modelOptimalDefrostWangEtAl

Optimal defrost time according to Wang et al.

Information

Helper model to implement the optimal defrost icing factor by Wang et al.

References

Wang, W., Zhang, S., Li, Z., Sun, Y., Deng, S., and Wu, X. (2020). Determination of the optimal defrosting initiating time point for an ASHP unit based on the minimum loss coefficient in the nominal output heating energy. Energy, 191, 116505. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.116505.

Connectors

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.Blocks.Interfaces.RealInputTOdaOutdoor air temperature
Modelica.Blocks.Interfaces.RealInputrelHumInput relative humidity of outdoor air
Modelica.Blocks.Interfaces.RealOutputminIceFacMinimal allowed icing Factor to trigger the defrost

Components

TypeNameDefaultDescription
RealepsNL-0.311*TOdaDegC.y - 0.043*TOdaDegC.y^2 - 0.005*TOdaDegC.y^3 + (0.783 - 1.072*10^(-4)*TOdaDegC.y^3)*relHumInPer.y^0.846 + 2.647Icing Factor triggering defrost Wang
Modelica.Blocks.Math.UnitConversions.To_degCTOdaDegCOutdoor air temperatur in degC
Modelica.Blocks.Math.GainrelHumInPerRelative humidity in percent
Modelica.Blocks.Sources.RealExpressionminIceFac_internalRelative humidity in percent

Revisions

  • December 22, 2025 by Fabian Roemer:
    First implementation (see issue AixLib #1623)