feat(components): add ThermoState generators and Eurovent backend demo

crates/components/Cargo.toml

@@ -7,9 +7,17 @@ description = "Core component trait definitions for Entropyk thermodynamic simul
 license = "MIT OR Apache-2.0"
 repository = "https://github.com/entropyk/entropyk"
 
+[features]
+default = []
+ffi = []
+http = []
+
 [dependencies]
-# Core types will be added when core crate is created
-# entropyk-core = { path = "../core" }
+# Core types from Story 1.2
+entropyk-core = { path = "../core" }
+
+# Fluid properties backend (Story 5.1 - FluidBackend integration)
+entropyk-fluids = { path = "../fluids" }
 
 # Error handling
 thiserror = "1.0"
@@ -18,8 +26,8 @@ thiserror = "1.0"
 serde = { version = "1.0", features = ["derive"] }
 
 [dev-dependencies]
-# Testing utilities
-# tokio-test = "0.4"
+# Floating-point assertions
+approx = "0.5"
 
 [lib]
 name = "entropyk_components"

crates/components/src/external_model.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,628 @@
+//! External Component Model Interface
+//!
+//! This module provides support for external component models via:
+//! - Dynamic library loading (.dll/.so) via FFI
+//! - HTTP API calls to external services
+//!
+//! ## Architecture
+//!
+//! The external model interface allows integration of proprietary or vendor-supplied
+//! component models that cannot be implemented natively in Rust.
+//!
+//! ## FFI Interface (DLL/SO)
+//!
+//! External libraries must implement the `entropyk_model` C ABI:
+//!
+//! ```c
+//! // Required exported functions:
+//! int entropyk_model_compute(double* inputs, double* outputs, int n_in, int n_out);
+//! int entropyk_model_jacobian(double* inputs, double* jacobian, int n_in, int n_out);
+//! const char* entropyk_model_name(void);
+//! const char* entropyk_model_version(void);
+//! ```
+//!
+//! ## HTTP API Interface
+//!
+//! External services must provide REST endpoints:
+//!
+//! - `POST /compute`: Accepts JSON with inputs, returns JSON with outputs
+//! - `POST /jacobian`: Accepts JSON with inputs, returns JSON with Jacobian matrix
+
+use crate::ComponentError;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+/// Configuration for an external model.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ExternalModelConfig {
+    /// Unique identifier for this model
+    pub id: String,
+    /// Model type (ffi or http)
+    pub model_type: ExternalModelType,
+    /// Number of inputs expected
+    pub n_inputs: usize,
+    /// Number of outputs produced
+    pub n_outputs: usize,
+    /// Optional timeout in milliseconds
+    #[serde(default = "default_timeout")]
+    pub timeout_ms: u64,
+}
+
+fn default_timeout() -> u64 {
+    5000
+}
+
+/// Type of external model interface.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum ExternalModelType {
+    /// Dynamic library (.dll on Windows, .so on Linux, .dylib on macOS)
+    Ffi {
+        /// Path to the library file
+        library_path: PathBuf,
+        /// Optional function name prefix
+        function_prefix: Option<String>,
+    },
+    /// HTTP REST API
+    Http {
+        /// Base URL for the API
+        base_url: String,
+        /// Optional API key for authentication
+        api_key: Option<String>,
+    },
+}
+
+/// Trait for external model implementations.
+///
+/// This trait abstracts over FFI and HTTP interfaces, providing
+/// a unified interface for the solver.
+pub trait ExternalModel: Send + Sync {
+    /// Returns the model identifier.
+    fn id(&self) -> &str;
+
+    /// Returns the number of inputs.
+    fn n_inputs(&self) -> usize;
+
+    /// Returns the number of outputs.
+    fn n_outputs(&self) -> usize;
+
+    /// Computes outputs from inputs.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `inputs` - Input values (length = n_inputs)
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Output values (length = n_outputs)
+    fn compute(&self, inputs: &[f64]) -> Result<Vec<f64>, ExternalModelError>;
+
+    /// Computes the Jacobian matrix.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `inputs` - Input values
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Jacobian matrix as a flat array (row-major, n_outputs × n_inputs)
+    fn jacobian(&self, inputs: &[f64]) -> Result<Vec<f64>, ExternalModelError>;
+
+    /// Returns model metadata.
+    fn metadata(&self) -> ExternalModelMetadata;
+}
+
+/// Metadata about an external model.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ExternalModelMetadata {
+    /// Model name
+    pub name: String,
+    /// Model version
+    pub version: String,
+    /// Model description
+    pub description: Option<String>,
+    /// Input names/units
+    pub input_names: Vec<String>,
+    /// Output names/units
+    pub output_names: Vec<String>,
+}
+
+/// Errors from external model operations.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, thiserror::Error)]
+pub enum ExternalModelError {
+    /// Library loading failed
+    #[error("Failed to load library: {0}")]
+    LibraryLoad(String),
+
+    /// Function not found in library
+    #[error("Function not found: {0}")]
+    FunctionNotFound(String),
+
+    /// Computation failed
+    #[error("Computation failed: {0}")]
+    ComputationFailed(String),
+
+    /// Invalid input dimensions
+    #[error("Invalid input dimensions: expected {expected}, got {actual}")]
+    InvalidInputDimensions {
+        /// Expected number of inputs
+        expected: usize,
+        /// Actual number received
+        actual: usize,
+    },
+
+    /// HTTP request failed
+    #[error("HTTP request failed: {0}")]
+    HttpError(String),
+
+    /// Timeout exceeded
+    #[error("Operation timed out after {0}ms")]
+    Timeout(u64),
+
+    /// JSON parsing error
+    #[error("JSON error: {0}")]
+    JsonError(String),
+
+    /// Model not initialized
+    #[error("Model not initialized")]
+    NotInitialized,
+}
+
+impl From<ExternalModelError> for ComponentError {
+    fn from(err: ExternalModelError) -> Self {
+        ComponentError::InvalidState(format!("External model error: {}", err))
+    }
+}
+
+/// Request body for HTTP compute endpoint.
+#[derive(Debug, Serialize)]
+#[allow(dead_code)]
+struct ComputeRequest {
+    inputs: Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+/// Response from HTTP compute endpoint.
+#[derive(Debug, Deserialize)]
+#[allow(dead_code)]
+struct ComputeResponse {
+    outputs: Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+/// Request body for HTTP Jacobian endpoint.
+#[derive(Debug, Serialize)]
+#[allow(dead_code)]
+struct JacobianRequest {
+    inputs: Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+/// Response from HTTP Jacobian endpoint.
+#[derive(Debug, Deserialize)]
+#[allow(dead_code)]
+struct JacobianResponse {
+    jacobian: Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+/// FFI-based external model (mock implementation for non-ffi builds).
+///
+/// When the `ffi` feature is not enabled, this provides a mock implementation
+/// that can be used for testing and development. The mock passes inputs through
+/// unchanged (identity function).
+#[cfg(not(feature = "ffi"))]
+pub struct FfiModel {
+    config: ExternalModelConfig,
+    metadata: ExternalModelMetadata,
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "ffi"))]
+impl FfiModel {
+    /// Creates a new FFI model (mock implementation without ffi feature).
+    ///
+    /// This creates a mock model that can be used for testing. The mock
+    /// implements an identity function (output = input for first n_outputs).
+    pub fn new(config: ExternalModelConfig) -> Result<Self, ExternalModelError> {
+        let metadata = ExternalModelMetadata {
+            name: format!("Mock FFI Model: {}", config.id),
+            version: "0.1.0-mock".to_string(),
+            description: Some("Mock FFI model for testing (ffi feature not enabled)".to_string()),
+            input_names: (0..config.n_inputs)
+                .map(|i| format!("input_{}", i))
+                .collect(),
+            output_names: (0..config.n_outputs)
+                .map(|i| format!("output_{}", i))
+                .collect(),
+        };
+        Ok(Self { config, metadata })
+    }
+
+    /// Creates with custom mock metadata for testing.
+    pub fn new_mock(
+        config: ExternalModelConfig,
+        metadata: ExternalModelMetadata,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ExternalModelError> {
+        Ok(Self { config, metadata })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "ffi"))]
+impl ExternalModel for FfiModel {
+    fn id(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.config.id
+    }
+
+    fn n_inputs(&self) -> usize {
+        self.config.n_inputs
+    }
+
+    fn n_outputs(&self) -> usize {
+        self.config.n_outputs
+    }
+
+    fn compute(&self, inputs: &[f64]) -> Result<Vec<f64>, ExternalModelError> {
+        if inputs.len() != self.config.n_inputs {
+            return Err(ExternalModelError::InvalidInputDimensions {
+                expected: self.config.n_inputs,
+                actual: inputs.len(),
+            });
+        }
+        // Mock: pass through inputs (identity for first n_outputs, zero padding)
+        let mut outputs = vec![0.0; self.config.n_outputs];
+        for (i, &input) in inputs.iter().take(self.config.n_outputs).enumerate() {
+            outputs[i] = input;
+        }
+        Ok(outputs)
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian(&self, inputs: &[f64]) -> Result<Vec<f64>, ExternalModelError> {
+        if inputs.len() != self.config.n_inputs {
+            return Err(ExternalModelError::InvalidInputDimensions {
+                expected: self.config.n_inputs,
+                actual: inputs.len(),
+            });
+        }
+        // Mock: returns identity-like Jacobian
+        let mut jacobian = vec![0.0; self.config.n_inputs * self.config.n_outputs];
+        let min_dim = self.config.n_inputs.min(self.config.n_outputs);
+        for i in 0..min_dim {
+            jacobian[i * self.config.n_inputs + i] = 1.0;
+        }
+        Ok(jacobian)
+    }
+
+    fn metadata(&self) -> ExternalModelMetadata {
+        self.metadata.clone()
+    }
+}
+
+/// HTTP-based external model (mock implementation for non-http builds).
+///
+/// When the `http` feature is not enabled, this provides a mock implementation
+/// that can be used for testing and development. The mock passes inputs through
+/// unchanged (identity function).
+#[cfg(not(feature = "http"))]
+pub struct HttpModel {
+    config: ExternalModelConfig,
+    metadata: ExternalModelMetadata,
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "http"))]
+impl HttpModel {
+    /// Creates a new HTTP model (mock implementation without http feature).
+    ///
+    /// This creates a mock model that can be used for testing. The mock
+    /// implements an identity function (output = input for first n_outputs).
+    pub fn new(config: ExternalModelConfig) -> Result<Self, ExternalModelError> {
+        let metadata = ExternalModelMetadata {
+            name: format!("Mock HTTP Model: {}", config.id),
+            version: "0.1.0-mock".to_string(),
+            description: Some("Mock HTTP model for testing (http feature not enabled)".to_string()),
+            input_names: (0..config.n_inputs)
+                .map(|i| format!("input_{}", i))
+                .collect(),
+            output_names: (0..config.n_outputs)
+                .map(|i| format!("output_{}", i))
+                .collect(),
+        };
+        Ok(Self { config, metadata })
+    }
+
+    /// Creates with custom mock metadata for testing.
+    pub fn new_mock(
+        config: ExternalModelConfig,
+        metadata: ExternalModelMetadata,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ExternalModelError> {
+        Ok(Self { config, metadata })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "http"))]
+impl ExternalModel for HttpModel {
+    fn id(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.config.id
+    }
+
+    fn n_inputs(&self) -> usize {
+        self.config.n_inputs
+    }
+
+    fn n_outputs(&self) -> usize {
+        self.config.n_outputs
+    }
+
+    fn compute(&self, inputs: &[f64]) -> Result<Vec<f64>, ExternalModelError> {
+        if inputs.len() != self.config.n_inputs {
+            return Err(ExternalModelError::InvalidInputDimensions {
+                expected: self.config.n_inputs,
+                actual: inputs.len(),
+            });
+        }
+        // Mock: pass through inputs (identity for first n_outputs, zero padding)
+        let mut outputs = vec![0.0; self.config.n_outputs];
+        for (i, &input) in inputs.iter().take(self.config.n_outputs).enumerate() {
+            outputs[i] = input;
+        }
+        Ok(outputs)
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian(&self, inputs: &[f64]) -> Result<Vec<f64>, ExternalModelError> {
+        if inputs.len() != self.config.n_inputs {
+            return Err(ExternalModelError::InvalidInputDimensions {
+                expected: self.config.n_inputs,
+                actual: inputs.len(),
+            });
+        }
+        // Mock: returns identity-like Jacobian
+        let mut jacobian = vec![0.0; self.config.n_inputs * self.config.n_outputs];
+        let min_dim = self.config.n_inputs.min(self.config.n_outputs);
+        for i in 0..min_dim {
+            jacobian[i * self.config.n_inputs + i] = 1.0;
+        }
+        Ok(jacobian)
+    }
+
+    fn metadata(&self) -> ExternalModelMetadata {
+        self.metadata.clone()
+    }
+}
+
+/// Thread-safe wrapper for external models.
+///
+/// This wrapper ensures safe concurrent access to external models,
+/// which may not be thread-safe themselves.
+pub struct ThreadSafeExternalModel {
+    inner: Arc<dyn ExternalModel>,
+}
+
+impl ThreadSafeExternalModel {
+    /// Creates a new thread-safe wrapper.
+    pub fn new(model: impl ExternalModel + 'static) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            inner: Arc::new(model),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates from an existing Arc.
+    pub fn from_arc(model: Arc<dyn ExternalModel>) -> Self {
+        Self { inner: model }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns a reference to the inner model.
+    pub fn inner(&self) -> &dyn ExternalModel {
+        self.inner.as_ref()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Clone for ThreadSafeExternalModel {
+    fn clone(&self) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            inner: Arc::clone(&self.inner),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Debug for ThreadSafeExternalModel {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        f.debug_struct("ThreadSafeExternalModel")
+            .field("id", &self.inner.id())
+            .finish()
+    }
+}
+
+/// Mock external model for testing.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct MockExternalModel {
+    id: String,
+    n_inputs: usize,
+    n_outputs: usize,
+    compute_fn: fn(&[f64]) -> Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+impl MockExternalModel {
+    /// Creates a new mock model.
+    pub fn new(
+        id: impl Into<String>,
+        n_inputs: usize,
+        n_outputs: usize,
+        compute_fn: fn(&[f64]) -> Vec<f64>,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            id: id.into(),
+            n_inputs,
+            n_outputs,
+            compute_fn,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a simple linear model: y = x
+    pub fn linear_passthrough(n: usize) -> Self {
+        Self::new("linear_passthrough", n, n, |x| x.to_vec())
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a model that doubles inputs.
+    pub fn doubler(n: usize) -> Self {
+        Self::new("doubler", n, n, |x| x.iter().map(|v| v * 2.0).collect())
+    }
+}
+
+impl ExternalModel for MockExternalModel {
+    fn id(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.id
+    }
+
+    fn n_inputs(&self) -> usize {
+        self.n_inputs
+    }
+
+    fn n_outputs(&self) -> usize {
+        self.n_outputs
+    }
+
+    fn compute(&self, inputs: &[f64]) -> Result<Vec<f64>, ExternalModelError> {
+        if inputs.len() != self.n_inputs {
+            return Err(ExternalModelError::InvalidInputDimensions {
+                expected: self.n_inputs,
+                actual: inputs.len(),
+            });
+        }
+        Ok((self.compute_fn)(inputs))
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian(&self, inputs: &[f64]) -> Result<Vec<f64>, ExternalModelError> {
+        // Default: finite difference approximation
+        let h = 1e-6;
+        let mut jacobian = vec![0.0; self.n_outputs * self.n_inputs];
+
+        for j in 0..self.n_inputs {
+            let mut inputs_plus = inputs.to_vec();
+            let mut inputs_minus = inputs.to_vec();
+            inputs_plus[j] += h;
+            inputs_minus[j] -= h;
+
+            let y_plus = self.compute(&inputs_plus)?;
+            let y_minus = self.compute(&inputs_minus)?;
+
+            for i in 0..self.n_outputs {
+                jacobian[i * self.n_inputs + j] = (y_plus[i] - y_minus[i]) / (2.0 * h);
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(jacobian)
+    }
+
+    fn metadata(&self) -> ExternalModelMetadata {
+        ExternalModelMetadata {
+            name: self.id.clone(),
+            version: "1.0.0".to_string(),
+            description: Some("Mock external model for testing".to_string()),
+            input_names: (0..self.n_inputs).map(|i| format!("input_{}", i)).collect(),
+            output_names: (0..self.n_outputs)
+                .map(|i| format!("output_{}", i))
+                .collect(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mock_external_model_compute() {
+        let model = MockExternalModel::doubler(3);
+        let result = model.compute(&[1.0, 2.0, 3.0]).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(result, vec![2.0, 4.0, 6.0]);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mock_external_model_dimensions() {
+        let model = MockExternalModel::doubler(3);
+        assert_eq!(model.n_inputs(), 3);
+        assert_eq!(model.n_outputs(), 3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mock_external_model_invalid_input() {
+        let model = MockExternalModel::doubler(3);
+        let result = model.compute(&[1.0, 2.0]);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mock_external_model_jacobian() {
+        let model = MockExternalModel::doubler(2);
+        let jac = model.jacobian(&[1.0, 2.0]).unwrap();
+
+        // Jacobian of y = 2x should be [[2, 0], [0, 2]]
+        assert!((jac[0] - 2.0).abs() < 0.01);
+        assert!((jac[1] - 0.0).abs() < 0.01);
+        assert!((jac[2] - 0.0).abs() < 0.01);
+        assert!((jac[3] - 2.0).abs() < 0.01);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_thread_safe_wrapper() {
+        let model = MockExternalModel::doubler(2);
+        let wrapped = ThreadSafeExternalModel::new(model);
+
+        let result = wrapped.inner().compute(&[1.0, 2.0]).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(result, vec![2.0, 4.0]);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_thread_safe_clone() {
+        let model = MockExternalModel::doubler(2);
+        let wrapped = ThreadSafeExternalModel::new(model);
+        let cloned = wrapped.clone();
+
+        assert_eq!(wrapped.inner().id(), cloned.inner().id());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_external_model_metadata() {
+        let model = MockExternalModel::doubler(2);
+        let meta = model.metadata();
+
+        assert_eq!(meta.name, "doubler");
+        assert_eq!(meta.version, "1.0.0");
+        assert_eq!(meta.input_names, vec!["input_0", "input_1"]);
+        assert_eq!(meta.output_names, vec!["output_0", "output_1"]);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_linear_passthrough_model() {
+        let model = MockExternalModel::linear_passthrough(3);
+        let result = model.compute(&[1.0, 2.0, 3.0]).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(result, vec![1.0, 2.0, 3.0]);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_external_model_config() {
+        let config = ExternalModelConfig {
+            id: "test_model".to_string(),
+            model_type: ExternalModelType::Http {
+                base_url: "http://localhost:8080".to_string(),
+                api_key: Some("secret".to_string()),
+            },
+            n_inputs: 4,
+            n_outputs: 2,
+            timeout_ms: 3000,
+        };
+
+        assert_eq!(config.id, "test_model");
+        assert_eq!(config.n_inputs, 4);
+        assert_eq!(config.n_outputs, 2);
+        assert_eq!(config.timeout_ms, 3000);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_error_conversion() {
+        let err = ExternalModelError::ComputationFailed("test error".to_string());
+        let component_err: ComponentError = err.into();
+
+        match component_err {
+            ComponentError::InvalidState(msg) => {
+                assert!(msg.contains("External model error"));
+            }
+            _ => panic!("Expected InvalidState error"),
+        }
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/fan.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,636 @@
+//! Fan Component Implementation
+//!
+//! This module provides a fan component for air handling systems using
+//! polynomial performance curves and affinity laws for variable speed operation.
+//!
+//! ## Performance Curves
+//!
+//! **Static Pressure Curve:** P_s = a₀ + a₁Q + a₂Q² + a₃Q³
+//!
+//! **Efficiency Curve:** η = b₀ + b₁Q + b₂Q²
+//!
+//! **Fan Power:** P_fan = Q × P_s / η
+//!
+//! ## Affinity Laws (Variable Speed)
+//!
+//! When operating at reduced speed (VFD):
+//! - Q₂/Q₁ = N₂/N₁
+//! - P₂/P₁ = (N₂/N₁)²
+//! - Pwr₂/Pwr₁ = (N₂/N₁)³
+
+use crate::polynomials::{AffinityLaws, PerformanceCurves, Polynomial1D};
+use crate::port::{Connected, Disconnected, FluidId, Port};
+use crate::state_machine::StateManageable;
+use crate::{
+    CircuitId, Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, OperationalState,
+    ResidualVector, SystemState,
+};
+use entropyk_core::{MassFlow, Power};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::marker::PhantomData;
+
+/// Fan performance curve coefficients.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct FanCurves {
+    /// Performance curves (static pressure, efficiency)
+    curves: PerformanceCurves,
+}
+
+impl FanCurves {
+    /// Creates fan curves from performance curves.
+    pub fn new(curves: PerformanceCurves) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        curves.validate()?;
+        Ok(Self { curves })
+    }
+
+    /// Creates fan curves from polynomial coefficients.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `pressure_coeffs` - Static pressure curve [a0, a1, a2, ...] in Pa
+    /// * `eff_coeffs` - Efficiency coefficients [b0, b1, b2, ...] as decimal
+    ///
+    /// # Units
+    ///
+    /// * Q (flow) in m³/s
+    /// * P_s (static pressure) in Pascals
+    /// * η (efficiency) as decimal (0.0 to 1.0)
+    pub fn from_coefficients(
+        pressure_coeffs: Vec<f64>,
+        eff_coeffs: Vec<f64>,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        let pressure_curve = Polynomial1D::new(pressure_coeffs);
+        let eff_curve = Polynomial1D::new(eff_coeffs);
+        let curves = PerformanceCurves::simple(pressure_curve, eff_curve);
+        Self::new(curves)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a quadratic fan curve.
+    pub fn quadratic(
+        p0: f64,
+        p1: f64,
+        p2: f64,
+        e0: f64,
+        e1: f64,
+        e2: f64,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        Self::from_coefficients(vec![p0, p1, p2], vec![e0, e1, e2])
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a cubic fan curve (common for fans).
+    pub fn cubic(
+        p0: f64,
+        p1: f64,
+        p2: f64,
+        p3: f64,
+        e0: f64,
+        e1: f64,
+        e2: f64,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        Self::from_coefficients(vec![p0, p1, p2, p3], vec![e0, e1, e2])
+    }
+
+    /// Returns static pressure at given flow rate (full speed).
+    pub fn static_pressure_at_flow(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> f64 {
+        self.curves.head_curve.evaluate(flow_m3_per_s)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns efficiency at given flow rate (full speed).
+    pub fn efficiency_at_flow(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> f64 {
+        let eta = self.curves.efficiency_curve.evaluate(flow_m3_per_s);
+        eta.clamp(0.0, 1.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns reference to performance curves.
+    pub fn curves(&self) -> &PerformanceCurves {
+        &self.curves
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for FanCurves {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::quadratic(500.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.7, 0.0, 0.0).unwrap()
+    }
+}
+
+/// Standard air properties at sea level (for reference).
+pub mod standard_air {
+    /// Standard air density at 20°C, 101325 Pa (kg/m³)
+    pub const DENSITY: f64 = 1.204;
+    /// Standard air specific heat at constant pressure (J/(kg·K))
+    pub const CP: f64 = 1005.0;
+}
+
+/// A fan component with polynomial performance curves.
+///
+/// Fans differ from pumps in that:
+/// - They work with compressible fluids (air)
+/// - Static pressure is typically much lower
+/// - Common to use cubic curves for pressure
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```ignore
+/// use entropyk_components::fan::{Fan, FanCurves};
+/// use entropyk_components::port::{FluidId, Port};
+/// use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Enthalpy};
+///
+/// // Create fan curves: P_s = 500 - 50*Q - 10*Q² (Pa, m³/s)
+/// let curves = FanCurves::quadratic(500.0, -50.0, -10.0, 0.5, 0.2, -0.1).unwrap();
+///
+/// let inlet = Port::new(
+///     FluidId::new("Air"),
+///     Pressure::from_bar(1.01325),
+///     Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(300000.0),
+/// );
+/// let outlet = Port::new(
+///     FluidId::new("Air"),
+///     Pressure::from_bar(1.01325),
+///     Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(300000.0),
+/// );
+///
+/// let fan = Fan::new(curves, inlet, outlet, 1.2).unwrap();
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct Fan<State> {
+    /// Performance curves
+    curves: FanCurves,
+    /// Inlet port
+    port_inlet: Port<State>,
+    /// Outlet port
+    port_outlet: Port<State>,
+    /// Air density in kg/m³
+    air_density_kg_per_m3: f64,
+    /// Speed ratio (0.0 to 1.0)
+    speed_ratio: f64,
+    /// Circuit identifier
+    circuit_id: CircuitId,
+    /// Operational state
+    operational_state: OperationalState,
+    /// Phantom data for type state
+    _state: PhantomData<State>,
+}
+
+impl Fan<Disconnected> {
+    /// Creates a new disconnected fan.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `curves` - Fan performance curves
+    /// * `port_inlet` - Inlet port (disconnected)
+    /// * `port_outlet` - Outlet port (disconnected)
+    /// * `air_density` - Air density in kg/m³ (use 1.2 for standard conditions)
+    pub fn new(
+        curves: FanCurves,
+        port_inlet: Port<Disconnected>,
+        port_outlet: Port<Disconnected>,
+        air_density: f64,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        if port_inlet.fluid_id() != port_outlet.fluid_id() {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(
+                "Inlet and outlet ports must have the same fluid type".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        if air_density <= 0.0 {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(
+                "Air density must be positive".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        Ok(Self {
+            curves,
+            port_inlet,
+            port_outlet,
+            air_density_kg_per_m3: air_density,
+            speed_ratio: 1.0,
+            circuit_id: CircuitId::default(),
+            operational_state: OperationalState::default(),
+            _state: PhantomData,
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the fluid identifier.
+    pub fn fluid_id(&self) -> &FluidId {
+        self.port_inlet.fluid_id()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the air density.
+    pub fn air_density(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.air_density_kg_per_m3
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the speed ratio.
+    pub fn speed_ratio(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.speed_ratio
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the speed ratio (0.0 to 1.0).
+    pub fn set_speed_ratio(&mut self, ratio: f64) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if !(0.0..=1.0).contains(&ratio) {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(
+                "Speed ratio must be between 0.0 and 1.0".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        self.speed_ratio = ratio;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+impl Fan<Connected> {
+    /// Returns the inlet port.
+    pub fn port_inlet(&self) -> &Port<Connected> {
+        &self.port_inlet
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the outlet port.
+    pub fn port_outlet(&self) -> &Port<Connected> {
+        &self.port_outlet
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates the static pressure rise across the fan.
+    ///
+    /// Applies affinity laws for variable speed operation.
+    pub fn static_pressure_rise(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> f64 {
+        // Handle zero speed - fan produces no pressure
+        if self.speed_ratio <= 0.0 {
+            return 0.0;
+        }
+
+        // Handle zero flow
+        if flow_m3_per_s <= 0.0 {
+            let pressure = self.curves.static_pressure_at_flow(0.0);
+            return AffinityLaws::scale_head(pressure, self.speed_ratio);
+        }
+
+        let equivalent_flow = AffinityLaws::unscale_flow(flow_m3_per_s, self.speed_ratio);
+        let pressure = self.curves.static_pressure_at_flow(equivalent_flow);
+        AffinityLaws::scale_head(pressure, self.speed_ratio)
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates total pressure (static + velocity pressure).
+    ///
+    /// Total pressure = Static pressure + ½ρv²
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `flow_m3_per_s` - Volumetric flow rate
+    /// * `duct_area_m2` - Duct cross-sectional area
+    pub fn total_pressure_rise(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64, duct_area_m2: f64) -> f64 {
+        let static_p = self.static_pressure_rise(flow_m3_per_s);
+
+        if duct_area_m2 <= 0.0 {
+            return static_p;
+        }
+
+        // Velocity pressure: P_v = ½ρv²
+        let velocity = flow_m3_per_s / duct_area_m2;
+        let velocity_pressure = 0.5 * self.air_density_kg_per_m3 * velocity * velocity;
+
+        static_p + velocity_pressure
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates efficiency at the given flow rate.
+    pub fn efficiency(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> f64 {
+        // Handle zero speed - fan is not running
+        if self.speed_ratio <= 0.0 {
+            return 0.0;
+        }
+
+        // Handle zero flow
+        if flow_m3_per_s <= 0.0 {
+            return self.curves.efficiency_at_flow(0.0);
+        }
+
+        let equivalent_flow = AffinityLaws::unscale_flow(flow_m3_per_s, self.speed_ratio);
+        self.curves.efficiency_at_flow(equivalent_flow)
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates the fan power consumption.
+    ///
+    /// P_fan = Q × P_s / η
+    pub fn fan_power(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> Power {
+        if flow_m3_per_s <= 0.0 || self.speed_ratio <= 0.0 {
+            return Power::from_watts(0.0);
+        }
+
+        let pressure = self.static_pressure_rise(flow_m3_per_s);
+        let eta = self.efficiency(flow_m3_per_s);
+
+        if eta <= 0.0 {
+            return Power::from_watts(0.0);
+        }
+
+        let power_w = flow_m3_per_s * pressure / eta;
+        Power::from_watts(power_w)
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates mass flow from volumetric flow.
+    pub fn mass_flow_from_volumetric(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> MassFlow {
+        MassFlow::from_kg_per_s(flow_m3_per_s * self.air_density_kg_per_m3)
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates volumetric flow from mass flow.
+    pub fn volumetric_from_mass_flow(&self, mass_flow: MassFlow) -> f64 {
+        mass_flow.to_kg_per_s() / self.air_density_kg_per_m3
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the air density.
+    pub fn air_density(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.air_density_kg_per_m3
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the speed ratio.
+    pub fn speed_ratio(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.speed_ratio
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the speed ratio (0.0 to 1.0).
+    pub fn set_speed_ratio(&mut self, ratio: f64) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if !(0.0..=1.0).contains(&ratio) {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(
+                "Speed ratio must be between 0.0 and 1.0".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        self.speed_ratio = ratio;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Returns both ports as a slice for solver topology.
+    pub fn get_ports_slice(&self) -> [&Port<Connected>; 2] {
+        [&self.port_inlet, &self.port_outlet]
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for Fan<Connected> {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if residuals.len() != self.n_equations() {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidResidualDimensions {
+                expected: self.n_equations(),
+                actual: residuals.len(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        match self.operational_state {
+            OperationalState::Off => {
+                residuals[0] = state[0];
+                residuals[1] = 0.0;
+                return Ok(());
+            }
+            OperationalState::Bypass => {
+                let p_in = self.port_inlet.pressure().to_pascals();
+                let p_out = self.port_outlet.pressure().to_pascals();
+                let h_in = self.port_inlet.enthalpy().to_joules_per_kg();
+                let h_out = self.port_outlet.enthalpy().to_joules_per_kg();
+
+                residuals[0] = p_in - p_out;
+                residuals[1] = h_in - h_out;
+                return Ok(());
+            }
+            OperationalState::On => {}
+        }
+
+        if state.len() < 2 {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidStateDimensions {
+                expected: 2,
+                actual: state.len(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        let mass_flow_kg_s = state[0];
+        let _power_w = state[1];
+
+        let flow_m3_s = mass_flow_kg_s / self.air_density_kg_per_m3;
+        let delta_p_calc = self.static_pressure_rise(flow_m3_s);
+
+        let p_in = self.port_inlet.pressure().to_pascals();
+        let p_out = self.port_outlet.pressure().to_pascals();
+        let delta_p_actual = p_out - p_in;
+
+        residuals[0] = delta_p_calc - delta_p_actual;
+
+        let power_calc = self.fan_power(flow_m3_s).to_watts();
+        residuals[1] = power_calc - _power_w;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if state.len() < 2 {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidStateDimensions {
+                expected: 2,
+                actual: state.len(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        let mass_flow_kg_s = state[0];
+        let flow_m3_s = mass_flow_kg_s / self.air_density_kg_per_m3;
+
+        let h = 0.001;
+        let p_plus = self.static_pressure_rise(flow_m3_s + h / self.air_density_kg_per_m3);
+        let p_minus = self.static_pressure_rise(flow_m3_s - h / self.air_density_kg_per_m3);
+        let dp_dm = (p_plus - p_minus) / (2.0 * h);
+
+        jacobian.add_entry(0, 0, dp_dm);
+        jacobian.add_entry(0, 1, 0.0);
+
+        let pow_plus = self
+            .fan_power(flow_m3_s + h / self.air_density_kg_per_m3)
+            .to_watts();
+        let pow_minus = self
+            .fan_power(flow_m3_s - h / self.air_density_kg_per_m3)
+            .to_watts();
+        let dpow_dm = (pow_plus - pow_minus) / (2.0 * h);
+
+        jacobian.add_entry(1, 0, dpow_dm);
+        jacobian.add_entry(1, 1, -1.0);
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        2
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] {
+        &[]
+    }
+}
+
+impl StateManageable for Fan<Connected> {
+    fn state(&self) -> OperationalState {
+        self.operational_state
+    }
+
+    fn set_state(&mut self, state: OperationalState) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if self.operational_state.can_transition_to(state) {
+            let from = self.operational_state;
+            self.operational_state = state;
+            self.on_state_change(from, state);
+            Ok(())
+        } else {
+            Err(ComponentError::InvalidStateTransition {
+                from: self.operational_state,
+                to: state,
+                reason: "Transition not allowed".to_string(),
+            })
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn can_transition_to(&self, target: OperationalState) -> bool {
+        self.operational_state.can_transition_to(target)
+    }
+
+    fn circuit_id(&self) -> &CircuitId {
+        &self.circuit_id
+    }
+
+    fn set_circuit_id(&mut self, circuit_id: CircuitId) {
+        self.circuit_id = circuit_id;
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::port::FluidId;
+    use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+    use entropyk_core::{Enthalpy, Pressure};
+
+    fn create_test_curves() -> FanCurves {
+        // Typical centrifugal fan:
+        // P_s = 500 - 100*Q - 200*Q² (Pa, Q in m³/s)
+        // η = 0.5 + 0.3*Q - 0.5*Q²
+        FanCurves::quadratic(500.0, -100.0, -200.0, 0.5, 0.3, -0.5).unwrap()
+    }
+
+    fn create_test_fan_connected() -> Fan<Connected> {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        let inlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Air"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.01325),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(300000.0),
+        );
+        let outlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Air"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.01325),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(300000.0),
+        );
+        let (inlet_conn, outlet_conn) = inlet.connect(outlet).unwrap();
+
+        Fan {
+            curves,
+            port_inlet: inlet_conn,
+            port_outlet: outlet_conn,
+            air_density_kg_per_m3: 1.2,
+            speed_ratio: 1.0,
+            circuit_id: CircuitId::default(),
+            operational_state: OperationalState::default(),
+            _state: PhantomData,
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_curves_creation() {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        assert_eq!(curves.static_pressure_at_flow(0.0), 500.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(curves.efficiency_at_flow(0.0), 0.5);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_static_pressure() {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        // P_s = 500 - 100*1 - 200*1 = 200 Pa
+        let pressure = curves.static_pressure_at_flow(1.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(pressure, 200.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_creation() {
+        let fan = create_test_fan_connected();
+        assert_relative_eq!(fan.air_density(), 1.2, epsilon = 1e-10);
+        assert_eq!(fan.speed_ratio(), 1.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_pressure_rise_full_speed() {
+        let fan = create_test_fan_connected();
+        let pressure = fan.static_pressure_rise(0.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(pressure, 500.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_pressure_rise_half_speed() {
+        let mut fan = create_test_fan_connected();
+        fan.set_speed_ratio(0.5).unwrap();
+
+        // At 50% speed, shut-off pressure is 25% of full speed
+        let pressure = fan.static_pressure_rise(0.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(pressure, 125.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_fan_power() {
+        let fan = create_test_fan_connected();
+
+        // At Q=1 m³/s: P_s ≈ 200 Pa, η ≈ 0.3
+        // P = 1 * 200 / 0.3 ≈ 667 W
+        let power = fan.fan_power(1.0);
+        assert!(power.to_watts() > 0.0);
+        assert!(power.to_watts() < 2000.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_affinity_laws_power() {
+        let fan_full = create_test_fan_connected();
+
+        let mut fan_half = create_test_fan_connected();
+        fan_half.set_speed_ratio(0.5).unwrap();
+
+        let power_full = fan_full.fan_power(1.0);
+        let power_half = fan_half.fan_power(0.5);
+
+        // Ratio should be approximately 0.125 (cube law)
+        let ratio = power_half.to_watts() / power_full.to_watts();
+        assert_relative_eq!(ratio, 0.125, epsilon = 0.1);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_total_pressure() {
+        let fan = create_test_fan_connected();
+
+        // With a duct area of 0.5 m²
+        let total_p = fan.total_pressure_rise(1.0, 0.5);
+        let static_p = fan.static_pressure_rise(1.0);
+
+        // Total > Static due to velocity pressure
+        assert!(total_p > static_p);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_component_n_equations() {
+        let fan = create_test_fan_connected();
+        assert_eq!(fan.n_equations(), 2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fan_state_manageable() {
+        let fan = create_test_fan_connected();
+        assert_eq!(fan.state(), OperationalState::On);
+        assert!(fan.can_transition_to(OperationalState::Off));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_standard_air_constants() {
+        assert_relative_eq!(standard_air::DENSITY, 1.204, epsilon = 0.01);
+        assert_relative_eq!(standard_air::CP, 1005.0);
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/condenser.rs

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+//! Condenser Component
+//!
+//! A heat exchanger configured for refrigerant condensation.
+//! The refrigerant (hot side) condenses from superheated vapor to
+//! subcooled liquid, releasing heat to the cold side.
+
+use super::exchanger::HeatExchanger;
+use super::lmtd::{FlowConfiguration, LmtdModel};
+use entropyk_core::Calib;
+use crate::{
+    Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState,
+};
+use crate::state_machine::{CircuitId, OperationalState, StateManageable};
+
+/// Condenser heat exchanger.
+///
+/// Uses the LMTD method for heat transfer calculation.
+/// The refrigerant condenses on the hot side, releasing heat
+/// to the cold side (typically water or air).
+///
+/// # Configuration
+///
+/// - Hot side: Refrigerant condensing (phase change)
+/// - Cold side: Heat sink (water, air, etc.)
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::Condenser;
+/// use entropyk_components::Component;
+///
+/// let condenser = Condenser::new(10_000.0);  // UA = 10 kW/K
+/// assert_eq!(condenser.n_equations(), 3);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct Condenser {
+    /// Inner heat exchanger with LMTD model
+    inner: HeatExchanger<LmtdModel>,
+    /// Saturation temperature for condensation (K)
+    saturation_temp: f64,
+}
+
+impl Condenser {
+    /// Creates a new condenser with the given UA value.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `ua` - Overall heat transfer coefficient × Area (W/K)
+    ///
+    /// # Example
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::Condenser;
+    ///
+    /// let condenser = Condenser::new(15_000.0);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        let model = LmtdModel::new(ua, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+        Self {
+            inner: HeatExchanger::new(model, "Condenser"),
+            saturation_temp: 323.15,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a condenser with a specific saturation temperature.
+    pub fn with_saturation_temp(ua: f64, saturation_temp: f64) -> Self {
+        let model = LmtdModel::new(ua, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+        Self {
+            inner: HeatExchanger::new(model, "Condenser"),
+            saturation_temp,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the name of this condenser.
+    pub fn name(&self) -> &str {
+        self.inner.name()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the UA value (effective: f_ua × UA_nominal).
+    pub fn ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.inner.ua()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns calibration factors (f_ua for condenser).
+    pub fn calib(&self) -> &Calib {
+        self.inner.calib()
+    }
+
+    /// Sets calibration factors.
+    pub fn set_calib(&mut self, calib: Calib) {
+        self.inner.set_calib(calib);
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the saturation temperature.
+    pub fn saturation_temp(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.saturation_temp
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the saturation temperature.
+    pub fn set_saturation_temp(&mut self, temp: f64) {
+        self.saturation_temp = temp;
+    }
+
+    /// Validates that the outlet quality is <= 1 (fully condensed or subcooled).
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `outlet_enthalpy` - Outlet specific enthalpy (J/kg)
+    /// * `h_liquid` - Saturated liquid enthalpy at condensing pressure
+    /// * `h_vapor` - Saturated vapor enthalpy at condensing pressure
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Returns Ok(true) if fully condensed, Err otherwise
+    pub fn validate_outlet_quality(
+        &self,
+        outlet_enthalpy: f64,
+        h_liquid: f64,
+        h_vapor: f64,
+    ) -> Result<bool, ComponentError> {
+        if h_vapor <= h_liquid {
+            return Err(ComponentError::NumericalError(
+                "Invalid saturation enthalpies".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        let quality = (outlet_enthalpy - h_liquid) / (h_vapor - h_liquid);
+
+        if quality <= 1.0 + 1e-6 {
+            Ok(true)
+        } else {
+            Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(format!(
+                "Condenser outlet quality {} > 1 (superheated)",
+                quality
+            )))
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Computes the full thermodynamic state at the hot inlet.
+    pub fn hot_inlet_state(&self) -> Result<entropyk_fluids::ThermoState, ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.hot_inlet_state()
+    }
+
+    /// Computes the full thermodynamic state at the cold inlet.
+    pub fn cold_inlet_state(&self) -> Result<entropyk_fluids::ThermoState, ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.cold_inlet_state()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for Condenser {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.compute_residuals(state, residuals)
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.jacobian_entries(state, jacobian)
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        self.inner.n_equations()
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] {
+        self.inner.get_ports()
+    }
+}
+
+impl StateManageable for Condenser {
+    fn state(&self) -> OperationalState {
+        self.inner.state()
+    }
+
+    fn set_state(&mut self, state: OperationalState) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.set_state(state)
+    }
+
+    fn can_transition_to(&self, target: OperationalState) -> bool {
+        self.inner.can_transition_to(target)
+    }
+
+    fn circuit_id(&self) -> &CircuitId {
+        self.inner.circuit_id()
+    }
+
+    fn set_circuit_id(&mut self, circuit_id: CircuitId) {
+        self.inner.set_circuit_id(circuit_id);
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_condenser_creation() {
+        let condenser = Condenser::new(10_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(condenser.ua(), 10_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(condenser.n_equations(), 3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_condenser_with_saturation_temp() {
+        let condenser = Condenser::with_saturation_temp(10_000.0, 323.15);
+        assert_eq!(condenser.saturation_temp(), 323.15);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_validate_outlet_quality_fully_condensed() {
+        let condenser = Condenser::new(10_000.0);
+
+        let h_liquid = 200_000.0;
+        let h_vapor = 400_000.0;
+        let outlet_h = 180_000.0;
+
+        let result = condenser.validate_outlet_quality(outlet_h, h_liquid, h_vapor);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_validate_outlet_quality_superheated() {
+        let condenser = Condenser::new(10_000.0);
+
+        let h_liquid = 200_000.0;
+        let h_vapor = 400_000.0;
+        let outlet_h = 450_000.0;
+
+        let result = condenser.validate_outlet_quality(outlet_h, h_liquid, h_vapor);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_residuals() {
+        let condenser = Condenser::new(10_000.0);
+
+        let state = vec![0.0; 10];
+        let mut residuals = vec![0.0; 3];
+
+        let result = condenser.compute_residuals(&state, &mut residuals);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/condenser_coil.rs

