Refrigerator

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Synopsis

object refrigerator {
    // residential_enduse properties
    shape "type: unknown";
    load "power_factor: 0.950000; power.r: 0.000000";
    energy +0+0i kVAh;
    power +0+0j kVA;
    peak_demand +0+0i kVA;
    heatgain +0 Btu/h;
    cumulative_heatgain +0 Btu;
    heatgain_fraction +0 pu;
    current_fraction +0 pu;
    impedance_fraction +0 pu;
    power_fraction +0 pu;
    power_factor +0.95;
    constant_power +0+0i kVA;
    constant_current +0+0i kVA;
    constant_admittance +0+0i kVA;
    voltage_factor +0 pu;
    breaker_amps +0 A;
    configuration IS110;
    override NORMAL;
    power_state OFF;
    // refrigerator properties
    size +23.9374 cf;
    rated_capacity +816.743 Btu/h;
    temperature +38.1227 degF;
    setpoint +38.3484 degF;
    deadband +2.4032 degF;
    cycle_time +0 s;
    output +0;
    event_temp +0;
    UA +0.6 Btu/degF*h;
    compressor_off_normal_energy +40500;
    compressor_off_normal_power +15 W;
    compressor_on_normal_energy +252000;
    compressor_on_normal_power +120 W;
    defrost_energy +1.32e+06;
    defrost_power +550 W;
    icemaking_energy +18000;
    icemaking_power +300 W;
    ice_making_probability +0.02;
    FF_Door_Openings 0;
    door_opening_energy 0;
    door_opening_power 0;
    DO_Thershold +1.18576e-322;
    dr_mode_double +0;
    energy_needed +0;
    energy_used +0;
    refrigerator_power +0;
    icemaker_running FALSE;
    check_DO 0;
    is_240 FALSE;
    defrostDelayed +0;
    long_compressor_cycle_due FALSE;
    long_compressor_cycle_time +0;
    long_compressor_cycle_power +120;
    long_compressor_cycle_energy +720000;
    long_compressor_cycle_threshold +0.05;
    defrost_criterion TIMED;
    run_defrost FALSE;
    door_opening_criterion +0;
    compressor_defrost_time +0;
    delay_defrost_time +28800;
    daily_door_opening 0;
    state 0;
}
  • Residential module
    • User's Guide
    • Appliances
    • house class – Single-family home model.
    • residential_enduse class – Abstract residential end use class.
    • occupantload – Residential occupants (sensible and latent heat).
    • ZIPload – Generic constant impedance/current/power end use load.
  • Technical Documents
    • Requirements
    • Specifications
    • Developer notes
    • Technical support document
    • Validation