
Fast and accurate modelling for vapor injection compressors in heat pumps with natural refrigerants
A modeling strategy for vapor injection compressors using natural refrigerants is presented. A detailed model supports optimization, while a map-based model enables efficient system simulation in GT-SUITE. This approach balances accuracy and computational efficiency.
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Lecture
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English
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Natural refrigerants are considered more sustainable due to their significantly lower environmental impact compared to the synthetic alternatives currently used in the market. As a result, increasing regulatory pressure is driving the transition toward natural working fluids in heat pump systems. This shift, likely essential for the future of the technology, requires continuous optimization to improve efficiency, enhance safety standards, and eliminate the use of harmful refrigerants. One effective strategy for increasing the coefficient of performance (COP) in heat pumps is the use of vapor injection compressors. To evaluate such system configurations, detailed numerical models are essential that accurately represent the compressor's geometry and dynamic behavior. In this context, one-dim ...