packageVaporCycle

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This example package illustrates, step by step, several configurations of a vapor compression cycle, based on the reverse Clausius–Rankine cycle, as commonly used in air conditioning systems. The models are constructed using idealized state-change components, specifically Adiabatic, Isobaric and Isenthalpic processes. The cycle comprises four fundamental processes through which the working fluid (refrigerant) passes:

• Compression in a compressor: adiabatic process with a specified isentropic efficiency
• Condensation in a heat exchanger: isobaric cooling process
• Expansion in a valve: isenthalpic process
• Evaporation in a heat exchanger: isobaric heating process, closing the thermodynamic loop

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Revisions

• 2026, by Raphael Gebhart (raphael.gebhart@dlr.de):
  Initial version.