Transient Air Conditioning Simulation Using Network Theory Algorithms 2001-01-1690
An efficient air-conditioning system is an important factor for the commercial success of an automotive product, because of the thermal comfort for the passengers being an important incentive for the purchaser. A simulation tool is presented that makes it possible to design and optimize A/C refrigerant circuits together with the engine cooling system in a very early stage of the design process. This tool is based on networks including the enhanced heat exchange theory which also takes into consideration refrigerant phase changes. A graphical user interface and predefined simulation models which are based on the respective geometry of the system components make it easy to create a virtual vehicle for mathematical analysis of the various heat and mass flows. High flexibility and short calculation time together with high accuracy enable the engineer to make efficient investigations.
Citation: Hager, J., Anzenberger, T., Marzy, R., and Doppelbauer, C., "Transient Air Conditioning Simulation Using Network Theory Algorithms," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-1690, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-1690. Download Citation
Author(s):
Josef Hager, Thomas Anzenberger, Roland Marzy, Clemens Doppelbauer
Affiliated:
Steyr-Daimler-Puch, Engineering Center Steyr, Austria
Pages: 8
Event:
Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Proceedings of the 2001 Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference-P-363
Related Topics:
Engine cooling systems
Design processes
Simulation and modeling
Mathematical analysis
Air conditioning
Optimization
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