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+//! Condenser Coil Component
+//!
+//! An air-side (finned) heat exchanger for refrigerant condensation.
+//! The refrigerant (hot side) condenses, releasing heat to air (cold side).
+//! Used in split systems and air-source heat pumps.
+//!
+//! ## Port Convention
+//!
+//! - **Hot side (refrigerant)**: Condensing
+//! - **Cold side (air)**: Heat sink — connect to Fan outlet/inlet
+//!
+//! ## Integration with Fan
+//!
+//! Connect Fan outlet → CondenserCoil air inlet, CondenserCoil air outlet → Fan inlet.
+//! Use `FluidId::new("Air")` for air ports.
+
+use super::condenser::Condenser;
+use crate::{
+    Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState,
+};
+use crate::state_machine::{CircuitId, OperationalState, StateManageable};
+
+/// Condenser coil (air-side finned heat exchanger).
+///
+/// Explicit component for air-source condensers. Uses LMTD method.
+/// Refrigerant condenses on hot side, air on cold side.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::CondenserCoil;
+/// use entropyk_components::Component;
+///
+/// let coil = CondenserCoil::new(10_000.0);  // UA = 10 kW/K
+/// assert_eq!(coil.ua(), 10_000.0);
+/// assert_eq!(coil.n_equations(), 3);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct CondenserCoil {
+    inner: Condenser,
+}
+
+impl CondenserCoil {
+    /// Creates a new condenser coil with the given UA value.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `ua` - Overall heat transfer coefficient × Area (W/K)
+    pub fn new(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            inner: Condenser::new(ua),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a condenser coil with a specific saturation temperature.
+    pub fn with_saturation_temp(ua: f64, saturation_temp: f64) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            inner: Condenser::with_saturation_temp(ua, saturation_temp),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the name of this component.
+    pub fn name(&self) -> &str {
+        "CondenserCoil"
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the UA value.
+    pub fn ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.inner.ua()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the saturation temperature.
+    pub fn saturation_temp(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.inner.saturation_temp()
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the saturation temperature.
+    pub fn set_saturation_temp(&mut self, temp: f64) {
+        self.inner.set_saturation_temp(temp);
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for CondenserCoil {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.compute_residuals(state, residuals)
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.jacobian_entries(state, jacobian)
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        self.inner.n_equations()
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] {
+        self.inner.get_ports()
+    }
+}
+
+impl StateManageable for CondenserCoil {
+    fn state(&self) -> OperationalState {
+        self.inner.state()
+    }
+
+    fn set_state(&mut self, state: OperationalState) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.set_state(state)
+    }
+
+    fn can_transition_to(&self, target: OperationalState) -> bool {
+        self.inner.can_transition_to(target)
+    }
+
+    fn circuit_id(&self) -> &CircuitId {
+        self.inner.circuit_id()
+    }
+
+    fn set_circuit_id(&mut self, circuit_id: CircuitId) {
+        self.inner.set_circuit_id(circuit_id);
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_condenser_coil_creation() {
+        let coil = CondenserCoil::new(10_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(coil.ua(), 10_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(coil.name(), "CondenserCoil");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_condenser_coil_n_equations() {
+        let coil = CondenserCoil::new(10_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(coil.n_equations(), 3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_condenser_coil_with_saturation_temp() {
+        let coil = CondenserCoil::with_saturation_temp(10_000.0, 323.15);
+        assert_eq!(coil.saturation_temp(), 323.15);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_condenser_coil_compute_residuals() {
+        let coil = CondenserCoil::new(10_000.0);
+        let state = vec![0.0; 10];
+        let mut residuals = vec![0.0; 3];
+        let result = coil.compute_residuals(&state, &mut residuals);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+        assert!(residuals.iter().all(|r| r.is_finite()), "residuals must be finite");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_condenser_coil_jacobian_entries() {
+        let coil = CondenserCoil::new(10_000.0);
+        let state = vec![0.0; 10];
+        let mut jacobian = crate::JacobianBuilder::new();
+        let result = coil.jacobian_entries(&state, &mut jacobian);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+        // HeatExchanger base returns empty jacobian until framework implements it
+        assert!(
+            jacobian.is_empty(),
+            "delegation works; empty jacobian expected until HeatExchanger implements entries"
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_condenser_coil_set_saturation_temp() {
+        let mut coil = CondenserCoil::new(10_000.0);
+        coil.set_saturation_temp(320.0);
+        assert!((coil.saturation_temp() - 320.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_condenser_coil_state_manageable() {
+        use crate::state_machine::{OperationalState, StateManageable};
+
+        let mut coil = CondenserCoil::new(10_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(coil.state(), OperationalState::On);
+        assert!(coil.can_transition_to(OperationalState::Off));
+        assert!(coil.set_state(OperationalState::Off).is_ok());
+        assert_eq!(coil.state(), OperationalState::Off);
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/economizer.rs

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+//! Economizer Component
+//!
+//! An internal heat exchanger with bypass support for refrigeration systems.
+/// Can be switched between ON (active heat exchange), OFF (no flow), and
+/// BYPASS (adiabatic pipe) modes.
+use super::exchanger::HeatExchanger;
+use super::lmtd::{FlowConfiguration, LmtdModel};
+use crate::{
+    Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, OperationalState, ResidualVector,
+    SystemState,
+};
+
+/// Economizer (internal heat exchanger) with state machine support.
+///
+/// The economizer can operate in three modes:
+/// - **ON**: Normal heat exchange between suction and liquid lines
+/// - **OFF**: No mass flow contribution (component disabled)
+/// - **BYPASS**: Adiabatic pipe (P_in = P_out, h_in = h_out)
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::Economizer;
+/// use entropyk_components::OperationalState;
+///
+/// let mut economizer = Economizer::new(2_000.0);
+/// assert_eq!(economizer.state(), OperationalState::On);
+///
+/// economizer.set_state(OperationalState::Bypass);
+/// assert_eq!(economizer.state(), OperationalState::Bypass);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct Economizer {
+    /// Inner heat exchanger with LMTD model
+    inner: HeatExchanger<LmtdModel>,
+    /// Operational state
+    state: OperationalState,
+}
+
+impl Economizer {
+    /// Creates a new economizer with the given UA value.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `ua` - Overall heat transfer coefficient × Area (W/K)
+    ///
+    /// # Example
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::Economizer;
+    ///
+    /// let economizer = Economizer::new(2_000.0);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        let model = LmtdModel::new(ua, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+        Self {
+            inner: HeatExchanger::new(model, "Economizer"),
+            state: OperationalState::On,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates an economizer in a specific state.
+    pub fn with_state(ua: f64, state: OperationalState) -> Self {
+        let model = LmtdModel::new(ua, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+        Self {
+            inner: HeatExchanger::new(model, "Economizer"),
+            state,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the name of this economizer.
+    pub fn name(&self) -> &str {
+        self.inner.name()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the UA value.
+    pub fn ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.inner.ua()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the current operational state.
+    pub fn state(&self) -> OperationalState {
+        self.state
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the operational state.
+    pub fn set_state(&mut self, state: OperationalState) {
+        self.state = state;
+    }
+
+    /// Returns true if the economizer is active (ON or BYPASS).
+    pub fn is_active(&self) -> bool {
+        self.state.is_active()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns true if in bypass mode (adiabatic pipe behavior).
+    pub fn is_bypass(&self) -> bool {
+        self.state.is_bypass()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the mass flow multiplier based on state.
+    pub fn mass_flow_multiplier(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.state.mass_flow_multiplier()
+    }
+
+    /// Computes bypass residuals (P_in = P_out, h_in = h_out).
+    fn compute_bypass_residuals(&self, residuals: &mut ResidualVector) {
+        residuals[0] = 0.0;
+        residuals[1] = 0.0;
+        residuals[2] = 0.0;
+    }
+
+    /// Computes off residuals (zero flow).
+    fn compute_off_residuals(&self, residuals: &mut ResidualVector) {
+        residuals[0] = 0.0;
+        residuals[1] = 0.0;
+        residuals[2] = 0.0;
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for Economizer {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if residuals.len() < self.n_equations() {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidResidualDimensions {
+                expected: self.n_equations(),
+                actual: residuals.len(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        match self.state {
+            OperationalState::On => self.inner.compute_residuals(state, residuals),
+            OperationalState::Off => {
+                self.compute_off_residuals(residuals);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            OperationalState::Bypass => {
+                self.compute_bypass_residuals(residuals);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        match self.state {
+            OperationalState::On => self.inner.jacobian_entries(state, jacobian),
+            OperationalState::Off | OperationalState::Bypass => Ok(()),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        self.inner.n_equations()
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] {
+        self.inner.get_ports()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_economizer_creation() {
+        let economizer = Economizer::new(2_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(economizer.ua(), 2_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(economizer.state(), OperationalState::On);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_economizer_with_state() {
+        let economizer = Economizer::with_state(2_000.0, OperationalState::Bypass);
+        assert_eq!(economizer.state(), OperationalState::Bypass);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_transitions() {
+        let mut economizer = Economizer::new(2_000.0);
+
+        assert!(economizer.is_active());
+        assert!(!economizer.is_bypass());
+
+        economizer.set_state(OperationalState::Bypass);
+        assert!(economizer.is_active());
+        assert!(economizer.is_bypass());
+
+        economizer.set_state(OperationalState::Off);
+        assert!(!economizer.is_active());
+        assert!(!economizer.is_bypass());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mass_flow_multiplier() {
+        let mut economizer = Economizer::new(2_000.0);
+
+        assert_eq!(economizer.mass_flow_multiplier(), 1.0);
+
+        economizer.set_state(OperationalState::Bypass);
+        assert_eq!(economizer.mass_flow_multiplier(), 1.0);
+
+        economizer.set_state(OperationalState::Off);
+        assert_eq!(economizer.mass_flow_multiplier(), 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_residuals_on() {
+        let economizer = Economizer::new(2_000.0);
+
+        let state = vec![0.0; 10];
+        let mut residuals = vec![0.0; 3];
+
+        let result = economizer.compute_residuals(&state, &mut residuals);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_residuals_bypass() {
+        let economizer = Economizer::with_state(2_000.0, OperationalState::Bypass);
+
+        let state = vec![0.0; 10];
+        let mut residuals = vec![0.0; 3];
+
+        let result = economizer.compute_residuals(&state, &mut residuals);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_residuals_off() {
+        let economizer = Economizer::with_state(2_000.0, OperationalState::Off);
+
+        let state = vec![0.0; 10];
+        let mut residuals = vec![0.0; 3];
+
+        let result = economizer.compute_residuals(&state, &mut residuals);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_n_equations() {
+        let economizer = Economizer::new(2_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(economizer.n_equations(), 3);
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/eps_ntu.rs

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+//! Effectiveness-NTU (ε-NTU) Model
+//!
+//! Implements the ε-NTU method for heat exchanger calculations.
+//!
+//! ## Theory
+//!
+//! The heat transfer rate is calculated as:
+//!
+//! $$\dot{Q} = \varepsilon \cdot \dot{Q}_{max} = \varepsilon \cdot C_{min} \cdot (T_{hot,in} - T_{cold,in})$$
+//!
+//! Where:
+//! - $\varepsilon$: Effectiveness (0 to 1)
+//! - $C_{min} = \min(\dot{m}_{hot} \cdot c_{p,hot}, \dot{m}_{cold} \cdot c_{p,cold})$: Minimum heat capacity rate
+//! - $NTU = UA / C_{min}$: Number of Transfer Units
+//! - $C_r = C_{min} / C_{max}$: Heat capacity ratio
+//!
+//! ## Zero-flow regularization (Story 3.5)
+//!
+//! When $C_{min} < 10^{-10}$ (e.g. zero mass flow on one side), heat transfer is set to zero
+//! and divisions by $C_{min}$ or $C_r$ are avoided to prevent NaN/Inf.
+//!
+//! Note: This module uses `1e-10` kW/K for capacity rate regularization, which is appropriate
+//! for the kW/K scale. For mass flow regularization at the kg/s scale, see
+//! [`MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S`](entropyk_core::MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S).
+//!
+//! For counter-flow:
+//! $$\varepsilon = \frac{1 - \exp(-NTU \cdot (1 - C_r))}{1 - C_r \cdot \exp(-NTU \cdot (1 - C_r))}$$
+
+use super::model::{FluidState, HeatTransferModel};
+use crate::ResidualVector;
+use entropyk_core::Power;
+
+/// Heat exchanger type for ε-NTU calculations.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Default)]
+pub enum ExchangerType {
+    /// Counter-flow (most efficient)
+    #[default]
+    CounterFlow,
+    /// Parallel-flow (co-current)
+    ParallelFlow,
+    /// Cross-flow, both fluids unmixed
+    CrossFlowUnmixed,
+    /// Cross-flow, one fluid mixed (C_max mixed)
+    CrossFlowMixedMax,
+    /// Cross-flow, one fluid mixed (C_min mixed)
+    CrossFlowMixedMin,
+    /// Shell-and-tube with specified number of shell passes
+    ShellAndTube {
+        /// Number of shell passes
+        passes: usize,
+    },
+}
+
+/// ε-NTU (Effectiveness-NTU) heat transfer model.
+///
+/// Uses the effectiveness-NTU method for heat exchanger rating.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::{EpsNtuModel, ExchangerType, HeatTransferModel};
+///
+/// let model = EpsNtuModel::new(5000.0, ExchangerType::CounterFlow);
+/// assert_eq!(model.ua(), 5000.0);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct EpsNtuModel {
+    /// Overall heat transfer coefficient × Area (W/K), nominal
+    ua: f64,
+    /// UA calibration scale: UA_eff = ua_scale × ua (default 1.0)
+    ua_scale: f64,
+    /// Heat exchanger type
+    exchanger_type: ExchangerType,
+}
+
+impl EpsNtuModel {
+    /// Creates a new ε-NTU model.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `ua` - Overall heat transfer coefficient × Area (W/K). Must be non-negative.
+    /// * `exchanger_type` - Type of heat exchanger
+    ///
+    /// # Panics
+    ///
+    /// Panics if `ua` is negative or NaN.
+    pub fn new(ua: f64, exchanger_type: ExchangerType) -> Self {
+        assert!(
+            ua.is_finite() && ua >= 0.0,
+            "UA must be non-negative and finite, got {}",
+            ua
+        );
+        Self {
+            ua,
+            ua_scale: 1.0,
+            exchanger_type,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a counter-flow ε-NTU model.
+    pub fn counter_flow(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(ua, ExchangerType::CounterFlow)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a parallel-flow ε-NTU model.
+    pub fn parallel_flow(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(ua, ExchangerType::ParallelFlow)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a cross-flow (unmixed) ε-NTU model.
+    pub fn cross_flow_unmixed(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(ua, ExchangerType::CrossFlowUnmixed)
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates the effectiveness ε.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `ntu` - Number of Transfer Units (UA / C_min)
+    /// * `c_r` - Heat capacity ratio (C_min / C_max)
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// The effectiveness ε (0 to 1)
+    pub fn effectiveness(&self, ntu: f64, c_r: f64) -> f64 {
+        if ntu <= 0.0 {
+            return 0.0;
+        }
+
+        match self.exchanger_type {
+            ExchangerType::CounterFlow => {
+                if c_r < 1e-10 {
+                    1.0 - (-ntu).exp()
+                } else {
+                    let exp_term = (-ntu * (1.0 - c_r)).exp();
+                    (1.0 - exp_term) / (1.0 - c_r * exp_term)
+                }
+            }
+            ExchangerType::ParallelFlow => {
+                if c_r < 1e-10 {
+                    1.0 - (-ntu).exp()
+                } else {
+                    (1.0 - (-ntu * (1.0 + c_r)).exp()) / (1.0 + c_r)
+                }
+            }
+            ExchangerType::CrossFlowUnmixed => {
+                if c_r < 1e-10 {
+                    1.0 - (-ntu).exp()
+                } else {
+                    1.0 - (-c_r * (1.0 - (-ntu / c_r).exp())).exp()
+                }
+            }
+            ExchangerType::CrossFlowMixedMax => {
+                if c_r < 1e-10 {
+                    1.0 - (-ntu).exp()
+                } else {
+                    let ntu_c_r = ntu / c_r;
+                    (1.0 - (-ntu_c_r).exp()) / c_r * (1.0 - (-c_r * ntu).exp())
+                }
+            }
+            ExchangerType::CrossFlowMixedMin => {
+                if c_r < 1e-10 {
+                    1.0 - (-ntu).exp()
+                } else {
+                    (1.0 / c_r) * (1.0 - (-c_r * (1.0 - (-ntu).exp())).exp())
+                }
+            }
+            ExchangerType::ShellAndTube { passes: _ } => {
+                if c_r < 1e-10 {
+                    1.0 - (-ntu).exp()
+                } else {
+                    (1.0 - (-ntu * (1.0 + c_r * c_r).sqrt()).exp()) / (1.0 + c_r)
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates the maximum possible heat transfer rate.
+    ///
+    /// Q̇_max = C_min × (T_hot,in - T_cold,in)
+    pub fn q_max(&self, c_min: f64, t_hot_in: f64, t_cold_in: f64) -> f64 {
+        c_min * (t_hot_in - t_cold_in).max(0.0)
+    }
+}
+
+impl HeatTransferModel for EpsNtuModel {
+    fn compute_heat_transfer(
+        &self,
+        hot_inlet: &FluidState,
+        _hot_outlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_inlet: &FluidState,
+        _cold_outlet: &FluidState,
+    ) -> Power {
+        let c_hot = hot_inlet.heat_capacity_rate();
+        let c_cold = cold_inlet.heat_capacity_rate();
+
+        let (c_min, c_max) = if c_hot < c_cold {
+            (c_hot, c_cold)
+        } else {
+            (c_cold, c_hot)
+        };
+
+        if c_min < 1e-10 {
+            return Power::from_watts(0.0);
+        }
+
+        let c_r = c_min / c_max;
+        let ntu = self.effective_ua() / c_min;
+
+        let effectiveness = self.effectiveness(ntu, c_r);
+
+        let q_max = self.q_max(c_min, hot_inlet.temperature, cold_inlet.temperature);
+
+        Power::from_watts(effectiveness * q_max)
+    }
+
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        hot_inlet: &FluidState,
+        hot_outlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_inlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_outlet: &FluidState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) {
+        let q = self
+            .compute_heat_transfer(hot_inlet, hot_outlet, cold_inlet, cold_outlet)
+            .to_watts();
+
+        let q_hot =
+            hot_inlet.mass_flow * hot_inlet.cp * (hot_inlet.temperature - hot_outlet.temperature);
+        let q_cold = cold_inlet.mass_flow
+            * cold_inlet.cp
+            * (cold_outlet.temperature - cold_inlet.temperature);
+
+        residuals[0] = q_hot - q;
+        residuals[1] = q_cold - q;
+        residuals[2] = q_hot - q_cold;
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        3
+    }
+
+    fn ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.ua
+    }
+
+    fn ua_scale(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.ua_scale
+    }
+
+    fn set_ua_scale(&mut self, s: f64) {
+        self.ua_scale = s;
+    }
+
+    fn effective_ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.ua * self.ua_scale
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_eps_ntu_model_creation() {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::new(5000.0, ExchangerType::CounterFlow);
+        assert_eq!(model.ua(), 5000.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_effectiveness_counter_flow() {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::counter_flow(5000.0);
+
+        let eps = model.effectiveness(5.0, 0.5);
+        assert!(eps > 0.0 && eps < 1.0);
+
+        let eps_cr_zero = model.effectiveness(5.0, 0.0);
+        assert!((eps_cr_zero - (1.0 - (-5.0_f64).exp())).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_effectiveness_parallel_flow() {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::parallel_flow(5000.0);
+
+        let eps = model.effectiveness(5.0, 0.5);
+        assert!(eps > 0.0 && eps < 1.0);
+        assert!(eps < model.effectiveness(5.0, 0.5) + 0.1);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_effectiveness_zero_ntu() {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::counter_flow(5000.0);
+        let eps = model.effectiveness(0.0, 0.5);
+        assert_eq!(eps, 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_heat_transfer() {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::counter_flow(5000.0);
+
+        let hot_inlet = FluidState::new(80.0 + 273.15, 101_325.0, 400_000.0, 0.1, 1000.0);
+        let hot_outlet = FluidState::new(60.0 + 273.15, 101_325.0, 380_000.0, 0.1, 1000.0);
+        let cold_inlet = FluidState::new(20.0 + 273.15, 101_325.0, 80_000.0, 0.2, 4180.0);
+        let cold_outlet = FluidState::new(30.0 + 273.15, 101_325.0, 120_000.0, 0.2, 4180.0);
+
+        let q = model.compute_heat_transfer(&hot_inlet, &hot_outlet, &cold_inlet, &cold_outlet);
+
+        assert!(q.to_watts() > 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_n_equations() {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::counter_flow(1000.0);
+        assert_eq!(model.n_equations(), 3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_q_max() {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::counter_flow(5000.0);
+
+        let c_min = 1000.0;
+        let t_hot_in = 350.0;
+        let t_cold_in = 300.0;
+
+        let q_max = model.q_max(c_min, t_hot_in, t_cold_in);
+        assert_eq!(q_max, 50_000.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[should_panic(expected = "UA must be non-negative")]
+    fn test_negative_ua_panics() {
+        let _model = EpsNtuModel::new(-1000.0, ExchangerType::CounterFlow);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_effectiveness_cross_flow_unmixed_cr_zero() {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::cross_flow_unmixed(5000.0);
+
+        let eps = model.effectiveness(5.0, 0.0);
+        let expected = 1.0 - (-5.0_f64).exp();
+        assert!((eps - expected).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/evaporator.rs

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+//! Evaporator Component
+//!
+//! A heat exchanger configured for refrigerant evaporation.
+//! The refrigerant (cold side) evaporates from two-phase mixture to
+/// superheated vapor, absorbing heat from the hot side.
+use super::eps_ntu::{EpsNtuModel, ExchangerType};
+use super::exchanger::HeatExchanger;
+use entropyk_core::Calib;
+use crate::{
+    Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState,
+};
+use crate::state_machine::{CircuitId, OperationalState, StateManageable};
+
+/// Evaporator heat exchanger.
+///
+/// Uses the ε-NTU method for heat transfer calculation.
+/// The refrigerant evaporates on the cold side, absorbing heat
+/// from the hot side (typically water or air).
+///
+/// # Configuration
+///
+/// - Hot side: Heat source (water, air, etc.)
+/// - Cold side: Refrigerant evaporating (phase change)
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::Evaporator;
+/// use entropyk_components::Component;
+///
+/// let evaporator = Evaporator::new(8_000.0);  // UA = 8 kW/K
+/// assert_eq!(evaporator.n_equations(), 3);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct Evaporator {
+    /// Inner heat exchanger with ε-NTU model
+    inner: HeatExchanger<EpsNtuModel>,
+    /// Saturation temperature for evaporation (K)
+    saturation_temp: f64,
+    /// Target superheat (K)
+    superheat_target: f64,
+}
+
+impl Evaporator {
+    /// Creates a new evaporator with the given UA value.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `ua` - Overall heat transfer coefficient × Area (W/K)
+    ///
+    /// # Example
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::Evaporator;
+    ///
+    /// let evaporator = Evaporator::new(8_000.0);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::new(ua, ExchangerType::CounterFlow);
+        Self {
+            inner: HeatExchanger::new(model, "Evaporator"),
+            saturation_temp: 278.15,
+            superheat_target: 5.0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates an evaporator with specific saturation and superheat.
+    pub fn with_superheat(ua: f64, saturation_temp: f64, superheat_target: f64) -> Self {
+        let model = EpsNtuModel::new(ua, ExchangerType::CounterFlow);
+        Self {
+            inner: HeatExchanger::new(model, "Evaporator"),
+            saturation_temp,
+            superheat_target,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the name of this evaporator.
+    pub fn name(&self) -> &str {
+        self.inner.name()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the UA value (effective: f_ua × UA_nominal).
+    pub fn ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.inner.ua()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns calibration factors (f_ua for evaporator).
+    pub fn calib(&self) -> &Calib {
+        self.inner.calib()
+    }
+
+    /// Sets calibration factors.
+    pub fn set_calib(&mut self, calib: Calib) {
+        self.inner.set_calib(calib);
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the saturation temperature.
+    pub fn saturation_temp(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.saturation_temp
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the superheat target.
+    pub fn superheat_target(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.superheat_target
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the saturation temperature.
+    pub fn set_saturation_temp(&mut self, temp: f64) {
+        self.saturation_temp = temp;
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the superheat target.
+    pub fn set_superheat_target(&mut self, superheat: f64) {
+        self.superheat_target = superheat;
+    }
+
+    /// Validates that the outlet quality is >= 0 (fully evaporated or superheated).
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `outlet_enthalpy` - Outlet specific enthalpy (J/kg)
+    /// * `h_liquid` - Saturated liquid enthalpy at evaporating pressure
+    /// * `h_vapor` - Saturated vapor enthalpy at evaporating pressure
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Returns Ok(superheat) if valid, Err otherwise
+    pub fn validate_outlet_quality(
+        &self,
+        outlet_enthalpy: f64,
+        h_liquid: f64,
+        h_vapor: f64,
+        cp_vapor: f64,
+    ) -> Result<f64, ComponentError> {
+        if h_vapor <= h_liquid {
+            return Err(ComponentError::NumericalError(
+                "Invalid saturation enthalpies".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        let quality = (outlet_enthalpy - h_liquid) / (h_vapor - h_liquid);
+
+        if quality >= 0.0 - 1e-6 {
+            if outlet_enthalpy >= h_vapor {
+                let superheat = (outlet_enthalpy - h_vapor) / cp_vapor;
+                Ok(superheat)
+            } else {
+                Ok(0.0)
+            }
+        } else {
+            Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(format!(
+                "Evaporator outlet quality {} < 0 (subcooled)",
+                quality
+            )))
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates the superheat residual for inverse control.
+    ///
+    /// Returns (actual_superheat - target_superheat)
+    pub fn superheat_residual(&self, actual_superheat: f64) -> f64 {
+        actual_superheat - self.superheat_target
+    }
+
+    /// Computes the full thermodynamic state at the hot inlet.
+    pub fn hot_inlet_state(&self) -> Result<entropyk_fluids::ThermoState, ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.hot_inlet_state()
+    }
+
+    /// Computes the full thermodynamic state at the cold inlet.
+    pub fn cold_inlet_state(&self) -> Result<entropyk_fluids::ThermoState, ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.cold_inlet_state()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for Evaporator {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.compute_residuals(state, residuals)
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.jacobian_entries(state, jacobian)
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        self.inner.n_equations()
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] {
+        self.inner.get_ports()
+    }
+}
+
+impl StateManageable for Evaporator {
+    fn state(&self) -> OperationalState {
+        self.inner.state()
+    }
+
+    fn set_state(&mut self, state: OperationalState) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.set_state(state)
+    }
+
+    fn can_transition_to(&self, target: OperationalState) -> bool {
+        self.inner.can_transition_to(target)
+    }
+
+    fn circuit_id(&self) -> &CircuitId {
+        self.inner.circuit_id()
+    }
+
+    fn set_circuit_id(&mut self, circuit_id: CircuitId) {
+        self.inner.set_circuit_id(circuit_id);
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_evaporator_creation() {
+        let evaporator = Evaporator::new(8_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(evaporator.ua(), 8_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(evaporator.n_equations(), 3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_evaporator_with_superheat() {
+        let evaporator = Evaporator::with_superheat(8_000.0, 278.15, 10.0);
+        assert_eq!(evaporator.saturation_temp(), 278.15);
+        assert_eq!(evaporator.superheat_target(), 10.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_validate_outlet_quality_superheated() {
+        let evaporator = Evaporator::new(8_000.0);
+
+        let h_liquid = 200_000.0;
+        let h_vapor = 400_000.0;
+        let outlet_h = 420_000.0;
+        let cp_vapor = 1000.0;
+
+        let result = evaporator.validate_outlet_quality(outlet_h, h_liquid, h_vapor, cp_vapor);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+
+        let superheat = result.unwrap();
+        assert!((superheat - 20.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_validate_outlet_quality_subcooled() {
+        let evaporator = Evaporator::new(8_000.0);
+
+        let h_liquid = 200_000.0;
+        let h_vapor = 400_000.0;
+        let outlet_h = 150_000.0;
+        let cp_vapor = 1000.0;
+
+        let result = evaporator.validate_outlet_quality(outlet_h, h_liquid, h_vapor, cp_vapor);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_superheat_residual() {
+        let evaporator = Evaporator::with_superheat(8_000.0, 278.15, 5.0);
+
+        let residual = evaporator.superheat_residual(7.0);
+        assert!((residual - 2.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+
+        let residual = evaporator.superheat_residual(3.0);
+        assert!((residual - (-2.0)).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_residuals() {
+        let evaporator = Evaporator::new(8_000.0);
+
+        let state = vec![0.0; 10];
+        let mut residuals = vec![0.0; 3];
+
+        let result = evaporator.compute_residuals(&state, &mut residuals);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/evaporator_coil.rs

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+//! Evaporator Coil Component
+//!
+//! An air-side (finned) heat exchanger for refrigerant evaporation.
+//! The refrigerant (cold side) evaporates, absorbing heat from air (hot side).
+//! Used in split systems and air-source heat pumps.
+//!
+//! ## Port Convention
+//!
+//! - **Hot side (air)**: Heat source — connect to Fan outlet/inlet
+//! - **Cold side (refrigerant)**: Evaporating
+//!
+//! ## Integration with Fan
+//!
+//! Connect Fan outlet → EvaporatorCoil air inlet, EvaporatorCoil air outlet → Fan inlet.
+//! Use `FluidId::new("Air")` for air ports.
+
+use super::evaporator::Evaporator;
+use crate::{
+    Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState,
+};
+use crate::state_machine::{CircuitId, OperationalState, StateManageable};
+
+/// Evaporator coil (air-side finned heat exchanger).
+///
+/// Explicit component for air-source evaporators. Uses ε-NTU method.
+/// Refrigerant evaporates on cold side, air on hot side.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::EvaporatorCoil;
+/// use entropyk_components::Component;
+///
+/// let coil = EvaporatorCoil::new(8_000.0);  // UA = 8 kW/K
+/// assert_eq!(coil.ua(), 8_000.0);
+/// assert_eq!(coil.n_equations(), 3);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct EvaporatorCoil {
+    inner: Evaporator,
+}
+
+impl EvaporatorCoil {
+    /// Creates a new evaporator coil with the given UA value.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `ua` - Overall heat transfer coefficient × Area (W/K)
+    pub fn new(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            inner: Evaporator::new(ua),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates an evaporator coil with specific saturation and superheat.
+    pub fn with_superheat(ua: f64, saturation_temp: f64, superheat_target: f64) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            inner: Evaporator::with_superheat(ua, saturation_temp, superheat_target),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the name of this component.
+    pub fn name(&self) -> &str {
+        "EvaporatorCoil"
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the UA value.
+    pub fn ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.inner.ua()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the saturation temperature.
+    pub fn saturation_temp(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.inner.saturation_temp()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the superheat target.
+    pub fn superheat_target(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.inner.superheat_target()
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the saturation temperature.
+    pub fn set_saturation_temp(&mut self, temp: f64) {
+        self.inner.set_saturation_temp(temp);
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the superheat target.
+    pub fn set_superheat_target(&mut self, superheat: f64) {
+        self.inner.set_superheat_target(superheat);
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for EvaporatorCoil {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.compute_residuals(state, residuals)
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.jacobian_entries(state, jacobian)
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        self.inner.n_equations()
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] {
+        self.inner.get_ports()
+    }
+}
+
+impl StateManageable for EvaporatorCoil {
+    fn state(&self) -> OperationalState {
+        self.inner.state()
+    }
+
+    fn set_state(&mut self, state: OperationalState) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.inner.set_state(state)
+    }
+
+    fn can_transition_to(&self, target: OperationalState) -> bool {
+        self.inner.can_transition_to(target)
+    }
+
+    fn circuit_id(&self) -> &CircuitId {
+        self.inner.circuit_id()
+    }
+
+    fn set_circuit_id(&mut self, circuit_id: CircuitId) {
+        self.inner.set_circuit_id(circuit_id);
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_evaporator_coil_creation() {
+        let coil = EvaporatorCoil::new(8_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(coil.ua(), 8_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(coil.name(), "EvaporatorCoil");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_evaporator_coil_n_equations() {
+        let coil = EvaporatorCoil::new(5_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(coil.n_equations(), 3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_evaporator_coil_with_superheat() {
+        let coil = EvaporatorCoil::with_superheat(8_000.0, 278.15, 5.0);
+        assert_eq!(coil.saturation_temp(), 278.15);
+        assert_eq!(coil.superheat_target(), 5.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_evaporator_coil_compute_residuals() {
+        let coil = EvaporatorCoil::new(8_000.0);
+        let state = vec![0.0; 10];
+        let mut residuals = vec![0.0; 3];
+        let result = coil.compute_residuals(&state, &mut residuals);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+        assert!(residuals.iter().all(|r| r.is_finite()), "residuals must be finite");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_evaporator_coil_jacobian_entries() {
+        let coil = EvaporatorCoil::new(8_000.0);
+        let state = vec![0.0; 10];
+        let mut jacobian = crate::JacobianBuilder::new();
+        let result = coil.jacobian_entries(&state, &mut jacobian);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+        // HeatExchanger base returns empty jacobian until framework implements it
+        assert!(
+            jacobian.is_empty(),
+            "delegation works; empty jacobian expected until HeatExchanger implements entries"
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_evaporator_coil_setters() {
+        let mut coil = EvaporatorCoil::new(8_000.0);
+        coil.set_saturation_temp(275.0);
+        coil.set_superheat_target(7.0);
+        assert!((coil.saturation_temp() - 275.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+        assert!((coil.superheat_target() - 7.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_evaporator_coil_state_manageable() {
+        use crate::state_machine::{OperationalState, StateManageable};
+
+        let mut coil = EvaporatorCoil::new(8_000.0);
+        assert_eq!(coil.state(), OperationalState::On);
+        assert!(coil.can_transition_to(OperationalState::Off));
+        assert!(coil.set_state(OperationalState::Off).is_ok());
+        assert_eq!(coil.state(), OperationalState::Off);
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/exchanger.rs

@@ -262,10 +262,34 @@ impl<Model: HeatTransferModel> HeatExchanger<Model> {
         self.fluid_backend.is_some()
     }
 
+    /// Computes the full thermodynamic state at the hot inlet.
+    pub fn hot_inlet_state(&self) -> Result<ThermoState, ComponentError> {
+        let backend = self.fluid_backend.as_ref().ok_or_else(|| ComponentError::CalculationFailed("No FluidBackend configured".to_string()))?;
+        let conditions = self.hot_conditions.as_ref().ok_or_else(|| ComponentError::CalculationFailed("Hot conditions not set".to_string()))?;
+        let h = self.query_enthalpy(conditions)?;
+        backend.full_state(
+            conditions.fluid_id().clone(),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(conditions.pressure_pa()),
+            entropyk_core::Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(h),
+        ).map_err(|e| ComponentError::CalculationFailed(format!("Failed to compute hot inlet state: {}", e)))
+    }
+
+    /// Computes the full thermodynamic state at the cold inlet.
+    pub fn cold_inlet_state(&self) -> Result<ThermoState, ComponentError> {
+        let backend = self.fluid_backend.as_ref().ok_or_else(|| ComponentError::CalculationFailed("No FluidBackend configured".to_string()))?;
+        let conditions = self.cold_conditions.as_ref().ok_or_else(|| ComponentError::CalculationFailed("Cold conditions not set".to_string()))?;
+        let h = self.query_enthalpy(conditions)?;
+        backend.full_state(
+            conditions.fluid_id().clone(),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(conditions.pressure_pa()),
+            entropyk_core::Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(h),
+        ).map_err(|e| ComponentError::CalculationFailed(format!("Failed to compute cold inlet state: {}", e)))
+    }
+
     /// Queries Cp (J/(kg·K)) from the backend for a given side.
     fn query_cp(&self, conditions: &HxSideConditions) -> Result<f64, ComponentError> {
         if let Some(backend) = &self.fluid_backend {
-            let state = ThermoState::from_pt(
+            let state = entropyk_fluids::FluidState::from_pt(
                 Pressure::from_pascals(conditions.pressure_pa()),
                 Temperature::from_kelvin(conditions.temperature_k()),
             );
@@ -279,7 +303,7 @@ impl<Model: HeatTransferModel> HeatExchanger<Model> {
     /// Queries specific enthalpy (J/kg) from the backend for a given side at (P, T).
     fn query_enthalpy(&self, conditions: &HxSideConditions) -> Result<f64, ComponentError> {
         if let Some(backend) = &self.fluid_backend {
-            let state = ThermoState::from_pt(
+            let state = entropyk_fluids::FluidState::from_pt(
                 Pressure::from_pascals(conditions.pressure_pa()),
                 Temperature::from_kelvin(conditions.temperature_k()),
             );

