"""
Module with simple bernoulli expansion valve
"""
from vclibpy.components.expansion_valves import ExpansionValve
[docs]class Bernoulli(ExpansionValve):
"""
Simple Bernoulli model.
Args:
A (float): Cross-sectional area of the expansion valve.
"""
[docs] def calc_m_flow_at_opening(self, opening):
return opening * self.A * (2 * self.state_inlet.d * (self.state_inlet.p - self.state_outlet.p)) ** 0.5
[docs] def calc_opening_at_m_flow(self, m_flow, **kwargs):
return (
m_flow /
(self.A * (2 * self.state_inlet.d * (self.state_inlet.p - self.state_outlet.p)) ** 0.5)
)