Thermal Management Systems

Cooling and refrigeration systems are widely used in industrial and commercial applications such as air conditioning, food & beverage, and medical refrigeration. Modelon Impact can model and design cooling and refrigeration systems for performance, efficiency, and economic analysis. The capabilities and features within Modelon solutions that support this use case include: 

• The modeling of components such as condensers, evaporators, and suction line heat exchangers

• The ability to conduct transient simulation and analysis of the overall cooling and refrigeration system 

Data cooling systems are essential to operating and preserving modern data centers. Modelon Impact can design and simulate data cooling systems that maintain the temperature of data center components within safe and operable ranges for optimal performance and damage prevention. The capabilities and features within Modelon solutions that support this use case include: 

• The modeling of critical components and systems such as cooling towers, evaporative coolers, and cooling coils.  

• A wide selection of cooling fluids and air models to integrate within system models 

• The modeling, simulation, and heat transfer analysis within a data center. 

• Pre-configured models that have been commercially validated and are ready to be adapted or customized. 

• Accurate simulation data output to evaluate cooling options, control, cost, and performance  

Effective thermal management of modern buildings helps maintain an indoor environment for occupants while reducing energy consumption and associated costs. Modelon Impact can design, simulate, and optimize thermal management systems for performance under various operating conditions. The capabilities and features within Modelon solutions that support this use case include: 

• The modeling of components and systems such as heat pumps and air conditioners 

• Evaluation of component-level challenges such as defrosting and controls 

• Access to Spawn-of-EnergyPlus in-platform for common building components, models, and workflows 

• Long-term performance evaluation of HVAC systems integrated into buildings and housing

Air cycle and environmental control systems are critical elements for aircraft and spacecraft. These systems maintain a controlled environment by regulating temperature, humidity, and air quality. Modelon Impact can model, design, simulate, and optimize these systems. The capabilities and features within Modelon solutions that support this use case include: 

• The modeling and simulation of airflow and temperature distribution within a controlled environment 

• Component libraries designed to develop systems such as [systems] 

• The sizing of key components and designing suitable supervisory controls 

Supplemental cooling systems provide additional cooling capacity beyond a primary cooling system. These systems are typically used in hot climates or where the primary cooling system is insufficient to meet the cooling demand. Modelon Impact can be used to model, design, simulate, and optimize these systems. The capabilities and features within Modelon solutions that support this use case include:  

• The modeling and simulation of supplemental cooling systems such as ram air cooling systems, air cycle air conditioning systems, and liquid cooling systems

• Performance and economic evaluation of supplemental cooling systems 

• The simulation and optimization of cooling equipment and ductwork to achieve optimal thermal comfort and energy efficiency

• Simulation with integrated controls and peak-shaving 

Cooling avionics and power electronics is critical for the safe and reliable operation of modern aircraft. Modelon Impact can design and simulate these systems under various operating conditions. The capabilities and features within Modelon solutions that support this use case include:  

• Thermal behavior simulation of the avionics and power electronics under different operating conditions 

• The design and simulation of a vapor cycle refrigeration system with single-phase liquid cooling distribution 

• Evaluation of the cooling within electric, electronic, and tactical loads