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/lmtd.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,398 @@
+//! Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) Model
+//!
+//! Implements the LMTD method for heat exchanger calculations.
+//!
+//! ## Theory
+//!
+//! The heat transfer rate is calculated as:
+//!
+//! $$\dot{Q} = U \cdot A \cdot \Delta T_{lm} \cdot F$$
+//!
+//! Where:
+//! - $\dot{Q}$: Heat transfer rate (W)
+//! - $U$: Overall heat transfer coefficient (W/m²·K)
+//! - $A$: Heat transfer area (m²)
+//! - $\Delta T_{lm}$: Log mean temperature difference (K)
+//! - $F$: Correction factor for flow configuration
+//!
+//! For counter-flow:
+//! $$\Delta T_{lm} = \frac{\Delta T_1 - \Delta T_2}{\ln(\Delta T_1 / \Delta T_2)}$$
+//!
+//! Where:
+//! - $\Delta T_1 = T_{hot,in} - T_{cold,out}$
+//! - $\Delta T_2 = T_{hot,out} - T_{cold,in}$
+
+use super::model::{FluidState, HeatTransferModel};
+use crate::ResidualVector;
+use entropyk_core::Power;
+
+/// Flow configuration for the heat exchanger.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Default)]
+pub enum FlowConfiguration {
+    /// Counter-flow (most efficient)
+    #[default]
+    CounterFlow,
+    /// Parallel-flow (co-current)
+    ParallelFlow,
+    /// Cross-flow with correction factor
+    CrossFlow {
+        /// Correction factor F (typically 0.8-1.0)
+        correction_factor: f64,
+    },
+    /// Shell-and-tube with 1 shell pass, 2 tube passes
+    ShellAndTube1_2,
+}
+
+impl FlowConfiguration {
+    /// Returns the correction factor F for this configuration.
+    pub fn correction_factor(&self) -> f64 {
+        match self {
+            FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow => 1.0,
+            FlowConfiguration::ParallelFlow => 1.0,
+            FlowConfiguration::CrossFlow { correction_factor } => *correction_factor,
+            FlowConfiguration::ShellAndTube1_2 => 0.9,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// LMTD (Log Mean Temperature Difference) heat transfer model.
+///
+/// Uses the classical LMTD method for heat exchanger sizing and rating.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::{LmtdModel, FlowConfiguration, HeatTransferModel};
+/// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::model::FluidState;
+///
+/// let model = LmtdModel::new(5000.0, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+/// assert_eq!(model.ua(), 5000.0);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct LmtdModel {
+    /// Overall heat transfer coefficient × Area (W/K), nominal
+    ua: f64,
+    /// UA calibration scale: UA_eff = ua_scale × ua (default 1.0)
+    ua_scale: f64,
+    /// Flow configuration
+    flow_config: FlowConfiguration,
+}
+
+impl LmtdModel {
+    /// Creates a new LMTD model.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `ua` - Overall heat transfer coefficient × Area (W/K). Must be positive.
+    /// * `flow_config` - Flow configuration (counter-flow, parallel-flow, etc.)
+    ///
+    /// # Panics
+    ///
+    /// Panics if `ua` is negative or NaN.
+    ///
+    /// # Example
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::{LmtdModel, FlowConfiguration};
+    ///
+    /// let model = LmtdModel::new(10000.0, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(ua: f64, flow_config: FlowConfiguration) -> Self {
+        assert!(
+            ua.is_finite() && ua >= 0.0,
+            "UA must be non-negative and finite, got {}",
+            ua
+        );
+        Self {
+            ua,
+            ua_scale: 1.0,
+            flow_config,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a counter-flow LMTD model.
+    pub fn counter_flow(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(ua, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a parallel-flow LMTD model.
+    pub fn parallel_flow(ua: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(ua, FlowConfiguration::ParallelFlow)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a cross-flow LMTD model with correction factor.
+    pub fn cross_flow(ua: f64, correction_factor: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(ua, FlowConfiguration::CrossFlow { correction_factor })
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates the Log Mean Temperature Difference.
+    ///
+    /// For counter-flow:
+    /// - ΔT₁ = T_hot,in - T_cold,out
+    /// - ΔT₂ = T_hot,out - T_cold,in
+    ///
+    /// For parallel-flow:
+    /// - ΔT₁ = T_hot,in - T_cold,in
+    /// - ΔT₂ = T_hot,out - T_cold,out
+    ///
+    /// Special handling when ΔT₁ ≈ ΔT₂: uses arithmetic mean.
+    pub fn lmtd(&self, t_hot_in: f64, t_hot_out: f64, t_cold_in: f64, t_cold_out: f64) -> f64 {
+        let (dt1, dt2) = match self.flow_config {
+            FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow
+            | FlowConfiguration::CrossFlow { .. }
+            | FlowConfiguration::ShellAndTube1_2 => (t_hot_in - t_cold_out, t_hot_out - t_cold_in),
+            FlowConfiguration::ParallelFlow => (t_hot_in - t_cold_in, t_hot_out - t_cold_out),
+        };
+
+        // Zero-flow / zero LMTD regularization: avoid division by zero (Story 3.5)
+        if dt1.abs() < 1e-10 && dt2.abs() < 1e-10 {
+            return 0.0;
+        }
+
+        if (dt1 - dt2).abs() / dt1.max(dt2).max(1e-10) < 1e-6 {
+            return (dt1 + dt2) / 2.0;
+        }
+
+        if dt1 <= 0.0 || dt2 <= 0.0 {
+            return (dt1 + dt2) / 2.0;
+        }
+
+        (dt1 - dt2) / (dt1 / dt2).ln()
+    }
+}
+
+impl HeatTransferModel for LmtdModel {
+    fn compute_heat_transfer(
+        &self,
+        hot_inlet: &FluidState,
+        hot_outlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_inlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_outlet: &FluidState,
+    ) -> Power {
+        let lmtd = self.lmtd(
+            hot_inlet.temperature,
+            hot_outlet.temperature,
+            cold_inlet.temperature,
+            cold_outlet.temperature,
+        );
+
+        let f = self.flow_config.correction_factor();
+        let ua_eff = self.effective_ua();
+        let q = ua_eff * lmtd * f;
+
+        Power::from_watts(q)
+    }
+
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        hot_inlet: &FluidState,
+        hot_outlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_inlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_outlet: &FluidState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) {
+        let q = self
+            .compute_heat_transfer(hot_inlet, hot_outlet, cold_inlet, cold_outlet)
+            .to_watts();
+
+        let q_hot =
+            hot_inlet.mass_flow * hot_inlet.cp * (hot_inlet.temperature - hot_outlet.temperature);
+        let q_cold = cold_inlet.mass_flow
+            * cold_inlet.cp
+            * (cold_outlet.temperature - cold_inlet.temperature);
+
+        residuals[0] = q_hot - q;
+        residuals[1] = q_cold - q;
+        residuals[2] = q_hot - q_cold;
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        3
+    }
+
+    fn ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.ua
+    }
+
+    fn ua_scale(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.ua_scale
+    }
+
+    fn set_ua_scale(&mut self, s: f64) {
+        self.ua_scale = s;
+    }
+
+    fn effective_ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.ua * self.ua_scale
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::heat_exchanger::{EpsNtuModel, HeatTransferModel};
+    use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_lmtd_model_creation() {
+        let model = LmtdModel::new(5000.0, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+        assert_eq!(model.ua(), 5000.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_f_ua_scales_heat_transfer() {
+        let mut model = LmtdModel::new(5000.0, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+        assert_relative_eq!(model.effective_ua(), 5000.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+        model.set_ua_scale(1.1);
+        assert_relative_eq!(model.effective_ua(), 5500.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_lmtd_counter_flow() {
+        let model = LmtdModel::counter_flow(5000.0);
+
+        let t_hot_in = 80.0;
+        let t_hot_out = 60.0;
+        let t_cold_in = 20.0;
+        let t_cold_out = 50.0;
+
+        let lmtd = model.lmtd(t_hot_in, t_hot_out, t_cold_in, t_cold_out);
+
+        assert!(lmtd > 0.0);
+        assert!(lmtd < (t_hot_in - t_cold_in));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_lmtd_equal_deltas() {
+        let model = LmtdModel::counter_flow(5000.0);
+
+        let t_hot_in = 80.0;
+        let t_hot_out = 60.0;
+        let t_cold_in = 40.0;
+        let t_cold_out = 60.0;
+
+        let lmtd = model.lmtd(t_hot_in, t_hot_out, t_cold_in, t_cold_out);
+
+        assert!((lmtd - 20.0).abs() < 0.1);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_lmtd_parallel_flow() {
+        let model = LmtdModel::parallel_flow(5000.0);
+
+        let t_hot_in = 80.0;
+        let t_hot_out = 60.0;
+        let t_cold_in = 20.0;
+        let t_cold_out = 40.0;
+
+        let lmtd = model.lmtd(t_hot_in, t_hot_out, t_cold_in, t_cold_out);
+
+        assert!(lmtd > 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_heat_transfer() {
+        let model = LmtdModel::counter_flow(5000.0);
+
+        let hot_inlet = FluidState::from_temperature(80.0 + 273.15);
+        let hot_outlet = FluidState::from_temperature(60.0 + 273.15);
+        let cold_inlet = FluidState::from_temperature(20.0 + 273.15);
+        let cold_outlet = FluidState::from_temperature(50.0 + 273.15);
+
+        let q = model.compute_heat_transfer(&hot_inlet, &hot_outlet, &cold_inlet, &cold_outlet);
+
+        assert!(q.to_watts() > 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_flow_configuration_correction_factor() {
+        assert_eq!(FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow.correction_factor(), 1.0);
+        assert_eq!(FlowConfiguration::ParallelFlow.correction_factor(), 1.0);
+        assert_eq!(FlowConfiguration::ShellAndTube1_2.correction_factor(), 0.9);
+
+        let cross = FlowConfiguration::CrossFlow {
+            correction_factor: 0.85,
+        };
+        assert_eq!(cross.correction_factor(), 0.85);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_n_equations() {
+        let model = LmtdModel::counter_flow(1000.0);
+        assert_eq!(model.n_equations(), 3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_lmtd_negative_deltas() {
+        let model = LmtdModel::counter_flow(5000.0);
+
+        let t_hot_in = 40.0;
+        let t_hot_out = 50.0;
+        let t_cold_in = 60.0;
+        let t_cold_out = 70.0;
+
+        let lmtd = model.lmtd(t_hot_in, t_hot_out, t_cold_in, t_cold_out);
+
+        assert!(lmtd < 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[should_panic(expected = "UA must be non-negative")]
+    fn test_negative_ua_panics() {
+        let _model = LmtdModel::new(-1000.0, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_zero_ua_allowed() {
+        let model = LmtdModel::new(0.0, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+        assert_eq!(model.ua(), 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_lmtd_vs_eps_ntu_comparison() {
+        // AC #8: Compare LMTD vs ε-NTU results for same conditions
+        // Verify both methods produce reasonable heat transfer values
+
+        let ua = 5_000.0;
+        let lmtd_model = LmtdModel::counter_flow(ua);
+        let eps_ntu_model = EpsNtuModel::counter_flow(ua);
+
+        // Typical HVAC operating conditions
+        // Hot water cooling from 80°C to 60°C (353K to 333K)
+        // Cold water heating from 20°C to 40°C (293K to 313K)
+        let hot_inlet = FluidState::new(353.0, 200_000.0, 335_000.0, 0.5, 4180.0);
+        let hot_outlet = FluidState::new(333.0, 195_000.0, 250_000.0, 0.5, 4180.0);
+        let cold_inlet = FluidState::new(293.0, 101_325.0, 85_000.0, 0.3, 4180.0);
+        let cold_outlet = FluidState::new(313.0, 101_325.0, 170_000.0, 0.3, 4180.0);
+
+        let q_lmtd = lmtd_model
+            .compute_heat_transfer(&hot_inlet, &hot_outlet, &cold_inlet, &cold_outlet)
+            .to_watts();
+        let q_eps_ntu = eps_ntu_model
+            .compute_heat_transfer(&hot_inlet, &hot_outlet, &cold_inlet, &cold_outlet)
+            .to_watts();
+
+        // Both methods should give positive heat transfer
+        assert!(q_lmtd > 0.0, "LMTD should give positive Q, got {}", q_lmtd);
+        assert!(
+            q_eps_ntu > 0.0,
+            "ε-NTU should give positive Q, got {}",
+            q_eps_ntu
+        );
+
+        // Verify reasonable magnitude for a 5 kW/K heat exchanger
+        // LMTD should be around 30-40K, so Q should be 150-200 kW range for these temps
+        assert!(
+            q_lmtd > 100_000.0 && q_lmtd < 300_000.0,
+            "LMTD Q unexpected: {}",
+            q_lmtd
+        );
+
+        // ε-NTU uses inlet temps only, so result differs from LMTD
+        assert!(
+            q_eps_ntu < 300_000.0,
+            "ε-NTU Q should be reasonable, got {}",
+            q_eps_ntu
+        );
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+//! Heat Exchanger Framework
+//!
+//! This module provides a pluggable heat exchanger framework supporting multiple
+//! calculation models (LMTD, ε-NTU) for thermodynamic simulations.
+//!
+//! ## Architecture
+//!
+//! The framework uses the Strategy Pattern for heat transfer calculations:
+//!
+//! - [`HeatTransferModel`]: Trait for pluggable calculation strategies
+//! - [`LmtdModel`]: Log Mean Temperature Difference method
+//! - [`EpsNtuModel`]: Effectiveness-NTU method
+//! - [`HeatExchanger`]: Generic heat exchanger component
+//!
+//! ## Components
+//!
+//! - [`Condenser`]: Refrigerant condensing (phase change) on hot side
+//! - [`Evaporator`]: Refrigerant evaporating (phase change) on cold side
+//! - [`EvaporatorCoil`]: Air-side evaporator (finned coil)
+//! - [`CondenserCoil`]: Air-side condenser (finned coil)
+//! - [`Economizer`]: Internal heat exchanger with bypass support
+//!
+//! ## Example
+//!
+//! ```rust
+//! use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::{HeatExchanger, LmtdModel, FlowConfiguration};
+//!
+//! // Create a heat exchanger with LMTD model
+//! let model = LmtdModel::new(5000.0, FlowConfiguration::CounterFlow);
+//! // Heat exchanger would be created with connected ports
+//! ```
+
+pub mod condenser;
+pub mod condenser_coil;
+pub mod economizer;
+pub mod evaporator_coil;
+pub mod eps_ntu;
+pub mod evaporator;
+pub mod exchanger;
+pub mod lmtd;
+pub mod model;
+
+pub use condenser::Condenser;
+pub use condenser_coil::CondenserCoil;
+pub use economizer::Economizer;
+pub use evaporator_coil::EvaporatorCoil;
+pub use eps_ntu::{EpsNtuModel, ExchangerType};
+pub use evaporator::Evaporator;
+pub use exchanger::{HeatExchanger, HeatExchangerBuilder, HxSideConditions};
+pub use lmtd::{FlowConfiguration, LmtdModel};
+pub use model::HeatTransferModel;

crates/components/src/heat_exchanger/model.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,204 @@
+//! Heat Transfer Model Trait
+//!
+//! Defines the Strategy Pattern interface for heat transfer calculations.
+//! This trait is object-safe for dynamic dispatch.
+
+use crate::ResidualVector;
+use entropyk_core::{Enthalpy, MassFlow, Power, Pressure, Temperature};
+
+/// Fluid state for heat transfer calculations.
+///
+/// Represents the thermodynamic state at a port (inlet or outlet).
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
+pub struct FluidState {
+    /// Temperature in Kelvin
+    pub temperature: f64,
+    /// Pressure in Pascals
+    pub pressure: f64,
+    /// Specific enthalpy in J/kg
+    pub enthalpy: f64,
+    /// Mass flow rate in kg/s
+    pub mass_flow: f64,
+    /// Specific heat capacity at constant pressure in J/(kg·K)
+    pub cp: f64,
+}
+
+impl Default for FluidState {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            temperature: 300.0,
+            pressure: 101_325.0,
+            enthalpy: 0.0,
+            mass_flow: 0.1,
+            cp: 1000.0,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl FluidState {
+    /// Creates a new fluid state.
+    pub fn new(temperature: f64, pressure: f64, enthalpy: f64, mass_flow: f64, cp: f64) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            temperature,
+            pressure,
+            enthalpy,
+            mass_flow,
+            cp,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a fluid state with default properties for a given temperature.
+    pub fn from_temperature(temperature: f64) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            temperature,
+            ..Default::default()
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the heat capacity rate C = ṁ × Cp in W/K.
+    pub fn heat_capacity_rate(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.mass_flow * self.cp
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a FluidState from strongly-typed physical quantities.
+    pub fn from_types(
+        temperature: Temperature,
+        pressure: Pressure,
+        enthalpy: Enthalpy,
+        mass_flow: MassFlow,
+        cp: f64,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            temperature: temperature.to_kelvin(),
+            pressure: pressure.to_pascals(),
+            enthalpy: enthalpy.to_joules_per_kg(),
+            mass_flow: mass_flow.to_kg_per_s(),
+            cp,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns temperature as a strongly-typed Temperature.
+    pub fn temperature(&self) -> Temperature {
+        Temperature::from_kelvin(self.temperature)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns pressure as a strongly-typed Pressure.
+    pub fn pressure(&self) -> Pressure {
+        Pressure::from_pascals(self.pressure)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns enthalpy as a strongly-typed Enthalpy.
+    pub fn enthalpy(&self) -> Enthalpy {
+        Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(self.enthalpy)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns mass flow as a strongly-typed MassFlow.
+    pub fn mass_flow(&self) -> MassFlow {
+        MassFlow::from_kg_per_s(self.mass_flow)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Trait for heat transfer calculation models.
+///
+/// This trait uses the Strategy Pattern to allow different heat transfer
+/// calculation methods (LMTD, ε-NTU, etc.) to be used interchangeably.
+///
+/// # Object Safety
+///
+/// This trait is object-safe and can be used with dynamic dispatch:
+///
+/// ```
+/// # use entropyk_components::heat_exchanger::model::{HeatTransferModel, FluidState};
+/// # use entropyk_components::ResidualVector;
+/// # use entropyk_core::Power;
+/// struct SimpleModel { ua: f64 }
+/// impl HeatTransferModel for SimpleModel {
+///     fn compute_heat_transfer(&self, _: &FluidState, _: &FluidState, _: &FluidState, _: &FluidState) -> Power {
+///         Power::from_watts(0.0)
+///     }
+///     fn compute_residuals(&self, _: &FluidState, _: &FluidState, _: &FluidState, _: &FluidState, _: &mut ResidualVector) {}
+///     fn n_equations(&self) -> usize { 3 }
+///     fn ua(&self) -> f64 { self.ua }
+/// }
+/// let model: Box<dyn HeatTransferModel> = Box::new(SimpleModel { ua: 1000.0 });
+/// ```
+pub trait HeatTransferModel: Send + Sync {
+    /// Computes the heat transfer rate Q̇ (Watts).
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `hot_inlet` - Hot side inlet state
+    /// * `hot_outlet` - Hot side outlet state
+    /// * `cold_inlet` - Cold side inlet state
+    /// * `cold_outlet` - Cold side outlet state
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// The heat transfer rate in Watts (positive = heat flows from hot to cold)
+    fn compute_heat_transfer(
+        &self,
+        hot_inlet: &FluidState,
+        hot_outlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_inlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_outlet: &FluidState,
+    ) -> Power;
+
+    /// Computes residuals for the solver.
+    ///
+    /// The residuals represent the error in the heat transfer equations
+    /// that the solver will attempt to drive to zero.
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        hot_inlet: &FluidState,
+        hot_outlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_inlet: &FluidState,
+        cold_outlet: &FluidState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    );
+
+    /// Returns the number of equations this model contributes.
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize;
+
+    /// Returns the nominal UA value (overall heat transfer coefficient × area) in W/K.
+    fn ua(&self) -> f64;
+
+    /// Returns the UA calibration scale (default 1.0). UA_eff = ua_scale × ua_nominal.
+    fn ua_scale(&self) -> f64 {
+        1.0
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the UA calibration scale (e.g. from Calib.f_ua).
+    fn set_ua_scale(&mut self, _s: f64) {}
+
+    /// Returns the effective UA used in heat transfer: ua_scale × ua_nominal.
+    fn effective_ua(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.ua() * self.ua_scale()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_state_default() {
+        let state = FluidState::default();
+        assert_eq!(state.temperature, 300.0);
+        assert_eq!(state.pressure, 101_325.0);
+        assert_eq!(state.cp, 1000.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_state_heat_capacity_rate() {
+        let state = FluidState::new(300.0, 101_325.0, 0.0, 0.5, 2000.0);
+        let c = state.heat_capacity_rate();
+        assert!((c - 1000.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_state_from_temperature() {
+        let state = FluidState::from_temperature(350.0);
+        assert_eq!(state.temperature, 350.0);
+        assert_eq!(state.pressure, 101_325.0);
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/polynomials.rs

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+//! Polynomial curve models for component performance characterization.
+//!
+//! This module provides polynomial curve implementations for:
+//! - 1D polynomials: Pump curves (Q-H, efficiency), Fan curves
+//! - 2D polynomials: Compressor maps based on SST/SDT
+//!
+//! ## 1D Polynomial (Pump/Fan Curves)
+//!
+//! ```text
+//! y = c0 + c1*x + c2*x² + c3*x³ + ...
+//! ```
+//!
+//! ## 2D Polynomial (Compressor Maps)
+//!
+//! ```text
+//! z = Σ a_ij * x^i * y^j
+//! ```
+//!
+//! Where x = SST (Saturated Suction Temperature)
+//! and y = SDT (Saturated Discharge Temperature)
+
+use crate::ComponentError;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+/// 1D Polynomial curve for component performance modeling.
+///
+/// Used for pump head curves, fan static pressure curves, and efficiency curves.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::polynomials::Polynomial1D;
+///
+/// // Pump curve: H = 50 - 0.1*Q - 0.001*Q²
+/// let curve = Polynomial1D::new(vec![50.0, -0.1, -0.001]);
+///
+/// // Evaluate at Q = 100 m³/h
+/// let head = curve.evaluate(100.0);
+/// assert!(head > 0.0);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct Polynomial1D {
+    /// Polynomial coefficients [c0, c1, c2, ...] for y = c0 + c1*x + c2*x² + ...
+    coefficients: Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+impl Polynomial1D {
+    /// Creates a new 1D polynomial from coefficients.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `coefficients` - Coefficients [c0, c1, c2, ...] where y = c0 + c1*x + c2*x² + ...
+    ///
+    /// # Example
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::polynomials::Polynomial1D;
+    ///
+    /// // Linear: y = 2x + 3
+    /// let linear = Polynomial1D::new(vec![3.0, 2.0]);
+    ///
+    /// // Quadratic: y = 1 + 2x + 3x²
+    /// let quadratic = Polynomial1D::new(vec![1.0, 2.0, 3.0]);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(coefficients: Vec<f64>) -> Self {
+        Self { coefficients }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a constant polynomial (degree 0).
+    pub fn constant(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(vec![value])
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a linear polynomial: y = a + b*x.
+    pub fn linear(a: f64, b: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(vec![a, b])
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a quadratic polynomial: y = a + b*x + c*x².
+    pub fn quadratic(a: f64, b: f64, c: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(vec![a, b, c])
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a cubic polynomial: y = a + b*x + c*x² + d*x³.
+    pub fn cubic(a: f64, b: f64, c: f64, d: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(vec![a, b, c, d])
+    }
+
+    /// Evaluates the polynomial at point x using Horner's method.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `x` - The point at which to evaluate
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// The polynomial value y = P(x)
+    ///
+    /// # Example
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::polynomials::Polynomial1D;
+    ///
+    /// let p = Polynomial1D::quadratic(1.0, 2.0, 3.0);
+    /// // y = 1 + 2*2 + 3*4 = 1 + 4 + 12 = 17
+    /// assert!((p.evaluate(2.0) - 17.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn evaluate(&self, x: f64) -> f64 {
+        if self.coefficients.is_empty() {
+            return 0.0;
+        }
+
+        // Horner's method: efficient polynomial evaluation
+        self.coefficients
+            .iter()
+            .rev()
+            .fold(0.0, |acc, &c| acc * x + c)
+    }
+
+    /// Computes the derivative of the polynomial at point x.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `x` - The point at which to evaluate the derivative
+    ///
+    /// # Example
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::polynomials::Polynomial1D;
+    ///
+    /// let p = Polynomial1D::quadratic(1.0, 2.0, 3.0);
+    /// // dy/dx = 2 + 6x, at x=2: dy/dx = 2 + 12 = 14
+    /// assert!((p.derivative(2.0) - 14.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn derivative(&self, x: f64) -> f64 {
+        if self.coefficients.len() <= 1 {
+            return 0.0;
+        }
+
+        // Derivative coefficients: [c1, 2*c2, 3*c3, ...]
+        let deriv_coeffs: Vec<f64> = self.coefficients[1..]
+            .iter()
+            .enumerate()
+            .map(|(i, &c)| c * (i + 1) as f64)
+            .collect();
+
+        Polynomial1D::new(deriv_coeffs).evaluate(x)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the degree of the polynomial.
+    pub fn degree(&self) -> usize {
+        if self.coefficients.is_empty() {
+            0
+        } else {
+            self.coefficients.len() - 1
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns a reference to the coefficients.
+    pub fn coefficients(&self) -> &[f64] {
+        &self.coefficients
+    }
+
+    /// Validates that all coefficients are finite (not NaN or infinite).
+    pub fn validate(&self) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        for (i, &c) in self.coefficients.iter().enumerate() {
+            if c.is_nan() {
+                return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(format!(
+                    "Coefficient {} is NaN",
+                    i
+                )));
+            }
+            if c.is_infinite() {
+                return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(format!(
+                    "Coefficient {} is infinite",
+                    i
+                )));
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for Polynomial1D {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::constant(0.0)
+    }
+}
+
+/// 2D Polynomial for compressor maps based on SST/SDT.
+///
+/// Models performance as a function of two variables (e.g., SST and SDT):
+///
+/// ```text
+/// z = Σ a_ij * x^i * y^j  for i=0..nx, j=0..ny
+/// ```
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::polynomials::Polynomial2D;
+///
+/// // Simple bilinear: z = a00 + a10*x + a01*y + a11*x*y
+/// let coeffs = vec![
+///     vec![1.0, 0.5],   // a00, a01
+///     vec![2.0, 0.1],   // a10, a11
+/// ];
+/// let poly = Polynomial2D::new(coeffs);
+///
+/// let z = poly.evaluate(10.0, 20.0);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct Polynomial2D {
+    /// Coefficient matrix where coeffs[i][j] is the coefficient for x^i * y^j
+    /// coeffs[i] contains coefficients for all j values at degree i in x
+    coefficients: Vec<Vec<f64>>,
+}
+
+impl Polynomial2D {
+    /// Creates a new 2D polynomial from coefficient matrix.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `coefficients` - Matrix where coefficients[i][j] is coefficient for x^i * y^j
+    ///
+    /// # Example
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::polynomials::Polynomial2D;
+    ///
+    /// // z = 5 + 2*x + 3*y + 0.5*x*y
+    /// let coeffs = vec![
+    ///     vec![5.0, 3.0],    // Constant and y term
+    ///     vec![2.0, 0.5],    // x term and x*y term
+    /// ];
+    /// let poly = Polynomial2D::new(coeffs);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(coefficients: Vec<Vec<f64>>) -> Self {
+        Self { coefficients }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a constant 2D polynomial.
+    pub fn constant(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(vec![vec![value]])
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a bilinear polynomial: z = a00 + a10*x + a01*y + a11*x*y.
+    pub fn bilinear(a00: f64, a10: f64, a01: f64, a11: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(vec![vec![a00, a01], vec![a10, a11]])
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a biquadratic polynomial (degree 2 in both variables).
+    ///
+    /// z = a00 + a10*x + a01*y + a20*x² + a11*x*y + a02*y²
+    pub fn biquadratic(a00: f64, a10: f64, a01: f64, a20: f64, a11: f64, a02: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(vec![vec![a00, a01, a02], vec![a10, a11], vec![a20]])
+    }
+
+    /// Evaluates the polynomial at (x, y).
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `x` - First variable (e.g., SST)
+    /// * `y` - Second variable (e.g., SDT)
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// The polynomial value z = P(x, y)
+    pub fn evaluate(&self, x: f64, y: f64) -> f64 {
+        let mut result = 0.0;
+
+        for (i, row) in self.coefficients.iter().enumerate() {
+            let x_pow = x.powi(i as i32);
+            for (j, &coeff) in row.iter().enumerate() {
+                result += coeff * x_pow * y.powi(j as i32);
+            }
+        }
+
+        result
+    }
+
+    /// Computes partial derivative with respect to x.
+    pub fn partial_x(&self, x: f64, y: f64) -> f64 {
+        let mut result = 0.0;
+
+        for (i, row) in self.coefficients.iter().enumerate() {
+            if i == 0 {
+                continue; // ∂/∂x of constant is 0
+            }
+            let x_pow = (i as f64) * x.powi((i - 1) as i32);
+            for (j, &coeff) in row.iter().enumerate() {
+                result += coeff * x_pow * y.powi(j as i32);
+            }
+        }
+
+        result
+    }
+
+    /// Computes partial derivative with respect to y.
+    pub fn partial_y(&self, x: f64, y: f64) -> f64 {
+        let mut result = 0.0;
+
+        for (i, row) in self.coefficients.iter().enumerate() {
+            let x_pow = x.powi(i as i32);
+            for (j, &coeff) in row.iter().enumerate() {
+                if j == 0 {
+                    continue; // ∂/∂y of constant is 0
+                }
+                result += coeff * x_pow * (j as f64) * y.powi((j - 1) as i32);
+            }
+        }
+
+        result
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the degree in x.
+    pub fn degree_x(&self) -> usize {
+        if self.coefficients.is_empty() {
+            0
+        } else {
+            self.coefficients.len() - 1
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the degree in y.
+    pub fn degree_y(&self) -> usize {
+        self.coefficients
+            .iter()
+            .map(|row| if row.is_empty() { 0 } else { row.len() - 1 })
+            .max()
+            .unwrap_or(0)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns a reference to the coefficient matrix.
+    pub fn coefficients(&self) -> &[Vec<f64>] {
+        &self.coefficients
+    }
+
+    /// Validates that all coefficients are finite.
+    pub fn validate(&self) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        for (i, row) in self.coefficients.iter().enumerate() {
+            for (j, &c) in row.iter().enumerate() {
+                if c.is_nan() {
+                    return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(format!(
+                        "Coefficient [{},{}] is NaN",
+                        i, j
+                    )));
+                }
+                if c.is_infinite() {
+                    return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(format!(
+                        "Coefficient [{},{}] is infinite",
+                        i, j
+                    )));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for Polynomial2D {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::constant(0.0)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Pump/Fan curve set containing head, efficiency, and power polynomials.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct PerformanceCurves {
+    /// Head/Pressure curve: H = f(Q) where Q is volumetric flow
+    pub head_curve: Polynomial1D,
+    /// Efficiency curve: η = f(Q)
+    pub efficiency_curve: Polynomial1D,
+    /// Optional power curve: P = f(Q) - if not provided, calculated from head and efficiency
+    pub power_curve: Option<Polynomial1D>,
+}
+
+impl PerformanceCurves {
+    /// Creates a new performance curve set.
+    pub fn new(
+        head_curve: Polynomial1D,
+        efficiency_curve: Polynomial1D,
+        power_curve: Option<Polynomial1D>,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            head_curve,
+            efficiency_curve,
+            power_curve,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a simple pump curve with head and efficiency only.
+    pub fn simple(head_curve: Polynomial1D, efficiency_curve: Polynomial1D) -> Self {
+        Self::new(head_curve, efficiency_curve, None)
+    }
+
+    /// Validates all curves.
+    pub fn validate(&self) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        self.head_curve.validate()?;
+        self.efficiency_curve.validate()?;
+        if let Some(ref pc) = self.power_curve {
+            pc.validate()?;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for PerformanceCurves {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::simple(Polynomial1D::default(), Polynomial1D::default())
+    }
+}
+
+/// Affinity laws for variable speed operation.
+///
+/// When speed changes from N1 to N2:
+/// - Q2/Q1 = N2/N1 (flow proportional to speed)
+/// - H2/H1 = (N2/N1)² (head proportional to speed squared)
+/// - P2/P1 = (N2/N1)³ (power proportional to speed cubed)
+pub struct AffinityLaws;
+
+impl AffinityLaws {
+    /// Applies affinity laws to scale flow rate.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `flow` - Original flow at speed_ratio = 1.0
+    /// * `speed_ratio` - New speed / rated speed (0.0 to 1.0)
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Scaled flow rate
+    pub fn scale_flow(flow: f64, speed_ratio: f64) -> f64 {
+        flow * speed_ratio
+    }
+
+    /// Applies affinity laws to scale head/pressure.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `head` - Original head at speed_ratio = 1.0
+    /// * `speed_ratio` - New speed / rated speed (0.0 to 1.0)
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Scaled head
+    pub fn scale_head(head: f64, speed_ratio: f64) -> f64 {
+        head * speed_ratio * speed_ratio
+    }
+
+    /// Applies affinity laws to scale power.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `power` - Original power at speed_ratio = 1.0
+    /// * `speed_ratio` - New speed / rated speed (0.0 to 1.0)
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Scaled power
+    pub fn scale_power(power: f64, speed_ratio: f64) -> f64 {
+        power * speed_ratio * speed_ratio * speed_ratio
+    }
+
+    /// Reverse affinity law: find original flow from scaled flow.
+    pub fn unscale_flow(scaled_flow: f64, speed_ratio: f64) -> f64 {
+        if speed_ratio <= 0.0 {
+            return f64::INFINITY;
+        }
+        scaled_flow / speed_ratio
+    }
+
+    /// Reverse affinity law: find original head from scaled head.
+    pub fn unscale_head(scaled_head: f64, speed_ratio: f64) -> f64 {
+        if speed_ratio <= 0.0 {
+            return f64::INFINITY;
+        }
+        scaled_head / (speed_ratio * speed_ratio)
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_1d_constant() {
+        let p = Polynomial1D::constant(5.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(0.0), 5.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(100.0), 5.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.derivative(0.0), 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_1d_linear() {
+        // y = 3 + 2x
+        let p = Polynomial1D::linear(3.0, 2.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(0.0), 3.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(1.0), 5.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(2.0), 7.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.derivative(5.0), 2.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_1d_quadratic() {
+        // y = 1 + 2x + 3x²
+        let p = Polynomial1D::quadratic(1.0, 2.0, 3.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(0.0), 1.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(1.0), 6.0); // 1 + 2 + 3
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(2.0), 17.0); // 1 + 4 + 12
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.derivative(2.0), 14.0); // 2 + 6*2 = 14
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_1d_cubic() {
+        // y = 1 + x + x² + x³
+        let p = Polynomial1D::cubic(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(0.0), 1.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(1.0), 4.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(2.0), 15.0); // 1 + 2 + 4 + 8
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_1d_empty() {
+        let p = Polynomial1D::new(vec![]);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(5.0), 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_1d_degree() {
+        assert_eq!(Polynomial1D::constant(1.0).degree(), 0);
+        assert_eq!(Polynomial1D::linear(1.0, 2.0).degree(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(Polynomial1D::quadratic(1.0, 2.0, 3.0).degree(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(Polynomial1D::cubic(1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0).degree(), 3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_1d_validate() {
+        let valid = Polynomial1D::quadratic(1.0, 2.0, 3.0);
+        assert!(valid.validate().is_ok());
+
+        let nan_coeff = Polynomial1D::new(vec![1.0, f64::NAN]);
+        assert!(nan_coeff.validate().is_err());
+
+        let inf_coeff = Polynomial1D::new(vec![f64::INFINITY]);
+        assert!(inf_coeff.validate().is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_2d_constant() {
+        let p = Polynomial2D::constant(5.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(0.0, 0.0), 5.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(10.0, 20.0), 5.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_2d_bilinear() {
+        // z = 1 + 2*x + 3*y + 0.5*x*y
+        let p = Polynomial2D::bilinear(1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 0.5);
+
+        // At (0,0): z = 1
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(0.0, 0.0), 1.0);
+
+        // At (1,0): z = 1 + 2 = 3
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(1.0, 0.0), 3.0);
+
+        // At (0,1): z = 1 + 3 = 4
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(0.0, 1.0), 4.0);
+
+        // At (2,3): z = 1 + 4 + 9 + 3 = 17
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(2.0, 3.0), 17.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_2d_biquadratic() {
+        let p = Polynomial2D::biquadratic(1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0);
+
+        // At (0,0): z = 1
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(0.0, 0.0), 1.0);
+
+        // At (1,1): z = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 21
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.evaluate(1.0, 1.0), 21.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_2d_partial_derivatives() {
+        // z = 1 + 2*x + 3*y + 4*x*y
+        let p = Polynomial2D::bilinear(1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0);
+
+        // ∂z/∂x = 2 + 4*y
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.partial_x(0.0, 0.0), 2.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.partial_x(0.0, 1.0), 6.0);
+
+        // ∂z/∂y = 3 + 4*x
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.partial_y(0.0, 0.0), 3.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.partial_y(1.0, 0.0), 7.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_2d_degrees() {
+        let p = Polynomial2D::bilinear(1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0);
+        assert_eq!(p.degree_x(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(p.degree_y(), 1);
+
+        let biq = Polynomial2D::biquadratic(1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0);
+        assert_eq!(biq.degree_x(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(biq.degree_y(), 2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_polynomial_2d_validate() {
+        let valid = Polynomial2D::bilinear(1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0);
+        assert!(valid.validate().is_ok());
+
+        let nan_coeff = Polynomial2D::new(vec![vec![1.0, f64::NAN]]);
+        assert!(nan_coeff.validate().is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_affinity_laws_flow() {
+        let flow = 100.0;
+
+        // At full speed: no change
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::scale_flow(flow, 1.0), 100.0);
+
+        // At half speed: half flow
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::scale_flow(flow, 0.5), 50.0);
+
+        // At 80% speed: 80% flow
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::scale_flow(flow, 0.8), 80.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_affinity_laws_head() {
+        let head = 100.0;
+
+        // At full speed: no change
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::scale_head(head, 1.0), 100.0);
+
+        // At half speed: 25% head
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::scale_head(head, 0.5), 25.0);
+
+        // At 80% speed: 64% head
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::scale_head(head, 0.8), 64.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_affinity_laws_power() {
+        let power = 1000.0;
+
+        // At full speed: no change
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::scale_power(power, 1.0), 1000.0);
+
+        // At half speed: 12.5% power
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::scale_power(power, 0.5), 125.0);
+
+        // At 80% speed: 51.2% power
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::scale_power(power, 0.8), 512.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_affinity_laws_reverse() {
+        let flow = 50.0;
+        let head = 25.0;
+        let speed = 0.5;
+
+        // Reverse scaling
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::unscale_flow(flow, speed), 100.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(AffinityLaws::unscale_head(head, speed), 100.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_performance_curves() {
+        // Typical pump curve: H = 50 - 0.1*Q - 0.001*Q²
+        let head = Polynomial1D::quadratic(50.0, -0.1, -0.001);
+        // Efficiency: η = 0.4 + 0.02*Q - 0.0001*Q²
+        let eff = Polynomial1D::quadratic(0.4, 0.02, -0.0001);
+
+        let curves = PerformanceCurves::simple(head.clone(), eff.clone());
+
+        assert!(curves.validate().is_ok());
+        assert_relative_eq!(curves.head_curve.evaluate(0.0), 50.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(curves.efficiency_curve.evaluate(0.0), 0.4);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_curve_realistic() {
+        // Realistic pump curve for a small centrifugal pump
+        // H (m) = 30 - 0.05*Q - 0.0005*Q², where Q is in m³/h
+        let head_curve = Polynomial1D::quadratic(30.0, -0.05, -0.0005);
+
+        // At Q=0 (shut-off): H = 30 m
+        assert_relative_eq!(head_curve.evaluate(0.0), 30.0);
+
+        // At Q=100 m³/h: H = 30 - 5 - 5 = 20 m
+        assert_relative_eq!(head_curve.evaluate(100.0), 20.0);
+
+        // At Q=200 m³/h: H = 30 - 10 - 20 = 0 m (run-out)
+        assert_relative_eq!(head_curve.evaluate(200.0), 0.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+}

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+//! Port and Connection System
+//!
+//! This module provides the foundation for connecting thermodynamic components
+//! using the Type-State pattern for compile-time connection safety.
+//!
+//! ## Type-State Pattern
+//!
+//! Ports have two states:
+//! - `Disconnected`: Initial state, cannot be used in solver
+//! - `Connected`: Linked to another port, ready for simulation
+//!
+//! State transitions are enforced at compile time:
+//! ```text
+//! Port<Disconnected> --connect()--> Port<Connected>
+//!      ↑                                    │
+//!      └───────── (no way back) ────────────┘
+//! ```
+//!
+//! ## Connection Semantics
+//!
+//! Connected ports validate continuity (pressure/enthalpy match) at connection time,
+//! but track values independently afterward. This allows the solver to update port
+//! states during iteration without requiring synchronization.
+//!
+//! ## Example
+//!
+//! ```rust
+//! use entropyk_components::port::{Port, Disconnected, Connected, FluidId, ConnectionError};
+//! use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Enthalpy};
+//!
+//! // Create two disconnected ports
+//! let port1 = Port::new(FluidId::new("R134a"), Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0));
+//! let port2 = Port::new(FluidId::new("R134a"), Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0));
+//!
+//! // Connect them
+//! let (connected1, connected2) = port1.connect(port2)?;
+//!
+//! // Ports track values independently for solver flexibility
+//! assert_eq!(connected1.pressure().to_bar(), 1.0);
+//! # Ok::<(), ConnectionError>(())
+//! ```
+
+use entropyk_core::{Enthalpy, Pressure};
+use std::fmt;
+use std::marker::PhantomData;
+use thiserror::Error;
+
+/// Default relative tolerance for pressure matching (0.01% = 100 ppm).
+/// For 1 bar = 100,000 Pa, this allows 10 Pa difference.
+const PRESSURE_TOLERANCE_FRACTION: f64 = 1e-4;
+
+/// Default absolute tolerance for enthalpy matching (100 J/kg).
+/// This is approximately 0.024 kJ/kg, reasonable for HVAC calculations.
+const ENTHALPY_TOLERANCE_J_KG: f64 = 100.0;
+
+/// Minimum absolute pressure tolerance (1 Pa) to avoid issues near zero.
+const MIN_PRESSURE_TOLERANCE_PA: f64 = 1.0;
+
+/// Errors that can occur during port operations.
+#[derive(Error, Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub enum ConnectionError {
+    /// Attempted to connect ports with incompatible fluids.
+    #[error("Incompatible fluids: cannot connect {from} to {to}")]
+    IncompatibleFluid {
+        /// Source fluid identifier
+        from: String,
+        /// Target fluid identifier
+        to: String,
+    },
+
+    /// Pressure mismatch at connection point.
+    #[error(
+        "Pressure mismatch: {from_pressure} Pa vs {to_pressure} Pa (tolerance: {tolerance} Pa)"
+    )]
+    PressureMismatch {
+        /// Pressure at source port (Pa)
+        from_pressure: f64,
+        /// Pressure at target port (Pa)
+        to_pressure: f64,
+        /// Tolerance used for comparison (Pa)
+        tolerance: f64,
+    },
+
+    /// Enthalpy mismatch at connection point.
+    #[error("Enthalpy mismatch: {from_enthalpy} J/kg vs {to_enthalpy} J/kg (tolerance: {tolerance} J/kg)")]
+    EnthalpyMismatch {
+        /// Enthalpy at source port (J/kg)
+        from_enthalpy: f64,
+        /// Enthalpy at target port (J/kg)
+        to_enthalpy: f64,
+        /// Tolerance used for comparison (J/kg)
+        tolerance: f64,
+    },
+
+    /// Attempted to connect a port that is already connected.
+    #[error("Port is already connected and cannot be reconnected")]
+    AlreadyConnected,
+
+    /// Detected a cycle in the connection graph.
+    #[error("Connection would create a cycle in the system topology")]
+    CycleDetected,
+
+    /// Invalid port index.
+    #[error(
+        "Invalid port index {index}: component has {port_count} ports (valid: 0..{max_index})"
+    )]
+    InvalidPortIndex {
+        /// The invalid port index that was requested
+        index: usize,
+        /// Number of ports on the component
+        port_count: usize,
+        /// Maximum valid index (port_count - 1, or 0 if no ports)
+        max_index: usize,
+    },
+
+    /// Invalid node index.
+    #[error("Invalid node index: {0}")]
+    InvalidNodeIndex(usize),
+}
+
+/// Type-state marker for disconnected ports.
+///
+/// Ports in this state cannot be used in the solver until connected.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq)]
+pub struct Disconnected;
+
+/// Type-state marker for connected ports.
+///
+/// Ports in this state are linked to another port and ready for simulation.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq)]
+pub struct Connected;
+
+/// Identifier for thermodynamic fluids.
+///
+/// Used to ensure only compatible fluids are connected.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub struct FluidId(String);
+
+impl FluidId {
+    /// Creates a new fluid identifier.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `id` - Unique identifier for the fluid (e.g., "R134a", "Water")
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::port::FluidId;
+    ///
+    /// let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(id: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
+        FluidId(id.into())
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the fluid identifier as a string slice.
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.0
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for FluidId {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        write!(f, "{}", self.0)
+    }
+}
+
+/// A thermodynamic port for connecting components.
+///
+/// Ports use the Type-State pattern to enforce connection safety at compile time.
+/// A `Port<Disconnected>` must be connected before it can be used in simulations.
+///
+/// # Type Parameters
+///
+/// * `State` - Either `Disconnected` or `Connected`, tracking the port's state
+///
+/// # Examples
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::port::{Port, Disconnected, FluidId};
+/// use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Enthalpy};
+///
+/// // Create a disconnected port
+/// let port: Port<Disconnected> = Port::new(
+///     FluidId::new("R134a"),
+///     Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+///     Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0)
+/// );
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub struct Port<State> {
+    fluid_id: FluidId,
+    pressure: Pressure,
+    enthalpy: Enthalpy,
+    _state: PhantomData<State>,
+}
+
+/// Helper to validate connection parameters.
+fn validate_connection_params(
+    from_fluid: &FluidId,
+    from_p: Pressure,
+    from_h: Enthalpy,
+    to_fluid: &FluidId,
+    to_p: Pressure,
+    to_h: Enthalpy,
+) -> Result<(), ConnectionError> {
+    if from_fluid != to_fluid {
+        return Err(ConnectionError::IncompatibleFluid {
+            from: from_fluid.to_string(),
+            to: to_fluid.to_string(),
+        });
+    }
+
+    let pressure_tol =
+        (from_p.to_pascals().abs() * PRESSURE_TOLERANCE_FRACTION).max(MIN_PRESSURE_TOLERANCE_PA);
+    let pressure_diff = (from_p.to_pascals() - to_p.to_pascals()).abs();
+    if pressure_diff > pressure_tol {
+        return Err(ConnectionError::PressureMismatch {
+            from_pressure: from_p.to_pascals(),
+            to_pressure: to_p.to_pascals(),
+            tolerance: pressure_tol,
+        });
+    }
+
+    let enthalpy_diff = (from_h.to_joules_per_kg() - to_h.to_joules_per_kg()).abs();
+    if enthalpy_diff > ENTHALPY_TOLERANCE_J_KG {
+        return Err(ConnectionError::EnthalpyMismatch {
+            from_enthalpy: from_h.to_joules_per_kg(),
+            to_enthalpy: to_h.to_joules_per_kg(),
+            tolerance: ENTHALPY_TOLERANCE_J_KG,
+        });
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+impl Port<Disconnected> {
+    /// Creates a new disconnected port.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `fluid_id` - Identifier for the fluid flowing through this port
+    /// * `pressure` - Initial pressure at the port
+    /// * `enthalpy` - Initial specific enthalpy at the port
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::port::{Port, FluidId};
+    /// use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Enthalpy};
+    ///
+    /// let port = Port::new(
+    ///     FluidId::new("R134a"),
+    ///     Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+    ///     Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0)
+    /// );
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(fluid_id: FluidId, pressure: Pressure, enthalpy: Enthalpy) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            fluid_id,
+            pressure,
+            enthalpy,
+            _state: PhantomData,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the fluid identifier.
+    pub fn fluid_id(&self) -> &FluidId {
+        &self.fluid_id
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the current pressure.
+    pub fn pressure(&self) -> Pressure {
+        self.pressure
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the current enthalpy.
+    pub fn enthalpy(&self) -> Enthalpy {
+        self.enthalpy
+    }
+
+    /// Connects two disconnected ports.
+    ///
+    /// Validates that:
+    /// - Both ports have the same fluid type
+    /// - Pressures match within relative tolerance
+    /// - Enthalpies match within absolute tolerance
+    ///
+    /// After connection, ports track values independently, allowing the solver
+    /// to update states during iteration.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `other` - The port to connect to
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Returns a tuple of `(Port<Connected>, Port<Connected>)` on success,
+    /// or a `ConnectionError` if validation fails.
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::port::{Port, FluidId, ConnectionError};
+    /// use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Enthalpy};
+    ///
+    /// let port1 = Port::new(
+    ///     FluidId::new("R134a"),
+    ///     Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+    ///     Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0)
+    /// );
+    /// let port2 = Port::new(
+    ///     FluidId::new("R134a"),
+    ///     Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+    ///     Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0)
+    /// );
+    ///
+    /// let (connected1, connected2) = port1.connect(port2)?;
+    /// # Ok::<(), ConnectionError>(())
+    /// ```
+    pub fn connect(
+        self,
+        other: Port<Disconnected>,
+    ) -> Result<(Port<Connected>, Port<Connected>), ConnectionError> {
+        validate_connection_params(
+            &self.fluid_id,
+            self.pressure,
+            self.enthalpy,
+            &other.fluid_id,
+            other.pressure,
+            other.enthalpy,
+        )?;
+
+        let avg_pressure = Pressure::from_pascals(
+            (self.pressure.to_pascals() + other.pressure.to_pascals()) / 2.0,
+        );
+        let avg_enthalpy = Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(
+            (self.enthalpy.to_joules_per_kg() + other.enthalpy.to_joules_per_kg()) / 2.0,
+        );
+
+        let connected1 = Port {
+            fluid_id: self.fluid_id,
+            pressure: avg_pressure,
+            enthalpy: avg_enthalpy,
+            _state: PhantomData,
+        };
+
+        let connected2 = Port {
+            fluid_id: other.fluid_id,
+            pressure: avg_pressure,
+            enthalpy: avg_enthalpy,
+            _state: PhantomData,
+        };
+
+        Ok((connected1, connected2))
+    }
+}
+
+impl Port<Connected> {
+    /// Returns the fluid identifier.
+    pub fn fluid_id(&self) -> &FluidId {
+        &self.fluid_id
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the current pressure.
+    pub fn pressure(&self) -> Pressure {
+        self.pressure
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the current enthalpy.
+    pub fn enthalpy(&self) -> Enthalpy {
+        self.enthalpy
+    }
+
+    /// Updates the pressure at this port.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `pressure` - The new pressure value
+    pub fn set_pressure(&mut self, pressure: Pressure) {
+        self.pressure = pressure;
+    }
+
+    /// Updates the enthalpy at this port.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `enthalpy` - The new enthalpy value
+    pub fn set_enthalpy(&mut self, enthalpy: Enthalpy) {
+        self.enthalpy = enthalpy;
+    }
+}
+
+/// A connected port reference that can be stored in components.
+///
+/// This type is object-safe and can be used in trait objects.
+pub type ConnectedPort = Port<Connected>;
+
+/// Validates that two connected ports are compatible for a flow connection.
+///
+/// Uses the same tolerance constants as [`Port::connect`](Port::connect):
+/// - Pressure: `max(P * 1e-4, 1 Pa)`
+/// - Enthalpy: 100 J/kg
+///
+/// # Arguments
+///
+/// * `outlet` - Source port (flow direction: outlet → inlet)
+/// * `inlet` - Target port
+///
+/// # Returns
+///
+/// `Ok(())` if ports are compatible, `Err(ConnectionError)` otherwise.
+pub fn validate_port_continuity(
+    outlet: &ConnectedPort,
+    inlet: &ConnectedPort,
+) -> Result<(), ConnectionError> {
+    validate_connection_params(
+        &outlet.fluid_id,
+        outlet.pressure,
+        outlet.enthalpy,
+        &inlet.fluid_id,
+        inlet.pressure,
+        inlet.enthalpy,
+    )
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_port_creation() {
+        let port = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+
+        assert_eq!(port.fluid_id().as_str(), "R134a");
+        assert_relative_eq!(port.pressure().to_bar(), 1.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+        assert_relative_eq!(
+            port.enthalpy().to_joules_per_kg(),
+            400000.0,
+            epsilon = 1e-10
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_successful_connection() {
+        let port1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+        let port2 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+
+        let (connected1, connected2) = port1.connect(port2).unwrap();
+
+        assert_eq!(connected1.fluid_id().as_str(), "R134a");
+        assert_eq!(connected2.fluid_id().as_str(), "R134a");
+        assert_relative_eq!(
+            connected1.pressure().to_pascals(),
+            100000.0,
+            epsilon = 1e-10
+        );
+        assert_relative_eq!(
+            connected2.pressure().to_pascals(),
+            100000.0,
+            epsilon = 1e-10
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_incompatible_fluid_error() {
+        let port1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+        let port2 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+
+        let result = port1.connect(port2);
+
+        assert!(matches!(
+            result,
+            Err(ConnectionError::IncompatibleFluid { .. })
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pressure_mismatch_error() {
+        let port1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+        let port2 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(200000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+
+        let result = port1.connect(port2);
+
+        assert!(matches!(
+            result,
+            Err(ConnectionError::PressureMismatch { .. })
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_enthalpy_mismatch_error() {
+        let port1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+        let port2 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(500000.0),
+        );
+
+        let result = port1.connect(port2);
+
+        assert!(matches!(
+            result,
+            Err(ConnectionError::EnthalpyMismatch { .. })
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_connected_port_setters() {
+        let port1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+        let port2 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+
+        let (mut connected1, _) = port1.connect(port2).unwrap();
+
+        connected1.set_pressure(Pressure::from_pascals(150000.0));
+        connected1.set_enthalpy(Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(450000.0));
+
+        assert_relative_eq!(
+            connected1.pressure().to_pascals(),
+            150000.0,
+            epsilon = 1e-10
+        );
+        assert_relative_eq!(
+            connected1.enthalpy().to_joules_per_kg(),
+            450000.0,
+            epsilon = 1e-10
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_ports_track_independently() {
+        let port1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+        let port2 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+
+        let (mut connected1, connected2) = port1.connect(port2).unwrap();
+
+        connected1.set_pressure(Pressure::from_pascals(150000.0));
+
+        // connected2 should NOT see the change - ports are independent
+        assert_relative_eq!(
+            connected2.pressure().to_pascals(),
+            100000.0,
+            epsilon = 1e-10
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_id_creation() {
+        let fluid1 = FluidId::new("R134a");
+        let fluid2 = FluidId::new(String::from("Water"));
+
+        assert_eq!(fluid1.as_str(), "R134a");
+        assert_eq!(fluid2.as_str(), "Water");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_connection_error_display() {
+        let err = ConnectionError::IncompatibleFluid {
+            from: "R134a".to_string(),
+            to: "Water".to_string(),
+        };
+        let msg = format!("{}", err);
+        assert!(msg.contains("Incompatible fluids"));
+        assert!(msg.contains("R134a"));
+        assert!(msg.contains("Water"));
+
+        let err = ConnectionError::PressureMismatch {
+            from_pressure: 100000.0,
+            to_pressure: 200000.0,
+            tolerance: 10.0,
+        };
+        let msg = format!("{}", err);
+        assert!(msg.contains("100000 Pa"));
+        assert!(msg.contains("200000 Pa"));
+        assert!(msg.contains("tolerance"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pressure_averaging_on_connection() {
+        let port1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+        let port2 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+
+        let (connected1, connected2) = port1.connect(port2).unwrap();
+
+        assert_relative_eq!(
+            connected1.pressure().to_pascals(),
+            connected2.pressure().to_pascals(),
+            epsilon = 1e-10
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pressure_tolerance_with_small_difference() {
+        let port1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+        let port2 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100005.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+
+        let result = port1.connect(port2);
+
+        assert!(
+            result.is_ok(),
+            "5 Pa difference should be within tolerance for 100 kPa pressure"
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_clone_disconnected_port() {
+        let port1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400000.0),
+        );
+        let port2 = port1.clone();
+
+        assert_eq!(port1, port2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_id_equality() {
+        let f1 = FluidId::new("R134a");
+        let f2 = FluidId::new("R134a");
+        let f3 = FluidId::new("Water");
+
+        assert_eq!(f1, f2);
+        assert_ne!(f1, f3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_already_connected_error() {
+        let err = ConnectionError::AlreadyConnected;
+        let msg = format!("{}", err);
+        assert!(msg.contains("already connected"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cycle_detected_error() {
+        let err = ConnectionError::CycleDetected;
+        let msg = format!("{}", err);
+        assert!(msg.contains("cycle"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_validate_port_continuity_ok() {
+        let p1 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100_000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400_000.0),
+        );
+        let p2 = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100_000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400_000.0),
+        );
+        let (c1, c2) = p1.connect(p2).unwrap();
+        assert!(validate_port_continuity(&c1, &c2).is_ok());
+        assert!(validate_port_continuity(&c2, &c1).is_ok());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_validate_port_continuity_incompatible_fluid() {
+        let (r134a, _) = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100_000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400_000.0),
+        )
+        .connect(Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100_000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400_000.0),
+        ))
+        .unwrap();
+        let (water, _) = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100_000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400_000.0),
+        )
+        .connect(Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(100_000.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400_000.0),
+        ))
+        .unwrap();
+        assert!(matches!(
+            validate_port_continuity(&r134a, &water),
+            Err(ConnectionError::IncompatibleFluid { .. })
+        ));
+    }
+}

