; detailed model descriptions, interpretation, runtime options and source code and executable (on IBM-compatible 1.2MB diskette). During the Hague Congress of the IIR, August 19-25, 1995, the author was awarded the IIR Clarence Birdseye Prize to young researchers for this work.

Details

  • Original title: A dynamic modelling methodology for the simulation of industrial refrigeration systems.
  • Record ID : 1996-0619
  • Languages: English
  • Publication: MIRINZ - New zealand/New zealand
  • Publication date: 1992
  • Source: Source: 337 p. (21 x 29.7); fig.; tabl.; append.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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