Oak Ridge heat-pump models. I. A steady-state computer design model for air-to-air heat pumps

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983

OSTI ID:5538660

Fischer, S K; Rice, C K

The ORNL Heat Pump Design Model is a FORTRAN-IV computer program to predict the steady-state performance of conventional, vapor compression, electrically-driven, air-to-air heat pumps in both heating and cooling modes. This model is intended to serve as an analytical design tool for use by heat pump manufacturers, consulting engineers, research institutions, and universities in studies directed toward the improvement of heat pump performance. The Heat Pump Design Model allows the user to specify: system operating conditions, compressor characteristics, refrigerant flow control devices, fin-and-tube heat exchanger parameters, fan and indoor duct characteristics, and any of ten refrigerants. The model will computer: system capacity and COP (or EER), compressor and fan motor power consumptions, coil outlet air dry- and wet-bulb temperatures, air- and refrigerant-side pressure drops, a summary of the refrigerant-side states throughout the cycle, and overall compressor efficiencies and heat exchanger effectiveness. Thorough documentation of how to use and/or modify the model is provided.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5538660
• Report Number(s): ORNL/CON-80/R1; ON: DE84001577
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
CONDENSERS
DEHUMIDIFICATION
DESIGN
ENERGY TRANSFER
ENTHALPY
EVAPORATORS
FLOW RATE
FLUIDS
HEAT PUMPS
HEAT TRANSFER
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PRESSURE DROP
REFRIGERANTS
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CYCLE
WORKING FLUIDS