crates/components/src/pump.rs

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+//! Pump Component Implementation
+//!
+//! This module provides a pump component for hydraulic systems using
+//! polynomial performance curves and affinity laws for variable speed operation.
+//!
+//! ## Performance Curves
+//!
+//! **Head Curve:** H = a₀ + a₁Q + a₂Q² + a₃Q³
+//!
+//! **Efficiency Curve:** η = b₀ + b₁Q + b₂Q²
+//!
+//! **Hydraulic Power:** P_hydraulic = ρ × g × Q × H / η
+//!
+//! ## Affinity Laws (Variable Speed)
+//!
+//! When operating at reduced speed (VFD):
+//! - Q₂/Q₁ = N₂/N₁
+//! - H₂/H₁ = (N₂/N₁)²
+//! - P₂/P₁ = (N₂/N₁)³
+
+use crate::polynomials::{AffinityLaws, PerformanceCurves, Polynomial1D};
+use crate::port::{Connected, Disconnected, FluidId, Port};
+use crate::state_machine::StateManageable;
+use crate::{
+    CircuitId, Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, OperationalState,
+    ResidualVector, SystemState,
+};
+use entropyk_core::{MassFlow, Power};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::marker::PhantomData;
+
+/// Pump performance curve coefficients.
+///
+/// Defines the polynomial coefficients for the pump's head-flow curve
+/// and efficiency curve.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct PumpCurves {
+    /// Performance curves (head, efficiency, optional power)
+    curves: PerformanceCurves,
+}
+
+impl PumpCurves {
+    /// Creates pump curves from performance curves.
+    pub fn new(curves: PerformanceCurves) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        curves.validate()?;
+        Ok(Self { curves })
+    }
+
+    /// Creates pump curves from polynomial coefficients.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `head_coeffs` - Head curve coefficients [a0, a1, a2, ...] for H = a0 + a1*Q + a2*Q²
+    /// * `eff_coeffs` - Efficiency coefficients [b0, b1, b2, ...] for η = b0 + b1*Q + b2*Q²
+    ///
+    /// # Units
+    ///
+    /// * Q (flow) in m³/s
+    /// * H (head) in meters
+    /// * η (efficiency) as decimal (0.0 to 1.0)
+    pub fn from_coefficients(
+        head_coeffs: Vec<f64>,
+        eff_coeffs: Vec<f64>,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        let head_curve = Polynomial1D::new(head_coeffs);
+        let eff_curve = Polynomial1D::new(eff_coeffs);
+        let curves = PerformanceCurves::simple(head_curve, eff_curve);
+        Self::new(curves)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a quadratic pump curve.
+    ///
+    /// H = a0 + a1*Q + a2*Q²
+    /// η = b0 + b1*Q + b2*Q²
+    pub fn quadratic(
+        h0: f64,
+        h1: f64,
+        h2: f64,
+        e0: f64,
+        e1: f64,
+        e2: f64,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        Self::from_coefficients(vec![h0, h1, h2], vec![e0, e1, e2])
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a cubic pump curve (3rd-order polynomial for head).
+    ///
+    /// H = a0 + a1*Q + a2*Q² + a3*Q³
+    /// η = b0 + b1*Q + b2*Q²
+    pub fn cubic(
+        h0: f64,
+        h1: f64,
+        h2: f64,
+        h3: f64,
+        e0: f64,
+        e1: f64,
+        e2: f64,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        Self::from_coefficients(vec![h0, h1, h2, h3], vec![e0, e1, e2])
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the head at the given flow rate (at full speed).
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `flow_m3_per_s` - Volumetric flow rate in m³/s
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Head in meters
+    pub fn head_at_flow(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> f64 {
+        self.curves.head_curve.evaluate(flow_m3_per_s)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the efficiency at the given flow rate (at full speed).
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `flow_m3_per_s` - Volumetric flow rate in m³/s
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Efficiency as decimal (0.0 to 1.0)
+    pub fn efficiency_at_flow(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> f64 {
+        let eta = self.curves.efficiency_curve.evaluate(flow_m3_per_s);
+        // Clamp efficiency to valid range
+        eta.clamp(0.0, 1.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns reference to the performance curves.
+    pub fn curves(&self) -> &PerformanceCurves {
+        &self.curves
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for PumpCurves {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::quadratic(30.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.7, 0.0, 0.0).unwrap()
+    }
+}
+
+/// A pump component with polynomial performance curves.
+///
+/// The pump uses the Type-State pattern to ensure ports are connected
+/// before use in simulations.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```ignore
+/// use entropyk_components::pump::{Pump, PumpCurves};
+/// use entropyk_components::port::{FluidId, Port};
+/// use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Enthalpy};
+///
+/// // Create pump curves: H = 30 - 10*Q - 50*Q² (in m and m³/s)
+/// let curves = PumpCurves::quadratic(30.0, -10.0, -50.0, 0.5, 0.3, -0.5).unwrap();
+///
+/// let inlet = Port::new(
+///     FluidId::new("Water"),
+///     Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+///     Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+/// );
+/// let outlet = Port::new(
+///     FluidId::new("Water"),
+///     Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+///     Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+/// );
+///
+/// let pump = Pump::new(curves, inlet, outlet, 1000.0).unwrap();
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct Pump<State> {
+    /// Performance curves
+    curves: PumpCurves,
+    /// Inlet port
+    port_inlet: Port<State>,
+    /// Outlet port
+    port_outlet: Port<State>,
+    /// Fluid density in kg/m³
+    fluid_density_kg_per_m3: f64,
+    /// Speed ratio (0.0 to 1.0), default 1.0 (full speed)
+    speed_ratio: f64,
+    /// Circuit identifier
+    circuit_id: CircuitId,
+    /// Operational state
+    operational_state: OperationalState,
+    /// Phantom data for type state
+    _state: PhantomData<State>,
+}
+
+impl Pump<Disconnected> {
+    /// Creates a new disconnected pump.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `curves` - Pump performance curves
+    /// * `port_inlet` - Inlet port (disconnected)
+    /// * `port_outlet` - Outlet port (disconnected)
+    /// * `fluid_density` - Fluid density in kg/m³
+    ///
+    /// # Errors
+    ///
+    /// Returns an error if:
+    /// - Ports have different fluid types
+    /// - Fluid density is not positive
+    pub fn new(
+        curves: PumpCurves,
+        port_inlet: Port<Disconnected>,
+        port_outlet: Port<Disconnected>,
+        fluid_density: f64,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ComponentError> {
+        if port_inlet.fluid_id() != port_outlet.fluid_id() {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(
+                "Inlet and outlet ports must have the same fluid type".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        if fluid_density <= 0.0 {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(
+                "Fluid density must be positive".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        Ok(Self {
+            curves,
+            port_inlet,
+            port_outlet,
+            fluid_density_kg_per_m3: fluid_density,
+            speed_ratio: 1.0,
+            circuit_id: CircuitId::default(),
+            operational_state: OperationalState::default(),
+            _state: PhantomData,
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the fluid identifier.
+    pub fn fluid_id(&self) -> &FluidId {
+        self.port_inlet.fluid_id()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the inlet port.
+    pub fn port_inlet(&self) -> &Port<Disconnected> {
+        &self.port_inlet
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the outlet port.
+    pub fn port_outlet(&self) -> &Port<Disconnected> {
+        &self.port_outlet
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the fluid density.
+    pub fn fluid_density(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the performance curves.
+    pub fn curves(&self) -> &PumpCurves {
+        &self.curves
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the speed ratio.
+    pub fn speed_ratio(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.speed_ratio
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the speed ratio (0.0 to 1.0).
+    pub fn set_speed_ratio(&mut self, ratio: f64) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if !(0.0..=1.0).contains(&ratio) {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(
+                "Speed ratio must be between 0.0 and 1.0".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        self.speed_ratio = ratio;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+impl Pump<Connected> {
+    /// Returns the inlet port.
+    pub fn port_inlet(&self) -> &Port<Connected> {
+        &self.port_inlet
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the outlet port.
+    pub fn port_outlet(&self) -> &Port<Connected> {
+        &self.port_outlet
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates the pressure rise across the pump.
+    ///
+    /// Uses the head curve and converts to pressure:
+    /// ΔP = ρ × g × H
+    ///
+    /// Applies affinity laws for variable speed operation.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `flow_m3_per_s` - Volumetric flow rate in m³/s
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Pressure rise in Pascals
+    pub fn pressure_rise(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> f64 {
+        // Handle zero speed - pump produces no pressure
+        if self.speed_ratio <= 0.0 {
+            return 0.0;
+        }
+
+        // Handle zero flow
+        if flow_m3_per_s <= 0.0 {
+            // At zero flow, use the shut-off head scaled by speed
+            let head_m = self.curves.head_at_flow(0.0);
+            let actual_head = AffinityLaws::scale_head(head_m, self.speed_ratio);
+            const G: f64 = 9.80665; // m/s²
+            return self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3 * G * actual_head;
+        }
+
+        // Apply affinity law to get equivalent flow at full speed
+        let equivalent_flow = AffinityLaws::unscale_flow(flow_m3_per_s, self.speed_ratio);
+
+        // Get head at equivalent flow
+        let head_m = self.curves.head_at_flow(equivalent_flow);
+
+        // Apply affinity law to scale head back to actual speed
+        let actual_head = AffinityLaws::scale_head(head_m, self.speed_ratio);
+
+        // Convert head to pressure: P = ρ × g × H
+        const G: f64 = 9.80665; // m/s²
+        self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3 * G * actual_head
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates the efficiency at the given flow rate.
+    ///
+    /// Applies affinity laws to find the equivalent operating point.
+    pub fn efficiency(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> f64 {
+        // Handle zero speed - pump is not running
+        if self.speed_ratio <= 0.0 {
+            return 0.0;
+        }
+
+        // Handle zero flow
+        if flow_m3_per_s <= 0.0 {
+            return self.curves.efficiency_at_flow(0.0);
+        }
+
+        let equivalent_flow = AffinityLaws::unscale_flow(flow_m3_per_s, self.speed_ratio);
+        self.curves.efficiency_at_flow(equivalent_flow)
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates the hydraulic power consumption.
+    ///
+    /// P_hydraulic = Q × ΔP / η
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `flow_m3_per_s` - Volumetric flow rate in m³/s
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Power in Watts
+    pub fn hydraulic_power(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> Power {
+        if flow_m3_per_s <= 0.0 || self.speed_ratio <= 0.0 {
+            return Power::from_watts(0.0);
+        }
+
+        let delta_p = self.pressure_rise(flow_m3_per_s);
+        let eta = self.efficiency(flow_m3_per_s);
+
+        if eta <= 0.0 {
+            return Power::from_watts(0.0);
+        }
+
+        // P = Q × ΔP / η
+        let power_w = flow_m3_per_s * delta_p / eta;
+        Power::from_watts(power_w)
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates mass flow rate from volumetric flow.
+    pub fn mass_flow_from_volumetric(&self, flow_m3_per_s: f64) -> MassFlow {
+        MassFlow::from_kg_per_s(flow_m3_per_s * self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3)
+    }
+
+    /// Calculates volumetric flow rate from mass flow.
+    pub fn volumetric_from_mass_flow(&self, mass_flow: MassFlow) -> f64 {
+        mass_flow.to_kg_per_s() / self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the fluid density.
+    pub fn fluid_density(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the performance curves.
+    pub fn curves(&self) -> &PumpCurves {
+        &self.curves
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the speed ratio.
+    pub fn speed_ratio(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.speed_ratio
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the speed ratio (0.0 to 1.0).
+    pub fn set_speed_ratio(&mut self, ratio: f64) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if !(0.0..=1.0).contains(&ratio) {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidState(
+                "Speed ratio must be between 0.0 and 1.0".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        self.speed_ratio = ratio;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Returns both ports as a slice for solver topology.
+    pub fn get_ports_slice(&self) -> [&Port<Connected>; 2] {
+        [&self.port_inlet, &self.port_outlet]
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for Pump<Connected> {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if residuals.len() != self.n_equations() {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidResidualDimensions {
+                expected: self.n_equations(),
+                actual: residuals.len(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        // Handle operational states
+        match self.operational_state {
+            OperationalState::Off => {
+                residuals[0] = state[0]; // Mass flow = 0
+                residuals[1] = 0.0; // No energy transfer
+                return Ok(());
+            }
+            OperationalState::Bypass => {
+                // Behaves as a pipe: no pressure rise, no energy change
+                let p_in = self.port_inlet.pressure().to_pascals();
+                let p_out = self.port_outlet.pressure().to_pascals();
+                let h_in = self.port_inlet.enthalpy().to_joules_per_kg();
+                let h_out = self.port_outlet.enthalpy().to_joules_per_kg();
+
+                residuals[0] = p_in - p_out;
+                residuals[1] = h_in - h_out;
+                return Ok(());
+            }
+            OperationalState::On => {}
+        }
+
+        if state.len() < 2 {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidStateDimensions {
+                expected: 2,
+                actual: state.len(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        // State: [mass_flow_kg_s, power_w]
+        let mass_flow_kg_s = state[0];
+        let _power_w = state[1];
+
+        // Convert to volumetric flow
+        let flow_m3_s = mass_flow_kg_s / self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3;
+
+        // Calculate pressure rise from curves
+        let delta_p_calc = self.pressure_rise(flow_m3_s);
+
+        // Get port pressures
+        let p_in = self.port_inlet.pressure().to_pascals();
+        let p_out = self.port_outlet.pressure().to_pascals();
+        let delta_p_actual = p_out - p_in;
+
+        // Residual 0: Pressure balance
+        residuals[0] = delta_p_calc - delta_p_actual;
+
+        // Residual 1: Power balance
+        let power_calc = self.hydraulic_power(flow_m3_s).to_watts();
+        residuals[1] = power_calc - _power_w;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if state.len() < 2 {
+            return Err(ComponentError::InvalidStateDimensions {
+                expected: 2,
+                actual: state.len(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        let mass_flow_kg_s = state[0];
+        let flow_m3_s = mass_flow_kg_s / self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3;
+
+        // Numerical derivative of pressure with respect to mass flow
+        let h = 0.001;
+        let p_plus = self.pressure_rise(flow_m3_s + h / self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3);
+        let p_minus = self.pressure_rise(flow_m3_s - h / self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3);
+        let dp_dm = (p_plus - p_minus) / (2.0 * h);
+
+        // ∂r₀/∂ṁ = dΔP/dṁ
+        jacobian.add_entry(0, 0, dp_dm);
+
+        // ∂r₀/∂P = -1 (constant)
+        jacobian.add_entry(0, 1, 0.0);
+
+        // Numerical derivative of power with respect to mass flow
+        let pow_plus = self
+            .hydraulic_power(flow_m3_s + h / self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3)
+            .to_watts();
+        let pow_minus = self
+            .hydraulic_power(flow_m3_s - h / self.fluid_density_kg_per_m3)
+            .to_watts();
+        let dpow_dm = (pow_plus - pow_minus) / (2.0 * h);
+
+        // ∂r₁/∂ṁ
+        jacobian.add_entry(1, 0, dpow_dm);
+
+        // ∂r₁/∂P = -1
+        jacobian.add_entry(1, 1, -1.0);
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        2
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] {
+        &[]
+    }
+}
+
+impl StateManageable for Pump<Connected> {
+    fn state(&self) -> OperationalState {
+        self.operational_state
+    }
+
+    fn set_state(&mut self, state: OperationalState) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        if self.operational_state.can_transition_to(state) {
+            let from = self.operational_state;
+            self.operational_state = state;
+            self.on_state_change(from, state);
+            Ok(())
+        } else {
+            Err(ComponentError::InvalidStateTransition {
+                from: self.operational_state,
+                to: state,
+                reason: "Transition not allowed".to_string(),
+            })
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn can_transition_to(&self, target: OperationalState) -> bool {
+        self.operational_state.can_transition_to(target)
+    }
+
+    fn circuit_id(&self) -> &CircuitId {
+        &self.circuit_id
+    }
+
+    fn set_circuit_id(&mut self, circuit_id: CircuitId) {
+        self.circuit_id = circuit_id;
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::port::FluidId;
+    use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+    use entropyk_core::{Enthalpy, Pressure};
+
+    fn create_test_curves() -> PumpCurves {
+        // Typical small pump:
+        // H = 30 - 10*Q - 50*Q² (m, Q in m³/s)
+        // η = 0.6 + 1.0*Q - 2.0*Q²
+        PumpCurves::quadratic(30.0, -10.0, -50.0, 0.6, 1.0, -2.0).unwrap()
+    }
+
+    fn create_test_pump_disconnected() -> Pump<Disconnected> {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        let inlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+        );
+        let outlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+        );
+        Pump::new(curves, inlet, outlet, 1000.0).unwrap()
+    }
+
+    fn create_test_pump_connected() -> Pump<Connected> {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        let inlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+        );
+        let outlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+        );
+        let (inlet_conn, outlet_conn) = inlet.connect(outlet).unwrap();
+
+        Pump {
+            curves,
+            port_inlet: inlet_conn,
+            port_outlet: outlet_conn,
+            fluid_density_kg_per_m3: 1000.0,
+            speed_ratio: 1.0,
+            circuit_id: CircuitId::default(),
+            operational_state: OperationalState::default(),
+            _state: PhantomData,
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_curves_creation() {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        assert_eq!(curves.head_at_flow(0.0), 30.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(curves.efficiency_at_flow(0.0), 0.6);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_curves_head() {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        // H = 30 - 10*0.5 - 50*0.25 = 30 - 5 - 12.5 = 12.5 m
+        let head = curves.head_at_flow(0.5);
+        assert_relative_eq!(head, 12.5, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_curves_efficiency_clamped() {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        // At very high flow, efficiency might go negative
+        // Should be clamped to 0
+        let eff = curves.efficiency_at_flow(10.0);
+        assert!(eff >= 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_creation() {
+        let pump = create_test_pump_disconnected();
+        assert_eq!(pump.fluid_density(), 1000.0);
+        assert_eq!(pump.speed_ratio(), 1.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_invalid_density() {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        let inlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+        );
+        let outlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+        );
+
+        let result = Pump::new(curves, inlet, outlet, -1.0);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_different_fluids() {
+        let curves = create_test_curves();
+        let inlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+        );
+        let outlet = Port::new(
+            FluidId::new("Glycol"),
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(100000.0),
+        );
+
+        let result = Pump::new(curves, inlet, outlet, 1000.0);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_set_speed_ratio() {
+        let mut pump = create_test_pump_connected();
+        assert!(pump.set_speed_ratio(0.8).is_ok());
+        assert_eq!(pump.speed_ratio(), 0.8);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_set_speed_ratio_invalid() {
+        let mut pump = create_test_pump_connected();
+        assert!(pump.set_speed_ratio(1.5).is_err());
+        assert!(pump.set_speed_ratio(-0.1).is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_pressure_rise_full_speed() {
+        let pump = create_test_pump_connected();
+        // At Q=0: H=30m, P = 1000 * 9.8 * 30 ≈ 294200 Pa
+        let delta_p = pump.pressure_rise(0.0);
+        let expected = 1000.0 * 9.80665 * 30.0;
+        assert_relative_eq!(delta_p, expected, epsilon = 100.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_pressure_rise_reduced_speed() {
+        let mut pump = create_test_pump_connected();
+        pump.set_speed_ratio(0.5).unwrap();
+
+        // At 50% speed, shut-off head is 25% of full speed
+        // H = 0.25 * 30 = 7.5 m
+        let delta_p = pump.pressure_rise(0.0);
+        let expected = 1000.0 * 9.80665 * 7.5;
+        assert_relative_eq!(delta_p, expected, epsilon = 100.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_hydraulic_power() {
+        let pump = create_test_pump_connected();
+
+        // At Q=0.1 m³/s: H ≈ 30 - 1 - 0.5 = 28.5 m
+        // η ≈ 0.6 + 0.1 - 0.02 = 0.68
+        // P = 1000 * 9.8 * 0.1 * 28.5 / 0.68 ≈ 4110 W
+        let power = pump.hydraulic_power(0.1);
+        assert!(power.to_watts() > 0.0);
+        assert!(power.to_watts() < 50000.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_affinity_laws_power() {
+        let pump_full = create_test_pump_connected();
+
+        let mut pump_half = create_test_pump_connected();
+        pump_half.set_speed_ratio(0.5).unwrap();
+
+        // Power at half speed should be ~12.5% of full speed (cube law)
+        // At the same equivalent flow point
+        let power_full = pump_full.hydraulic_power(0.1);
+        let power_half = pump_half.hydraulic_power(0.05); // Half the flow
+
+        // P_half / P_full ≈ 0.5³ = 0.125
+        let ratio = power_half.to_watts() / power_full.to_watts();
+        assert_relative_eq!(ratio, 0.125, epsilon = 0.05);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_component_n_equations() {
+        let pump = create_test_pump_connected();
+        assert_eq!(pump.n_equations(), 2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_component_compute_residuals() {
+        let pump = create_test_pump_connected();
+        let state = vec![50.0, 2000.0]; // mass flow, power
+        let mut residuals = vec![0.0; 2];
+
+        let result = pump.compute_residuals(&state, &mut residuals);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pump_state_manageable() {
+        let pump = create_test_pump_connected();
+        assert_eq!(pump.state(), OperationalState::On);
+        assert!(pump.can_transition_to(OperationalState::Off));
+    }
+}

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+//! Component State Machine and Circuit Management
+//!
+//! This module provides types for managing component operational states (ON/OFF/BYPASS)
+//! and circuit identification, as required by FR6-FR9 of the Entropyk specification.
+//!
+//! ## Operational States
+//!
+//! Components can be in one of three operational states:
+//! - **On**: Normal operation with full thermodynamic behavior
+//! - **Off**: Component contributes zero mass flow (FR7)
+//! - **Bypass**: Component behaves as an adiabatic pipe (FR8)
+//!
+//! ## Circuit Identification
+//!
+//! Each component belongs to a specific circuit identified by a `CircuitId`.
+//! Multi-circuit machines allow simulation of complex systems like dual-circuit
+//! heat pumps (FR9).
+//!
+//! ## State Management
+//!
+//! The [`StateManageable`] trait provides a common interface for components
+//! that support operational state management. All major components (Compressor,
+//! ExpansionValve, HeatExchanger) implement this trait.
+//!
+//! ## State History
+//!
+//! For debugging purposes, the [`StateHistory`] type can track state transitions
+//! with timestamps.
+//!
+//! ## Example
+//!
+//! ```rust
+//! use entropyk_components::state_machine::{OperationalState, CircuitId, StateManageable};
+//!
+//! // Create a circuit identifier
+//! let circuit = CircuitId::new("primary");
+//!
+//! // Set component state
+//! let state = OperationalState::On;
+//!
+//! // Check transitions
+//! assert!(state.can_transition_to(OperationalState::Off));
+//! ```
+
+use std::collections::VecDeque;
+use std::time::Instant;
+
+use crate::ComponentError;
+
+/// Error type for invalid state transitions.
+///
+/// This error is returned when attempting an invalid state transition.
+/// Currently, all transitions between states are allowed, but this type
+/// is provided for future extensibility and custom transition rules.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub struct StateTransitionError {
+    /// The state we're transitioning from
+    pub from: OperationalState,
+    /// The state we're attempting to transition to
+    pub to: OperationalState,
+    /// Human-readable reason for the failure
+    pub reason: &'static str,
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Display for StateTransitionError {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        write!(
+            f,
+            "Invalid state transition from {:?} to {:?}: {}",
+            self.from, self.to, self.reason
+        )
+    }
+}
+
+impl std::error::Error for StateTransitionError {}
+
+impl From<StateTransitionError> for crate::ComponentError {
+    fn from(err: StateTransitionError) -> Self {
+        crate::ComponentError::InvalidStateTransition {
+            from: err.from,
+            to: err.to,
+            reason: err.reason.to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Operational state of a component.
+///
+/// This enum represents the three possible operational states of a component
+/// as defined in FR6-FR8:
+///
+/// - **On**: Normal operation with full thermodynamic calculations
+/// - **Off**: Component contributes zero mass flow to the system
+/// - **Bypass**: Component behaves as an adiabatic pipe (P_in = P_out, h_in = h_out)
+///
+/// # State Behavior
+///
+/// | State | Mass Flow | Energy Transfer | Pressure Drop |
+/// |-------|-----------|-----------------|---------------|
+/// | On    | Normal    | Full            | Normal        |
+/// | Off   | Zero      | None            | Infinite      |
+/// | Bypass| Continuity| None (adiabatic)| Zero          |
+///
+/// # Examples
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::state_machine::OperationalState;
+///
+/// let state = OperationalState::On;
+/// assert!(state.is_active());
+///
+/// let state = OperationalState::Off;
+/// assert!(!state.is_active());
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub enum OperationalState {
+    /// Normal operation with full thermodynamic behavior.
+    ///
+    /// In this state, the component performs its full thermodynamic calculations,
+    /// including heat transfer, pressure changes, and work transfer.
+    On,
+
+    /// Component is turned off, contributing zero mass flow.
+    ///
+    /// When a component is in the Off state (FR7):
+    /// - Mass flow through the component is forced to zero
+    /// - The component acts as a blockage in the circuit
+    /// - No heat transfer or work transfer occurs
+    /// - This state is used for simulating component failures or seasonal operation
+    Off,
+
+    /// Bypass mode - component behaves as an adiabatic pipe.
+    ///
+    /// When a component is in the Bypass state (FR8):
+    /// - Pressure at inlet equals pressure at outlet (P_in = P_out)
+    /// - Enthalpy at inlet equals enthalpy at outlet (h_in = h_out)
+    /// - No heat transfer occurs (adiabatic)
+    /// - Mass flow continues through the bypass path
+    /// - This state is useful for economizers in summer mode or valve bypasses
+    Bypass,
+}
+
+impl OperationalState {
+    /// Returns true if the component is active (On or Bypass).
+    ///
+    /// An active component allows mass flow through it, though Bypass
+    /// mode has different thermodynamic behavior than On mode.
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::OperationalState;
+    ///
+    /// assert!(OperationalState::On.is_active());
+    /// assert!(OperationalState::Bypass.is_active());
+    /// assert!(!OperationalState::Off.is_active());
+    /// ```
+    pub fn is_active(&self) -> bool {
+        matches!(self, OperationalState::On | OperationalState::Bypass)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns true if the component is in normal operation mode.
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::OperationalState;
+    ///
+    /// assert!(OperationalState::On.is_on());
+    /// assert!(!OperationalState::Off.is_on());
+    /// assert!(!OperationalState::Bypass.is_on());
+    /// ```
+    pub fn is_on(&self) -> bool {
+        matches!(self, OperationalState::On)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns true if the component is off.
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::OperationalState;
+    ///
+    /// assert!(OperationalState::Off.is_off());
+    /// assert!(!OperationalState::On.is_off());
+    /// ```
+    pub fn is_off(&self) -> bool {
+        matches!(self, OperationalState::Off)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns true if the component is in bypass mode.
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::OperationalState;
+    ///
+    /// assert!(OperationalState::Bypass.is_bypass());
+    /// assert!(!OperationalState::On.is_bypass());
+    /// ```
+    pub fn is_bypass(&self) -> bool {
+        matches!(self, OperationalState::Bypass)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the mass flow multiplier for this state.
+    ///
+    /// This multiplier is used in residual calculations:
+    /// - On: 1.0 (full mass flow)
+    /// - Bypass: 1.0 (mass flow continues through bypass)
+    /// - Off: 0.0 (no mass flow)
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::OperationalState;
+    ///
+    /// assert_eq!(OperationalState::On.mass_flow_multiplier(), 1.0);
+    /// assert_eq!(OperationalState::Bypass.mass_flow_multiplier(), 1.0);
+    /// assert_eq!(OperationalState::Off.mass_flow_multiplier(), 0.0);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn mass_flow_multiplier(&self) -> f64 {
+        match self {
+            OperationalState::On => 1.0,
+            OperationalState::Off => 0.0,
+            OperationalState::Bypass => 1.0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Checks if a transition to the target state is valid.
+    ///
+    /// Currently, all state transitions are allowed. This method is provided
+    /// for components that may have custom transition rules.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `target` - The target operational state
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Returns `true` if the transition is valid.
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::OperationalState;
+    ///
+    /// assert!(OperationalState::On.can_transition_to(OperationalState::Off));
+    /// assert!(OperationalState::Off.can_transition_to(OperationalState::Bypass));
+    /// assert!(OperationalState::Bypass.can_transition_to(OperationalState::On));
+    /// ```
+    pub fn can_transition_to(&self, target: OperationalState) -> bool {
+        matches!(
+            (self, target),
+            (OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off)
+                | (OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Bypass)
+                | (OperationalState::Off, OperationalState::On)
+                | (OperationalState::Off, OperationalState::Bypass)
+                | (OperationalState::Bypass, OperationalState::On)
+                | (OperationalState::Bypass, OperationalState::Off)
+                | (OperationalState::On, OperationalState::On)
+                | (OperationalState::Off, OperationalState::Off)
+                | (OperationalState::Bypass, OperationalState::Bypass)
+        )
+    }
+
+    /// Attempts to transition to the target state.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `target` - The target operational state
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Returns `Ok(target)` if the transition is valid, or a [`StateTransitionError`]
+    /// if the transition is not allowed.
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::OperationalState;
+    ///
+    /// let state = OperationalState::On;
+    /// let new_state = state.transition_to(OperationalState::Off).unwrap();
+    /// assert_eq!(new_state, OperationalState::Off);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn transition_to(
+        &self,
+        target: OperationalState,
+    ) -> Result<OperationalState, StateTransitionError> {
+        if self.can_transition_to(target) {
+            Ok(target)
+        } else {
+            Err(StateTransitionError {
+                from: *self,
+                to: target,
+                reason: "Transition not allowed",
+            })
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for OperationalState {
+    /// Default operational state is On.
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        OperationalState::On
+    }
+}
+
+/// Unique identifier for a thermodynamic circuit.
+///
+/// A `CircuitId` identifies a complete fluid circuit within a machine.
+/// Multi-circuit machines (e.g., dual-circuit heat pumps) require distinct
+/// identifiers for each independent fluid loop (FR9).
+///
+/// # Use Cases
+///
+/// - Single-circuit machines: Use "default" or "main"
+/// - Dual-circuit heat pumps: Use "circuit_1" and "circuit_2"
+/// - Complex systems: Use descriptive names like "primary", "secondary", "economizer"
+///
+/// # Examples
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::state_machine::CircuitId;
+///
+/// let main_circuit = CircuitId::new("main");
+/// let secondary = CircuitId::new("secondary");
+///
+/// assert_ne!(main_circuit, secondary);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub struct CircuitId(String);
+
+impl CircuitId {
+    /// Creates a new circuit identifier from a string.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `id` - A unique string identifier for the circuit
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::CircuitId;
+    ///
+    /// let circuit = CircuitId::new("primary");
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(id: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
+        Self(id.into())
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the circuit identifier as a string slice.
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::CircuitId;
+    ///
+    /// let circuit = CircuitId::new("main");
+    /// assert_eq!(circuit.as_str(), "main");
+    /// ```
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.0
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a default circuit identifier.
+    ///
+    /// Returns a CircuitId with value "default".
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::CircuitId;
+    ///
+    /// let default = CircuitId::default_circuit();
+    /// assert_eq!(default.as_str(), "default");
+    /// ```
+    pub fn default_circuit() -> Self {
+        Self("default".to_string())
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for CircuitId {
+    /// Default circuit identifier is "default".
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self("default".to_string())
+    }
+}
+
+impl AsRef<str> for CircuitId {
+    fn as_ref(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.0
+    }
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Display for CircuitId {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        write!(f, "{}", self.0)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Record of a state transition for debugging purposes.
+///
+/// Tracks when a component changed states, what the previous state was,
+/// and what the new state is.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct StateTransitionRecord {
+    /// Timestamp when the transition occurred
+    pub timestamp: Instant,
+    /// State before the transition
+    pub from_state: OperationalState,
+    /// State after the transition
+    pub to_state: OperationalState,
+}
+
+impl StateTransitionRecord {
+    /// Creates a new state transition record.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `from_state` - The state before transition
+    /// * `to_state` - The state after transition
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::{StateTransitionRecord, OperationalState};
+    ///
+    /// let record = StateTransitionRecord::new(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+    /// assert_eq!(record.from_state, OperationalState::On);
+    /// assert_eq!(record.to_state, OperationalState::Off);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(from_state: OperationalState, to_state: OperationalState) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            timestamp: Instant::now(),
+            from_state,
+            to_state,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the elapsed time since this transition occurred.
+    pub fn elapsed(&self) -> std::time::Duration {
+        self.timestamp.elapsed()
+    }
+}
+
+/// History buffer for tracking state transitions.
+///
+/// Maintains a configurable-size buffer of recent state transitions
+/// for debugging and analysis purposes.
+///
+/// # Examples
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_components::state_machine::{StateHistory, OperationalState};
+///
+/// let mut history = StateHistory::new(10);
+/// history.record(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+///
+/// assert_eq!(history.len(), 1);
+/// assert_eq!(history.records()[0].from_state, OperationalState::On);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct StateHistory {
+    records: VecDeque<StateTransitionRecord>,
+    max_depth: usize,
+}
+
+impl StateHistory {
+    /// Default maximum history depth.
+    pub const DEFAULT_MAX_DEPTH: usize = 10;
+
+    /// Creates a new state history with the specified maximum depth.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `max_depth` - Maximum number of records to keep
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::StateHistory;
+    ///
+    /// let history = StateHistory::new(20);
+    /// assert_eq!(history.max_depth(), 20);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(max_depth: usize) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            records: VecDeque::with_capacity(max_depth),
+            max_depth,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a new state history with default depth (10 records).
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::StateHistory;
+    ///
+    /// let history = StateHistory::default();
+    /// assert_eq!(history.max_depth(), 10);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn with_default_depth() -> Self {
+        Self::new(Self::DEFAULT_MAX_DEPTH)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the maximum number of records this history can hold.
+    pub fn max_depth(&self) -> usize {
+        self.max_depth
+    }
+
+    /// Records a state transition.
+    ///
+    /// If the history is full, the oldest record is removed.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `from_state` - The state before transition
+    /// * `to_state` - The state after transition
+    ///
+    /// # Examples
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_components::state_machine::{StateHistory, OperationalState};
+    ///
+    /// let mut history = StateHistory::default();
+    /// history.record(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+    ///
+    /// assert_eq!(history.len(), 1);
+    /// ```
+    pub fn record(&mut self, from_state: OperationalState, to_state: OperationalState) {
+        if self.records.len() >= self.max_depth {
+            self.records.pop_front();
+        }
+        self.records
+            .push_back(StateTransitionRecord::new(from_state, to_state));
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the number of records in the history.
+    pub fn len(&self) -> usize {
+        self.records.len()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns true if there are no records in the history.
+    pub fn is_empty(&self) -> bool {
+        self.records.is_empty()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns a slice of all records, oldest first.
+    pub fn records(&self) -> &[StateTransitionRecord] {
+        self.records.as_slices().0
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the most recent transition record, if any.
+    pub fn last(&self) -> Option<&StateTransitionRecord> {
+        self.records.back()
+    }
+
+    /// Clears all records from the history.
+    pub fn clear(&mut self) {
+        self.records.clear();
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for StateHistory {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::with_default_depth()
+    }
+}
+
+/// Trait for components that support operational state management.
+///
+/// This trait provides a common interface for managing the operational
+/// state of thermodynamic components. All major components (Compressor,
+/// ExpansionValve, HeatExchanger) implement this trait.
+///
+/// # Object Safety
+///
+/// This trait is object-safe and can be used with dynamic dispatch.
+///
+/// # Callback Hooks
+///
+/// The trait provides optional callback hooks via `on_state_change()` which
+/// can be overridden to perform actions when state transitions occur.
+///
+/// # Examples
+///
+/// ```rust,ignore
+/// use entropyk_components::state_machine::{StateManageable, OperationalState, CircuitId};
+/// use entropyk_components::ComponentError;
+///
+/// fn check_component_state(component: &dyn StateManageable) {
+///     println!("Component state: {:?}", component.state());
+///     println!("Circuit: {}", component.circuit_id().as_str());
+/// }
+/// ```
+pub trait StateManageable {
+    /// Returns the current operational state.
+    fn state(&self) -> OperationalState;
+
+    /// Sets the operational state with validation.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `state` - The new operational state
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Returns `Ok(())` if the transition is valid, or a [`ComponentError`]
+    /// if the transition is not allowed.
+    ///
+    /// # Errors
+    ///
+    /// Returns [`ComponentError::InvalidStateTransition`] if the transition
+    /// is not valid for this component.
+    fn set_state(&mut self, state: OperationalState) -> Result<(), ComponentError>;
+
+    /// Checks if a transition to the target state is valid.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `target` - The target operational state
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Returns `true` if the transition is valid.
+    fn can_transition_to(&self, target: OperationalState) -> bool;
+
+    /// Returns the circuit identifier.
+    fn circuit_id(&self) -> &CircuitId;
+
+    /// Sets the circuit identifier.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `circuit_id` - The new circuit identifier
+    fn set_circuit_id(&mut self, circuit_id: CircuitId);
+
+    /// Optional callback invoked after a state change.
+    ///
+    /// Override this method to perform actions when the component's state changes,
+    /// such as logging, updating internal state, or triggering side effects.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `from` - The previous operational state
+    /// * `to` - The new operational state
+    ///
+    /// # Default Implementation
+    ///
+    /// The default implementation does nothing. Override to add custom behavior.
+    fn on_state_change(&mut self, _from: OperationalState, _to: OperationalState) {
+        // Default: no-op. Override to add callback behavior.
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the state transition history, if tracking is enabled.
+    ///
+    /// Components can optionally track state transition history for debugging.
+    /// By default, this returns `None`. Override to return a reference to
+    /// the component's state history.
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    ///
+    /// Returns `Some(&StateHistory)` if history tracking is enabled, or `None` otherwise.
+    fn state_history(&self) -> Option<&StateHistory> {
+        None
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_operational_state_on() {
+        let state = OperationalState::On;
+        assert!(state.is_on());
+        assert!(!state.is_off());
+        assert!(!state.is_bypass());
+        assert!(state.is_active());
+        assert_eq!(state.mass_flow_multiplier(), 1.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_operational_state_off() {
+        let state = OperationalState::Off;
+        assert!(!state.is_on());
+        assert!(state.is_off());
+        assert!(!state.is_bypass());
+        assert!(!state.is_active());
+        assert_eq!(state.mass_flow_multiplier(), 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_operational_state_bypass() {
+        let state = OperationalState::Bypass;
+        assert!(!state.is_on());
+        assert!(!state.is_off());
+        assert!(state.is_bypass());
+        assert!(state.is_active());
+        assert_eq!(state.mass_flow_multiplier(), 1.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_operational_state_default() {
+        let state: OperationalState = Default::default();
+        assert!(state.is_on());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_operational_state_equality() {
+        assert_eq!(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::On);
+        assert_eq!(OperationalState::Off, OperationalState::Off);
+        assert_eq!(OperationalState::Bypass, OperationalState::Bypass);
+        assert_ne!(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+        assert_ne!(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Bypass);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_can_transition_to_all_combinations() {
+        let states = [
+            OperationalState::On,
+            OperationalState::Off,
+            OperationalState::Bypass,
+        ];
+
+        for from in states {
+            for to in states {
+                assert!(
+                    from.can_transition_to(to),
+                    "Transition from {:?} to {:?} should be allowed",
+                    from,
+                    to
+                );
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_transition_to_success() {
+        let state = OperationalState::On;
+        let result = state.transition_to(OperationalState::Off);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+        assert_eq!(result.unwrap(), OperationalState::Off);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_transition_to_same_state() {
+        let state = OperationalState::On;
+        let result = state.transition_to(OperationalState::On);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+        assert_eq!(result.unwrap(), OperationalState::On);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_transition_error_display() {
+        let err = StateTransitionError {
+            from: OperationalState::On,
+            to: OperationalState::Off,
+            reason: "Test reason",
+        };
+        let msg = format!("{}", err);
+        assert!(msg.contains("Invalid state transition"));
+        assert!(msg.contains("On"));
+        assert!(msg.contains("Off"));
+        assert!(msg.contains("Test reason"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circuit_id_creation() {
+        let circuit = CircuitId::new("main");
+        assert_eq!(circuit.as_str(), "main");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circuit_id_from_string() {
+        let name = String::from("secondary");
+        let circuit = CircuitId::new(name);
+        assert_eq!(circuit.as_str(), "secondary");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circuit_id_default() {
+        let circuit = CircuitId::default();
+        assert_eq!(circuit.as_str(), "default");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circuit_id_default_circuit() {
+        let circuit = CircuitId::default_circuit();
+        assert_eq!(circuit.as_str(), "default");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circuit_id_equality() {
+        let c1 = CircuitId::new("circuit_1");
+        let c2 = CircuitId::new("circuit_1");
+        let c3 = CircuitId::new("circuit_2");
+
+        assert_eq!(c1, c2);
+        assert_ne!(c1, c3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circuit_id_as_ref() {
+        let circuit = CircuitId::new("test");
+        let s: &str = circuit.as_ref();
+        assert_eq!(s, "test");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circuit_id_display() {
+        let circuit = CircuitId::new("main_circuit");
+        assert_eq!(format!("{}", circuit), "main_circuit");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circuit_id_hash() {
+        use std::collections::HashMap;
+
+        let mut map = HashMap::new();
+        map.insert(CircuitId::new("c1"), 1);
+        map.insert(CircuitId::new("c2"), 2);
+
+        assert_eq!(map.get(&CircuitId::new("c1")), Some(&1));
+        assert_eq!(map.get(&CircuitId::new("c2")), Some(&2));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_transition_record_creation() {
+        let record = StateTransitionRecord::new(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+        assert_eq!(record.from_state, OperationalState::On);
+        assert_eq!(record.to_state, OperationalState::Off);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_transition_record_elapsed() {
+        let record = StateTransitionRecord::new(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+        let elapsed = record.elapsed();
+        assert!(elapsed.as_nanos() >= 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_history_creation() {
+        let history = StateHistory::new(5);
+        assert_eq!(history.max_depth(), 5);
+        assert!(history.is_empty());
+        assert_eq!(history.len(), 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_history_default() {
+        let history = StateHistory::default();
+        assert_eq!(history.max_depth(), StateHistory::DEFAULT_MAX_DEPTH);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_history_with_default_depth() {
+        let history = StateHistory::with_default_depth();
+        assert_eq!(history.max_depth(), 10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_history_record() {
+        let mut history = StateHistory::new(10);
+        history.record(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+
+        assert_eq!(history.len(), 1);
+        assert!(!history.is_empty());
+
+        let records = history.records();
+        assert_eq!(records.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(records[0].from_state, OperationalState::On);
+        assert_eq!(records[0].to_state, OperationalState::Off);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_history_last() {
+        let mut history = StateHistory::new(10);
+        assert!(history.last().is_none());
+
+        history.record(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+        let last = history.last().unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(last.from_state, OperationalState::On);
+        assert_eq!(last.to_state, OperationalState::Off);
+
+        history.record(OperationalState::Off, OperationalState::Bypass);
+        let last = history.last().unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(last.from_state, OperationalState::Off);
+        assert_eq!(last.to_state, OperationalState::Bypass);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_history_max_depth() {
+        let mut history = StateHistory::new(3);
+
+        history.record(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+        history.record(OperationalState::Off, OperationalState::Bypass);
+        history.record(OperationalState::Bypass, OperationalState::On);
+        assert_eq!(history.len(), 3);
+
+        history.record(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+        assert_eq!(history.len(), 3);
+
+        let records = history.records();
+        assert_eq!(records[0].from_state, OperationalState::Off);
+        assert_eq!(records[0].to_state, OperationalState::Bypass);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_history_clear() {
+        let mut history = StateHistory::new(10);
+        history.record(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+        history.record(OperationalState::Off, OperationalState::Bypass);
+
+        assert_eq!(history.len(), 2);
+
+        history.clear();
+
+        assert!(history.is_empty());
+        assert_eq!(history.len(), 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_history_multiple_transitions() {
+        let mut history = StateHistory::new(10);
+
+        history.record(OperationalState::On, OperationalState::Off);
+        history.record(OperationalState::Off, OperationalState::Bypass);
+        history.record(OperationalState::Bypass, OperationalState::On);
+
+        assert_eq!(history.len(), 3);
+
+        let records = history.records();
+        assert_eq!(records[0].from_state, OperationalState::On);
+        assert_eq!(records[1].from_state, OperationalState::Off);
+        assert_eq!(records[2].from_state, OperationalState::Bypass);
+    }
+}

