A method to calculate uncertainty of empirical compressor maps with the consideration of extrapolation effect and choice of training data

Cheung, Howard; Sarfraz, Omer; Bach, Christian K.

doi:10.1080/23744731.2017.1372805

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“…While the literature has quantified measurement uncertainty, the regression uncertainty may lead to average errors of up to 5% and 4% in power and mass flow rate predictions, respectively, as demonstrated in the studies conducted under AHRI-Project-8013 [54], and by Aute and Martin [55]. A technique for quantifying the uncertainty in the compressor map's output was introduced by Cheung et al [56], where the most important source of uncertainty is due to data training.…”

Section: Compressor Modelmentioning

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A Water-to-Water Heat Pump Model with Experimental Validation

Viviescas,

Bernier

2024

Energies

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An experimental validation of a steady-state model for water-to-water heat pumps is conducted on a 10 kW test bench. The objective of the model is to predict the capacity and the required compressor power, based on the inlet conditions of the secondary fluids in the evaporator and condenser. Detailed manufacturer performance maps based on the AHRI 540-2020 standard are utilized to model the fixed-speed scroll compressor. A new semi-empirical model for the thermostatic expansion valve incorporates condensing temperature effects on superheating prediction. Sub-models for individual components, including detailed representations of the evaporator and condenser, are integrated into a global model, resulting in a set nonlinear equation solved using an equation solver with appropriate guess values. The validation of the model is conducted in an experimental test facility equipped with two precisely controlled secondary fluid loops. The heat pump is instrumented to measure condensation and evaporation pressures, the compressor discharge temperature, compressor power, superheating, and sub-cooling. The results are divided into three sub-sections: the first validates the complete heat pump model by comparing its power consumption and COPs in heating and cooling; the second compares the predicted and measured operational conditions; finally, it is shown how the model can be used to predict the non-operational conditions of the heat pump for specific scenarios.

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confidence: 99%