Title of article :
Simulation of dynamics and control of a double-effect LiBr–H2O absorption chiller
Author/Authors :
Younggy Shin، نويسنده , , Jung Ah Seo، نويسنده , , Hyun Wook Cho، نويسنده , , Sang Chul Nam، نويسنده , , Jin Hee Jeong، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2009
Pages :
8
From page :
2718
To page :
2725
Abstract :
A dynamic model has been developed to simulate dynamic operation of a real double-effect absorption chiller. Dynamic behavior of working fluids in main components was modeled in first-order nonlinear differential equations based on heat and mass balances. Mass transport mechanisms among the main components were modeled by valve throttling, ‘U’ tube overflow and solution sub-cooling. The nonlinear dynamic equations coupled with the subroutines to calculate thermodynamic properties of working fluids were solved by a numerical method. The dynamic performance of the model was compared with the test data of a commercial medium chiller. The model showed a good agreement with the test data except for the first 83 min during which different flow rates of the weak solution caused some discrepancy. It was found that the chiller dynamics is governed by the inlet temperatures of the cooling water and the chilled water when the heat input to the chiller is relatively constant. For a step change of load at constant inlet temperatures of the cooling water and the chilled water, the response time of the chilled water exit temperature was about 15 min and it was due to the thermal capacities of the chiller. The dilution cycle was found to be an essential means for improvement of control performance as well as anti-crystallization.
Keywords :
Lithium bromide , LiBr–H2O , absorption , Dynamic model , Chiller , Double-effect , Crystallization , Dilution cycle
Journal title :
Applied Thermal Engineering
Serial Year :
2009
Journal title :
Applied Thermal Engineering
Record number :
1042115
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