crates/core/Cargo.toml

@@ -13,3 +13,4 @@ serde.workspace = true
 
 [dev-dependencies]
 approx = "0.5"
+serde_json = "1.0"

crates/core/src/calib.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,175 @@
+//! Calibration factors (Calib) for matching simulation to real machine test data.
+//!
+//! Short name: Calib. Default 1.0 = no correction. Typical range [0.8, 1.2].
+//! Refs: Buildings Modelica, EnergyPlus, TRNSYS, TIL Suite, alphaXiv.
+//!
+//! ## Recommended calibration order
+//!
+//! To avoid parameter fighting, calibrate in this order:
+//! 1. **f_m** — mass flow (compressor power + ṁ measurements)
+//! 2. **f_dp** — pressure drops (inlet/outlet pressures)
+//! 3. **f_ua** — heat transfer (superheat, subcooling, capacity)
+//! 4. **f_power** — compressor power (if f_m insufficient)
+
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+fn one() -> f64 {
+    1.0
+}
+
+/// Calibration factors for matching simulation to real machine test data.
+///
+/// Default 1.0 = no correction. Typical range [0.8, 1.2]. All factors are validated to lie in [0.5, 2.0].
+///
+/// | Field     | Full name              | Effect                          | Components                  |
+/// |-----------|------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------|
+/// | `f_m`     | mass flow factor       | ṁ_eff = f_m × ṁ_nominal        | Compressor, Expansion Valve |
+/// | `f_dp`    | pressure drop factor   | ΔP_eff = f_dp × ΔP_nominal     | Pipe, Heat Exchanger        |
+/// | `f_ua`    | UA factor              | UA_eff = f_ua × UA_nominal      | Evaporator, Condenser       |
+/// | `f_power` | power factor           | Ẇ_eff = f_power × Ẇ_nominal    | Compressor                  |
+/// | `f_etav`  | volumetric efficiency  | η_v,eff = f_etav × η_v,nominal  | Compressor (displacement)   |
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct Calib {
+    /// f_m: ṁ_eff = f_m × ṁ_nominal (Compressor, Valve)
+    #[serde(default = "one", alias = "calib_flow")]
+    pub f_m: f64,
+    /// f_dp: ΔP_eff = f_dp × ΔP_nominal (Pipe, HX)
+    #[serde(default = "one", alias = "calib_dpr")]
+    pub f_dp: f64,
+    /// f_ua: UA_eff = f_ua × UA_nominal (Evaporator, Condenser)
+    #[serde(default = "one", alias = "calib_ua")]
+    pub f_ua: f64,
+    /// f_power: Ẇ_eff = f_power × Ẇ_nominal (Compressor)
+    #[serde(default = "one")]
+    pub f_power: f64,
+    /// f_etav: η_v,eff = f_etav × η_v,nominal (Compressor displacement)
+    #[serde(default = "one")]
+    pub f_etav: f64,
+}
+
+impl Default for Calib {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            f_m: 1.0,
+            f_dp: 1.0,
+            f_ua: 1.0,
+            f_power: 1.0,
+            f_etav: 1.0,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Error returned when a calibration factor is outside the allowed range [0.5, 2.0].
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub struct CalibValidationError {
+    /// Factor name (e.g. "f_m")
+    pub factor: &'static str,
+    /// Value that failed validation
+    pub value: f64,
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Display for CalibValidationError {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        write!(
+            f,
+            "calib {} = {} is outside allowed range [0.5, 2.0]",
+            self.factor, self.value
+        )
+    }
+}
+
+impl std::error::Error for CalibValidationError {}
+
+const MIN_F: f64 = 0.5;
+const MAX_F: f64 = 2.0;
+
+impl Calib {
+    /// Validates that all factors lie in [0.5, 2.0]. Returns `Ok(())` or the first invalid factor.
+    pub fn validate(&self) -> Result<(), CalibValidationError> {
+        let check = |name: &'static str, value: f64| {
+            if !(MIN_F..=MAX_F).contains(&value) {
+                Err(CalibValidationError {
+                    factor: name,
+                    value,
+                })
+            } else {
+                Ok(())
+            }
+        };
+        check("f_m", self.f_m)?;
+        check("f_dp", self.f_dp)?;
+        check("f_ua", self.f_ua)?;
+        check("f_power", self.f_power)?;
+        check("f_etav", self.f_etav)?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_calib_default_all_one() {
+        let c = Calib::default();
+        assert_eq!(c.f_m, 1.0);
+        assert_eq!(c.f_dp, 1.0);
+        assert_eq!(c.f_ua, 1.0);
+        assert_eq!(c.f_power, 1.0);
+        assert_eq!(c.f_etav, 1.0);
+        assert!(c.validate().is_ok());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_calib_validation_bounds() {
+        let ok = Calib {
+            f_m: 0.5,
+            f_dp: 1.0,
+            f_ua: 2.0,
+            f_power: 1.0,
+            f_etav: 1.0,
+        };
+        assert!(ok.validate().is_ok());
+
+        let bad_m = Calib {
+            f_m: 0.4,
+            ..Default::default()
+        };
+        let err = bad_m.validate().unwrap_err();
+        assert_eq!(err.factor, "f_m");
+        assert!((err.value - 0.4).abs() < 1e-9);
+
+        let bad_high = Calib {
+            f_ua: 2.1,
+            ..Default::default()
+        };
+        let err2 = bad_high.validate().unwrap_err();
+        assert_eq!(err2.factor, "f_ua");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_calib_json_roundtrip() {
+        let c = Calib {
+            f_m: 1.1,
+            f_dp: 0.9,
+            f_ua: 1.0,
+            f_power: 1.05,
+            f_etav: 1.0,
+        };
+        let json = serde_json::to_string(&c).unwrap();
+        let c2: Calib = serde_json::from_str(&json).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(c, c2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_calib_aliases_backward_compat() {
+        // calib_flow → f_m
+        let json = r#"{"calib_flow": 1.2}"#;
+        let c: Calib = serde_json::from_str(json).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(c.f_m, 1.2);
+        assert_eq!(c.f_dp, 1.0);
+        assert_eq!(c.f_ua, 1.0);
+        assert_eq!(c.f_power, 1.0);
+        assert_eq!(c.f_etav, 1.0);
+    }
+}

crates/core/src/lib.rs

@@ -37,7 +37,14 @@
 #![deny(warnings)]
 #![warn(missing_docs)]
 
+pub mod calib;
 pub mod types;
 
 // Re-export all physical types for convenience
-pub use types::{Enthalpy, MassFlow, Pressure, Temperature};
+pub use types::{
+    Enthalpy, MassFlow, MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S, Power, Pressure, Temperature,
+    ThermalConductance,
+};
+
+// Re-export calibration types
+pub use calib::{Calib, CalibValidationError};

crates/core/src/types.rs

@@ -303,10 +303,24 @@ impl Div<f64> for Enthalpy {
     }
 }
 
+/// Minimum mass flow used in denominators to avoid division by zero (zero-flow regularization).
+///
+/// When mass flow is zero or below this value, use [`MassFlow::regularized`] in any expression
+/// that divides by mass flow (e.g. Q/ṁ, ΔP/ṁ²) or by quantities derived from it (e.g. Reynolds,
+/// capacity rate C = ṁ·Cp). This prevents NaN/Inf while preserving solver convergence.
+///
+/// Value: 1e-12 kg/s (small enough to not affect physical results when ṁ >> ε).
+pub const MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S: f64 = 1e-12;
+
 /// Mass flow rate in kilograms per second (kg/s).
 ///
 /// Internally stores the value in kilograms per second (SI base unit).
 ///
+/// # Zero-flow regularization
+///
+/// When dividing by mass flow (or using it in denominators), use [`MassFlow::regularized`] so that
+/// zero-flow branches do not cause division by zero. See [`MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S`].
+///
 /// # Example
 ///
 /// ```
@@ -338,6 +352,15 @@ impl MassFlow {
     pub fn to_grams_per_s(&self) -> f64 {
         self.0 * 1_000.0
     }
+
+    /// Returns mass flow clamped to at least [`MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S`] for use in denominators.
+    ///
+    /// Use this whenever dividing by mass flow (e.g. Q/ṁ) or by a quantity derived from it (e.g. Re ∝ ṁ)
+    /// to avoid division by zero when the branch has zero flow (e.g. component in Off state).
+    #[must_use]
+    pub fn regularized(self) -> Self {
+        MassFlow(self.0.max(MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S))
+    }
 }
 
 impl fmt::Display for MassFlow {
@@ -392,6 +415,148 @@ impl Div<f64> for MassFlow {
     }
 }
 
+/// Power in Watts (W).
+///
+/// Internally stores the value in Watts (SI base unit).
+/// Provides conversions to/from common units like kilowatts.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_core::Power;
+///
+/// let p = Power::from_kilowatts(1.0);
+/// assert_eq!(p.to_watts(), 1000.0);
+/// assert_eq!(p.to_kilowatts(), 1.0);
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, PartialOrd)]
+pub struct Power(pub f64);
+
+impl Power {
+    /// Creates a Power from a value in Watts.
+    pub fn from_watts(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Power(value)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a Power from a value in kilowatts.
+    pub fn from_kilowatts(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Power(value * 1_000.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a Power from a value in megawatts.
+    pub fn from_megawatts(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Power(value * 1_000_000.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the power in Watts.
+    pub fn to_watts(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.0
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the power in kilowatts.
+    pub fn to_kilowatts(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.0 / 1_000.0
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the power in megawatts.
+    pub fn to_megawatts(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.0 / 1_000_000.0
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for Power {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        write!(f, "{} W", self.0)
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<f64> for Power {
+    fn from(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Power(value)
+    }
+}
+
+impl Add<Power> for Power {
+    type Output = Power;
+
+    fn add(self, other: Power) -> Power {
+        Power(self.0 + other.0)
+    }
+}
+
+impl Sub<Power> for Power {
+    type Output = Power;
+
+    fn sub(self, other: Power) -> Power {
+        Power(self.0 - other.0)
+    }
+}
+
+impl Mul<f64> for Power {
+    type Output = Power;
+
+    fn mul(self, scalar: f64) -> Power {
+        Power(self.0 * scalar)
+    }
+}
+
+impl Mul<Power> for f64 {
+    type Output = Power;
+
+    fn mul(self, p: Power) -> Power {
+        Power(self * p.0)
+    }
+}
+
+impl Div<f64> for Power {
+    type Output = Power;
+
+    fn div(self, scalar: f64) -> Power {
+        Power(self.0 / scalar)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Thermal conductance in Watts per Kelvin (W/K).
+///
+/// Represents the heat transfer coefficient (UA value) for thermal coupling
+/// between circuits or components.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, PartialOrd)]
+pub struct ThermalConductance(pub f64);
+
+impl ThermalConductance {
+    /// Creates a ThermalConductance from a value in Watts per Kelvin (W/K).
+    pub fn from_watts_per_kelvin(value: f64) -> Self {
+        ThermalConductance(value)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a ThermalConductance from a value in kilowatts per Kelvin (kW/K).
+    pub fn from_kilowatts_per_kelvin(value: f64) -> Self {
+        ThermalConductance(value * 1_000.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the thermal conductance in Watts per Kelvin.
+    pub fn to_watts_per_kelvin(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.0
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the thermal conductance in kilowatts per Kelvin.
+    pub fn to_kilowatts_per_kelvin(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.0 / 1_000.0
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for ThermalConductance {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        write!(f, "{} W/K", self.0)
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<f64> for ThermalConductance {
+    fn from(value: f64) -> Self {
+        ThermalConductance(value)
+    }
+}
+
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
@@ -656,6 +821,20 @@ mod tests {
         assert_relative_eq!(m1.to_grams_per_s(), 500.0, epsilon = 1e-6);
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mass_flow_regularized() {
+        use super::MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S;
+        let zero = MassFlow::from_kg_per_s(0.0);
+        let r = zero.regularized();
+        assert_relative_eq!(r.to_kg_per_s(), MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S, epsilon = 1e-15);
+        let small = MassFlow::from_kg_per_s(1e-14);
+        let r2 = small.regularized();
+        assert_relative_eq!(r2.to_kg_per_s(), MIN_MASS_FLOW_REGULARIZATION_KG_S, epsilon = 1e-15);
+        let normal = MassFlow::from_kg_per_s(0.5);
+        let r3 = normal.regularized();
+        assert_relative_eq!(r3.to_kg_per_s(), 0.5, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
     // ==================== TYPE SAFETY TESTS ====================
 
     #[test]
@@ -748,4 +927,53 @@ mod tests {
         let m = MassFlow::from_kg_per_s(1e-12);
         assert_relative_eq!(m.to_kg_per_s(), 1e-12, epsilon = 1e-17);
     }
+
+    // ==================== POWER TESTS ====================
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_power_from_watts() {
+        let p = Power::from_watts(1000.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.0, 1000.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.to_watts(), 1000.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_power_from_kilowatts() {
+        let p = Power::from_kilowatts(1.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.to_watts(), 1000.0, epsilon = 1e-6);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.to_kilowatts(), 1.0, epsilon = 1e-6);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_power_from_megawatts() {
+        let p = Power::from_megawatts(1.0);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.to_watts(), 1_000_000.0, epsilon = 1e-6);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p.to_megawatts(), 1.0, epsilon = 1e-6);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_power_display() {
+        let p = Power::from_watts(5000.0);
+        assert_eq!(format!("{}", p), "5000 W");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_power_arithmetic() {
+        let p1 = Power::from_watts(1000.0);
+        let p2 = Power::from_watts(500.0);
+        let p3 = p1 + p2;
+        assert_relative_eq!(p3.to_watts(), 1500.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+
+        let p4 = p1 - p2;
+        assert_relative_eq!(p4.to_watts(), 500.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+
+        let p5 = p1 * 2.0;
+        assert_relative_eq!(p5.to_watts(), 2000.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+
+        let p6 = p1 / 2.0;
+        assert_relative_eq!(p6.to_watts(), 500.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+
+        let p7 = 2.0 * p1;
+        assert_relative_eq!(p7.to_watts(), 2000.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
 }

crates/fluids/Cargo.toml

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+[package]
+name = "entropyk-fluids"
+version.workspace = true
+authors.workspace = true
+edition.workspace = true
+license.workspace = true
+repository.workspace = true
+description = "Fluid properties backend for Entropyk thermodynamic simulation library"
+
+[dependencies]
+entropyk-core = { path = "../core" }
+thiserror.workspace = true
+serde.workspace = true
+serde_json = "1.0"
+lru = "0.12"
+entropyk-coolprop-sys = { path = "coolprop-sys", optional = true }
+
+[features]
+default = []
+coolprop = ["entropyk-coolprop-sys"]
+
+[dev-dependencies]
+approx = "0.5"
+criterion = "0.5"
+
+[[bench]]
+name = "cache_10k"
+harness = false

crates/fluids/benches/cache_10k.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+//! Benchmark: 10k repeated (P,T) queries — cached vs uncached (Story 2.4 AC#4).
+//!
+//! Compares throughput of CachedBackend vs raw backend for repeated same-state queries.
+//! Cached path should show significant speedup when the backend is expensive (e.g. CoolProp).
+
+use criterion::{black_box, criterion_group, criterion_main, Criterion};
+use entropyk_fluids::{
+    CachedBackend, FluidBackend, FluidId, Property, ThermoState, TestBackend,
+};
+use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+const N_QUERIES: u32 = 10_000;
+
+fn bench_uncached_10k(c: &mut Criterion) {
+    let backend = TestBackend::new();
+    let state = ThermoState::from_pt(
+        Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+        Temperature::from_celsius(25.0),
+    );
+    let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+
+    c.bench_function("uncached_10k_same_state", |b| {
+        b.iter(|| {
+            for _ in 0..N_QUERIES {
+                black_box(
+                    backend.property(fluid.clone(), Property::Density, state.clone()).unwrap(),
+                );
+            }
+        });
+    });
+}
+
+fn bench_cached_10k(c: &mut Criterion) {
+    let inner = TestBackend::new();
+    let cached = CachedBackend::new(inner);
+    let state = ThermoState::from_pt(
+        Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+        Temperature::from_celsius(25.0),
+    );
+    let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+
+    c.bench_function("cached_10k_same_state", |b| {
+        b.iter(|| {
+            for _ in 0..N_QUERIES {
+                black_box(
+                    cached.property(fluid.clone(), Property::Density, state.clone()).unwrap(),
+                );
+            }
+        });
+    });
+}
+
+criterion_group!(benches, bench_uncached_10k, bench_cached_10k);
+criterion_main!(benches);

crates/fluids/build.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+//! Build script for entropyk-fluids crate.
+//! 
+//! This build script can optionally compile CoolProp C++ library when the
+//! "coolprop" feature is enabled.
+
+use std::env;
+
+fn main() {
+    let coolprop_enabled = env::var("CARGO_FEATURE_COOLPROP").is_ok();
+    
+    if coolprop_enabled {
+        println!("cargo:rustc-link-lib=dylib=coolprop");
+        println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=build.rs");
+    }
+    
+    // Tell Cargo to rerun this script if any source files change
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=build.rs");
+}

crates/fluids/coolprop-sys/build.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+//! Build script for coolprop-sys.
+//!
+//! This compiles the CoolProp C++ library statically.
+
+use std::env;
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+
+fn coolprop_src_path() -> Option<PathBuf> {
+    // Try to find CoolProp source in common locations
+    let possible_paths = vec![
+        // Vendor directory (recommended)
+        PathBuf::from("vendor/coolprop"),
+        // External directory
+        PathBuf::from("external/coolprop"),
+        // System paths
+        PathBuf::from("/usr/local/src/CoolProp"),
+        PathBuf::from("/opt/CoolProp"),
+    ];
+
+    for path in possible_paths {
+        if path.join("CMakeLists.txt").exists() {
+            return Some(path);
+        }
+    }
+
+    None
+}
+
+fn main() {
+    let static_linking = env::var("CARGO_FEATURE_STATIC").is_ok();
+
+    // Check if CoolProp source is available
+    if let Some(coolprop_path) = coolprop_src_path() {
+        println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed={}", coolprop_path.display());
+
+        // Configure build for CoolProp
+        println!(
+            "cargo:rustc-link-search=native={}/build",
+            coolprop_path.display()
+        );
+    }
+
+    // Link against CoolProp
+    if static_linking {
+        // Static linking - find libCoolProp.a
+        println!("cargo:rustc-link-lib=static=CoolProp");
+    } else {
+        // Dynamic linking
+        println!("cargo:rustc-link-lib=dylib=CoolProp");
+    }
+
+    // Link required system libraries
+    println!("cargo:rustc-link-lib=dylib=m");
+    println!("cargo:rustc-link-lib=dylib=stdc++");
+
+    // Tell Cargo to rerun if build.rs changes
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=build.rs");
+
+    println!(
+        "cargo:warning=CoolProp source not found in vendor/. 
+              For full static build, run: 
+              git clone https://github.com/CoolProp/CoolProp.git vendor/coolprop"
+    );
+}

crates/fluids/coolprop-sys/src/lib.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,336 @@
+//! FFI bindings to CoolProp C++ library.
+//!
+//! This module provides low-level FFI bindings to the CoolProp library.
+//! All functions are unsafe and require proper error handling.
+
+#![allow(dead_code)]
+
+use libc::{c_char, c_double, c_int};
+use std::ffi::CString;
+
+/// Error codes returned by CoolProp
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
+#[repr(i32)]
+pub enum CoolPropError {
+    /// No error occurred
+    NoError = 0,
+    /// Input error code
+    InputError = 1,
+    /// Library not loaded
+    LibraryNotLoaded = 2,
+    /// Unknown property value
+    UnknownPropertyValue = 3,
+    /// Unknown fluid
+    UnknownFluid = 4,
+    /// Unknown parameter
+    UnknownParameter = 5,
+    /// Not implemented
+    NotImplemented = 6,
+    /// Invalid number of parameters
+    InvalidNumber = 7,
+    /// Could not load library
+    CouldNotLoadLibrary = 8,
+    /// Invalid fluid pair
+    InvalidFluidPair = 9,
+    /// Version mismatch
+    VersionMismatch = 10,
+    /// Internal error
+    InternalError = 11,
+}
+
+impl CoolPropError {
+    /// Convert CoolProp error code to Rust result
+    pub fn from_code(code: i32) -> Result<(), CoolPropError> {
+        match code {
+            0 => Ok(()),
+            _ => Err(match code {
+                1 => CoolPropError::InputError,
+                2 => CoolPropError::LibraryNotLoaded,
+                3 => CoolPropError::UnknownPropertyValue,
+                4 => CoolPropError::UnknownFluid,
+                5 => CoolPropError::UnknownParameter,
+                6 => CoolPropError::NotImplemented,
+                7 => CoolPropError::InvalidNumber,
+                8 => CoolPropError::CouldNotLoadLibrary,
+                9 => CoolPropError::InvalidFluidPair,
+                10 => CoolPropError::VersionMismatch,
+                _ => CoolPropError::InternalError,
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Output parameters for CoolProp
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
+#[repr(i32)]
+pub enum CoolPropParam {
+    /// Nothing
+    Nothing = 0,
+    /// Pressure [Pa]
+    Pressure = 1,
+    /// Temperature [K]
+    Temperature = 2,
+    /// Density [kg/m³]
+    Density = 3,
+    /// Specific enthalpy [J/kg]
+    Enthalpy = 4,
+    /// Specific entropy [J/kg/K]
+    Entropy = 5,
+    /// Specific internal energy [J/kg]
+    InternalEnergy = 6,
+    /// Specific heat at constant pressure [J/kg/K]
+    Cv = 7,
+    /// Specific heat at constant pressure [J/kg/K]
+    Cp = 8,
+    /// Quality [-]
+    Quality = 9,
+    /// Viscosity [Pa·s]
+    Viscosity = 10,
+    /// Thermal conductivity [W/m/K]
+    Conductivity = 11,
+    /// Surface tension [N/m]
+    SurfaceTension = 12,
+    /// Prandtl number [-]
+    Prandtl = 13,
+}
+
+/// Input parameters for CoolProp
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
+#[repr(i32)]
+pub enum CoolPropInputPair {
+    /// No input
+    None = 0,
+    /// Pressure & Temperature
+    PT = 1,
+    /// Pressure & Density
+    PD = 2,
+    /// Pressure & Enthalpy
+    PH = 3,
+    /// Pressure & Entropy
+    PS = 4,
+    /// Pressure & Internal Energy
+    PU = 5,
+    /// Temperature & Density
+    TD = 6,
+    /// Temperature & Enthalpy
+    TH = 7,
+    /// Temperature & Entropy
+    TS = 8,
+    /// Temperature & Internal Energy
+    TU = 9,
+    /// Enthalpy & Entropy
+    HS = 10,
+    /// Density & Internal Energy
+    DU = 11,
+    /// Pressure & Quality
+    PQ = 12,
+    /// Temperature & Quality
+    TQ = 13,
+}
+
+// CoolProp C functions
+extern "C" {
+    /// Get a property value using pressure and temperature
+    fn CoolProp_PropsSI(
+        Output: c_char,
+        Name1: c_char,
+        Value1: c_double,
+        Name2: c_char,
+        Value2: c_double,
+        Fluid: *const c_char,
+    ) -> c_double;
+
+    /// Get a property value using input pair
+    fn CoolProp_Props1SI(Fluid: *const c_char, Output: c_char) -> c_double;
+
+    /// Get CoolProp version string
+    fn CoolProp_get_global_param_string(
+        Param: *const c_char,
+        Output: *mut c_char,
+        OutputLength: c_int,
+    ) -> c_int;
+
+    /// Get fluid info
+    fn CoolProp_get_fluid_param_string(
+        Fluid: *const c_char,
+        Param: *const c_char,
+        Output: *mut c_char,
+        OutputLength: c_int,
+    ) -> c_int;
+
+    /// Check if fluid exists
+    fn CoolProp_isfluid(Fluid: *const c_char) -> c_int;
+
+    /// Get saturation temperature
+    fn CoolProp_Saturation_T(Fluid: *const c_char, Par: c_char, Value: c_double) -> c_double;
+
+    /// Get critical point
+    fn CoolProp_CriticalPoint(Fluid: *const c_char, Output: c_char) -> c_double;
+}
+
+/// Get a thermodynamic property using pressure and temperature.
+///
+/// # Arguments
+/// * `property` - The property to retrieve (e.g., "D" for density, "H" for enthalpy)
+/// * `p` - Pressure in Pa
+/// * `t` - Temperature in K
+/// * `fluid` - Fluid name (e.g., "R134a")
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// The property value in SI units, or NaN if an error occurs
+pub unsafe fn props_si_pt(property: &str, p: f64, t: f64, fluid: &str) -> f64 {
+    let prop = property.as_bytes()[0] as c_char;
+    let fluid_c = CString::new(fluid).unwrap();
+
+    CoolProp_PropsSI(prop, b'P' as c_char, p, b'T' as c_char, t, fluid_c.as_ptr())
+}
+
+/// Get a thermodynamic property using pressure and enthalpy.
+///
+/// # Arguments
+/// * `property` - The property to retrieve
+/// * `p` - Pressure in Pa
+/// * `h` - Specific enthalpy in J/kg
+/// * `fluid` - Fluid name
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// The property value in SI units, or NaN if an error occurs
+pub unsafe fn props_si_ph(property: &str, p: f64, h: f64, fluid: &str) -> f64 {
+    let prop = property.as_bytes()[0] as c_char;
+    let fluid_c = CString::new(fluid).unwrap();
+
+    CoolProp_PropsSI(prop, b'P' as c_char, p, b'H' as c_char, h, fluid_c.as_ptr())
+}
+
+/// Get a thermodynamic property using temperature and quality (saturation).
+///
+/// # Arguments
+/// * `property` - The property to retrieve (D, H, S, P, etc.)
+/// * `t` - Temperature in K
+/// * `q` - Quality (0 = saturated liquid, 1 = saturated vapor)
+/// * `fluid` - Fluid name
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// The property value in SI units, or NaN if an error occurs
+pub unsafe fn props_si_tq(property: &str, t: f64, q: f64, fluid: &str) -> f64 {
+    let prop = property.as_bytes()[0] as c_char;
+    let fluid_c = CString::new(fluid).unwrap();
+
+    CoolProp_PropsSI(prop, b'T' as c_char, t, b'Q' as c_char, q, fluid_c.as_ptr())
+}
+
+/// Get a thermodynamic property using pressure and quality.
+///
+/// # Arguments
+/// * `property` - The property to retrieve
+/// * `p` - Pressure in Pa
+/// * `x` - Quality (0-1)
+/// * `fluid` - Fluid name
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// The property value in SI units, or NaN if an error occurs
+pub unsafe fn props_si_px(property: &str, p: f64, x: f64, fluid: &str) -> f64 {
+    let prop = property.as_bytes()[0] as c_char;
+    let fluid_c = CString::new(fluid).unwrap();
+
+    CoolProp_PropsSI(
+        prop,
+        b'P' as c_char,
+        p,
+        b'Q' as c_char, // Q for quality
+        x,
+        fluid_c.as_ptr(),
+    )
+}
+
+/// Get critical point temperature for a fluid.
+///
+/// # Arguments
+/// * `fluid` - Fluid name
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// Critical temperature in K, or NaN if unavailable
+pub unsafe fn critical_temperature(fluid: &str) -> f64 {
+    let fluid_c = CString::new(fluid).unwrap();
+    CoolProp_CriticalPoint(fluid_c.as_ptr(), b'T' as c_char)
+}
+
+/// Get critical point pressure for a fluid.
+///
+/// # Arguments
+/// * `fluid` - Fluid name
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// Critical pressure in Pa, or NaN if unavailable
+pub unsafe fn critical_pressure(fluid: &str) -> f64 {
+    let fluid_c = CString::new(fluid).unwrap();
+    CoolProp_CriticalPoint(fluid_c.as_ptr(), b'P' as c_char)
+}
+
+/// Get critical point density for a fluid.
+///
+/// # Arguments
+/// * `fluid` - Fluid name
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// Critical density in kg/m³, or NaN if unavailable
+pub unsafe fn critical_density(fluid: &str) -> f64 {
+    let fluid_c = CString::new(fluid).unwrap();
+    CoolProp_CriticalPoint(fluid_c.as_ptr(), b'D' as c_char)
+}
+
+/// Check if a fluid is available in CoolProp.
+///
+/// # Arguments
+/// * `fluid` - Fluid name
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// `true` if the fluid is available
+pub unsafe fn is_fluid_available(fluid: &str) -> bool {
+    let fluid_c = CString::new(fluid).unwrap();
+    CoolProp_isfluid(fluid_c.as_ptr()) != 0
+}
+
+/// Get CoolProp version string.
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// Version string (e.g., "6.14.0")
+pub fn get_version() -> String {
+    unsafe {
+        let mut buffer = vec![0u8; 32];
+        let result = CoolProp_get_global_param_string(
+            b"version\0".as_ptr() as *const c_char,
+            buffer.as_mut_ptr() as *mut c_char,
+            buffer.len() as c_int,
+        );
+
+        if result == 0 {
+            String::from_utf8_lossy(&buffer)
+                .trim_end_matches('\0')
+                .to_string()
+        } else {
+            String::from("Unknown")
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_version() {
+        let version = get_version();
+        assert!(!version.is_empty());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_available() {
+        // Test some common refrigerants
+        unsafe {
+            assert!(is_fluid_available("R134a"));
+            assert!(is_fluid_available("R410A"));
+            assert!(is_fluid_available("CO2"));
+        }
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/data/r134a.json

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+{
+  "fluid": "R134a",
+  "critical_point": {
+    "tc": 374.21,
+    "pc": 4059000,
+    "rho_c": 512
+  },
+  "single_phase": {
+    "pressure": [100000, 200000, 500000, 1000000, 2000000, 3000000],
+    "temperature": [250, 270, 290, 298.15, 320, 350],
+    "density": [
+      5.2, 4.9, 4.5, 4.4, 4.0, 3.6,
+      12.0, 10.5, 9.0, 8.5, 7.5, 6.5,
+      35.0, 28.0, 22.0, 20.0, 16.0, 12.0,
+      75.0, 55.0, 40.0, 35.0, 25.0, 18.0,
+      150.0, 100.0, 65.0, 55.0, 38.0, 25.0,
+      220.0, 140.0, 85.0, 70.0, 48.0, 30.0
+    ],
+    "enthalpy": [
+      380000, 395000, 410000, 415000, 430000, 450000,
+      370000, 388000, 405000, 412000, 428000, 448000,
+      355000, 378000, 398000, 406000, 424000, 445000,
+      340000, 365000, 390000, 400000, 420000, 442000,
+      320000, 350000, 378000, 392000, 415000, 438000,
+      300000, 335000, 368000, 384000, 410000, 435000
+    ],
+    "entropy": [
+      1750, 1780, 1810, 1820, 1850, 1890,
+      1720, 1760, 1795, 1805, 1840, 1880,
+      1680, 1730, 1775, 1788, 1825, 1870,
+      1630, 1695, 1750, 1765, 1810, 1860,
+      1570, 1650, 1715, 1735, 1790, 1845,
+      1510, 1605, 1685, 1710, 1770, 1830
+    ],
+    "cp": [
+      900, 920, 950, 960, 1000, 1050,
+      880, 910, 940, 950, 990, 1040,
+      850, 890, 925, 940, 980, 1030,
+      820, 870, 910, 928, 970, 1020,
+      790, 850, 900, 920, 965, 1015,
+      765, 835, 890, 915, 962, 1010
+    ],
+    "cv": [
+      750, 770, 800, 810, 850, 900,
+      730, 760, 790, 800, 840, 890,
+      700, 740, 775, 790, 830, 880,
+      670, 720, 760, 778, 820, 870,
+      640, 700, 745, 765, 812, 862,
+      615, 680, 730, 752, 805, 855
+    ]
+  },
+  "saturation": {
+    "temperature": [250, 260, 270, 280, 290, 298.15, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350],
+    "pressure": [164000, 232000, 320000, 430000, 565000, 666000, 890000, 1165000, 1500000, 1900000, 2370000],
+    "h_liq": [200000, 215000, 230000, 245000, 260000, 272000, 288000, 305000, 322000, 340000, 358000],
+    "h_vap": [395000, 402000, 408000, 413000, 417000, 420000, 423000, 425000, 426000, 427000, 427500],
+    "rho_liq": [1350, 1320, 1290, 1255, 1218, 1188, 1145, 1098, 1045, 985, 915],
+    "rho_vap": [8.2, 11.2, 15.0, 19.8, 25.8, 30.5, 39.5, 50.5, 64.0, 80.5, 101.0],
+    "s_liq": [950, 1000, 1050, 1095, 1140, 1175, 1225, 1275, 1325, 1375, 1425],
+    "s_vap": [1720, 1710, 1700, 1690, 1680, 1675, 1668, 1660, 1652, 1643, 1633
+    ]
+  }
+}

crates/fluids/src/backend.rs

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+//! Fluid backend trait and implementations.
+//!
+//! This module defines the core `FluidBackend` trait that abstracts the source
+//! of thermodynamic property data, allowing the solver to switch between different
+//! backends (CoolProp, tabular data, mock for testing).
+
+use crate::errors::FluidResult;
+use crate::mixture::Mixture;
+use crate::types::{CriticalPoint, FluidId, Phase, Property, FluidState, ThermoState};
+use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+/// Trait for fluid property backends.
+///
+/// Implementors must provide methods to query thermodynamic properties
+/// for various fluids. This allows the solver to work with different
+/// property sources (CoolProp, tabular data, mock data for testing).
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_fluids::{FluidBackend, FluidId, Property, FluidState, ThermoState, FluidError, FluidResult, CriticalPoint};
+///
+/// struct MyBackend;
+/// impl FluidBackend for MyBackend {
+///     fn property(&self, _fluid: FluidId, _property: Property, _state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+///         Ok(1.0)
+///     }
+///     fn critical_point(&self, fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint> {
+///         Err(FluidError::NoCriticalPoint { fluid: fluid.0 })
+///     }
+///     fn is_fluid_available(&self, _fluid: &FluidId) -> bool { false }
+///     fn phase(&self, _fluid: FluidId, _state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<entropyk_fluids::Phase> {
+///         Ok(entropyk_fluids::Phase::Unknown)
+///     }
+///     fn full_state(&self, _fluid: FluidId, _p: entropyk_core::Pressure, _h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<ThermoState> {
+///         Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty { property: "full_state".to_string() })
+///     }
+///     fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId> { vec![] }
+/// }
+/// ```
+pub trait FluidBackend: Send + Sync {
+    /// Query a thermodynamic property for a fluid at a given state.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `fluid` - The fluid identifier (e.g., "R134a", "CO2")
+    /// * `property` - The property to query
+    /// * `state` - The thermodynamic state specification
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// The property value in SI units, or an error if the property
+    /// cannot be computed (unknown fluid, invalid state, etc.)
+    fn property(&self, fluid: FluidId, property: Property, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<f64>;
+
+    /// Compute the complete thermodynamic state of a fluid at a given pressure and enthalpy.
+    ///
+    /// This method is intended to be implemented by backends capable of natively calculating
+    /// all key parameters (phase, saturation temperatures, qualities, limits) without the user
+    /// needing to query them individually.
+    /// 
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `fluid` - The fluid identifier
+    /// * `p` - The absolute pressure
+    /// * `h` - The specific enthalpy
+    /// 
+    /// # Returns
+    /// The comprehensive `ThermoState` Snapshot, or an Error.
+    fn full_state(&self, fluid: FluidId, p: Pressure, h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<ThermoState>;
+
+    /// Get critical point data for a fluid.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `fluid` - The fluid identifier
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// The critical point (Tc, Pc, density), or an error if not available
+    fn critical_point(&self, fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint>;
+
+    /// Check if a fluid is available in this backend.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `fluid` - The fluid identifier
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// `true` if the fluid is available, `false` otherwise
+    fn is_fluid_available(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> bool;
+
+    /// Get the phase of a fluid at a given state.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `fluid` - The fluid identifier
+    /// * `state` - The thermodynamic state
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// The phase (Liquid, Vapor, TwoPhase, etc.)
+    fn phase(&self, fluid: FluidId, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase>;
+
+    /// List all available fluids in this backend.
+    fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId>;
+
+    /// Calculate the bubble point temperature for a mixture at given pressure.
+    ///
+    /// The bubble point is the temperature at which a liquid mixture begins to boil
+    /// (saturated liquid temperature).
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `pressure` - The pressure in Pa
+    /// * `mixture` - The mixture composition
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// The bubble point temperature in Kelvin
+    fn bubble_point(&self, _pressure: Pressure, _mixture: &Mixture) -> FluidResult<Temperature> {
+        Err(crate::errors::FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+            property: "Bubble point calculation not supported by this backend".to_string(),
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Calculate the dew point temperature for a mixture at given pressure.
+    ///
+    /// The dew point is the temperature at which a vapor mixture begins to condense
+    /// (saturated vapor temperature).
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `pressure` - The pressure in Pa
+    /// * `mixture` - The mixture composition
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// The dew point temperature in Kelvin
+    fn dew_point(&self, _pressure: Pressure, _mixture: &Mixture) -> FluidResult<Temperature> {
+        Err(crate::errors::FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+            property: "Dew point calculation not supported by this backend".to_string(),
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Calculate the temperature glide for a mixture at given pressure.
+    ///
+    /// Temperature glide is the difference between dew point and bubble point
+    /// temperatures: T_glide = T_dew - T_bubble.
+    /// This is non-zero for zeotropic mixtures and zero for azeotropes/pure fluids.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `pressure` - The pressure in Pa
+    /// * `mixture` - The mixture composition
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// The temperature glide in Kelvin
+    fn temperature_glide(&self, pressure: Pressure, mixture: &Mixture) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        let t_bubble = self.bubble_point(pressure, mixture)?;
+        let t_dew = self.dew_point(pressure, mixture)?;
+        Ok(t_dew.to_kelvin() - t_bubble.to_kelvin())
+    }
+
+    /// Check if a mixture is supported by this backend.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `mixture` - The mixture to check
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// `true` if the mixture is supported, `false` otherwise
+    fn is_mixture_supported(&self, mixture: &Mixture) -> bool {
+        // Default implementation: check if all components are available
+        mixture
+            .components()
+            .iter()
+            .all(|c| self.is_fluid_available(&FluidId::new(c)))
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/cache.rs

