modelDistribution1PipePlugFlow_v

Model of a one-pipe distribution network with plug flow pipes in the main line with hydraulic diameter calculated from nominal velocity

Extends from Buildings.DHC.Networks.BaseClasses.PartialDistribution1Pipe.

Information

This model represents a one-pipe distribution network using a connection model with a plug flow pipe model (pressure drop, heat transfer, transport delays) in the main line whose hydraulic diameters are calculated based on nominal velocity at nominal flow rate Buildings.DHC.Networks.Connections.Connection1PipePlugFlow. The same pipe model at the end of the distribution line (after the last connection).

Parameters

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.Units.SI.Length[nCon]lDisLength of the distribution pipe before each connection
Modelica.Units.SI.LengthlEndLength of the end of the distribution line (after last connection)
Modelica.Units.SI.LengthdIns0.05Thickness of pipe insulation, used to compute R
Modelica.Units.SI.ThermalConductivitykIns0.028Heat conductivity of pipe insulation, used to compute R
Modelica.Units.SI.Velocityv_nominal1.5Velocity at m_flow_nominal (used to compute default value for hydraulic diameter dh)
Modelica.Units.SI.Heightroughness2.5e-5Average height of surface asperities (default: smooth steel pipe)
Modelica.Units.SI.SpecificHeatCapacitycPip2300Specific heat of pipe wall material. 2300 for PE, 500 for steel
Modelica.Units.SI.DensityrhoPip930Density of pipe wall material. 930 for PE, 8000 for steel
Modelica.Units.SI.Lengththickness0.0035Pipe wall thickness

Components

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.Fluid.Interfaces.HeatPorts_a[nCon + 1]heatPortsMultiple heat ports that connect to outside of pipe wall

Revisions

  • March 15, 2024, by David Blum:
    Renamed. This is for issue 3712.
  • December 10, 2023, by Ettore Zanetti:
    First implementation.