Pressures in simulation software?

[Uni]

G'day everyone,

I am not sure if the simulation softwares, Evap-Cond or Refrigeration Utilities, all use Absolute Pressure inputs?

My good guess is absolute pressure because gauge pressure is just relative.

Please kindly correct me. Thank you.

[aramis]

No, it usually is an option you can change!

[Uni]

Aramis, not with the two I mentioned, I believe. And that caused the confusion.

[Magoo]

Hello uni.
generally most simulation/ selection software prgs will stipulate either saturated conditions or indicate pressure conditions., options being metric or imperial.
What software are you using and referring to? .

magoo

[aramis]

I was wrong, sorry!

Usually use RefProp that does have the choice and have enabled the use of RefProp equation set from Refrigeration Utilities but they only work with absolute kPa or Bar (both absolute), the only choices.

Cheers!

[Uni]

Magoo, I use Evap-Cond and Refrigeration Utilities. Option is only for switching between SI units or British units.
Thanks, Aramis.

[desA]

The norm should be pressure absolute. This corresponds to the way most steam & gas property tables are drawn up.

The problem with using gauge pressure is that it is relative to local atmospheric pressure, which changes with altitude - this would become incredibly confusing. Absolute pressure is what it is.

[Uni]

Nice one, desA. Thank you.

[desA]

An absolute pleasure. Have a fantastic day.