Thermal Liquid
R2026bThermal liquid networks undergo temperature and viscosity changes due to processes internal and external to a block or network. Fluid properties are a function of pressure and temperature.
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Categories
- Actuators
Linear actuators for one- and two-way motion control
- Pipes and Fittings
Conduits for fluid transport
- Pumps and Motors
Fixed- and variable-displacement devices for mechanical-hydraulic energy conversion
- Tanks and Accumulators
Pressurized chambers for hydraulic energy storage and pulsation smoothing
- Utilities
Preset fluid properties for thermal liquid networks
- Valves and Orifices
Variable local restrictions for fluid flow control
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Featured Examples
Building Water Management
Simulates a water and energy saving system in a commercial building, such as a hotel. The wastewater is recycled with a filtering system, and the heat contained in the wastewater is recovered with a refrigeration system. A solar panel and battery storage system mitigate the energy cost of running the filtering and refrigeration system.
House Heating System
Model a simple house heating system. The model contains a heater, a controller, and a house structure with four radiators and four rooms. Each room exchanges heat with the environment through its exterior walls, roof, and windows. Each path is simulated as a combination of a thermal convection, thermal conduction, and the thermal mass. It is assumed that heat is not transferred internally between rooms. The heater consists of a furnace, a boiler, an accumulator, and a pump to circulate hot water in the system. The controller starts admitting fuel into the furnace if the overall average temperature of rooms falls below 21 degree C and it stops if the temperature exceeds 25 degree C. The simulation calculates the heating cost and indoor temperatures.
Electric Vehicle Thermal Management
Model the thermal management system of a battery electric vehicle.
Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) Hybrid Solar Panel
Model the cogeneration of electrical power and heat using a hybrid PV/T solar panel. The generated heat is transferred to water for household consumption.
