TCLab: ODE Energy Balance with Convection

A basic energy balance model of the Temperature Control Lab (TCLab) assumes that there is one uniform temperature in the control volume and that all heat loss is through natural convection with U=10 W/m2-K. The relationship between the heater and the power output is given by an energy balance. With the temperature initially at ambient temperature (Ta), simulate the change in temperature over the 5 minutes when heater Q is adjusted to 50%. Use values of m=0.004 kg, A=0.0012 m2, Cp=500 J/kg-K, and Ta=23 degC. Compare the simulated temperature response to data from the TCLab. Add a simulation prediction to the script below to compare with the TCLab data. Source code: https://apmonitor.com/pdc/index.php/M... TCLab Overview: https://apmonitor.com/heat.htm Process Dynamics and Control Course: https://apmonitor.com/pdc