Energy Systems Modelling and

Analysis EN 401 / EN 618

Interpolation

Lecture 5 25th July 2017

Black box model
Interpolation
Interpolation

Suppose
we have n data
points
For a set of n discrete data points (x1,y1) ,..(xn,yn)

i) A unique polynomial of degree n passes through all the n

discrete points

ii)A unique polynomial of degree n-1 passes through all the

n discrete points

iii)A unique polynomial of degree n+1 passes through all

the n discrete points

iv) It is not possible to have a polynomial passing through

all the n discrete points

v) None of the above

Polynomial interpolation
Is there any condition
required for the uniqueness
of the polynomial?
 Co-efficient matrix must be non
singular

Vandermonde determinant

Since points are distinct, determinant is non zero

Saturated steam enthalpy
Interpolation example
Interpolation example
Interpolation example
Interpolation example
 Interpolation example

At t=80 ◦C
Solution methods
Lagrange Interpolation
Lagrange interpolation
Interpolation for two variables
 Cooling Tower Characteristics

http://www.me.ua.edu/me416/s09/pdf/ASHRAE2008Equipment-CoolingTowers.pdf
 Centrifugal pump characteristics

http://ecoursesonline.iasri.res.in/mod/page/view.php?id=1864
Interpolation for two variables
Newtons interpolation
Newtons forward interpolation
Generic expressions
Example –for Newtons interpolation