modelPowerLaw_dp_DerivativeCheck2

Model that checks the correct implementation of the 2nd order derivative of the power law function

Extends from Modelica.Icons.Example (Icon for runnable examples).

Information

This model validates the implementation of Buildings.Fluid.BaseClasses.FlowModels.powerLaw_dp and its second order derivative Buildings.Fluid.BaseClasses.FlowModels.powerLaw_dp_der2. If the derivative implementation is wrong, the simulation will stop with an error.

Implementation

The pressure drop dp is increased non-linearly in order for the first and second derivatives in Buildings.Fluid.BaseClasses.FlowModels.powerLaw_dp_der2 to be non-zero during part of the simulation. This will ensure full code coverage of this function.

Parameters

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Realk0.5Flow coefficient, k = m_flow/ dp^(1/n)
Realn1.5Flow exponent, n=1 for laminar, n=2 for turbulent
Modelica.Units.SI.MassFlowRatem_flow_turbulent0.1Mass flow rate where transition to turbulent flow occurs

Components

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.Units.SI.MassFlowRatem_flowMass flow rate
Modelica.Units.SI.MassFlowRatem_flow_compComparison value for m_flow
Realder_m_flow1st order derivative of mass flow rate
Realder_m_flow_comp1st order derivative of comparison value for m_flow
Modelica.Units.SI.PressureDifferencedpPressure drop
Modelica.Units.SI.MassFlowRateerr_m_flowIntegration error for m_flow
Realerr_der_m_flowIntegration error for der_m_flow

Revisions

  • May 30, 2026, by Michael Wetter:
    First implementation.
    This is for Buildings, #4620.