[en] This paper proposes an innovative approach for the dynamic modeling of heat exchangers without phase transitions. The proposed thermo-flow model is an alternative to the traditional 1D finite-volumes approach and relies on a lumped thermal mass approach to model transient responses. The heat transfer is modeled by the well-known Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference approach, which is modified to ensure robustness during all possible transient conditions. The lumped parameter models are validated with references models and tested within a Concentrating Solar Power plant model. Results indicate that the developed lumped models are robust and computationally efficient, ensuring the convergence of the Newton Solver. They are significantly faster (~10-fold) than the traditional finite volume models, although a more extensive comparisons would be needed to confirm this figure. They are well suited to be integrated in larger system models, but are not appropriate for the simulation of detailed thermo-flow phenomena.
Disciplines :
Energy
Author, co-author :
Altes-Buch, Queralt ; Université de Liège - ULiège > 1re an. master ingé. civ. électro., à finalité
Dickes, Rémi ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Systèmes énergétiques
Desideri, Adriano ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Systèmes énergétiques
Lemort, Vincent ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Systèmes énergétiques
Quoilin, Sylvain ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Systèmes énergétiques
Language :
English
Title :
Dynamic modeling of thermal systems using a semi-empirical approach and the ThermoCycle Modelica Library
Publication date :
June 2015
Event name :
28th International Conference on Efficiency, Costs, Optimization and Simulation of Energy Systems
Event place :
Pau, France
Event date :
29 June ‐ 3 July 2015
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Efficiency, Costs, Optimization and Simulation of Energy Systems
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