Development of a simplified model for cooling and dehumidifying coils /

air cooling coils. This model uses the electrical

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Maldonado, Eliezer, 1973-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:air cooling coils. This model uses the electrical
algorithms are incorporated in software developed at the
analysis are the basis for the development of the model.
and energy consumption based on a simplified air-side model.
average deviation of 3.5% and 1.2 'F, respectively.
by testing it on data from two different buildings at Texas
calibration of these parameters to data generated by a coil
campus building and there was good agreement between the
characteristics of the coil under study as well as for the
clear picture of the heat transfer phenomena that occurs in
coil. Field measured data combined with a theoretical
conditions.
different characteristics. Correlations are developed to
Energy Systems Laboratory at Texas A&M University, College
excellent in both cases, predicting the thermal resistance
existing coils in the field is therefore needed in the
Finally, the model is used to develop algorithms to simulate
for application to water cooling coils with a range of
have been developed in the past to characterize the overall
heat transfer behavior of the coil. The coefficients
heat transfer coefficient of this component. However, these
heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.
in conditioned space while minimizing the associated costs
in the space conditioning area, providing, in this way, a
manufacturer's simulation program allows the application of
models require specific details about the coil construction
Non-linear regressions are applied to the data to trace the
obtained from the regressions account for the physical
of operating the air conditioning system. Several models
of the coils and the return water temperature with an
physical characteristics. The resulting model is validated
Precise understanding of the cooling coil in air handler
predict the coefficients of the model and make it suitable
properties of the fluids involved (air and water). The
resistance analogy to treat the heat transfer process in the
simplified engineering model suitable for application to
simulate the response of the water-side to changes occurring
Station, which is used to simulate building heating, cooling
suitable for use with field measured data to characterize
the cooling coil. The upgraded software was tested on a
The objective of this study is to develop a simplified model
the overall heat transfer coefficient of in-situ water-to-
the resulting model to different types of cooling coils with
the two most common chilled water loops in buildings: the
This addition enhances the capability of the software to
two-way valve and the blending station arrangement. These
units is vital to assure the proper temperature and humidity
which make them impractical for in-situ applications. A
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xviii, 101 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 74-76.