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+//! Thread-local LRU cache for fluid property queries.
+//!
+//! Avoids redundant backend calls without mutex contention by using
+//! per-thread storage. Cache keys use quantized state values since f64
+//! does not implement Hash.
+//!
+//! # Quantization Strategy
+//!
+//! State values (P, T, h, s, x) are quantized to 1e-9 relative precision
+//! for cache key derivation. Solver iterations often repeat the same
+//! (P,T) or (P,h) states; quantization should not lose cache hits for
+//! typical thermodynamic ranges (P: 1e3–1e7 Pa, T: 200–600 K).
+
+use crate::mixture::Mixture;
+use crate::types::{FluidId, Property, FluidState};
+use lru::LruCache;
+use std::cell::RefCell;
+use std::hash::{Hash, Hasher};
+use std::num::NonZeroUsize;
+
+/// Default cache capacity (entries). LRU eviction when exceeded.
+pub const DEFAULT_CACHE_CAPACITY: usize = 10_000;
+
+/// Default capacity as NonZeroUsize for LruCache (avoids unwrap in production path).
+const DEFAULT_CAP_NONZERO: NonZeroUsize = unsafe { NonZeroUsize::new_unchecked(DEFAULT_CACHE_CAPACITY) };
+
+/// Quantization factor: values rounded to 1e-9 relative.
+/// (v * 1e9).round() as i64 for Hash-compatible key.
+#[inline]
+fn quantize(v: f64) -> i64 {
+    if v.is_nan() || v.is_infinite() {
+        0
+    } else {
+        (v * 1e9).round() as i64
+    }
+}
+
+/// Cache key for fluid property lookups.
+///
+/// Uses quantized state values since f64 does not implement Hash.
+/// Includes backend_id so multiple CachedBackend instances don't mix results.
+/// For mixtures, includes a hash of the mixture composition.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct CacheKey {
+    backend_id: usize,
+    fluid: String,
+    property: Property,
+    variant: u8,
+    p_quantized: i64,
+    second_quantized: i64,
+    mixture_hash: Option<u64>,
+}
+
+impl PartialEq for CacheKey {
+    fn eq(&self, other: &Self) -> bool {
+        self.backend_id == other.backend_id
+            && self.fluid == other.fluid
+            && self.property == other.property
+            && self.variant == other.variant
+            && self.p_quantized == other.p_quantized
+            && self.second_quantized == other.second_quantized
+            && self.mixture_hash == other.mixture_hash
+    }
+}
+
+impl Eq for CacheKey {}
+
+impl Hash for CacheKey {
+    fn hash<H: Hasher>(&self, state: &mut H) {
+        self.backend_id.hash(state);
+        self.fluid.hash(state);
+        self.property.hash(state);
+        self.variant.hash(state);
+        self.p_quantized.hash(state);
+        self.second_quantized.hash(state);
+        self.mixture_hash.hash(state);
+    }
+}
+
+impl CacheKey {
+    /// Build a cache key from fluid, property, state, and backend id.
+    pub fn new(backend_id: usize, fluid: &FluidId, property: Property, state: &FluidState) -> Self {
+        let (p, second, variant, mixture_hash) = match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t) => (p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin(), 0u8, None),
+            FluidState::PressureEnthalpy(p, h) => {
+                (p.to_pascals(), h.to_joules_per_kg(), 1u8, None)
+            }
+            FluidState::PressureEntropy(p, s) => {
+                (p.to_pascals(), s.to_joules_per_kg_kelvin(), 2u8, None)
+            }
+            FluidState::PressureQuality(p, x) => (p.to_pascals(), x.value(), 3u8, None),
+            FluidState::PressureTemperatureMixture(p, t, ref m) => {
+                (p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin(), 4u8, Some(mix_hash(m)))
+            }
+            FluidState::PressureEnthalpyMixture(p, h, ref m) => {
+                (p.to_pascals(), h.to_joules_per_kg(), 5u8, Some(mix_hash(m)))
+            }
+            FluidState::PressureQualityMixture(p, x, ref m) => {
+                (p.to_pascals(), x.value(), 6u8, Some(mix_hash(m)))
+            }
+        };
+        CacheKey {
+            backend_id,
+            fluid: fluid.0.clone(),
+            property,
+            variant,
+            p_quantized: quantize(p),
+            second_quantized: quantize(second),
+            mixture_hash,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Compute a simple hash for a mixture for cache key purposes.
+fn mix_hash(mixture: &Mixture) -> u64 {
+    use std::collections::hash_map::DefaultHasher;
+    let mut hasher = DefaultHasher::new();
+    mixture.hash(&mut hasher);
+    hasher.finish()
+}
+
+thread_local! {
+    static CACHE: RefCell<LruCache<CacheKey, f64>> = RefCell::new(
+        LruCache::new(DEFAULT_CAP_NONZERO)
+    );
+}
+
+/// Get a value from the thread-local cache (no allocation on key build for hot path).
+pub fn cache_get(
+    backend_id: usize,
+    fluid: &FluidId,
+    property: Property,
+    state: &FluidState,
+) -> Option<f64> {
+    let key = CacheKey::new(backend_id, fluid, property, state);
+    CACHE.with(|c| {
+        let mut cache = c.borrow_mut();
+        cache.get(&key).copied()
+    })
+}
+
+/// Insert a value into the thread-local cache.
+pub fn cache_insert(
+    backend_id: usize,
+    fluid: &FluidId,
+    property: Property,
+    state: &FluidState,
+    value: f64,
+) {
+    let key = CacheKey::new(backend_id, fluid, property, state);
+    CACHE.with(|c| {
+        let mut cache = c.borrow_mut();
+        cache.put(key, value);
+    });
+}
+
+/// Clear the thread-local cache (e.g. at solver iteration boundaries).
+pub fn cache_clear() {
+    CACHE.with(|c| {
+        let mut cache = c.borrow_mut();
+        cache.clear();
+    });
+}
+
+/// Resize the thread-local cache capacity.
+pub fn cache_resize(capacity: NonZeroUsize) {
+    CACHE.with(|c| {
+        let mut cache = c.borrow_mut();
+        cache.resize(capacity);
+    });
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cache_key_quantization() {
+        let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let key1 = CacheKey::new(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state);
+        let key2 = CacheKey::new(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state);
+        assert_eq!(key1, key2);
+        // Equal keys must have same hash (for HashMap use)
+        use std::collections::hash_map::DefaultHasher;
+        let mut h1 = DefaultHasher::new();
+        let mut h2 = DefaultHasher::new();
+        key1.hash(&mut h1);
+        key2.hash(&mut h2);
+        assert_eq!(h1.finish(), h2.finish());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cache_key_different_states() {
+        let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+        let state1 = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let state2 = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(2.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let key1 = CacheKey::new(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state1);
+        let key2 = CacheKey::new(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state2);
+        assert_ne!(key1, key2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_lru_eviction() {
+        use std::num::NonZeroUsize;
+
+        cache_clear();
+        cache_resize(NonZeroUsize::new(2).expect("2 is non-zero"));
+
+        let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+        let state1 = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(20.0));
+        let state2 = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let state3 = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(30.0));
+
+        cache_insert(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state1, 1000.0);
+        cache_insert(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state2, 1100.0);
+        cache_insert(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state3, 1200.0);
+
+        assert!(cache_get(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state1).is_none());
+        assert_eq!(cache_get(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state2), Some(1100.0));
+        assert_eq!(cache_get(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state3), Some(1200.0));
+
+        cache_resize(NonZeroUsize::new(DEFAULT_CACHE_CAPACITY).expect("capacity is non-zero"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cache_key_different_backends() {
+        let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let key1 = CacheKey::new(0, &fluid, Property::Density, &state);
+        let key2 = CacheKey::new(1, &fluid, Property::Density, &state);
+        assert_ne!(key1, key2);
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/cached_backend.rs

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+//! Cached backend wrapper for fluid property queries.
+//!
+//! Wraps any `FluidBackend` with a thread-local LRU cache to avoid
+//! redundant calculations. No mutex contention; zero allocation on cache hit.
+
+use crate::backend::FluidBackend;
+use crate::cache::{cache_clear, cache_get, cache_insert};
+use crate::errors::FluidResult;
+use crate::types::{CriticalPoint, FluidId, Phase, Property, FluidState};
+use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicUsize, Ordering};
+
+static NEXT_BACKEND_ID: AtomicUsize = AtomicUsize::new(0);
+
+/// Backend wrapper that caches property queries in a thread-local LRU cache.
+///
+/// Wraps any `FluidBackend` and caches successful property() results.
+/// Other trait methods (critical_point, phase, etc.) delegate to the inner backend
+/// without caching, as they are typically called less frequently.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_fluids::{CachedBackend, FluidBackend, FluidId, Property, FluidState, TestBackend};
+/// use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+///
+/// let inner = TestBackend::new();
+/// let cached = CachedBackend::new(inner);
+///
+/// let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+///     Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+///     Temperature::from_celsius(25.0),
+/// );
+///
+/// let v1 = cached.property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state.clone()).unwrap();
+/// let v2 = cached.property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state).unwrap();
+/// assert_eq!(v1, v2); // Second call served from cache
+/// ```
+pub struct CachedBackend<B: FluidBackend> {
+    backend_id: usize,
+    inner: B,
+}
+
+impl<B: FluidBackend> CachedBackend<B> {
+    /// Create a new cached backend wrapping the given backend.
+    pub fn new(inner: B) -> Self {
+        let backend_id = NEXT_BACKEND_ID.fetch_add(1, Ordering::Relaxed);
+        CachedBackend { backend_id, inner }
+    }
+
+    /// Clear the thread-local cache. Call at solver iteration boundaries if needed.
+    ///
+    /// **Note:** This clears the cache for *all* `CachedBackend` instances on the current
+    /// thread, since they share one thread-local cache. If you need per-backend invalidation,
+    /// use separate threads or a different caching strategy.
+    pub fn clear_cache(&self) {
+        cache_clear();
+    }
+
+    /// Get a reference to the inner backend.
+    pub fn inner(&self) -> &B {
+        &self.inner
+    }
+}
+
+impl<B: FluidBackend> FluidBackend for CachedBackend<B> {
+    fn property(&self, fluid: FluidId, property: Property, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        if let Some(v) = cache_get(self.backend_id, &fluid, property, &state) {
+            return Ok(v);
+        }
+        let v = self.inner.property(fluid.clone(), property, state.clone())?;
+        cache_insert(self.backend_id, &fluid, property, &state, v);
+        Ok(v)
+    }
+
+    fn critical_point(&self, fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint> {
+        self.inner.critical_point(fluid)
+    }
+
+    fn is_fluid_available(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> bool {
+        self.inner.is_fluid_available(fluid)
+    }
+
+    fn phase(&self, fluid: FluidId, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase> {
+        self.inner.phase(fluid, state)
+    }
+
+    fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId> {
+        self.inner.list_fluids()
+    }
+
+    fn full_state(&self, fluid: FluidId, p: entropyk_core::Pressure, h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<crate::types::ThermoState> {
+        self.inner.full_state(fluid, p, h)
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::test_backend::TestBackend;
+    use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cache_hit_returns_same_value() {
+        let inner = TestBackend::new();
+        let cached = CachedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+
+        let v1 = cached
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        let v2 = cached
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(v1, v2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cache_miss_delegates_to_backend() {
+        let inner = TestBackend::new();
+        let cached = CachedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+
+        let v = cached
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert!(v > 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cache_invalidation() {
+        let inner = TestBackend::new();
+        let cached = CachedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+
+        let _ = cached
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        cached.clear_cache();
+        // After clear, next query should still work (delegates to backend)
+        let v = cached
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert!(v > 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cached_benchmark_10k_queries() {
+        let inner = TestBackend::new();
+        let cached = CachedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+
+        for _ in 0..10_000 {
+            let _ = cached
+                .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state.clone())
+                .unwrap();
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cached_backend_implements_fluid_backend() {
+        let inner = TestBackend::new();
+        let cached = CachedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        assert!(cached.is_fluid_available(&FluidId::new("R134a")));
+        let cp = cached.critical_point(FluidId::new("R134a")).unwrap();
+        assert!(cp.temperature_kelvin() > 300.0);
+        let fluids = cached.list_fluids();
+        assert!(!fluids.is_empty());
+    }
+}

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+//! CoolProp backend implementation.
+//!
+//! This module provides the `CoolPropBackend` struct that implements the `FluidBackend` trait
+//! using the CoolProp C++ library for thermodynamic property calculations.
+
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+use crate::damped_backend::DampedBackend;
+use crate::errors::{FluidError, FluidResult};
+use crate::types::{CriticalPoint, FluidId, Phase, Property, FluidState};
+
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+use crate::mixture::Mixture;
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+use std::sync::RwLock;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+use entropyk_coolprop_sys as coolprop;
+
+/// A fluid property backend using the CoolProp C++ library.
+///
+/// This backend provides high-accuracy thermodynamic properties using the
+/// CoolProp library, which implements the NIST REFPROP equations of state.
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+pub struct CoolPropBackend {
+    /// Cache for critical point data
+    critical_cache: RwLock<HashMap<String, CriticalPoint>>,
+    /// List of available fluids
+    available_fluids: Vec<FluidId>,
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+impl CoolPropBackend {
+    /// Creates a new CoolPropBackend.
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        let backend = CoolPropBackend {
+            critical_cache: RwLock::new(HashMap::new()),
+            available_fluids: vec![
+                FluidId::new("R134a"),
+                FluidId::new("R410A"),
+                FluidId::new("R404A"),
+                FluidId::new("R407C"),
+                FluidId::new("R32"),
+                FluidId::new("R125"),
+                FluidId::new("R744"),
+                FluidId::new("R290"),
+                FluidId::new("R600"),
+                FluidId::new("R600a"),
+                FluidId::new("Water"),
+                FluidId::new("Air"),
+            ],
+        };
+
+        backend
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a new CoolPropBackend with critical point damping enabled.
+    ///
+    /// This wraps the backend with a `DampedBackend` to apply C1-continuous
+    /// damping to derivative properties (Cp, Cv, etc.) near the critical point,
+    /// preventing NaN values in Newton-Raphson iterations.
+    pub fn with_damping() -> DampedBackend<CoolPropBackend> {
+        DampedBackend::new(Self::new())
+    }
+
+    /// Get the CoolProp internal name for a fluid.
+    fn fluid_name(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> String {
+        // Map common names to CoolProp internal names
+        match fluid.0.to_lowercase().as_str() {
+            "r134a" => "R134a".to_string(),
+            "r410a" => "R410A".to_string(),
+            "r404a" => "R404A".to_string(),
+            "r407c" => "R407C".to_string(),
+            "r32" => "R32".to_string(),
+            "r125" => "R125".to_string(),
+            "co2" | "r744" => "CO2".to_string(),
+            "r290" => "R290".to_string(),
+            "r600" => "R600".to_string(),
+            "r600a" => "R600A".to_string(),
+            "water" => "Water".to_string(),
+            "air" => "Air".to_string(),
+            n => n.to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Convert Property to CoolProp character code.
+    fn property_code(property: Property) -> &'static str {
+        match property {
+            Property::Density => "D",
+            Property::Enthalpy => "H",
+            Property::Entropy => "S",
+            Property::InternalEnergy => "U",
+            Property::Cp => "C",
+            Property::Cv => "O", // Cv in CoolProp
+            Property::SpeedOfSound => "A",
+            Property::Viscosity => "V",
+            Property::ThermalConductivity => "L",
+            Property::SurfaceTension => "I",
+            Property::Quality => "Q",
+            Property::Temperature => "T",
+            Property::Pressure => "P",
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+impl Default for CoolPropBackend {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+impl crate::backend::FluidBackend for CoolPropBackend {
+    fn property(&self, fluid: FluidId, property: Property, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        // Handle mixture states
+        if state.is_mixture() {
+            return self.property_mixture(fluid, property, state);
+        }
+
+        let coolprop_fluid = self.fluid_name(&fluid);
+        let prop_code = Self::property_code(property);
+
+        // Check if fluid is available
+        if !self.is_fluid_available(&fluid) {
+            return Err(FluidError::UnknownFluid { fluid: fluid.0 });
+        }
+
+        // Query property based on state input type
+        let result = match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t) => unsafe {
+                coolprop::props_si_pt(prop_code, p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin(), &coolprop_fluid)
+            },
+            FluidState::PressureEnthalpy(p, h) => unsafe {
+                coolprop::props_si_ph(
+                    prop_code,
+                    p.to_pascals(),
+                    h.to_joules_per_kg(),
+                    &coolprop_fluid,
+                )
+            },
+            FluidState::PressureEntropy(_p, _s) => {
+                // CoolProp doesn't have direct PS, use iterative approach or PH
+                return Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+                    property: format!("P-S not directly supported, use P-T or P-h"),
+                });
+            }
+            FluidState::PressureQuality(p, q) => unsafe {
+                coolprop::props_si_px(prop_code, p.to_pascals(), q.value(), &coolprop_fluid)
+            },
+            // Mixture variants handled above
+            FluidState::PressureTemperatureMixture(_, _, _) => unreachable!(),
+            FluidState::PressureEnthalpyMixture(_, _, _) => unreachable!(),
+            FluidState::PressureQualityMixture(_, _, _) => unreachable!(),
+        };
+
+        // Check for NaN (indicates error in CoolProp)
+        if result.is_nan() {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!("CoolProp returned NaN for {} at {:?}", fluid, state),
+            });
+        }
+
+        Ok(result)
+    }
+
+    fn critical_point(&self, fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint> {
+        // Check cache first
+        if let Some(cp) = self.critical_cache.read().unwrap().get(&fluid.0) {
+            return Ok(*cp);
+        }
+
+        let coolprop_fluid = self.fluid_name(&fluid);
+
+        unsafe {
+            let tc = coolprop::critical_temperature(&coolprop_fluid);
+            let pc = coolprop::critical_pressure(&coolprop_fluid);
+            let dc = coolprop::critical_density(&coolprop_fluid);
+
+            if tc.is_nan() || pc.is_nan() || dc.is_nan() {
+                return Err(FluidError::NoCriticalPoint { fluid: fluid.0 });
+            }
+
+            let cp = CriticalPoint::new(
+                entropyk_core::Temperature::from_kelvin(tc),
+                entropyk_core::Pressure::from_pascals(pc),
+                dc,
+            );
+
+            // Cache the result
+            self.critical_cache.write().unwrap().insert(fluid.0, cp);
+
+            Ok(cp)
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn is_fluid_available(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> bool {
+        let coolprop_fluid = self.fluid_name(fluid);
+        unsafe { coolprop::is_fluid_available(&coolprop_fluid) }
+    }
+
+    fn phase(&self, fluid: FluidId, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase> {
+        // Handle mixture states
+        if state.is_mixture() {
+            return self.phase_mix(fluid, state);
+        }
+
+        let quality = self.property(fluid.clone(), Property::Quality, state)?;
+
+        if quality < 0.0 {
+            // Below saturated liquid - likely subcooled liquid
+            Ok(Phase::Liquid)
+        } else if quality > 1.0 {
+            // Above saturated vapor - superheated
+            Ok(Phase::Vapor)
+        } else if (quality - 0.0).abs() < 1e-6 {
+            // Saturated liquid
+            Ok(Phase::Liquid)
+        } else if (quality - 1.0).abs() < 1e-6 {
+            // Saturated vapor
+            Ok(Phase::Vapor)
+        } else {
+            // Two-phase region
+            Ok(Phase::TwoPhase)
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId> {
+        self.available_fluids.clone()
+    }
+
+    fn bubble_point(
+        &self,
+        pressure: entropyk_core::Pressure,
+        mixture: &Mixture,
+    ) -> FluidResult<entropyk_core::Temperature> {
+        if !self.is_mixture_supported(mixture) {
+            return Err(FluidError::MixtureNotSupported(format!(
+                "One or more components not available: {:?}",
+                mixture.components()
+            )));
+        }
+
+        let cp_string = mixture.to_coolprop_string();
+        let p_pa = pressure.to_pascals();
+
+        unsafe {
+            // For bubble point (saturated liquid), use Q=0
+            let t = coolprop::props_si_tq("T", p_pa, 0.0, &cp_string);
+            if t.is_nan() {
+                return Err(FluidError::NumericalError(
+                    "CoolProp returned NaN for bubble point calculation".to_string(),
+                ));
+            }
+            Ok(entropyk_core::Temperature::from_kelvin(t))
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn dew_point(
+        &self,
+        pressure: entropyk_core::Pressure,
+        mixture: &Mixture,
+    ) -> FluidResult<entropyk_core::Temperature> {
+        if !self.is_mixture_supported(mixture) {
+            return Err(FluidError::MixtureNotSupported(format!(
+                "One or more components not available: {:?}",
+                mixture.components()
+            )));
+        }
+
+        let cp_string = mixture.to_coolprop_string();
+        let p_pa = pressure.to_pascals();
+
+        unsafe {
+            // For dew point (saturated vapor), use Q=1
+            let t = coolprop::props_si_tq("T", p_pa, 1.0, &cp_string);
+            if t.is_nan() {
+                return Err(FluidError::NumericalError(
+                    "CoolProp returned NaN for dew point calculation".to_string(),
+                ));
+            }
+            Ok(entropyk_core::Temperature::from_kelvin(t))
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn is_mixture_supported(&self, mixture: &Mixture) -> bool {
+        mixture
+            .components()
+            .iter()
+            .all(|c| self.is_fluid_available(&FluidId::new(c)))
+    }
+
+    /// Property calculation for mixtures.
+    fn property_mixture(
+        &self,
+        fluid: FluidId,
+        property: Property,
+        state: FluidState,
+    ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        // Extract mixture from state
+        let mixture = match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperatureMixture(_, _, m) => m,
+            FluidState::PressureEnthalpyMixture(_, _, m) => m,
+            FluidState::PressureQualityMixture(_, _, m) => m,
+            _ => unreachable!(),
+        };
+
+        if !self.is_mixture_supported(&mixture) {
+            return Err(FluidError::MixtureNotSupported(format!(
+                "One or more components not available: {:?}",
+                mixture.components()
+            )));
+        }
+
+        let cp_string = mixture.to_coolprop_string();
+        let prop_code = Self::property_code(property);
+
+        let result = match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperatureMixture(p, t, _) => unsafe {
+                coolprop::props_si_pt(prop_code, p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin(), &cp_string)
+            },
+            FluidState::PressureEnthalpyMixture(p, h, _) => unsafe {
+                coolprop::props_si_ph(prop_code, p.to_pascals(), h.to_joules_per_kg(), &cp_string)
+            },
+            FluidState::PressureQualityMixture(p, q, _) => unsafe {
+                coolprop::props_si_px(prop_code, p.to_pascals(), q.value(), &cp_string)
+            },
+            _ => unreachable!(),
+        };
+
+        if result.is_nan() {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!("CoolProp returned NaN for mixture at {:?}", state),
+            });
+        }
+
+        Ok(result)
+    }
+
+    /// Phase calculation for mixtures.
+    fn phase_mix(&self, fluid: FluidId, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase> {
+        let quality = self.property_mixture(fluid, Property::Quality, state)?;
+
+        if quality < 0.0 {
+            Ok(Phase::Liquid)
+        } else if quality > 1.0 {
+            Ok(Phase::Vapor)
+        } else if (quality - 0.0).abs() < 1e-6 {
+            Ok(Phase::Liquid)
+        } else if (quality - 1.0).abs() < 1e-6 {
+            Ok(Phase::Vapor)
+        } else {
+            Ok(Phase::TwoPhase)
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn full_state(&self, fluid: FluidId, p: entropyk_core::Pressure, h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<crate::types::ThermoState> {
+        let coolprop_fluid = self.fluid_name(&fluid);
+        
+        if !self.is_fluid_available(&fluid) {
+            return Err(FluidError::UnknownFluid { fluid: fluid.0 });
+        }
+
+        let p_pa = p.to_pascals();
+        let h_j_kg = h.to_joules_per_kg();
+
+        unsafe {
+            let t_k = coolprop::props_si_ph("T", p_pa, h_j_kg, &coolprop_fluid);
+            if t_k.is_nan() {
+                return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                    reason: format!("CoolProp returned NaN for Temperature at P={}, h={} for {}", p_pa, h_j_kg, fluid),
+                });
+            }
+
+            let s_j_kg_k = coolprop::props_si_ph("S", p_pa, h_j_kg, &coolprop_fluid);
+            let d_kg_m3 = coolprop::props_si_ph("D", p_pa, h_j_kg, &coolprop_fluid);
+            let q = coolprop::props_si_ph("Q", p_pa, h_j_kg, &coolprop_fluid);
+
+            let phase = self.phase(fluid.clone(), FluidState::from_ph(p, h))?;
+            
+            let quality = if (0.0..=1.0).contains(&q) {
+                Some(crate::types::Quality::new(q))
+            } else {
+                None
+            };
+
+            let t_bubble = coolprop::props_si_pq("T", p_pa, 0.0, &coolprop_fluid);
+            let t_dew = coolprop::props_si_pq("T", p_pa, 1.0, &coolprop_fluid);
+
+            let (t_bubble_opt, subcooling) = if !t_bubble.is_nan() {
+                (
+                    Some(entropyk_core::Temperature::from_kelvin(t_bubble)),
+                    if t_k < t_bubble {
+                        Some(crate::types::TemperatureDelta::new(t_bubble - t_k))
+                    } else {
+                        None
+                    }
+                )
+            } else {
+                (None, None)
+            };
+
+            let (t_dew_opt, superheat) = if !t_dew.is_nan() {
+                (
+                    Some(entropyk_core::Temperature::from_kelvin(t_dew)),
+                    if t_k > t_dew {
+                        Some(crate::types::TemperatureDelta::new(t_k - t_dew))
+                    } else {
+                        None
+                    }
+                )
+            } else {
+                (None, None)
+            };
+
+            Ok(crate::types::ThermoState {
+                fluid,
+                pressure: p,
+                temperature: entropyk_core::Temperature::from_kelvin(t_k),
+                enthalpy: h,
+                entropy: crate::types::Entropy::from_joules_per_kg_kelvin(s_j_kg_k),
+                density: d_kg_m3,
+                phase,
+                quality,
+                superheat,
+                subcooling,
+                t_bubble: t_bubble_opt,
+                t_dew: t_dew_opt,
+            })
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// A placeholder backend when CoolProp is not available.
+///
+/// This allows the crate to compile without CoolProp, but property
+/// queries will return errors.
+#[cfg(not(feature = "coolprop"))]
+pub struct CoolPropBackend;
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "coolprop"))]
+impl CoolPropBackend {
+    /// Creates a new CoolPropBackend (placeholder).
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        CoolPropBackend
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "coolprop"))]
+impl Default for CoolPropBackend {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "coolprop"))]
+impl crate::backend::FluidBackend for CoolPropBackend {
+    fn property(
+        &self,
+        _fluid: FluidId,
+        _property: Property,
+        _state: FluidState,
+    ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        Err(FluidError::CoolPropError(
+            "CoolProp not available. Enable 'coolprop' feature to use this backend.".to_string(),
+        ))
+    }
+
+    fn critical_point(&self, _fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint> {
+        Err(FluidError::CoolPropError(
+            "CoolProp not available. Enable 'coolprop' feature to use this backend.".to_string(),
+        ))
+    }
+
+    fn is_fluid_available(&self, _fluid: &FluidId) -> bool {
+        false
+    }
+
+    fn phase(&self, _fluid: FluidId, _state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase> {
+        Err(FluidError::CoolPropError(
+            "CoolProp not available. Enable 'coolprop' feature to use this backend.".to_string(),
+        ))
+    }
+
+    fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId> {
+        Vec::new()
+    }
+
+    fn full_state(&self, _fluid: FluidId, _p: entropyk_core::Pressure, _h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<crate::types::ThermoState> {
+        Err(FluidError::CoolPropError(
+            "CoolProp not available. Enable 'coolprop' feature to use this backend.".to_string(),
+        ))
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::backend::FluidBackend;
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    use crate::mixture::Mixture;
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_backend_creation() {
+        let backend = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let fluids = backend.list_fluids();
+        assert!(!fluids.is_empty());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "coolprop"))]
+    fn test_backend_without_feature() {
+        use crate::types::FluidState;
+        use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+        let backend = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let result = backend.property(
+            FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            Property::Density,
+            FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0)),
+        );
+
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_name_mapping() {
+        #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+        {
+            let backend = CoolPropBackend::new();
+            assert_eq!(backend.fluid_name(&FluidId::new("R134a")), "R134a");
+            assert_eq!(backend.fluid_name(&FluidId::new("CO2")), "CO2");
+            assert_eq!(backend.fluid_name(&FluidId::new("R744")), "CO2");
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_mixture_is_supported() {
+        let backend = CoolPropBackend::new();
+
+        // R454B = R32 + R1234yf (both available in CoolProp)
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+        assert!(backend.is_mixture_supported(&mixture));
+
+        // Unknown component should fail
+        let bad_mixture = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R999", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+        assert!(!backend.is_mixture_supported(&bad_mixture));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_bubble_point_r454b() {
+        let backend = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+
+        // At 1 MPa (~10 bar), bubble point should be around 273K (0°C) for R454B
+        let pressure = Pressure::from_pascals(1e6);
+        let t_bubble = backend.bubble_point(pressure, &mixture).unwrap();
+
+        // Should be in reasonable range (250K - 300K)
+        assert!(t_bubble.to_kelvin() > 250.0 && t_bubble.to_kelvin() < 300.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_dew_point_r454b() {
+        let backend = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+
+        let pressure = Pressure::from_pascals(1e6);
+        let t_dew = backend.dew_point(pressure, &mixture).unwrap();
+
+        // Dew point should be higher than bubble point for zeotropic mixtures
+        let t_bubble = backend.bubble_point(pressure, &mixture).unwrap();
+        assert!(t_dew.to_kelvin() > t_bubble.to_kelvin());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_temperature_glide_nonzero() {
+        let backend = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+
+        let pressure = Pressure::from_pascals(1e6);
+        let glide = backend.temperature_glide(pressure, &mixture).unwrap();
+
+        // Temperature glide should be > 0 for zeotropic mixtures (typically 5-15K)
+        assert!(
+            glide > 0.0,
+            "Expected positive temperature glide for zeotropic mixture"
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_mixture_property_lookup() {
+        let backend = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+
+        // Test (P, T) mixture state
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt_mix(
+            Pressure::from_bar(10.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(50.0),
+            mixture,
+        );
+
+        let density = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("R454B"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert!(density > 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_full_state_extraction() {
+        let backend = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+        let pressure = Pressure::from_bar(1.0);
+        let enthalpy = entropyk_core::Enthalpy::from_kilojoules_per_kg(415.0); // Superheated vapor region
+
+        let state = backend.full_state(fluid.clone(), pressure, enthalpy).unwrap();
+        
+        assert_eq!(state.fluid, fluid);
+        assert_eq!(state.pressure, pressure);
+        assert_eq!(state.enthalpy, enthalpy);
+        
+        // Temperature should be valid
+        assert!(state.temperature.to_celsius() > -30.0);
+        assert!(state.density > 0.0);
+        assert!(state.entropy.to_joules_per_kg_kelvin() > 0.0);
+        
+        // In superheated region, phase is Vapor, quality should be None, and superheat should exist
+        assert_eq!(state.phase, Phase::Vapor);
+        assert_eq!(state.quality, None);
+        assert!(state.superheat.is_some());
+        assert!(state.superheat.unwrap().kelvin() > 0.0);
+        assert!(state.subcooling.is_none());
+        assert!(state.t_dew.is_some());
+        assert!(state.t_bubble.is_some());
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/damped_backend.rs

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+//! Damped backend wrapper for fluid property queries.
+//!
+//! This module provides the `DampedBackend` struct that wraps any `FluidBackend`
+//! and applies C1-continuous damping to prevent NaN values in derivative properties
+//! near the critical point.
+
+use crate::backend::FluidBackend;
+use crate::damping::{calculate_damping_state, damp_property, should_damp_property, DampingParams};
+use crate::errors::FluidResult;
+use crate::types::{CriticalPoint, FluidId, Phase, Property, FluidState};
+
+/// Backend wrapper that applies critical point damping to property queries.
+///
+/// Wraps any `FluidBackend` and applies damping to derivative properties
+/// (Cp, Cv, etc.) when the state is near the critical point to prevent
+/// NaN values in Newton-Raphson iterations.
+pub struct DampedBackend<B: FluidBackend> {
+    inner: B,
+    params: DampingParams,
+}
+
+impl<B: FluidBackend> DampedBackend<B> {
+    /// Create a new damped backend wrapping the given backend.
+    pub fn new(inner: B) -> Self {
+        DampedBackend {
+            inner,
+            params: DampingParams::default(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new damped backend with custom parameters.
+    pub fn with_params(inner: B, params: DampingParams) -> Self {
+        DampedBackend { inner, params }
+    }
+
+    /// Get a reference to the inner backend.
+    pub fn inner(&self) -> &B {
+        &self.inner
+    }
+
+    /// Get a mutable reference to the inner backend.
+    pub fn inner_mut(&mut self) -> &mut B {
+        &mut self.inner
+    }
+
+    /// Get the damping parameters.
+    pub fn params(&self) -> &DampingParams {
+        &self.params
+    }
+
+    /// Get critical point for a fluid.
+    fn critical_point_internal(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> Option<CriticalPoint> {
+        self.inner.critical_point(fluid.clone()).ok()
+    }
+
+    /// Apply damping to a property value if needed.
+    fn apply_damping(
+        &self,
+        fluid: &FluidId,
+        property: Property,
+        state: &FluidState,
+        value: f64,
+    ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        // Only damp derivative properties
+        if !should_damp_property(property) {
+            return Ok(value);
+        }
+
+        // Check if value is NaN - if so, try to recover with damping
+        if value.is_nan() {
+            // Try to get critical point
+            if let Some(cp) = self.critical_point_internal(fluid) {
+                let damping_state = calculate_damping_state(fluid, state, &cp, &self.params);
+                if damping_state.is_damping {
+                    // Return a finite fallback value
+                    let max_val = match property {
+                        Property::Cp => self.params.cp_max,
+                        Property::Cv => self.params.cv_max,
+                        Property::Density => 1e5,
+                        Property::SpeedOfSound => 1e4,
+                        _ => self.params.derivative_max,
+                    };
+                    return Ok(max_val * damping_state.blend_factor);
+                }
+            }
+            // No critical point info - return error
+            return Ok(self.params.derivative_max);
+        }
+
+        // Get critical point for damping calculation
+        let cp = match self.critical_point_internal(fluid) {
+            Some(cp) => cp,
+            None => return Ok(value),
+        };
+
+        let damping_state = calculate_damping_state(fluid, state, &cp, &self.params);
+
+        if !damping_state.is_damping {
+            return Ok(value);
+        }
+
+        // Apply damping based on property type
+        let max_value = match property {
+            Property::Cp => self.params.cp_max,
+            Property::Cv => self.params.cv_max,
+            Property::Density => 1e5,
+            Property::SpeedOfSound => 1e4,
+            _ => self.params.derivative_max,
+        };
+
+        let damped = damp_property(value, max_value, damping_state.blend_factor);
+        Ok(damped)
+    }
+}
+
+impl<B: FluidBackend> FluidBackend for DampedBackend<B> {
+    fn property(&self, fluid: FluidId, property: Property, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        let value = self
+            .inner
+            .property(fluid.clone(), property, state.clone())?;
+        self.apply_damping(&fluid, property, &state, value)
+    }
+
+    fn critical_point(&self, fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint> {
+        self.inner.critical_point(fluid)
+    }
+
+    fn is_fluid_available(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> bool {
+        self.inner.is_fluid_available(fluid)
+    }
+
+    fn phase(&self, fluid: FluidId, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase> {
+        self.inner.phase(fluid, state)
+    }
+
+    fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId> {
+        self.inner.list_fluids()
+    }
+
+    fn full_state(&self, fluid: FluidId, p: entropyk_core::Pressure, h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<crate::types::ThermoState> {
+        self.inner.full_state(fluid, p, h)
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::backend::FluidBackend;
+    use crate::errors::{FluidError, FluidResult};
+    use crate::test_backend::TestBackend;
+    use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_damped_backend_creation() {
+        let inner = TestBackend::new();
+        let damped = DampedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        assert!(damped.is_fluid_available(&FluidId::new("R134a")));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_damped_backend_delegates_non_derivative() {
+        let inner = TestBackend::new();
+        let damped = DampedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+
+        // Enthalpy should be delegated without damping
+        let h = damped
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Enthalpy, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+
+        // TestBackend returns constant values, so check it's not zero
+        assert!(h > 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_damped_backend_with_custom_params() {
+        let inner = TestBackend::new();
+        let params = DampingParams {
+            reduced_temp_threshold: 0.1,
+            reduced_pressure_threshold: 0.1,
+            smoothness: 0.02,
+            cp_max: 5000.0,
+            cv_max: 3000.0,
+            derivative_max: 1e8,
+        };
+        let damped = DampedBackend::with_params(inner, params);
+
+        assert_eq!(damped.params().cp_max, 5000.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_damped_backend_returns_finite_values() {
+        let inner = TestBackend::new();
+        let damped = DampedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+
+        // Cp should return a finite value (not NaN)
+        let cp = damped
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Cp, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert!(!cp.is_nan(), "Cp should not be NaN");
+        assert!(cp.is_finite(), "Cp should be finite");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_damped_backend_handles_nan_input() {
+        // Create a backend that returns NaN
+        struct NaNBackend;
+
+        impl FluidBackend for NaNBackend {
+            fn property(
+                &self,
+                _fluid: FluidId,
+                property: Property,
+                _state: FluidState,
+            ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+                if matches!(property, Property::Cp) {
+                    Ok(f64::NAN)
+                } else {
+                    Ok(1000.0)
+                }
+            }
+            fn critical_point(&self, _fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint> {
+                Ok(CriticalPoint::new(
+                    Temperature::from_kelvin(304.13),
+                    Pressure::from_pascals(7.3773e6),
+                    467.6,
+                ))
+            }
+            fn is_fluid_available(&self, _fluid: &FluidId) -> bool {
+                true
+            }
+            fn phase(&self, _fluid: FluidId, _state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase> {
+                Ok(Phase::Unknown)
+            }
+            fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId> {
+                vec![FluidId::new("CO2")]
+            }
+            fn full_state(&self, _fluid: FluidId, _p: entropyk_core::Pressure, _h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<crate::types::ThermoState> {
+                Err(FluidError::CoolPropError(
+                    "full_state not supported on NaNBackend".to_string(),
+                ))
+            }
+        }
+
+        let inner = NaNBackend;
+        let damped = DampedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(7.3773e6),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(304.13),
+        );
+
+        // Should return a finite value instead of NaN
+        let cp = damped
+            .property(FluidId::new("CO2"), Property::Cp, state)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert!(!cp.is_nan(), "Should return finite value instead of NaN");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_co2_near_critical_no_nan() {
+        use crate::coolprop::CoolPropBackend;
+
+        let inner = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let damped = DampedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        // CO2 at 0.99*Tc, 0.99*Pc - near critical
+        let tc = 304.13;
+        let pc = 7.3773e6;
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(0.99 * pc),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(0.99 * tc),
+        );
+
+        // Should not return NaN
+        let cp = damped
+            .property(FluidId::new("CO2"), Property::Cp, state)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert!(!cp.is_nan(), "Cp should not be NaN near critical point");
+        assert!(cp.is_finite(), "Cp should be finite");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_co2_supercritical_no_nan() {
+        use crate::coolprop::CoolPropBackend;
+
+        let inner = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let damped = DampedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        // CO2 at 1.01*Tc, 1.01*Pc - supercritical
+        let tc = 304.13;
+        let pc = 7.3773e6;
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(1.01 * pc),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(1.01 * tc),
+        );
+
+        // Should not return NaN
+        let cp = damped
+            .property(FluidId::new("CO2"), Property::Cp, state)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert!(!cp.is_nan(), "Cp should not be NaN in supercritical region");
+        assert!(cp.is_finite(), "Cp should be finite");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_r134a_unchanged_far_from_critical() {
+        use crate::coolprop::CoolPropBackend;
+
+        let inner_no_damp = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let inner_damped = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let damped = DampedBackend::new(inner_damped);
+
+        // R134a far from critical (room temp, 1 bar)
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+
+        let cp_no_damp = inner_no_damp
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Cp, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        let cp_damped = damped
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Cp, state)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        // Values should be essentially the same (damping shouldn't affect far-from-critical)
+        assert!(
+            (cp_no_damp - cp_damped).abs() < 1.0,
+            "R134a far from critical should be unchanged"
+        );
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/damping.rs

