Open‐Source vapor compression library (VCLib): Heat pump modeling for education and research
Computer Applications in Engineering Education, vol. 30, pp. 1498–1509
Abstract
Abstract Vapor compression cycles have gained high importance due to increasing concerns regarding the decarbonization of heating and cooling applications. Typically, vapor compression cycles operate under dynamic conditions, making it difficult to predict their performance accurately. Dynamic simulation models present a decent solution for increasing the reliability of the performance assessment. However, the implementation of dynamic simulation models is a complex task, requiring a uniform description and model development. Therefore, this article introduces an open‐source Vapor Compression Library called VCLib based on a literature review of existing libraries for modeling and simulation of vapor compression cycles. The VCLib combines simulation models from the refrigerant through the component to the system level. The simulation models in the VCLib strictly follow a modular and scalable modeling approach. Class diagrams vividly describe the structure of models, making the VCLib easy to use for new users, especially students. The VCLib is open‐source and accessible to support educational and research purposes: https://github.com/RWTH-EBC/X-HD/
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Christian Vering corresponding Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Mirko Engelpracht Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Stephan Göbel Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Sina Hoseinpoori Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Fabian Wüllhorst Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Christian Schwenzer Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Matti Rademacher Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Sven Hinrichs Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Friederike Chandra Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Philipp Mehrfeld Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Dirk Müller Aachen E.ON Energy Research Center Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate
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E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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