Integrated Systems Optimization Consortiums

TransREF is a flexible and user-friendly tool for transient simulation of vapor compression systems. Applications include refrigerators and automotive systems.

Key Features

The key features of TransREF include:

Component based transient simulation tool for refrigerators.
Component models can be changed on the fly.
User defined component models can be developed using the CEEE Component Standard and can be loaded into the program
Ability to model multi-evaporator cycles.
Includes detailed cabinet models for different refrigerator applications. Is being extended to automotive passenger cabins.
Calculates different state points and energy consumption at each time step. Provides pull-down time information.
Ability to add and test user defined control algorithms and change settings during transient simulation.
Inputs and outputs at each time step can be exported to a spreadsheet for further post-processing.

Availability

The full version of the TransREF software is currently available to ISOC members only.

For demonstration versions, please contact ISOC.

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows® Operating System
Processor speed 1GHz or higher
RAM 256 MB minimum
Disk space 70 MB

Exhaustive Feature List

Simulates refrigerators and automotive air conditioners and is being constantly enhanced to accommodate other systems.
Variety of cycle configurations:
TransREF can simulated the basic four component system as well as systems with suction line heat exchanger and dual evaporators in series or parallel.
Fully component based:
Component based architecture allows the user to exchange components on the fly. In addition, the user can add his/her own component models in the program.
Control Algorithms:
TransREF has several built-in control algorithms. The user can also add his/her own control algorithms. This allows the user to build and test custom/proprietary control algorithms
Detailed Output Results:
The program gives detailed output results of the system state-points and stores these values at each time step. The user can also monitor the system on-screen.
Saving in portable data format :
The cycle configuration and all related data is saved in a portable data format, so that is can opened for later use and also for use in other system simulation tools.