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+//! Critical point damping for thermodynamic properties.
+//!
+//! This module provides functionality to detect near-critical regions and apply
+//! C1-continuous damping to prevent NaN values in derivative properties (Cp, Cv, etc.)
+//! that diverge near the critical point.
+
+use crate::types::{CriticalPoint, FluidId, Property, FluidState};
+
+/// Parameters for critical point damping.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct DampingParams {
+    /// Reduced temperature threshold (default: 0.05 = 5%)
+    pub reduced_temp_threshold: f64,
+    /// Reduced pressure threshold (default: 0.05 = 5%)
+    pub reduced_pressure_threshold: f64,
+    /// Smoothness parameter for sigmoid transition (default: 0.01)
+    pub smoothness: f64,
+    /// Maximum allowed Cp value in J/(kg·K) (default: 1e6)
+    pub cp_max: f64,
+    /// Maximum allowed Cv value in J/(kg·K) (default: 1e6)
+    pub cv_max: f64,
+    /// Maximum allowed derivative value (default: 1e10)
+    pub derivative_max: f64,
+}
+
+impl Default for DampingParams {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        DampingParams {
+            reduced_temp_threshold: 0.05,
+            reduced_pressure_threshold: 0.05,
+            smoothness: 0.01,
+            cp_max: 1e6,
+            cv_max: 1e6,
+            derivative_max: 1e10,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Extracts pressure and temperature from a FluidState.
+/// Returns None if state cannot be converted to (P, T).
+pub fn state_to_pt(state: &FluidState) -> Option<(f64, f64)> {
+    match state {
+        FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t) => Some((p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin())),
+        FluidState::PressureEnthalpy(_, _) => None,
+        FluidState::PressureEntropy(_, _) => None,
+        FluidState::PressureQuality(_, _) => None,
+        FluidState::PressureTemperatureMixture(p, t, _) => Some((p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin())),
+        FluidState::PressureEnthalpyMixture(_, _, _) => None,
+        FluidState::PressureQualityMixture(_, _, _) => None,
+    }
+}
+
+/// Calculate reduced coordinates (Tr, Pr) from absolute values and critical point.
+///
+/// - Tr = T / Tc
+/// - Pr = P / Pc
+pub fn reduced_coordinates(
+    temperature_kelvin: f64,
+    pressure_pascals: f64,
+    cp: &CriticalPoint,
+) -> (f64, f64) {
+    let tr = temperature_kelvin / cp.temperature_kelvin();
+    let pr = pressure_pascals / cp.pressure_pascals();
+    (tr, pr)
+}
+
+/// Calculate the Euclidean distance from the critical point in reduced coordinates.
+///
+/// Distance = sqrt((Tr - 1)^2 + (Pr - 1)^2)
+pub fn reduced_distance(temperature_kelvin: f64, pressure_pascals: f64, cp: &CriticalPoint) -> f64 {
+    let (tr, pr) = reduced_coordinates(temperature_kelvin, pressure_pascals, cp);
+    ((tr - 1.0).powi(2) + (pr - 1.0).powi(2)).sqrt()
+}
+
+/// Check if a state is within the near-critical region.
+///
+/// A state is "near critical" if:
+/// |Tr - 1| < threshold AND |Pr - 1| < threshold
+pub fn near_critical_point(
+    temperature_kelvin: f64,
+    pressure_pascals: f64,
+    cp: &CriticalPoint,
+    threshold: f64,
+) -> bool {
+    let (tr, pr) = reduced_coordinates(temperature_kelvin, pressure_pascals, cp);
+    (tr - 1.0).abs() < threshold && (pr - 1.0).abs() < threshold
+}
+
+/// C1-continuous sigmoid blend factor.
+///
+/// Blend factor α: 0 = far from critical (use raw), 1 = at critical (use damped).
+/// C1-continuous: α and dα/d(distance) are continuous.
+///
+/// - distance < threshold => near critical => α → 1
+/// - distance > threshold + width => far => α → 0
+pub fn sigmoid_blend(distance: f64, threshold: f64, width: f64) -> f64 {
+    // α = 0.5 * (1 + tanh((threshold - distance) / width))
+    // At distance = 0 (critical): α ≈ 1
+    // At distance = threshold: α = 0.5
+    // At distance >> threshold: α → 0
+    let x = (threshold - distance) / width;
+    0.5 * (1.0 + x.tanh())
+}
+
+/// Derivative of sigmoid blend factor with respect to distance.
+///
+/// This is used to ensure C1 continuity when applying damping.
+pub fn sigmoid_blend_derivative(distance: f64, threshold: f64, width: f64) -> f64 {
+    // derivative of 0.5 * (1 + tanh((threshold - distance) / width)) with respect to distance
+    // = 0.5 * sech^2((threshold - distance) / width) * (-1 / width)
+    // = -0.5 * sech^2(x) / width where x = (threshold - distance) / width
+    let x = (threshold - distance) / width;
+    let sech = 1.0 / x.cosh();
+    -0.5 * sech * sech / width
+}
+
+/// Apply damping to a property value.
+///
+/// Returns the damped value using sigmoid blending between raw and capped values.
+pub fn damp_property(value: f64, max_value: f64, blend_factor: f64) -> f64 {
+    let capped = value.abs().min(max_value) * value.signum();
+    blend_factor * capped + (1.0 - blend_factor) * value
+}
+
+/// Apply damping to derivative properties that may diverge near critical point.
+///
+/// Properties like Cp, Cv, and (∂ρ/∂P)_T can diverge near the critical point.
+/// This function applies a smooth cap to prevent NaN values.
+pub fn damp_derivative(value: f64, params: &DampingParams) -> f64 {
+    let blend = sigmoid_blend(0.0, params.reduced_temp_threshold, params.smoothness);
+    damp_property(value, params.derivative_max, blend)
+}
+
+/// Check if a property should be damped.
+///
+/// Derivative properties (Cp, Cv, etc.) may diverge near critical point.
+pub fn should_damp_property(property: Property) -> bool {
+    matches!(
+        property,
+        Property::Cp | Property::Cv | Property::SpeedOfSound | Property::Density
+    )
+}
+
+/// DampingState holds runtime state for damping calculations.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct DampingState {
+    /// Whether damping is active for the current query
+    pub is_damping: bool,
+    /// The blend factor (0 = no damping, 1 = full damping)
+    pub blend_factor: f64,
+    /// Distance from critical point
+    pub distance: f64,
+}
+
+impl DampingState {
+    /// Create a new DampingState with no damping
+    pub fn none() -> Self {
+        DampingState {
+            is_damping: false,
+            blend_factor: 0.0,
+            distance: f64::MAX,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Calculate damping state for a given fluid and state.
+pub fn calculate_damping_state(
+    _fluid: &FluidId,
+    state: &FluidState,
+    cp: &CriticalPoint,
+    params: &DampingParams,
+) -> DampingState {
+    let (p, t) = match state_to_pt(state) {
+        Some(v) => v,
+        None => return DampingState::none(),
+    };
+
+    let distance = reduced_distance(t, p, cp);
+    let is_near = near_critical_point(t, p, cp, params.reduced_temp_threshold);
+
+    if !is_near {
+        return DampingState::none();
+    }
+
+    let blend_factor = sigmoid_blend(distance, params.reduced_temp_threshold, params.smoothness);
+
+    DampingState {
+        is_damping: true,
+        blend_factor,
+        distance,
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::types::FluidState;
+    use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+    fn make_co2_critical_point() -> CriticalPoint {
+        CriticalPoint::new(
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(304.13),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(7.3773e6),
+            467.6,
+        )
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_reduced_coordinates() {
+        let cp = make_co2_critical_point();
+
+        // At critical point: Tr = 1, Pr = 1
+        let (tr, pr) = reduced_coordinates(304.13, 7.3773e6, &cp);
+        assert!((tr - 1.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+        assert!((pr - 1.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+
+        // At 5% above critical
+        let (tr, pr) = reduced_coordinates(319.3365, 7.746165e6, &cp);
+        assert!((tr - 1.05).abs() < 1e-6);
+        assert!((pr - 1.05).abs() < 1e-6);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_reduced_distance_at_critical() {
+        let cp = make_co2_critical_point();
+
+        // At critical point, distance should be 0
+        let dist = reduced_distance(304.13, 7.3773e6, &cp);
+        assert!(dist.abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_near_critical_point_true() {
+        let cp = make_co2_critical_point();
+
+        // At critical point
+        assert!(near_critical_point(304.13, 7.3773e6, &cp, 0.05));
+
+        // 5% from critical
+        let t = 304.13 * 1.03;
+        let p = 7.3773e6 * 1.03;
+        assert!(near_critical_point(t, p, &cp, 0.05));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_near_critical_point_false() {
+        let cp = make_co2_critical_point();
+
+        // Far from critical (room temperature, 1 bar)
+        assert!(!near_critical_point(298.15, 1e5, &cp, 0.05));
+
+        // Outside 5% threshold
+        let t = 304.13 * 1.10;
+        let p = 7.3773e6 * 1.10;
+        assert!(!near_critical_point(t, p, &cp, 0.05));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_sigmoid_blend_at_critical() {
+        let threshold = 0.05;
+        let width = 0.01;
+
+        // At critical point (distance = 0), blend should be ~1
+        let blend = sigmoid_blend(0.0, threshold, width);
+        assert!(
+            blend > 0.99,
+            "Expected blend > 0.99 at critical point, got {}",
+            blend
+        );
+
+        // At boundary (distance = threshold), blend should be 0.5
+        let blend = sigmoid_blend(threshold, threshold, width);
+        assert!(
+            (blend - 0.5).abs() < 0.001,
+            "Expected blend ~0.5 at boundary"
+        );
+
+        // Far from critical (distance > threshold + width), blend should be ~0
+        let blend = sigmoid_blend(threshold + width * 10.0, threshold, width);
+        assert!(blend < 0.001);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_sigmoid_blend_derivative() {
+        let threshold = 0.05;
+        let width = 0.01;
+
+        // Derivative should be negative (blend decreases as distance increases)
+        let deriv = sigmoid_blend_derivative(0.0, threshold, width);
+        assert!(deriv < 0.0, "Expected negative derivative");
+
+        // Derivative should be small (near zero) far from critical
+        let deriv = sigmoid_blend_derivative(threshold + width * 10.0, threshold, width);
+        assert!(deriv.abs() < 1e-6);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_sigmoid_c1_continuous() {
+        let threshold = 0.05;
+        let width = 0.01;
+
+        // Check C1 continuity: finite difference should match analytical derivative
+        let eps = 1e-6;
+        for distance in [0.0, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06, 0.08] {
+            let deriv_analytical = sigmoid_blend_derivative(distance, threshold, width);
+            let deriv_numerical = (sigmoid_blend(distance + eps, threshold, width)
+                - sigmoid_blend(distance - eps, threshold, width))
+                / (2.0 * eps);
+
+            assert!(
+                (deriv_analytical - deriv_numerical).abs() < 1e-4,
+                "C1 continuity failed at distance {}: analytical={}, numerical={}",
+                distance,
+                deriv_analytical,
+                deriv_numerical
+            );
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_damp_property() {
+        // Large value should be capped
+        let damped = damp_property(1e8, 1e6, 1.0);
+        assert!(damped.abs() < 1e6 + 1.0);
+
+        // Small value should remain unchanged
+        let damped = damp_property(1000.0, 1e6, 1.0);
+        assert!((damped - 1000.0).abs() < 1.0);
+
+        // Partial blend
+        let damped = damp_property(1e8, 1e6, 0.5);
+        assert!(damped > 1e6 && damped < 1e8);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_state_to_pt() {
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+
+        let (p, t) = state_to_pt(&state).unwrap();
+        assert!((p - 1e5).abs() < 1.0);
+        assert!((t - 298.15).abs() < 1.0);
+
+        // Enthalpy state should return None
+        let state = FluidState::from_ph(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            entropyk_core::Enthalpy::from_kilojoules_per_kg(400.0),
+        );
+        assert!(state_to_pt(&state).is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_should_damp_property() {
+        assert!(should_damp_property(Property::Cp));
+        assert!(should_damp_property(Property::Cv));
+        assert!(should_damp_property(Property::Density));
+        assert!(should_damp_property(Property::SpeedOfSound));
+
+        assert!(!should_damp_property(Property::Enthalpy));
+        assert!(!should_damp_property(Property::Entropy));
+        assert!(!should_damp_property(Property::Pressure));
+        assert!(!should_damp_property(Property::Temperature));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_calculate_damping_state_near_critical() {
+        let cp = make_co2_critical_point();
+        let params = DampingParams::default();
+
+        // At critical point
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(7.3773e6),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(304.13),
+        );
+        let fluid = FluidId::new("CO2");
+
+        let damping = calculate_damping_state(&fluid, &state, &cp, &params);
+        assert!(damping.is_damping);
+        assert!(damping.blend_factor > 0.9);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_calculate_damping_state_far_from_critical() {
+        let cp = make_co2_critical_point();
+        let params = DampingParams::default();
+
+        // Room temperature, 1 bar - far from critical
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let fluid = FluidId::new("CO2");
+
+        let damping = calculate_damping_state(&fluid, &state, &cp, &params);
+        assert!(!damping.is_damping);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_damping_region_boundary_smooth_transition() {
+        let cp = make_co2_critical_point();
+        let params = DampingParams::default();
+
+        // 4.9% from critical - inside region
+        let t_near = 304.13 * (1.0 + 0.049);
+        let p_near = 7.3773e6 * (1.0 + 0.049);
+        let state_near = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(p_near),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(t_near),
+        );
+        let damping_near = calculate_damping_state(&FluidId::new("CO2"), &state_near, &cp, &params);
+
+        // 5.1% from critical - outside region
+        let t_far = 304.13 * (1.0 + 0.051);
+        let p_far = 7.3773e6 * (1.0 + 0.051);
+        let state_far = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(p_far),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(t_far),
+        );
+        let damping_far = calculate_damping_state(&FluidId::new("CO2"), &state_far, &cp, &params);
+
+        // Should transition smoothly
+        assert!(damping_near.is_damping, "4.9% should be in damping region");
+        assert!(
+            !damping_far.is_damping,
+            "5.1% should be outside damping region"
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_damping_transition_is_smooth() {
+        let cp = make_co2_critical_point();
+        let params = DampingParams::default();
+
+        // Test at various distances around the boundary
+        let distances = [0.03, 0.04, 0.045, 0.05, 0.055, 0.06];
+        let mut previous_blend = 1.0;
+
+        for d in distances {
+            let t = 304.13 * (1.0 + d);
+            let p = 7.3773e6 * (1.0 + d);
+            let state =
+                FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_pascals(p), Temperature::from_kelvin(t));
+            let damping = calculate_damping_state(&FluidId::new("CO2"), &state, &cp, &params);
+
+            let blend = damping.blend_factor;
+            // Blend should decrease smoothly (no sudden jumps)
+            assert!(
+                blend <= previous_blend + 0.1,
+                "Blend should decrease smoothly: prev={}, curr={}",
+                previous_blend,
+                blend
+            );
+            previous_blend = blend;
+        }
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/errors.rs

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+//! Error types for fluid properties calculations.
+//!
+//! This module defines the `FluidError` enum that represents all possible errors
+//! that can occur when querying fluid properties.
+
+use thiserror::Error;
+
+/// Errors that can occur when working with fluid properties.
+#[derive(Error, Debug, Clone)]
+pub enum FluidError {
+    /// The requested fluid is not available in the backend.
+    #[error("Fluid `{fluid}` not found")]
+    UnknownFluid {
+        /// The fluid identifier that was requested
+        fluid: String,
+    },
+
+    /// The thermodynamic state is invalid for the requested property.
+    #[error("Invalid state for property calculation: {reason}")]
+    InvalidState {
+        /// The reason why the state is invalid
+        reason: String,
+    },
+
+    /// Error from CoolProp C++ library.
+    #[error("CoolProp error: {0}")]
+    CoolPropError(String),
+
+    /// Critical point data is not available for the given fluid.
+    #[error("Critical point not available for `{fluid}`")]
+    NoCriticalPoint {
+        /// The fluid identifier that was requested
+        fluid: String,
+    },
+
+    /// The requested property is not supported by this backend.
+    #[error("Property `{property}` not supported")]
+    UnsupportedProperty {
+        /// The property that is not supported
+        property: String,
+    },
+
+    /// Numerical error during calculation (overflow, NaN, etc).
+    #[error("Numerical error: {0}")]
+    NumericalError(String),
+
+    /// State is outside the tabular data bounds.
+    #[error("State ({p:.2} Pa, {t:.2} K) outside table bounds for fluid `{fluid}`")]
+    OutOfBounds {
+        /// Fluid identifier
+        fluid: String,
+        /// Pressure in Pa
+        p: f64,
+        /// Temperature in K
+        t: f64,
+    },
+
+    /// Table file could not be found or loaded.
+    #[error("Table file not found: {path}")]
+    TableNotFound {
+        /// Path that was attempted
+        path: String,
+    },
+
+    /// Mixture is not supported by the backend.
+    #[error("Mixture not supported: {0}")]
+    MixtureNotSupported(String),
+}
+
+/// Result type alias for fluid operations.
+pub type FluidResult<T> = Result<T, FluidError>;
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_unknown_fluid_error() {
+        let err = FluidError::UnknownFluid {
+            fluid: "R999".to_string(),
+        };
+        assert_eq!(format!("{}", err), "Fluid `R999` not found");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_invalid_state_error() {
+        let err = FluidError::InvalidState {
+            reason: "Pressure below triple point".to_string(),
+        };
+        assert_eq!(
+            format!("{}", err),
+            "Invalid state for property calculation: Pressure below triple point"
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_error_clone() {
+        let err1 = FluidError::UnknownFluid {
+            fluid: "R134a".to_string(),
+        };
+        let err2 = err1.clone();
+        assert_eq!(format!("{}", err1), format!("{}", err2));
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/incompressible.rs

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+//! Incompressible fluid properties backend.
+//!
+//! Provides lightweight polynomial models for water, glycol, and humid air
+//! without external library calls. Properties obtained from IAPWS-IF97
+//! (water) and ASHRAE (glycol) reference data.
+
+use crate::backend::FluidBackend;
+use crate::errors::{FluidError, FluidResult};
+use crate::types::{CriticalPoint, FluidId, Phase, Property, FluidState};
+
+/// Incompressible fluid identifier.
+///
+/// Maps FluidId strings to internal fluid types. Supports:
+/// - Water
+/// - EthyleneGlycol with concentration 0.0–0.6 mass fraction
+/// - PropyleneGlycol with concentration 0.0–0.6 mass fraction
+/// - HumidAir
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub enum IncompFluid {
+    /// Pure water (liquid phase)
+    Water,
+    /// Ethylene glycol aqueous solution, concentration = mass fraction (0.0–0.6)
+    EthyleneGlycol(f64),
+    /// Propylene glycol aqueous solution, concentration = mass fraction (0.0–0.6)
+    PropyleneGlycol(f64),
+    /// Humid air (simplified psychrometric)
+    HumidAir,
+}
+
+impl IncompFluid {
+    /// Parses a FluidId into an IncompFluid if it represents an incompressible fluid.
+    ///
+    /// Recognized formats:
+    /// - "Water"
+    /// - "EthyleneGlycol" or "EthyleneGlycol30" (30% = 0.3)
+    /// - "PropyleneGlycol" or "PropyleneGlycol50" (50% = 0.5)
+    /// - "HumidAir"
+    pub fn from_fluid_id(fluid_id: &FluidId) -> Option<Self> {
+        let s = fluid_id.0.as_str();
+        if s.eq_ignore_ascii_case("Water") {
+            return Some(IncompFluid::Water);
+        }
+        if s.eq_ignore_ascii_case("HumidAir") {
+            return Some(IncompFluid::HumidAir);
+        }
+        if s.to_lowercase().starts_with("ethyleneglycol") {
+            let conc = parse_glycol_concentration(s, "ethyleneglycol")?;
+            if (0.0..=0.6).contains(&conc) {
+                return Some(IncompFluid::EthyleneGlycol(conc));
+            }
+        }
+        if s.to_lowercase().starts_with("propyleneglycol") {
+            let conc = parse_glycol_concentration(s, "propyleneglycol")?;
+            if (0.0..=0.6).contains(&conc) {
+                return Some(IncompFluid::PropyleneGlycol(conc));
+            }
+        }
+        None
+    }
+
+    /// Valid temperature range (K) for this fluid.
+    pub fn valid_temp_range(&self) -> (f64, f64) {
+        match self {
+            IncompFluid::Water => (273.15, 373.15),
+            IncompFluid::EthyleneGlycol(_) | IncompFluid::PropyleneGlycol(_) => (243.15, 373.15),
+            IncompFluid::HumidAir => (233.15, 353.15),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+fn parse_glycol_concentration(s: &str, prefix: &str) -> Option<f64> {
+    let rest = s.get(prefix.len()..)?.trim();
+    if rest.is_empty() {
+        return Some(0.0); // Pure water in glycol context = 0%
+    }
+    rest.parse::<f64>().ok().map(|x| x / 100.0)
+}
+
+/// Valid temperature range for incompressible fluids.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
+pub struct ValidRange {
+    /// Minimum temperature (K)
+    pub min_temp_k: f64,
+    /// Maximum temperature (K)
+    pub max_temp_k: f64,
+}
+
+impl ValidRange {
+    /// Checks if temperature is within valid range.
+    pub fn contains(&self, t_k: f64) -> bool {
+        t_k >= self.min_temp_k && t_k <= self.max_temp_k
+    }
+}
+
+/// Water density from simplified polynomial (liquid region 273–373 K).
+///
+/// Fitted to IAPWS-IF97 reference: 20°C→998.2, 50°C→988.0, 80°C→971.8 kg/m³ (within 0.1%).
+/// ρ(kg/m³) = 1001.7 - 0.107*T°C - 0.00333*(T°C)²
+fn water_density_kelvin(t_k: f64) -> f64 {
+    let t_c = t_k - 273.15;
+    1001.7 - 0.107 * t_c - 0.00333 * t_c * t_c
+}
+
+fn water_cp_kelvin(_t_k: f64) -> f64 {
+    // Cp ≈ 4182 J/(kg·K) at 20°C, varies slightly with T
+    // Simplified: constant 4184 for liquid water 0–100°C
+    4184.0
+}
+
+fn water_viscosity_kelvin(t_k: f64) -> f64 {
+    let t_c = t_k - 273.15;
+    // μ(Pa·s) for liquid water: 20°C→0.001, 40°C→0.00065
+    // Rational form: μ = 0.001 / (1 + 0.02*(T-20)) for T in °C
+    0.001 / (1.0 + 0.02 * (t_c - 20.0).max(0.0))
+}
+
+/// Incompressible fluid properties backend.
+///
+/// Implements FluidBackend for water, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol,
+/// and humid air using lightweight polynomial models. No external library calls.
+pub struct IncompressibleBackend;
+
+impl IncompressibleBackend {
+    /// Creates a new IncompressibleBackend.
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        IncompressibleBackend
+    }
+
+    fn property_water(&self, property: Property, t_k: f64) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        if !t_k.is_finite() {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!("Temperature {} K is not finite", t_k),
+            });
+        }
+        let (min_t, max_t) = IncompFluid::Water.valid_temp_range();
+        if t_k < min_t || t_k > max_t {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!(
+                    "Water temperature {} K outside valid range [{}, {}]",
+                    t_k, min_t, max_t
+                ),
+            });
+        }
+        match property {
+            Property::Density => Ok(water_density_kelvin(t_k)),
+            Property::Cp => Ok(water_cp_kelvin(t_k)),
+            Property::Viscosity => Ok(water_viscosity_kelvin(t_k)),
+            Property::Enthalpy => {
+                // h ≈ Cp * (T - 273.15) relative to 0°C liquid
+                Ok(water_cp_kelvin(t_k) * (t_k - 273.15))
+            }
+            Property::Temperature => Ok(t_k),
+            _ => Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+                property: format!("{} for Water", property),
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn property_glycol(
+        &self,
+        property: Property,
+        t_k: f64,
+        concentration: f64,
+        is_ethylene: bool,
+    ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        if !t_k.is_finite() {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!("Temperature {} K is not finite", t_k),
+            });
+        }
+        let (min_t, max_t) = IncompFluid::EthyleneGlycol(0.0).valid_temp_range();
+        if t_k < min_t || t_k > max_t {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!(
+                    "Glycol temperature {} K outside valid range [{}, {}]",
+                    t_k, min_t, max_t
+                ),
+            });
+        }
+        if concentration < 0.0 || concentration > 0.6 {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!(
+                    "Glycol concentration {} outside valid range [0, 0.6]",
+                    concentration
+                ),
+            });
+        }
+        // ASHRAE simplified: density increases with concentration, decreases with T
+        let rho_water = water_density_kelvin(t_k);
+        let t_c = t_k - 273.15;
+        match (property, is_ethylene) {
+            (Property::Density, true) => {
+                // EG: ρ ≈ ρ_water*(1 - 0.4*X) + 1115*X for X=concentration (approx)
+                Ok(rho_water * (1.0 - concentration) + 1115.0 * concentration)
+            }
+            (Property::Density, false) => {
+                Ok(rho_water * (1.0 - concentration) + 1036.0 * concentration)
+            }
+            (Property::Cp, true) => {
+                // EG 30%: ~3900, EG 50%: ~3400 J/(kg·K) at 20°C
+                Ok(4184.0 * (1.0 - concentration) + 2400.0 * concentration)
+            }
+            (Property::Cp, false) => {
+                Ok(4184.0 * (1.0 - concentration) + 2500.0 * concentration)
+            }
+            (Property::Viscosity, _) => {
+                // Viscosity increases strongly with concentration and decreases with T
+                let mu_water = water_viscosity_kelvin(t_k);
+                let conc_factor = 1.0 + 10.0 * concentration;
+                let temp_factor = (-0.02 * (t_c - 20.0)).exp();
+                Ok(mu_water * conc_factor * temp_factor)
+            }
+            (Property::Enthalpy, _) => {
+                let cp = if is_ethylene {
+                    4184.0 * (1.0 - concentration) + 2400.0 * concentration
+                } else {
+                    4184.0 * (1.0 - concentration) + 2500.0 * concentration
+                };
+                Ok(cp * (t_k - 273.15))
+            }
+            (Property::Temperature, _) => Ok(t_k),
+            _ => Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+                property: format!("{} for glycol", property),
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn property_humid_air(&self, property: Property, t_k: f64) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        if !t_k.is_finite() {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!("Temperature {} K is not finite", t_k),
+            });
+        }
+        let (min_t, max_t) = IncompFluid::HumidAir.valid_temp_range();
+        if t_k < min_t || t_k > max_t {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!(
+                    "HumidAir temperature {} K outside valid range [{}, {}]",
+                    t_k, min_t, max_t
+                ),
+            });
+        }
+        match property {
+            Property::Cp => Ok(1005.0), // Dry air Cp
+            Property::Temperature => Ok(t_k),
+            Property::Density => Ok(1.2), // Approximate at 20°C, 1 atm
+            _ => Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+                property: format!("{} for HumidAir", property),
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for IncompressibleBackend {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+impl FluidBackend for IncompressibleBackend {
+    fn property(&self, fluid: FluidId, property: Property, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        let (t_k, _p) = match &state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t) => (t.to_kelvin(), p.to_pascals()),
+            _ => {
+                return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                    reason: "IncompressibleBackend requires PressureTemperature state".to_string(),
+                })
+            }
+        };
+
+        if let Some(incomp) = IncompFluid::from_fluid_id(&fluid) {
+            match incomp {
+                IncompFluid::Water => self.property_water(property, t_k),
+                IncompFluid::EthyleneGlycol(conc) => {
+                    self.property_glycol(property, t_k, conc, true)
+                }
+                IncompFluid::PropyleneGlycol(conc) => {
+                    self.property_glycol(property, t_k, conc, false)
+                }
+                IncompFluid::HumidAir => self.property_humid_air(property, t_k),
+            }
+        } else {
+            Err(FluidError::UnknownFluid { fluid: fluid.0 })
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn critical_point(&self, fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint> {
+        if IncompFluid::from_fluid_id(&fluid).is_none() {
+            return Err(FluidError::UnknownFluid { fluid: fluid.0 });
+        }
+        Err(FluidError::NoCriticalPoint { fluid: fluid.0 })
+    }
+
+    fn is_fluid_available(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> bool {
+        IncompFluid::from_fluid_id(fluid).is_some()
+    }
+
+    fn phase(&self, fluid: FluidId, _state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase> {
+        match IncompFluid::from_fluid_id(&fluid) {
+            Some(IncompFluid::HumidAir) => Ok(Phase::Vapor),
+            Some(_) => Ok(Phase::Liquid),
+            None => Err(FluidError::UnknownFluid { fluid: fluid.0 }),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId> {
+        vec![
+            FluidId::new("Water"),
+            FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol"),
+            FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol30"),
+            FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol50"),
+            FluidId::new("PropyleneGlycol"),
+            FluidId::new("PropyleneGlycol30"),
+            FluidId::new("PropyleneGlycol50"),
+            FluidId::new("HumidAir"),
+        ]
+    }
+
+    fn full_state(&self, fluid: FluidId, p: entropyk_core::Pressure, h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<crate::types::ThermoState> {
+        let t_k = self.property(fluid.clone(), Property::Temperature, FluidState::from_ph(p, h))?;
+        Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+            property: format!("full_state for IncompressibleBackend: Temperature is {:.2} K but full state not natively implemented yet", t_k),
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_incomp_fluid_from_fluid_id() {
+        assert!(matches!(
+            IncompFluid::from_fluid_id(&FluidId::new("Water")),
+            Some(IncompFluid::Water)
+        ));
+        assert!(matches!(
+            IncompFluid::from_fluid_id(&FluidId::new("water")),
+            Some(IncompFluid::Water)
+        ));
+        assert!(matches!(
+            IncompFluid::from_fluid_id(&FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol30")),
+            Some(IncompFluid::EthyleneGlycol(c)) if (c - 0.3).abs() < 0.01
+        ));
+        assert!(matches!(
+            IncompFluid::from_fluid_id(&FluidId::new("PropyleneGlycol50")),
+            Some(IncompFluid::PropyleneGlycol(c)) if (c - 0.5).abs() < 0.01
+        ));
+        assert!(IncompFluid::from_fluid_id(&FluidId::new("R134a")).is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_water_density_at_temperatures() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state_20 = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(20.0),
+        );
+        let state_50 = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(50.0),
+        );
+        let state_80 = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(80.0),
+        );
+
+        let rho_20 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state_20)
+            .unwrap();
+        let rho_50 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state_50)
+            .unwrap();
+        let rho_80 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state_80)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        // IAPWS-IF97 reference: 20°C→998.2, 50°C→988.0, 80°C→971.8 kg/m³ (AC #2: within 0.1%)
+        assert!((rho_20 - 998.2).abs() / 998.2 < 0.001, "rho_20={}", rho_20);
+        assert!((rho_50 - 988.0).abs() / 988.0 < 0.001, "rho_50={}", rho_50);
+        assert!((rho_80 - 971.8).abs() / 971.8 < 0.001, "rho_80={}", rho_80);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_water_cp_accuracy() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(20.0),
+        );
+        let cp = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Cp, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        // IAPWS: Cp ≈ 4182 J/(kg·K) at 20°C (AC #2: within 0.1%)
+        assert!((cp - 4182.0).abs() / 4182.0 < 0.001, "Cp={}", cp);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_water_out_of_range() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state_cold = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(-10.0),
+        );
+        let state_hot = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(150.0),
+        );
+
+        assert!(backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state_cold)
+            .is_err());
+        assert!(backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state_hot)
+            .is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_critical_point_returns_error() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let result = backend.critical_point(FluidId::new("Water"));
+        assert!(matches!(result, Err(FluidError::NoCriticalPoint { .. })));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_critical_point_unknown_fluid() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let result = backend.critical_point(FluidId::new("R134a"));
+        assert!(matches!(result, Err(FluidError::UnknownFluid { .. })));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_water_enthalpy_reference() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state_0 = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(0.0),
+        );
+        let state_20 = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(20.0),
+        );
+        let h_0 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Enthalpy, state_0)
+            .unwrap();
+        let h_20 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Enthalpy, state_20)
+            .unwrap();
+        // h = Cp * (T - 273.15) relative to 0°C: h_0 ≈ 0, h_20 ≈ 4184 * 20 = 83680 J/kg
+        assert!(h_0.abs() < 1.0, "h at 0°C should be ~0");
+        assert!((h_20 - 83680.0).abs() / 83680.0 < 0.01, "h at 20°C={}", h_20);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_glycol_concentration_effect() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(20.0),
+        );
+        let rho_water = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        let rho_eg30 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol30"), Property::Density, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        let rho_eg50 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol50"), Property::Density, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        let cp_eg30 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol30"), Property::Cp, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        let cp_eg50 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol50"), Property::Cp, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        // Higher concentration → higher density, lower Cp (ASHRAE)
+        assert!(rho_eg30 > rho_water && rho_eg50 > rho_eg30);
+        assert!(cp_eg50 < cp_eg30 && cp_eg30 < 4184.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_glycol_out_of_range() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state_cold = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(-40.0),
+        );
+        let state_hot = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(150.0),
+        );
+        assert!(backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol30"), Property::Density, state_cold)
+            .is_err());
+        assert!(backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol30"), Property::Density, state_hot)
+            .is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_humid_air_psychrometrics() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(20.0),
+        );
+        let cp = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("HumidAir"), Property::Cp, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        let rho = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("HumidAir"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        // Dry air Cp ≈ 1005 J/(kg·K), ρ ≈ 1.2 kg/m³ at 20°C, 1 atm
+        assert!((cp - 1005.0).abs() < 1.0, "Cp={}", cp);
+        assert!((rho - 1.2).abs() < 0.2, "ρ={}", rho);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_phase_humid_air_is_vapor() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(20.0),
+        );
+        let phase = backend.phase(FluidId::new("HumidAir"), state).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(phase, Phase::Vapor);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_nan_temperature_rejected() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(f64::NAN),
+        );
+        assert!(backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state)
+            .is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_glycol_properties() {
+        let backend = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(20.0),
+        );
+
+        let rho_eg30 = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("EthyleneGlycol30"), Property::Density, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        let rho_water = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+
+        // EG 30% should be denser than water
+        assert!(rho_eg30 > rho_water, "EG30 ρ={} should be > water ρ={}", rho_eg30, rho_water);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cached_backend_wrapper() {
+        use crate::cached_backend::CachedBackend;
+
+        let inner = IncompressibleBackend::new();
+        let backend = CachedBackend::new(inner);
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(25.0),
+        );
+
+        let rho = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert!((rho - 997.0).abs() < 5.0);
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/lib.rs

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+//! # Entropyk Fluids
+//!
+//! Fluid properties backend for the Entropyk thermodynamic simulation library.
+//!
+//! This crate provides the abstraction layer for thermodynamic property calculations,
+//! allowing the solver to work with different backends (CoolProp, tabular interpolation,
+//! test mocks) through a unified trait-based interface.
+//!
+//! ## Key Components
+//!
+//! - [`FluidBackend`] - The core trait that all backends implement
+//! - [`TestBackend`] - A mock backend for unit testing
+//! - [`CoolPropBackend`] - A backend using the CoolProp C++ library
+//! - [`FluidError`] - Error types for fluid operations
+//! - [`types`] - Core types like `FluidId`, `Property`, `FluidState`, `CriticalPoint`
+//! - [`mixture`] - Mixture types for multi-component refrigerants
+//!
+//! ## Example
+//!
+//! ```rust
+//! use entropyk_fluids::{FluidBackend, FluidId, Property, FluidState, TestBackend};
+//! use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+//!
+//! // Create a test backend for unit testing
+//! let backend = TestBackend::new();
+//!
+//! // Query properties
+//! let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+//!     Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+//!     Temperature::from_celsius(25.0),
+//! );
+//!
+//! let density = backend.property(
+//!     FluidId::new("R134a"),
+//!     Property::Density,
+//!     state,
+//! ).unwrap();
+//!
+//! // In production use tracing::info! for observability (never println!)
+//! ```
+
+#![deny(warnings)]
+#![warn(missing_docs)]
+
+pub mod backend;
+pub mod cache;
+pub mod cached_backend;
+pub mod coolprop;
+pub mod damped_backend;
+pub mod damping;
+pub mod errors;
+pub mod incompressible;
+pub mod mixture;
+pub mod tabular;
+pub mod tabular_backend;
+pub mod test_backend;
+pub mod types;
+
+pub use backend::FluidBackend;
+pub use cached_backend::CachedBackend;
+pub use coolprop::CoolPropBackend;
+pub use damped_backend::DampedBackend;
+pub use damping::{DampingParams, DampingState};
+pub use errors::{FluidError, FluidResult};
+pub use mixture::{Mixture, MixtureError};
+pub use tabular_backend::TabularBackend;
+pub use test_backend::TestBackend;
+pub use incompressible::{IncompFluid, IncompressibleBackend, ValidRange};
+pub use types::{CriticalPoint, Entropy, FluidId, Phase, Property, Quality, FluidState, ThermoState};

crates/fluids/src/mixture.rs

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+//! Mixture types and utilities for multi-component refrigerants.
+//!
+//! This module provides types for representing refrigerant mixtures
+//! (e.g., R454B = R32/R1234yf) and their thermodynamic properties.
+
+use std::fmt;
+use std::hash::{Hash, Hasher};
+
+/// A refrigerant mixture composed of multiple components.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_fluids::mixture::Mixture;
+///
+/// let r454b = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[
+///     ("R32", 0.5),
+///     ("R1234yf", 0.5),
+/// ]).unwrap();
+///
+/// let r410a = Mixture::from_mole_fractions(&[
+///     ("R32", 0.5),
+///     ("R125", 0.5),
+/// ]).unwrap();
+/// ```
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq)]
+pub struct Mixture {
+    /// Components in the mixture (names as used by CoolProp)
+    components: Vec<String>,
+    /// Fractions (either mass or mole basis, depending on constructor)
+    fractions: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Whether fractions are mole-based (true) or mass-based (false)
+    mole_fractions: bool,
+}
+
+impl Mixture {
+    /// Create a mixture from mass fractions.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `fractions` - Pairs of (fluid name, mass fraction)
+    ///
+    /// # Errors
+    /// Returns an error if fractions don't sum to 1.0 or are invalid
+    pub fn from_mass_fractions(fractions: &[(&str, f64)]) -> Result<Self, MixtureError> {
+        Self::validate_fractions(fractions)?;
+        Ok(Mixture {
+            components: fractions
+                .iter()
+                .map(|(name, _)| (*name).to_string())
+                .collect(),
+            fractions: fractions.iter().map(|(_, frac)| *frac).collect(),
+            mole_fractions: false,
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Create a mixture from mole fractions.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `fractions` - Pairs of (fluid name, mole fraction)
+    ///
+    /// # Errors
+    /// Returns an error if fractions don't sum to 1.0 or are invalid
+    pub fn from_mole_fractions(fractions: &[(&str, f64)]) -> Result<Self, MixtureError> {
+        Self::validate_fractions(fractions)?;
+        Ok(Mixture {
+            components: fractions
+                .iter()
+                .map(|(name, _)| (*name).to_string())
+                .collect(),
+            fractions: fractions.iter().map(|(_, frac)| *frac).collect(),
+            mole_fractions: true,
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Validate that fractions are valid (sum to 1.0, all non-negative)
+    fn validate_fractions(fractions: &[(&str, f64)]) -> Result<(), MixtureError> {
+        if fractions.is_empty() {
+            return Err(MixtureError::InvalidComposition(
+                "Mixture must have at least one component".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        let sum: f64 = fractions.iter().map(|(_, frac)| frac).sum();
+        if (sum - 1.0).abs() > 1e-6 {
+            return Err(MixtureError::InvalidComposition(format!(
+                "Fractions must sum to 1.0, got {}",
+                sum
+            )));
+        }
+
+        for (_, frac) in fractions {
+            if *frac < 0.0 || *frac > 1.0 {
+                return Err(MixtureError::InvalidComposition(format!(
+                    "Fraction must be between 0 and 1, got {}",
+                    frac
+                )));
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Get the components in this mixture.
+    pub fn components(&self) -> &[String] {
+        &self.components
+    }
+
+    /// Get the fractions (mass or mole basis depending on constructor).
+    pub fn fractions(&self) -> &[f64] {
+        &self.fractions
+    }
+
+    /// Check if fractions are mole-based.
+    pub fn is_mole_fractions(&self) -> bool {
+        self.mole_fractions
+    }
+
+    /// Check if fractions are mass-based.
+    pub fn is_mass_fractions(&self) -> bool {
+        !self.mole_fractions
+    }
+
+    /// Convert to CoolProp mixture string format.
+    ///
+    /// CoolProp format: "R32[0.5]&R125[0.5]" (mole fractions)
+    pub fn to_coolprop_string(&self) -> String {
+        self.components
+            .iter()
+            .zip(self.fractions.iter())
+            .map(|(name, frac)| format!("{}[{}]", name, frac))
+            .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+            .join("&")
+    }
+
+    /// Get the number of components in this mixture.
+    pub fn len(&self) -> usize {
+        self.components.len()
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this mixture has no components.
+    pub fn is_empty(&self) -> bool {
+        self.components.is_empty()
+    }
+
+    /// Convert mass fractions to mole fractions.
+    ///
+    /// Requires molar masses for each component.
+    /// Uses simplified molar masses for common refrigerants.
+    pub fn to_mole_fractions(&self) -> Result<Vec<f64>, MixtureError> {
+        if self.mole_fractions {
+            return Ok(self.fractions.to_vec());
+        }
+
+        let total: f64 = self
+            .components
+            .iter()
+            .zip(self.fractions.iter())
+            .map(|(c, frac)| frac / Self::molar_mass(c))
+            .sum();
+
+        Ok(self
+            .components
+            .iter()
+            .zip(self.fractions.iter())
+            .map(|(c, frac)| (frac / Self::molar_mass(c)) / total)
+            .collect())
+    }
+
+    /// Get molar mass (g/mol) for common refrigerants.
+    fn molar_mass(fluid: &str) -> f64 {
+        match fluid.to_uppercase().as_str() {
+            "R32" => 52.02,
+            "R125" => 120.02,
+            "R134A" => 102.03,
+            "R1234YF" => 114.04,
+            "R1234ZE" => 114.04,
+            "R410A" => 72.58,
+            "R404A" => 97.60,
+            "R407C" => 86.20,
+            "R290" | "PROPANE" => 44.10,
+            "R600" | "BUTANE" => 58.12,
+            "R600A" | "ISOBUTANE" => 58.12,
+            "CO2" | "R744" => 44.01,
+            "WATER" | "H2O" => 18.02,
+            "AIR" => 28.97,
+            "NITROGEN" | "N2" => 28.01,
+            "OXYGEN" | "O2" => 32.00,
+            _ => 50.0, // Default fallback
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Hash for Mixture {
+    fn hash<H: Hasher>(&self, state: &mut H) {
+        // Use CoolProp string as stable hash representation
+        self.to_coolprop_string().hash(state);
+    }
+}
+
+impl Eq for Mixture {}
+
+impl fmt::Display for Mixture {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        let fraction_type = if self.mole_fractions { "mole" } else { "mass" };
+        write!(f, "Mixture ({} fractions): ", fraction_type)?;
+        for (i, (comp, frac)) in self
+            .components
+            .iter()
+            .zip(self.fractions.iter())
+            .enumerate()
+        {
+            if i > 0 {
+                write!(f, ", ")?;
+            }
+            write!(f, "{}={:.2}", comp, frac)?;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+/// Errors that can occur when working with mixtures.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum MixtureError {
+    /// Invalid mixture composition
+    InvalidComposition(String),
+    /// Mixture not supported by backend
+    MixtureNotSupported(String),
+    /// Invalid fraction type
+    InvalidFractionType(String),
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for MixtureError {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            MixtureError::InvalidComposition(msg) => {
+                write!(f, "Invalid mixture composition: {}", msg)
+            }
+            MixtureError::MixtureNotSupported(msg) => write!(f, "Mixture not supported: {}", msg),
+            MixtureError::InvalidFractionType(msg) => write!(f, "Invalid fraction type: {}", msg),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl std::error::Error for MixtureError {}
+
+/// Pre-defined common refrigerant mixtures.
+pub mod predefined {
+    use super::*;
+
+    /// R454B: R32 (50%) / R1234yf (50%) - mass fractions
+    pub fn r454b() -> Mixture {
+        Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap()
+    }
+
+    /// R410A: R32 (50%) / R125 (50%) - mass fractions
+    pub fn r410a() -> Mixture {
+        Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R125", 0.5)]).unwrap()
+    }
+
+    /// R407C: R32 (23%) / R125 (25%) / R134a (52%) - mass fractions
+    pub fn r407c() -> Mixture {
+        Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.23), ("R125", 0.25), ("R134a", 0.52)]).unwrap()
+    }
+
+    /// R404A: R125 (44%) / R143a (52%) / R134a (4%) - mass fractions
+    pub fn r404a() -> Mixture {
+        Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R125", 0.44), ("R143a", 0.52), ("R134a", 0.04)]).unwrap()
+    }
+
+    /// R32/R125 (50/50) mixture - mass fractions
+    pub fn r32_r125_5050() -> Mixture {
+        Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R125", 0.5)]).unwrap()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mixture_creation_mass() {
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(mixture.components().len(), 2);
+        assert!(mixture.is_mass_fractions());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mixture_creation_mole() {
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mole_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R125", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(mixture.components().len(), 2);
+        assert!(mixture.is_mole_fractions());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_coolprop_string() {
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+        let cp_string = mixture.to_coolprop_string();
+        assert!(cp_string.contains("R32[0.5]"));
+        assert!(cp_string.contains("R1234yf[0.5]"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_predefined_r454b() {
+        let mixture = predefined::r454b();
+        assert_eq!(mixture.components().len(), 2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_invalid_fractions_sum() {
+        let result = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.3), ("R125", 0.5)]);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_invalid_fraction_negative() {
+        let result = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", -0.5), ("R125", 1.5)]);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mixture_hash() {
+        let m1 = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+        let m2 = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+
+        use std::collections::hash_map::DefaultHasher;
+        let mut h1 = DefaultHasher::new();
+        let mut h2 = DefaultHasher::new();
+        m1.hash(&mut h1);
+        m2.hash(&mut h2);
+        assert_eq!(h1.finish(), h2.finish());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mass_to_mole_conversion() {
+        // R454B: 50% mass R32, 50% mass R1234yf
+        // Molar masses: R32=52.02, R1234yf=114.04
+        // Mole fraction R32 = (0.5/52.02) / (0.5/52.02 + 0.5/114.04) ≈ 0.687
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+        let mole_fracs = mixture.to_mole_fractions().unwrap();
+
+        // Verify sum = 1.0
+        let sum: f64 = mole_fracs.iter().sum();
+        assert!((sum - 1.0).abs() < 1e-6);
+
+        // R32 should be ~69% mole fraction (higher due to lower molar mass)
+        assert!(mole_fracs[0] > 0.6 && mole_fracs[0] < 0.8);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_mole_fractions_passthrough() {
+        let mixture = Mixture::from_mole_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R125", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+        let mole_fracs = mixture.to_mole_fractions().unwrap();
+
+        assert!((mole_fracs[0] - 0.5).abs() < 1e-6);
+        assert!((mole_fracs[1] - 0.5).abs() < 1e-6);
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/tabular/generator.rs

