A Fast-Reduced Model for an Innovative Latent Thermal Energy Storage for Direct Integration in Heat Pumps

In the present paper, numerical modeling of an innovative latent thermal energy storage unit, suitable for direct integration into condenser or evaporator a heat pump is presented. The Modelica language, in Dymola environment, and TIL libraries were used development modular model, which easily re-usable adaptable to different configurations. Validation model was carried out using experimental data under operating modes it subsequently optimization design charging discharge. particular, since unit made up parallel channels transfer fluid, refrigerant, phase change material, their number distribution changed evaluate effect on performance.