Vapour Compression Refrigeration Cycle Simulator

Configuration




Operating Parameters

Working fluid:
Evaporator Pressure (kPa):
Condenser Pressure (kPa):
Condenser Inlet Quality (%):
Condenser Exit Quality (%):
Compressor Inlet Superheat (oC):
Condenser Exit Subcooling (oC):
Compressor Efficiency (%):
Mass Flow Rate (kg/s):
IHX Effectiveness (%):

High Temperature Cycle

Working fluid:
IHX Pressure (kPa):
Condenser Pressure (kPa):
Condenser Exit Subcooling (oC):
Compressor Efficiency (%):
Mass Flow Rate (kg/s):

Low Temperature Cycle

Working fluid:
Evaporator Pressure (kPa):
IHX Pressure (kPa):
Compressor Inlet Superheat (oC):
Compressor Efficiency (%):
Mass Flow Rate (kg/s):

Economiser

Extraction Fraction (%):
Interstage Pressure (kPa):
Economiser Effectiveness (%):


State Points

PThsx
[kPa][oC][kJ/kg][kJ/(kg K)][-]
Low Temperature Cycle
High Temperature Cycle

SC = Subcooled liquid
SH = Superheated vapour

Operating Conditions

Stage one compressor work transfer kW
Stage two compressor work transfer kW
Low temperature compressor work transfer kW
High temperature compressor work transfer kW
Total compressor work transfer kW
Compressor work transfer kW
Turbine work transfer kW
Net work transfer kW
Heat transfer in evaporator kW
Heat transfer in condenser kW
Net heat transfer kW
COP (High Temperature Cycle)
COP (Low Temperature Cycle)
COP
Ideal COP
Second Law Efficiency %

P-h Diagram


Show isentropic compressor process.

T-s Diagram


Show isentropic compressor process.

Economiser Q-T Diagram


IHX Q-T Diagram


Schematic