Assessment of the controlling envelope of a model-based multivariable controller for vapor compression refrigeration systems.
Author(s) : SCHURT L. C., HERMES C. J. L., TROFINO NETO A.
Type of article: Article
Summary
This paper explores the controlling characteristics of a first-principles model-based controller specially developed for vapor compression refrigeration systems. Mathematical sub-models were put forward for each of the system components: heat exchangers (condenser and evaporator), variable-speed compressor and variable-orifice electric expansion device. The dynamic simulation model was then used to design a multivariable controller based on the linear-quadratic-Gaussian technique using a Kalman filter for the estimator design. A purpose-built testing apparatus comprised of a variable-speed compressor and a pulse-width modulated expansion valve was used to collect data for the system identification, and model and controller validation exercises. It was found that the model reproduces the experimental trends of the working pressures and power consumption in conditions far from the nominal point of operation (±30%) with a maximum deviation of ±5%. Additional experiments were also performed to verify the ability of the controller of tracking reference changes and rejecting thermal load disturbances. It was found that the controller is able to keep the refrigeration system running properly when the thermal load was changed from 340 to 580 W (460 W nominal), and the evaporator superheating degree was varied from 9.5 to 22°C (16.6°C nominal). [Reprinted with permission from Elsevier. Copyright, 2010].
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- Original title: Assessment of the controlling envelope of a model-based multivariable controller for vapor compression refrigeration systems.
- Record ID : 30001995
- Languages: English
- Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 30 - n. 13
- Publication date: 2010/09
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2010.02.024
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Themes:
Compression systems;
Compressors;
Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers;
Expansion systems;
Refrigerant circulation: piping, control, automation, safety;
Energy efficiency, energy savings - Keywords: Refrigerating system; Energy consumption; Mechanical vapour compression; Control (automatic); Compression system; Modelling; Expérimentation
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