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The evolution of computer resources paved the way for numerical models to substitute extensive experimental campaigns to develop and optimize compressors for the HVAC&R industry. A particular class of compressor models referred to as mechanistic (or deterministic) chamber model is well-known to be computationally efficient and has reasonable model fidelity for performance prediction and extrapolation. The overall model architecture requires inputs from various sub-models, including the mass flow, heat transfer and valve models. The accuracy of the overall model depends on the fidelity and accuracy of the individual sub-models. This article provides a comprehensive review of the different approaches available in literature which were used to model the geometry, mass flow, valves, and heat transfer processes in the compressor. The article aims to help researchers identify suitable approaches for their analysis. Additionally, it was found that there are opportunities for additional research to develop analytical correlations for discharge coefficients for the mass flow model, explore solubility in leakage gaps, develop effective flow/force area estimation for valve models, and develop instantaneous heat transfer coefficients for specific compressor architectures and thermal conductance models for multi-lumped network models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• 0-D/1-D compressor model. • PDSim. • Programming platforms evaluation. Several regulatory measures aimed to mitigate climate change are forcing compressor manufacturers to replace current refrigerants to those with low Global Warming Potential (GWP). New refrigerants need to be evaluated to ensure adequate efficiency for use in modern products. Evaluation can be done heuristically, which is expensive and time-consuming, while a carefully designed simulation model can provide similar outcomes for a significantly reduced cost. This paper presents a comparison between various user-developed and existing reciprocating compressor models to assist in the selection of a suitable modeling platform for a wide-ranging study. The reciprocating compressor is selected because of the simplicity of the model to ensure consistency across different platforms. The user-developed models are developed in MATLABTM and ModelicaTM for the reciprocating compressor. The same compressor is also modeled using existing compressor modeling platforms, PDSim and GT-SuiteTM. The compressor model includes three main components; geometry, compression process and frictional losses. Other sub-models, like valve model and heat transfer model, are also part of the compression process. These platforms are evaluated based on both quantitative and qualitative criteria. ModelicaTM is found to be computationally efficient while GT-SuiteTM took maximum time for simulation among the compared platforms. On a qualitative basis, PDSim is potentially a better platform for compressor optimization; which is also readily available to end user due to its open-source nature and prospects for future model development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]