Air condition systems together with the thermal management of vehicles become increasingly important because of economical and environmental reasons. The integration of an air conditioning system into a specific vehicle was done in the past mainly through testing. Increasing costs and outsourcing of the developing and optimizing processes to the suppliers makes this trial and testing procedure more and more inefficient. A simulation tool is presented that makes it possible to design and optimize A/C systems considering the influence of engine cooling system on the air conditioning circuit. This tool is based on networks including the enhanced heat exchange theory which takes also the phase changes within the refrigerant into consideration. A graphical user interface and predefined simulation models which are based on the respective geometry of the A/C components makes it easy to create a virtual air conditioning system for mathematical analysis. High flexibility and short calculation time together with high accuracy allow the engineer to make efficient investigations.
Simulation of air conditioning circuits in vehicles under consideration of the engine cooling system
Simulation der Klimaanlagen in Fahrzeugen unter Berücksichtigung des Motorkühlsystems
2000
11 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 5 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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