Conference article

Simulation of an absorption chiller based on a physical model

Christian Fleßner
Technische Universität Berlin, Fachgebiet Maschinen- und Energieanlagentechnik, Germany

Stefan Petersen
Technische Universität Berlin, Fachgebiet Maschinen- und Energieanlagentechnik, Germany

Felix Ziegler
Technische Universität Berlin, Fachgebiet Maschinen- und Energieanlagentechnik, Germany

Download articlehttp://dx.doi.org/10.3384/ecp09430071

Published in: Proceedings of the 7th International Modelica Conference; Como; Italy; 20-22 September 2009

Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 43:34, p. 312-317

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Published: 2009-12-29

ISBN: 978-91-7393-513-5

ISSN: 1650-3686 (print), 1650-3740 (online)

Abstract

Previous works on simulation of air conditioning systems with absorption chillers in conjunction with detailed experimental analysis have shown a need for a more detailed and generalized modelling and simulation of heat and mass transfer processes in absorption chillers. An existing model for absorption is adapted to be applicable for subcooled or superheated liquids and for the desorption process. New classes compatible with the Modelica_Fluid library (beta 2) for these sub-processes are developed. A media model for evaporating aqueous salt solutions based on Modelica. Media is developed and implemented accordingly. Subsequently; simulations of a complete absorption chiller are conducted and compared with experimental data. The comparison of simulations under stationary conditions show a good agreement with experimental data while the transient behaviour of the plant is not yet fully implemented in the model.

Keywords

Heat and mass transfer; falling film; aqueous salt solutions; Modelica.Media; Modelica_Fluid

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