Resources
📘 Chapter 6: Component Sizing and Off-Design Operation
Complementary Resources and Guided Explorations
⚠️ Important Notes About These Resources
The resources on this page complement the content of Chapter 6 in Advanced Modeling of Thermodynamic Energy Components and Systems.
- Models and examples are accessible online but require the Thermoptim browser for full interactivity. Download the Thermoptim Browser here to access the complete features. Note that the Thermoptim Console contains direct links to the Thermoptim files used in the guided explorations.
- Post-processing tools (Excel macros, data extraction utilities) are provided to help analyze simulation results.
📌 Component Sizing and Off-Design Operation
Key Concepts Covered:
- Principles of technological design for energy systems.
- Analysis of off-design operation and performance deviations.
- Methodologies for optimizing systems under varying conditions.
Complementary Resources:
📖 Thematic Page: Component Sizing and Off-Design Operation
These pages provide a comprehensive overview of component sizing and off-design operation, including methodologies, case studies, and practical applications. Explore the Thematic Pages →
📄 Links to Off-Design Portal Pages
Access additional resources and examples related to off-design operation on the Thermoptim portal. (Note: These pages are part of the Thermoptim-Unit portal and provide extended examples and methodologies.)
🔧 Small Models Illustrating the Approach
These small illustrative models demonstrate the component sizing and off-design operation methodologies discussed in the chapter.
- Models are available within Thermoptim after installation.
- They include examples of extThopt2.zip and extUser2.zip classes from the book.
📌 External Classes and Examples
Key Concepts Covered:
- Development and use of external classes in Thermoptim.
- Examples of extThopt2.zip and extUser2.zip classes from the book.
- Integration of post-processing tools for data analysis.
Complementary Resources:
📄 External Classes: extThopt2.zip and extUser2.zip
These resources include external classes and examples from the book, such as extThopt2.zip and extUser.zip2, along with post-processing files and Java classes for advanced analysis. (Note: These files are available for download within the Thermoptim environment or the book’s companion resources.)
📊 Post-Processing Tools
Key Concepts Covered:
- Post-processing of Thermoptim simulation results.
- Use of Excel macros and data extraction utilities for analysis.
Complementary Resources:
📗 Excel Macro for Post-Processing of Thermoptim Files
This Excel macro helps automate the post-processing of Thermoptim simulation files, making it easier to analyze and visualize results. Download the Excel Macro →
📊 Data Extraction Utility for Post-Processing
This utility allows you to extract and organize data from Thermoptim simulations for further analysis. Access the Data Extraction Utility →
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Renaud Gicquel – Bridging theory and practice in energy systems education.