A parallel object oriented code framework for numerical simulation of reciprocating compressors - introduction of solid parts modeling

摘要

A partitioned coupled approach is employed to modeling a reciprocating compressor in a modular way. The approach allows the implementation of an object oriented parallel code framework for simulation of multiphysics systems in general and hermetic reciprocating compressors in particular. Several works in compressor modeling have been presented before. Those works already addressed the resolution of the fluid flow by using this code framework. Now, a new model for simulation of solid components has been developed. In this way the thermal effect of the solid parts on the working fluid can be considered as well. Some numerical results are presented to show first achievements in this research line.