CoolTools

The following simulation purposes are covered:

• Cycle analysis (process design) – comparison of one stage direct expansion cycle and one stage flooded cycle.
• System sizing – calculation of component sizes from general criteria.
• System simulation – calculating operating conditions in a system with known components.
• Component calculations – calculation of components efficiencies and outlet conditions.
• Evaluation of operation – evaluation of system efficiency.
• Process investigation – e.g. moist air calculations.

CoolTools is modern adaptation of CoolPack, a collection of simulation models that was developed in the 90’s the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MEK), Section of Thermal Energy (TES) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). More info on CoolPack can be found in IPU’s homepage: https://www.ipu.dk/products/coolpack/.

CoolTools is still under development

The software aims at providing a replacement of the old CoolPack software and the functionality is expected to grow over time. Please feel free to get in touch and fill in our questionnaire to tell us which features you would love to see in future versions.

• Visit questionnaire and tell us your needs

Download

• Get CoolTools here: Download CoolTools v1.1.1

Change log

v1.1.1 – 2024/03/14

• Fixed display of process parameter units (kW), air cooler tool

  Fixed numerical stability with fully saturated inlet/outlet air, air cooler tool

v1.1.0 – 2023/03/13

• Added experimental(!) support for REFPROP, requires a license
• Added two-phase flow to calculate pressure drop for riser pipes

v1.0.3 – 2022/03/20

• Added a latent heat load for frost formation on air dehumidifiers

v1.0.2 – 2021/10/12

• Fixed a bug when changing inputs and outputs related to mass flow rates

v1.0.0 – 2020/08/06

• Initial release

The initial development of CoolTools has been partly funded by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.

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