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A low-order model for nonlinear dynamics of heat exchangers.

Number: 2228

Author(s) : QIAO H., LAUGHMAN C. R.

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This paper proposes a novel low-order heat exchanger modeling approach that possesses the merits of both lumped parameter and moving boundary methods. The dynamics of refrigerant flow are described by the total mass and energy balances across the entire heat exchanger, and the phase transition boundaries are determined by assuming a linear or exponential profile of refrigerant enthalpy distribution. An improved LMTD method is developed to handle temperature crossing. Airside heat transfer is calculated based on a row-by-row analysis. The presented approach owns invariant model structure, resulting in superior numerical robustness. A direct comparison of the proposed model with finite volume and moving boundary methods demonstrates significant improvement over computational speed while the physical integrity is still preserved.

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  • Original title: A low-order model for nonlinear dynamics of heat exchangers.
  • Record ID : 30030615
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
  • Publication date: 2022

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