.AixLib.Fluid.HeatPumps.ModularReversible.Controls.Defrost.OptimalDefrostTimeWangEtAl

Information

This defrost control uses the optimal defrost icing factor by Wang et al. Every time the current icing factor is lower than the optimal icing factor to start the defrost, defrost is performed.

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.

Revisions

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