modelFrostDensityKorn

Frost density model according to Korn et al.

Information

Default values are based on Korn et al. Other values are e.g. according to Hermes: k=4.7465, T=7930.098.

References

Dieter Korn. Effizienter Betrieb von Kälteanlagen: Energieeinsparung, Wärmerückgewinnung, Abwärmenutzung. VDE VERLAG GMBH, Berlin Offenbach, 2014. ISBN 978-3-8007-3853-3.

Hermes, Christian J. L. ; Piucco, Robson O. ; Barbosa, Jader R. ; Melo, Cláudio: A study of frost growth and densification on flat surfaces. In: Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 33 (2009), Januar, Nr. 2, 371–379. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2008.10.006.

Parameters

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Realk3.77Gain
Modelica.Units.SI.TimeT8000Time Constant
Realden_min50Minimal density

Connectors

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.Blocks.Interfaces.RealOutputfroDenFrost density
Modelica.Blocks.Interfaces.BooleanInputheaHeating mode
Modelica.Blocks.Interfaces.RealInputgroRatIndicator if frosting is taking place; growth rate > 0

Components

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Realy_internalInternal first order output
Realu_internalInternal first order input, indicator whether frost density is rising
Modelica.Blocks.Sources.RealExpressionfroDen_internalInternal frost density calculation

Revisions

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