Description

Computer modeling of heat transfer surfaces allows the designer to rapidly determine the performance of a particular heat exchanger configuration. For example, a portion of a heat pump system computer program can be used to model air-to-refrigerant heat exchangers. Using this evaporator heat exchanger model,a designer can iteratively determine the heat exchanger configuration required for a given application. By combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the evaporator computer model, an experienced designer can determine a heat exchanger configuration fasterand more accurately. A novice designer can produce better designs and learn the proper design methods. This paper will describe how to integrate the air-to-refrigerant heat exchanger model and AI using a PROLOG knowledge base. Applicable portions of the heat pump c mputer model and required modifications will be discussed. An overview of PROLOG will be presented along with an example of knowledge capture.

Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, vol. 95, pt. 1, Chicago 1989

Product Details

Published:

1989

Number of Pages:

6

File Size:

1 file , 770 KB

Product Code(s):

D-CH-89-23-2