Kettle reboiler and shell and tube heat exchanger model

I am trying to develop a model for a kettle-type reboiler using MATLAB Simulink. I tried coupling a TL-2P heat exchanger with an accumulator but the simulations were not working well.

Is there an existing model for kettle reboilers (or steam generators in general) in Simulink libraries or at least a properly defined shell and tube heat exchanger?

Answer 1

[Yash]

Hi Muiz,

I understand that you are facing issues while developing a model for a kettle-type reboiler using Simulink.

There is no pre-existing model available specifically for kettle reboilers or shell and tube heat exchanger in Simulink Libraries. However, you can leverage the heat exchangers available in Simscape to create a model for the kettle reboiler.

You can refer to the following MATLAB Answer to model a shell and tube heat exchanger: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/229733-modelling-shell-and-tube-heat-exchanger

Additionally, you might find the following example on modeling a steam turbine, specifically the Rankine cycle steam turbine, useful for modeling the steam generator:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/simscape/ug/rankine-cycle-steam-turbine.html

I hope these resources help you in developing your kettle reboiler model.

Best Regards,

Yash