Vapor compression cycles: Control-oriented modeling and validation

Brian D. Eldredge, Bryan P. Rasmussen, Andrew G. Alleyne

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Abstract

This paper presents experimental validation of a dynamic vapor compression cycle (VCC) system model specifically suited for multivariable control design. A moving-boundary lumped parameter modeling approach captures the essential two-phase fluid dynamics while remaining sufficiently tractable to be a useful tool for designing low-order controllers. This research makes two key contributions to the control-oriented dynamic modeling of these systems. First, the moving-boundary approach is used to develop models of evaporators and condensers with receivers, models previously unavailable in the literature. Second, semi-empirical correlations are incorporated for predicting key model parameters. The resulting models are compared to experimental data for validation purposes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division 2005
Pages1213-1222
Number of pages10
Edition2 PART B
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2005 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Nov 5 2005Nov 11 2005

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Dynamic Systems and Control Division (Publication) DSC
Number2 PART B
Volume74 DSC

Other

Other2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period11/5/0511/11/05

Keywords

  • Air-conditioning
  • Control
  • Dynamic modeling
  • Heat exchangers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Software

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