thermopt 0.0.5

A Python tool for the analysis and optimization of thermodynamic cycles.

ThermoOpt

ThermoOpt is a python package for the modeling and optimization of thermodynamic cycles.

Quick installation guide (from Git repository)

This guide will walk you through installing Thermopt using Poetry, which manages dependencies and virtual environments efficiently.

1. Install Poetry

If you haven't installed Poetry yet, follow the official guide:
Poetry Installation

Verify the installation:

poetry --version

2. Clone the Repository

If you haven't cloned the ThermOpt repository yet, do so:

git clone https://github.com/turbo-sim/thermopt
cd thermopt

3. Create a Virtual Environment and Install Dependencies

Poetry will automatically create a virtual environment and install all dependencies specified in pyproject.toml:

poetry install

4. Activate the Virtual Environment

To activate the virtual environment, run:

poetry shell

To deactivate it, simply type:

exit

5. Verify the Installation

Run the following command inside the Poetry shell or using poetry run:

poetry run python -c "import thermopt; thermopt.print_package_info()"

If successful, this will display the Thermopt banner and package details.

6. Installing Additional Packages

To install new dependencies:

poetry add <package-name>

For development dependencies:

poetry add --dev <package-name>

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