Table of Contents — Volume 1

Advanced Modeling of Thermodynamic Energy Components and Systems

5. External Class Development

5.1 General Principles and External Substances

5.1.1 Introducing Custom Components

5.1.2 Example: Dowtherm A

5.1.3 Coupling to a Thermodynamic Properties Server

5.2 Flat Plate Solar Collectors

5.2.1 Design of the External Component

5.2.2 Physical Model

5.2.3 Saving and Loading Model Parameters

5.3 Calculation of Moist Mixtures in External Classes

5.3.1 Methods Available in the External Classes

5.3.2 Methods Available in the External Classes

5.4 Cooling Towers

5.4.1 Principle of Operation and Phenomenological Model

5.4.2 Behavior Models

5.5 External Controllers

5.6 External Class Development Environment

5.7 Conclusion

5.8 References