How can I build a Heat exchanger (MA-MA) in Matlab Simscape?

I am creating a ventilation system in matlab simscape and need a heat exchanger for moist air to moist air. What is the smartest way to build it?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Simscape Team]

For an abstract heat exchanger, the best resources are the shipping examples for Moist Air

https://www.mathworks.com/help/hydro/examples.html?category=moist-components&exampleproduct=all&s_tid=CRUX_lftnav

The Electric Vehicle Thermal Management example models the cabin of the vehicle which includes Moist Air Components

https://www.mathworks.com/help/hydro/ug/sscfluids_ev_thermal_management.html

You can approximate the tubes of the heat exchanger using the Pipe (MA) block

https://www.mathworks.com/help/simscape/ref/pipema.html

See also this tutorial

https://www.mathworks.com/help/hydro/ug/modeling-a-refrigeration-cycle.html

--Steve