modelZhuFrostingZone

Model to indicate which frosting zone according to Zhu et al. is currently active

Information

This model outputs the current frosting zone from Zhu et al. The three zones depend outdoor air temperature and humidity.

References

J.H. Zhu, Y.Y. Sun, W. Wang, S.M. Deng, Y.J. Ge, and L.T. Li. Developing a new frosting map to guide defrosting control for air-source heat pump units. Applied Thermal Engineering, November 2015 doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.06.076.

Connectors

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.Blocks.Interfaces.RealInputrelHumInput relative humidity of outdoor air
Modelica.Blocks.Interfaces.IntegerOutputzonFrosting zon (0=no, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe)
Modelica.Blocks.Interfaces.RealInputTOdaOutdoor air temperature

Components

TypeNameDefaultDescription
RealrelHumSevpoly_fit(coeff_severe, TOda - 273.15)Relative humidity above which is severe frosting
RealrelHumModpoly_fit(coeff_moderate, TOda - 273.15)Relative humidity above which is moderate frosting
RealrelHumMilpoly_fit(coeff_mild, TOda - 273.15)Relative humidity above which is mild frosting

Contents

NameDescription
poly_fitprotected

Revisions

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