OUM SAAD ABDUL- ABUALOYOUN, Student Number S951302006.
COOLING LOAD CALCULATION AND THERMAL MODELING FOR
VEHICLE BY MATLAB. Supervisor I: Dr. Budi Santoso. Supervisor II: Prof.
Dr. Dwi Aries H., ST., Thesis: The Graduate Program in Mechanical
Engineering, Sebelas Maret University 2015.
ABSTRACT
The Cooling Load Calculation and Thermal Modeling for Vehicle by
MATLAB were presented.From the load calculation, cooling capacity could be
calculated,and thus ton of refrigeration required was found. The MATLAB/GUI
was used for estimating the heating and cooling loads encountered in a vehicle
cabin. Models of heat transfer phenomena were used to calculate the different
load categories. Load calculation models weredesigned, and the data were
collected from various sources for load estimation.Case study of Honda Freed
car was introduced under arbitrary driving conditions. Simplified geometry
typical material properties of a Honda freed car were considered as input
parameters for studies. In the case study of Honda Freed Car, the engine,
exhaust, and reflected radiation loads might be neglected from consideration. On
the other hand, the direct and diffuse radiation loads were important AC loads
that tend to give rise to the cabin temperature.The cabin temperature decreased
from a soak temperature of 24°C to the comfort temperature.
Keywords: Cooling load, Cabin load, MATLAB, Air Conditioning System.