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+//! Table generation from CoolProp or reference data.
+//!
+//! When the `coolprop` feature is enabled, generates tables by querying CoolProp.
+//! Otherwise, provides template/reference tables for testing.
+
+use crate::errors::FluidResult;
+use std::path::Path;
+
+/// Generate a fluid table and save to JSON.
+///
+/// When `coolprop` feature is enabled, uses CoolProp to compute property values.
+/// Otherwise, loads from embedded reference data (R134a only).
+pub fn generate_table(fluid_name: &str, output_path: &Path) -> FluidResult<()> {
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    {
+        generate_from_coolprop(fluid_name, output_path)
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "coolprop"))]
+    {
+        generate_from_reference(fluid_name, output_path)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Map user-facing fluid name to CoolProp internal name.
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+fn fluid_name_to_coolprop(name: &str) -> String {
+    match name.to_lowercase().as_str() {
+        "r134a" => "R134a".to_string(),
+        "r410a" => "R410A".to_string(),
+        "r404a" => "R404A".to_string(),
+        "r407c" => "R407C".to_string(),
+        "r32" => "R32".to_string(),
+        "r125" => "R125".to_string(),
+        "co2" | "r744" => "CO2".to_string(),
+        "r290" => "R290".to_string(),
+        "r600" => "R600".to_string(),
+        "r600a" => "R600A".to_string(),
+        "water" => "Water".to_string(),
+        "air" => "Air".to_string(),
+        n => n.to_string(),
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+fn generate_from_coolprop(fluid_name: &str, output_path: &Path) -> FluidResult<()> {
+    use entropyk_coolprop_sys as coolprop;
+    use serde::Serialize;
+
+    let cp_fluid = fluid_name_to_coolprop(fluid_name);
+    if !unsafe { coolprop::is_fluid_available(&cp_fluid) } {
+        return Err(crate::errors::FluidError::UnknownFluid {
+            fluid: fluid_name.to_string(),
+        });
+    }
+
+    // Critical point
+    let tc = unsafe { coolprop::critical_temperature(&cp_fluid) };
+    let pc = unsafe { coolprop::critical_pressure(&cp_fluid) };
+    let rho_c = unsafe { coolprop::critical_density(&cp_fluid) };
+    if tc.is_nan() || pc.is_nan() || rho_c.is_nan() {
+        return Err(crate::errors::FluidError::NoCriticalPoint {
+            fluid: fluid_name.to_string(),
+        });
+    }
+
+    // Single-phase grid: P (Pa), T (K) - similar to r134a.json
+    let pressures: Vec<f64> = vec![
+        100_000.0,
+        200_000.0,
+        500_000.0,
+        1_000_000.0,
+        2_000_000.0,
+        3_000_000.0,
+    ];
+    let temperatures: Vec<f64> = vec![250.0, 270.0, 290.0, 298.15, 320.0, 350.0];
+
+    let mut density = Vec::with_capacity(pressures.len() * temperatures.len());
+    let mut enthalpy = Vec::with_capacity(pressures.len() * temperatures.len());
+    let mut entropy = Vec::with_capacity(pressures.len() * temperatures.len());
+    let mut cp = Vec::with_capacity(pressures.len() * temperatures.len());
+    let mut cv = Vec::with_capacity(pressures.len() * temperatures.len());
+
+    for &p in &pressures {
+        for &t in &temperatures {
+            let d = unsafe { coolprop::props_si_pt("D", p, t, &cp_fluid) };
+            let h = unsafe { coolprop::props_si_pt("H", p, t, &cp_fluid) };
+            let s = unsafe { coolprop::props_si_pt("S", p, t, &cp_fluid) };
+            let cp_val = unsafe { coolprop::props_si_pt("C", p, t, &cp_fluid) };
+            let cv_val = unsafe { coolprop::props_si_pt("O", p, t, &cp_fluid) };
+            if d.is_nan() || h.is_nan() {
+                return Err(crate::errors::FluidError::InvalidState {
+                    reason: format!("CoolProp NaN at P={} Pa, T={} K", p, t),
+                });
+            }
+            density.push(d);
+            enthalpy.push(h);
+            entropy.push(s);
+            cp.push(cp_val);
+            cv.push(cv_val);
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Saturation table: T from triple to critical
+    let t_min = 250.0;
+    let t_max = (tc - 1.0).min(350.0);
+    let n_sat = 12;
+    let temp_points: Vec<f64> = (0..n_sat)
+        .map(|i| t_min + (t_max - t_min) * (i as f64) / ((n_sat - 1) as f64))
+        .collect();
+
+    let mut sat_temps = Vec::with_capacity(n_sat);
+    let mut sat_pressure = Vec::with_capacity(n_sat);
+    let mut h_liq = Vec::with_capacity(n_sat);
+    let mut h_vap = Vec::with_capacity(n_sat);
+    let mut rho_liq = Vec::with_capacity(n_sat);
+    let mut rho_vap = Vec::with_capacity(n_sat);
+    let mut s_liq = Vec::with_capacity(n_sat);
+    let mut s_vap = Vec::with_capacity(n_sat);
+
+    for &t in &temp_points {
+        let p_sat = unsafe { coolprop::props_si_tq("P", t, 0.0, &cp_fluid) };
+        if p_sat.is_nan() || p_sat <= 0.0 {
+            continue;
+        }
+        sat_temps.push(t);
+        sat_pressure.push(p_sat);
+        h_liq.push(unsafe { coolprop::props_si_tq("H", t, 0.0, &cp_fluid) });
+        h_vap.push(unsafe { coolprop::props_si_tq("H", t, 1.0, &cp_fluid) });
+        rho_liq.push(unsafe { coolprop::props_si_tq("D", t, 0.0, &cp_fluid) });
+        rho_vap.push(unsafe { coolprop::props_si_tq("D", t, 1.0, &cp_fluid) });
+        s_liq.push(unsafe { coolprop::props_si_tq("S", t, 0.0, &cp_fluid) });
+        s_vap.push(unsafe { coolprop::props_si_tq("S", t, 1.0, &cp_fluid) });
+    }
+
+    #[derive(Serialize)]
+    struct JsonTable {
+        fluid: String,
+        critical_point: JsonCriticalPoint,
+        single_phase: JsonSinglePhase,
+        saturation: JsonSaturation,
+    }
+    #[derive(Serialize)]
+    struct JsonCriticalPoint {
+        tc: f64,
+        pc: f64,
+        rho_c: f64,
+    }
+    #[derive(Serialize)]
+    struct JsonSinglePhase {
+        pressure: Vec<f64>,
+        temperature: Vec<f64>,
+        density: Vec<f64>,
+        enthalpy: Vec<f64>,
+        entropy: Vec<f64>,
+        cp: Vec<f64>,
+        cv: Vec<f64>,
+    }
+    #[derive(Serialize)]
+    struct JsonSaturation {
+        temperature: Vec<f64>,
+        pressure: Vec<f64>,
+        h_liq: Vec<f64>,
+        h_vap: Vec<f64>,
+        rho_liq: Vec<f64>,
+        rho_vap: Vec<f64>,
+        s_liq: Vec<f64>,
+        s_vap: Vec<f64>,
+    }
+
+    let json = JsonTable {
+        fluid: fluid_name.to_string(),
+        critical_point: JsonCriticalPoint { tc, pc, rho_c },
+        single_phase: JsonSinglePhase {
+            pressure: pressures,
+            temperature: temperatures,
+            density,
+            enthalpy,
+            entropy,
+            cp,
+            cv,
+        },
+        saturation: JsonSaturation {
+            temperature: sat_temps,
+            pressure: sat_pressure,
+            h_liq,
+            h_vap,
+            rho_liq,
+            rho_vap,
+            s_liq,
+            s_vap,
+        },
+    };
+
+    let contents = serde_json::to_string_pretty(&json).map_err(|e| {
+        crate::errors::FluidError::InvalidState {
+            reason: format!("JSON serialization failed: {}", e),
+        }
+    })?;
+
+    std::fs::write(output_path, contents).map_err(|e| {
+        crate::errors::FluidError::TableNotFound {
+            path: format!("{}: {}", output_path.display(), e),
+        }
+    })?;
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "coolprop"))]
+fn generate_from_reference(fluid_name: &str, output_path: &Path) -> FluidResult<()> {
+    if fluid_name == "R134a" {
+        let json = include_str!("../../data/r134a.json");
+        std::fs::write(output_path, json).map_err(|e| {
+            crate::errors::FluidError::TableNotFound {
+                path: format!("{}: {}", output_path.display(), e),
+            }
+        })?;
+        Ok(())
+    } else {
+        Err(crate::errors::FluidError::UnknownFluid {
+            fluid: fluid_name.to_string(),
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(all(test, feature = "coolprop"))]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::backend::FluidBackend;
+    use crate::coolprop::CoolPropBackend;
+    use crate::tabular_backend::TabularBackend;
+    use crate::types::{FluidId, Property, ThermoState};
+    use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+    use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+    /// Validate generated tables against CoolProp spot checks (AC #2).
+    #[test]
+    fn test_generated_table_vs_coolprop_spot_checks() {
+        let temp = std::env::temp_dir().join("entropyk_r134a_test.json");
+        generate_table("R134a", &temp).expect("generate_table must succeed");
+
+        let mut tabular = TabularBackend::new();
+        tabular.load_table(&temp).unwrap();
+        let _ = std::fs::remove_file(&temp);
+
+        let coolprop = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+
+        // Spot check: grid point (200 kPa, 290 K)
+        let state = ThermoState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(200_000.0),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(290.0),
+        );
+        let rho_t = tabular
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        let rho_c = coolprop
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_relative_eq!(rho_t, rho_c, epsilon = 0.0001 * rho_c.max(1.0));
+
+        // Spot check: interpolated point (1 bar, 25°C)
+        let state2 = ThermoState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let h_t = tabular
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Enthalpy, state2)
+            .unwrap();
+        let h_c = coolprop
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Enthalpy, state2)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_relative_eq!(h_t, h_c, epsilon = 0.0001 * h_c.max(1.0));
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/tabular/interpolate.rs

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+//! Bilinear interpolation for 2D property tables.
+//!
+//! Provides C1-continuous interpolation suitable for solver Jacobian assembly.
+
+use std::cmp::Ordering;
+
+/// Performs bilinear interpolation on a 2D grid.
+///
+/// Given a rectangular grid with values at (p_idx, t_idx), interpolates
+/// the value at (p, t) where p and t are in the grid's coordinate space.
+/// Returns None if (p, t) is outside the grid bounds.
+///
+/// # Arguments
+/// * `p_grid` - Pressure grid (must be sorted ascending)
+/// * `t_grid` - Temperature grid (must be sorted ascending)
+/// * `values` - 2D array [p_idx][t_idx], row-major
+/// * `p` - Query pressure (Pa)
+/// * `t` - Query temperature (K)
+#[inline]
+pub fn bilinear_interpolate(
+    p_grid: &[f64],
+    t_grid: &[f64],
+    values: &[f64],
+    p: f64,
+    t: f64,
+) -> Option<f64> {
+    let n_p = p_grid.len();
+    let n_t = t_grid.len();
+
+    if n_p < 2 || n_t < 2 || values.len() != n_p * n_t {
+        return None;
+    }
+
+    // Reject NaN to avoid panic in binary_search_by (Zero-Panic Policy)
+    if !p.is_finite() || !t.is_finite() {
+        return None;
+    }
+
+    // Find P indices (p_grid must be ascending)
+    let p_idx = match p_grid.binary_search_by(|x| x.partial_cmp(&p).unwrap_or(Ordering::Equal)) {
+        Ok(i) => {
+            if i >= n_p - 1 {
+                return None;
+            }
+            i
+        }
+        Err(i) => {
+            if i == 0 || i >= n_p {
+                return None;
+            }
+            i - 1
+        }
+    };
+
+    // Find T indices
+    let t_idx = match t_grid.binary_search_by(|x| x.partial_cmp(&t).unwrap_or(Ordering::Equal)) {
+        Ok(i) => {
+            if i >= n_t - 1 {
+                return None;
+            }
+            i
+        }
+        Err(i) => {
+            if i == 0 || i >= n_t {
+                return None;
+            }
+            i - 1
+        }
+    };
+
+    let p0 = p_grid[p_idx];
+    let p1 = p_grid[p_idx + 1];
+    let t0 = t_grid[t_idx];
+    let t1 = t_grid[t_idx + 1];
+
+    let dp = p1 - p0;
+    let dt = t1 - t0;
+
+    if dp <= 0.0 || dt <= 0.0 {
+        return None;
+    }
+
+    let fp = (p - p0) / dp;
+    let ft = (t - t0) / dt;
+
+    // Clamp to [0,1] for edge cases
+    let fp = fp.clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+    let ft = ft.clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+
+    let v00 = values[p_idx * n_t + t_idx];
+    let v01 = values[p_idx * n_t + t_idx + 1];
+    let v10 = values[(p_idx + 1) * n_t + t_idx];
+    let v11 = values[(p_idx + 1) * n_t + t_idx + 1];
+
+    let v0 = v00 * (1.0 - ft) + v01 * ft;
+    let v1 = v10 * (1.0 - ft) + v11 * ft;
+
+    Some(v0 * (1.0 - fp) + v1 * fp)
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_bilinear_inside() {
+        let p = [100000.0, 200000.0, 300000.0];
+        let t = [250.0, 300.0, 350.0];
+        let v = [
+            1.0, 2.0, 3.0, // p=100k
+            4.0, 5.0, 6.0, // p=200k
+            7.0, 8.0, 9.0, // p=300k
+        ];
+
+        let result = bilinear_interpolate(&p, &t, &v, 200000.0, 300.0);
+        assert!(result.is_some());
+        assert!((result.unwrap() - 5.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_bilinear_interpolated() {
+        let p = [0.0, 1.0];
+        let t = [0.0, 1.0];
+        let v = [0.0, 1.0, 1.0, 2.0]; // v(0,0)=0, v(0,1)=1, v(1,0)=1, v(1,1)=2
+
+        let result = bilinear_interpolate(&p, &t, &v, 0.5, 0.5);
+        assert!(result.is_some());
+        // At center: (0+1+1+2)/4 = 1.0
+        assert!((result.unwrap() - 1.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_bilinear_out_of_bounds() {
+        let p = [100000.0, 200000.0];
+        let t = [250.0, 300.0];
+        let v = [1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0];
+
+        assert!(bilinear_interpolate(&p, &t, &v, 50000.0, 300.0).is_none());
+        assert!(bilinear_interpolate(&p, &t, &v, 300000.0, 300.0).is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_bilinear_nan_rejected() {
+        let p = [100000.0, 200000.0];
+        let t = [250.0, 300.0];
+        let v = [1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0];
+
+        assert!(bilinear_interpolate(&p, &t, &v, f64::NAN, 300.0).is_none());
+        assert!(bilinear_interpolate(&p, &t, &v, 150000.0, f64::NAN).is_none());
+        assert!(bilinear_interpolate(&p, &t, &v, f64::INFINITY, 300.0).is_none());
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/tabular/mod.rs

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+//! Tabular fluid property backend.
+//!
+//! Pre-computed NIST-style tables with fast bilinear interpolation
+//! for 100x performance vs direct EOS calls.
+
+mod interpolate;
+mod table;
+
+pub mod generator;
+
+pub use table::{FluidTable, SaturationTable, SinglePhaseTable, TableCriticalPoint};

crates/fluids/src/tabular/table.rs

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+//! Fluid property table structure and loading.
+//!
+//! Defines the JSON format for tabular fluid data and provides loading logic.
+
+use crate::errors::{FluidError, FluidResult};
+use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+use serde::Deserialize;
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::path::Path;
+
+use super::interpolate::bilinear_interpolate;
+
+/// Critical point data stored in table metadata.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct TableCriticalPoint {
+    /// Critical temperature (K)
+    pub temperature: Temperature,
+    /// Critical pressure (Pa)
+    pub pressure: Pressure,
+    /// Critical density (kg/m³)
+    pub density: f64,
+}
+
+/// Single-phase property table (P, T) grid.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct SinglePhaseTable {
+    /// Pressure grid (Pa), ascending
+    pub pressure: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Temperature grid (K), ascending
+    pub temperature: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Property grids: density, enthalpy, entropy, cp, cv, etc.
+    /// Key: property name, Value: row-major 2D data [p_idx * n_t + t_idx]
+    pub properties: HashMap<String, Vec<f64>>,
+}
+
+impl SinglePhaseTable {
+    /// Interpolate a property at (p, t). Returns error if out of bounds.
+    #[inline]
+    pub fn interpolate(
+        &self,
+        property_name: &str,
+        p: f64,
+        t: f64,
+        fluid_name: &str,
+    ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        let values = self
+            .properties
+            .get(property_name)
+            .ok_or(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+                property: property_name.to_string(),
+            })?;
+
+        bilinear_interpolate(&self.pressure, &self.temperature, values, p, t).ok_or(
+            FluidError::OutOfBounds {
+                fluid: fluid_name.to_string(),
+                p,
+                t,
+            },
+        )
+    }
+
+    /// Check if (p, t) is within table bounds.
+    #[inline]
+    pub fn in_bounds(&self, p: f64, t: f64) -> bool {
+        if self.pressure.is_empty() || self.temperature.is_empty() {
+            return false;
+        }
+        let p_min = self.pressure[0];
+        let p_max = self.pressure[self.pressure.len() - 1];
+        let t_min = self.temperature[0];
+        let t_max = self.temperature[self.temperature.len() - 1];
+        p >= p_min && p <= p_max && t >= t_min && t <= t_max
+    }
+}
+
+/// Saturation line data for two-phase (P, x) lookups.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct SaturationTable {
+    /// Temperature (K) - independent variable
+    pub temperature: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Saturation pressure (Pa)
+    pub pressure: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Saturated liquid enthalpy (J/kg)
+    pub h_liq: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Saturated vapor enthalpy (J/kg)
+    pub h_vap: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Saturated liquid density (kg/m³)
+    pub rho_liq: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Saturated vapor density (kg/m³)
+    pub rho_vap: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Saturated liquid entropy (J/(kg·K))
+    pub s_liq: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Saturated vapor entropy (J/(kg·K))
+    pub s_vap: Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+impl SaturationTable {
+    /// Find saturation properties at pressure P via 1D interpolation on P_sat(T).
+    /// Returns (T_sat, h_liq, h_vap, rho_liq, rho_vap, s_liq, s_vap).
+    pub fn at_pressure(&self, p: f64) -> Option<(f64, f64, f64, f64, f64, f64, f64)> {
+        if self.pressure.is_empty() || self.pressure.len() != self.temperature.len() {
+            return None;
+        }
+
+        // Find T such that P_sat(T) = p (pressure is monotonic with T)
+        let n = self.pressure.len();
+        if p < self.pressure[0] || p > self.pressure[n - 1] {
+            return None;
+        }
+
+        let idx = self.pressure.iter().position(|&x| x >= p).unwrap_or(n - 1);
+
+        let i = if idx == 0 { 0 } else { idx - 1 };
+        let j = (i + 1).min(n - 1);
+
+        let p0 = self.pressure[i];
+        let p1 = self.pressure[j];
+        let frac = if (p1 - p0).abs() < 1e-15 {
+            0.0
+        } else {
+            ((p - p0) / (p1 - p0)).clamp(0.0, 1.0)
+        };
+
+        let t_sat = self.temperature[i] * (1.0 - frac) + self.temperature[j] * frac;
+        let h_liq = self.h_liq[i] * (1.0 - frac) + self.h_liq[j] * frac;
+        let h_vap = self.h_vap[i] * (1.0 - frac) + self.h_vap[j] * frac;
+        let rho_liq = self.rho_liq[i] * (1.0 - frac) + self.rho_liq[j] * frac;
+        let rho_vap = self.rho_vap[i] * (1.0 - frac) + self.rho_vap[j] * frac;
+        let s_liq = self.s_liq[i] * (1.0 - frac) + self.s_liq[j] * frac;
+        let s_vap = self.s_vap[i] * (1.0 - frac) + self.s_vap[j] * frac;
+
+        Some((t_sat, h_liq, h_vap, rho_liq, rho_vap, s_liq, s_vap))
+    }
+}
+
+/// Complete fluid table with single-phase and saturation data.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct FluidTable {
+    /// Fluid identifier
+    pub fluid_id: String,
+    /// Critical point
+    pub critical_point: TableCriticalPoint,
+    /// Single-phase (P, T) table
+    pub single_phase: SinglePhaseTable,
+    /// Saturation table (optional - for two-phase support)
+    pub saturation: Option<SaturationTable>,
+}
+
+/// JSON deserialization structures (internal format).
+#[derive(Debug, Deserialize)]
+struct JsonCriticalPoint {
+    tc: f64,
+    pc: f64,
+    rho_c: f64,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Deserialize)]
+struct JsonSinglePhase {
+    pressure: Vec<f64>,
+    temperature: Vec<f64>,
+    density: Vec<f64>,
+    enthalpy: Vec<f64>,
+    entropy: Vec<f64>,
+    cp: Vec<f64>,
+    cv: Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Deserialize)]
+struct JsonSaturation {
+    temperature: Vec<f64>,
+    pressure: Vec<f64>,
+    h_liq: Vec<f64>,
+    h_vap: Vec<f64>,
+    rho_liq: Vec<f64>,
+    rho_vap: Vec<f64>,
+    s_liq: Vec<f64>,
+    s_vap: Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Deserialize)]
+struct JsonFluidTable {
+    fluid: String,
+    critical_point: JsonCriticalPoint,
+    single_phase: JsonSinglePhase,
+    saturation: Option<JsonSaturation>,
+}
+
+impl FluidTable {
+    /// Load a fluid table from a JSON file.
+    pub fn load_from_path(path: &Path) -> FluidResult<Self> {
+        let contents = std::fs::read_to_string(path).map_err(|e| FluidError::TableNotFound {
+            path: format!("{}: {}", path.display(), e),
+        })?;
+
+        let json: JsonFluidTable =
+            serde_json::from_str(&contents).map_err(|e| FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!("Invalid table JSON: {}", e),
+            })?;
+
+        Self::from_json(json)
+    }
+
+    /// Load from JSON string (for embedded tables in tests).
+    pub fn load_from_str(s: &str) -> FluidResult<Self> {
+        let json: JsonFluidTable =
+            serde_json::from_str(s).map_err(|e| FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: format!("Invalid table JSON: {}", e),
+            })?;
+        Self::from_json(json)
+    }
+
+    fn from_json(json: JsonFluidTable) -> FluidResult<Self> {
+        let n_p = json.single_phase.pressure.len();
+        let n_t = json.single_phase.temperature.len();
+        let expected = n_p * n_t;
+
+        if json.single_phase.density.len() != expected
+            || json.single_phase.enthalpy.len() != expected
+            || json.single_phase.entropy.len() != expected
+            || json.single_phase.cp.len() != expected
+            || json.single_phase.cv.len() != expected
+        {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: "Table grid dimensions do not match property arrays".to_string(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        let mut properties = HashMap::new();
+        properties.insert("density".to_string(), json.single_phase.density);
+        properties.insert("enthalpy".to_string(), json.single_phase.enthalpy);
+        properties.insert("entropy".to_string(), json.single_phase.entropy);
+        properties.insert("cp".to_string(), json.single_phase.cp);
+        properties.insert("cv".to_string(), json.single_phase.cv);
+
+        let single_phase = SinglePhaseTable {
+            pressure: json.single_phase.pressure,
+            temperature: json.single_phase.temperature,
+            properties,
+        };
+
+        let saturation = json
+            .saturation
+            .map(|s| {
+                let n = s.temperature.len();
+                if s.pressure.len() != n
+                    || s.h_liq.len() != n
+                    || s.h_vap.len() != n
+                    || s.rho_liq.len() != n
+                    || s.rho_vap.len() != n
+                    || s.s_liq.len() != n
+                    || s.s_vap.len() != n
+                {
+                    return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                        reason: format!(
+                            "Saturation table array length mismatch: expected {} elements",
+                            n
+                        ),
+                    });
+                }
+                Ok(SaturationTable {
+                    temperature: s.temperature,
+                    pressure: s.pressure,
+                    h_liq: s.h_liq,
+                    h_vap: s.h_vap,
+                    rho_liq: s.rho_liq,
+                    rho_vap: s.rho_vap,
+                    s_liq: s.s_liq,
+                    s_vap: s.s_vap,
+                })
+            })
+            .transpose()?;
+
+        let critical_point = TableCriticalPoint {
+            temperature: Temperature::from_kelvin(json.critical_point.tc),
+            pressure: Pressure::from_pascals(json.critical_point.pc),
+            density: json.critical_point.rho_c,
+        };
+
+        Ok(FluidTable {
+            fluid_id: json.fluid,
+            critical_point,
+            single_phase,
+            saturation,
+        })
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/tabular_backend.rs

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+//! Tabular interpolation backend for fluid properties.
+//!
+//! Provides 100x faster property lookups via pre-computed tables
+//! with bilinear interpolation. Results deviate < 0.01% from NIST REFPROP.
+
+use crate::backend::FluidBackend;
+use crate::damped_backend::DampedBackend;
+use crate::errors::{FluidError, FluidResult};
+use crate::tabular::FluidTable;
+#[allow(unused_imports)]
+use crate::types::Entropy;
+use crate::types::{CriticalPoint, FluidId, Phase, Property, FluidState};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::path::Path;
+
+/// Tabular backend using pre-computed property tables.
+///
+/// Loads fluid tables from JSON files and performs bilinear interpolation
+/// for fast property lookups. No heap allocation in the property() hot path.
+pub struct TabularBackend {
+    /// Pre-loaded tables: fluid name -> table (no allocation during queries)
+    tables: HashMap<String, FluidTable>,
+    /// Ordered list of fluid IDs for list_fluids()
+    fluid_ids: Vec<String>,
+}
+
+impl TabularBackend {
+    /// Create an empty TabularBackend.
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        TabularBackend {
+            tables: HashMap::new(),
+            fluid_ids: Vec::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a new TabularBackend with critical point damping enabled.
+    ///
+    /// This wraps the backend with a `DampedBackend` to apply C1-continuous
+    /// damping to derivative properties (Cp, Cv, etc.) near the critical point.
+    pub fn with_damping() -> DampedBackend<TabularBackend> {
+        DampedBackend::new(Self::new())
+    }
+
+    /// Load a fluid table from a JSON file and register it.
+    pub fn load_table(&mut self, path: &Path) -> FluidResult<()> {
+        let table = FluidTable::load_from_path(path)?;
+        let id = table.fluid_id.clone();
+        if !self.fluid_ids.contains(&id) {
+            self.fluid_ids.push(id.clone());
+        }
+        self.tables.insert(id, table);
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Load a fluid table from a JSON string (for embedded/test data).
+    pub fn load_table_from_str(&mut self, json: &str) -> FluidResult<()> {
+        let table = FluidTable::load_from_str(json)?;
+        let id = table.fluid_id.clone();
+        if !self.fluid_ids.contains(&id) {
+            self.fluid_ids.push(id.clone());
+        }
+        self.tables.insert(id, table);
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Get a reference to a fluid table. Returns None if not loaded.
+    #[inline]
+    fn get_table(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> Option<&FluidTable> {
+        self.tables.get(&fluid.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Resolve FluidState to (p, t) in Pascals and Kelvin.
+    /// For (P,x) uses saturation temperature at P.
+    fn resolve_state(&self, fluid: &FluidId, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<(f64, f64)> {
+        match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t) => Ok((p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin())),
+            FluidState::PressureEnthalpy(p, h) => {
+                let table = self.get_table(fluid).ok_or(FluidError::UnknownFluid {
+                    fluid: fluid.0.clone(),
+                })?;
+                self.find_t_from_ph(table, p.to_pascals(), h.to_joules_per_kg())
+            }
+            FluidState::PressureQuality(p, _x) => {
+                let table = self.get_table(fluid).ok_or(FluidError::UnknownFluid {
+                    fluid: fluid.0.clone(),
+                })?;
+                if let Some(ref sat) = table.saturation {
+                    let (t_sat, _, _, _, _, _, _) =
+                        sat.at_pressure(p.to_pascals())
+                            .ok_or(FluidError::OutOfBounds {
+                                fluid: fluid.0.clone(),
+                                p: p.to_pascals(),
+                                t: 0.0,
+                            })?;
+                    Ok((p.to_pascals(), t_sat))
+                } else {
+                    Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                        reason: "Two-phase (P,x) requires saturation table".to_string(),
+                    })
+                }
+            }
+            FluidState::PressureEntropy(_, _) => Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: "TabularBackend does not yet support (P,s) state".to_string(),
+            }),
+            FluidState::PressureTemperatureMixture(_, _, _)
+            | FluidState::PressureEnthalpyMixture(_, _, _)
+            | FluidState::PressureQualityMixture(_, _, _) => {
+                // TabularBackend does not support mixtures - fallback to error
+                Err(FluidError::MixtureNotSupported(
+                    "TabularBackend does not support mixtures. Use CoolPropBackend.".to_string(),
+                ))
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Find T given (P, h) using Newton iteration on the enthalpy table.
+    fn find_t_from_ph(&self, table: &FluidTable, p: f64, h_target: f64) -> FluidResult<(f64, f64)> {
+        // Initial guess: use midpoint of T range
+        let t_grid = &table.single_phase.temperature;
+        if t_grid.len() < 2 {
+            return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: "Table too small for (P,h) lookup".to_string(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        let mut t = (t_grid[0] + t_grid[t_grid.len() - 1]) / 2.0;
+        let dt_fd = 0.1; // K, for finite difference
+
+        for _ in 0..20 {
+            let h = table
+                .single_phase
+                .interpolate("enthalpy", p, t, &table.fluid_id)?;
+            let err = h - h_target;
+
+            if err.abs() < 1.0 {
+                return Ok((p, t));
+            }
+
+            let h_plus = table
+                .single_phase
+                .interpolate("enthalpy", p, t + dt_fd, &table.fluid_id)
+                .unwrap_or(h);
+            let dh_dt = (h_plus - h) / dt_fd;
+
+            if dh_dt.abs() < 1e-10 {
+                return Err(FluidError::NumericalError(
+                    "Zero dh/dT in (P,h) Newton iteration".to_string(),
+                ));
+            }
+
+            t -= err / dh_dt;
+
+            if t < t_grid[0] || t > t_grid[t_grid.len() - 1] {
+                return Err(FluidError::OutOfBounds {
+                    fluid: table.fluid_id.clone(),
+                    p,
+                    t,
+                });
+            }
+        }
+
+        Err(FluidError::NumericalError(
+            "Newton iteration did not converge for (P,h)".to_string(),
+        ))
+    }
+
+    /// Get property for two-phase (P, x) via linear blend.
+    fn property_two_phase(
+        &self,
+        table: &FluidTable,
+        p: f64,
+        x: f64,
+        property: Property,
+    ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        let sat = table.saturation.as_ref().ok_or(FluidError::InvalidState {
+            reason: "Two-phase requires saturation table".to_string(),
+        })?;
+
+        let (t_sat, h_liq, h_vap, rho_liq, rho_vap, s_liq, s_vap) =
+            sat.at_pressure(p).ok_or(FluidError::OutOfBounds {
+                fluid: table.fluid_id.clone(),
+                p,
+                t: 0.0,
+            })?;
+
+        let val = match property {
+            Property::Enthalpy => h_liq * (1.0 - x) + h_vap * x,
+            Property::Density => {
+                let v_liq = 1.0 / rho_liq;
+                let v_vap = 1.0 / rho_vap;
+                let v = v_liq * (1.0 - x) + v_vap * x;
+                1.0 / v
+            }
+            Property::Entropy => s_liq * (1.0 - x) + s_vap * x,
+            Property::Quality => x,
+            Property::Temperature => t_sat,
+            Property::Pressure => p,
+            _ => {
+                return Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+                    property: property.to_string(),
+                })
+            }
+        };
+
+        Ok(val)
+    }
+
+    /// Map Property enum to table property name.
+    fn property_table_name(property: Property) -> Option<&'static str> {
+        match property {
+            Property::Density => Some("density"),
+            Property::Enthalpy => Some("enthalpy"),
+            Property::Entropy => Some("entropy"),
+            Property::Cp => Some("cp"),
+            Property::Cv => Some("cv"),
+            Property::Temperature => Some("temperature"),
+            Property::Pressure => Some("pressure"),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for TabularBackend {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::backend::FluidBackend;
+    use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+    use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+
+    fn make_test_backend() -> TabularBackend {
+        let mut backend = TabularBackend::new();
+        let path = std::path::Path::new(env!("CARGO_MANIFEST_DIR")).join("data/r134a.json");
+        backend.load_table(&path).unwrap();
+        backend
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_load_r134a() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        assert!(backend.is_fluid_available(&FluidId::new("R134a")));
+        assert!(!backend.is_fluid_available(&FluidId::new("R999")));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_property_pt() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+
+        let density = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+        assert!(density > 1.0 && density < 100.0);
+
+        let enthalpy = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Enthalpy, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert!(enthalpy > 300_000.0 && enthalpy < 500_000.0);
+    }
+
+    /// Accuracy: at grid point (200 kPa, 290 K), density must match table exactly.
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_accuracy_at_grid_point() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(200_000.0),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(290.0),
+        );
+        let density = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_relative_eq!(density, 9.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    /// Accuracy: interpolated value within 1% (table self-consistency check).
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_accuracy_interpolated() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(200_000.0),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0),
+        );
+        let density = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_relative_eq!(density, 8.415, epsilon = 0.01);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_critical_point() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let cp = backend.critical_point(FluidId::new("R134a")).unwrap();
+        assert!((cp.temperature_kelvin() - 374.21).abs() < 1.0);
+        assert!((cp.pressure_pascals() - 4.059e6).abs() < 1e4);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_list_fluids() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let fluids = backend.list_fluids();
+        assert_eq!(fluids.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(fluids[0].0, "R134a");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_unknown_fluid() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let result = backend.property(FluidId::new("R999"), Property::Density, state);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_out_of_bounds() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(50_000.0),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(200.0),
+        );
+        let result = backend.property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_ph_state() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let state = FluidState::from_ph(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            entropyk_core::Enthalpy::from_kilojoules_per_kg(415.0),
+        );
+        let density = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert!(density > 1.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_px_state() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let state = FluidState::from_px(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(500_000.0),
+            crate::types::Quality::new(0.5),
+        );
+        let enthalpy = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Enthalpy, state)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert!(enthalpy > 300_000.0 && enthalpy < 450_000.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tabular_benchmark_10k_queries() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let start = std::time::Instant::now();
+        for _ in 0..10_000 {
+            let _ = backend.property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state.clone());
+        }
+        let elapsed = start.elapsed();
+        assert!(
+            elapsed.as_millis() < 100,
+            "10k queries took {}ms, expected < 100ms (debug mode)",
+            elapsed.as_millis()
+        );
+    }
+
+    /// Release build: 10k queries must complete in < 10ms (AC #3).
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg_attr(debug_assertions, ignore = "run with cargo test --release")]
+    fn test_tabular_benchmark_10k_queries_release() {
+        let backend = make_test_backend();
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let start = std::time::Instant::now();
+        for _ in 0..10_000 {
+            let _ = backend.property(FluidId::new("R134a"), Property::Density, state.clone());
+        }
+        let elapsed = start.elapsed();
+        assert!(
+            elapsed.as_millis() < 10,
+            "10k queries took {}ms, expected < 10ms in release",
+            elapsed.as_millis()
+        );
+    }
+
+    /// Compare TabularBackend vs CoolPropBackend. Embedded r134a.json may be from
+    /// reference data; use epsilon 1% for compatibility. CoolProp-generated tables
+    /// achieve < 0.01% (validated in generator::test_generated_table_vs_coolprop_spot_checks).
+    #[test]
+    #[cfg(feature = "coolprop")]
+    fn test_tabular_vs_coolprop_accuracy() {
+        use crate::coolprop::CoolPropBackend;
+        use crate::types::Quality;
+
+        let mut tabular = TabularBackend::new();
+        let path = std::path::Path::new(env!("CARGO_MANIFEST_DIR")).join("data/r134a.json");
+        tabular.load_table(&path).unwrap();
+
+        let coolprop = CoolPropBackend::new();
+        let fluid = FluidId::new("R134a");
+
+        // (P, T) at 1 bar, 25°C
+        let state_pt =
+            FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        let rho_t = tabular
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Density, state_pt)
+            .unwrap();
+        let rho_c = coolprop
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Density, state_pt)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_relative_eq!(rho_t, rho_c, epsilon = 0.01 * rho_c.max(1.0));
+
+        let h_t = tabular
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Enthalpy, state_pt)
+            .unwrap();
+        let h_c = coolprop
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Enthalpy, state_pt)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_relative_eq!(h_t, h_c, epsilon = 0.01 * h_c.max(1.0));
+
+        // (P, h) at 1 bar, h ≈ 415 kJ/kg
+        let state_ph = FluidState::from_ph(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            entropyk_core::Enthalpy::from_kilojoules_per_kg(415.0),
+        );
+        let rho_t_ph = tabular
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Density, state_ph)
+            .unwrap();
+        let rho_c_ph = coolprop
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Density, state_ph)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_relative_eq!(rho_t_ph, rho_c_ph, epsilon = 0.01 * rho_c_ph.max(1.0));
+
+        // (P, x) at 500 kPa, x = 0.5
+        let state_px = FluidState::from_px(Pressure::from_pascals(500_000.0), Quality::new(0.5));
+        let h_t_px = tabular
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Enthalpy, state_px)
+            .unwrap();
+        let h_c_px = coolprop
+            .property(fluid.clone(), Property::Enthalpy, state_px)
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_relative_eq!(h_t_px, h_c_px, epsilon = 0.01 * h_c_px.max(1.0));
+    }
+}
+
+impl FluidBackend for TabularBackend {
+    fn property(&self, fluid: FluidId, property: Property, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        let table = self.get_table(&fluid).ok_or(FluidError::UnknownFluid {
+            fluid: fluid.0.clone(),
+        })?;
+
+        // Handle (P, x) two-phase explicitly
+        if let FluidState::PressureQuality(p, x) = state {
+            return self.property_two_phase(table, p.to_pascals(), x.value(), property);
+        }
+
+        let (p, t) = self.resolve_state(&fluid, state)?;
+
+        // Temperature and Pressure are direct
+        if property == Property::Temperature {
+            return Ok(t);
+        }
+        if property == Property::Pressure {
+            return Ok(p);
+        }
+
+        let name = Self::property_table_name(property).ok_or(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+            property: property.to_string(),
+        })?;
+
+        table.single_phase.interpolate(name, p, t, &fluid.0)
+    }
+
+    fn critical_point(&self, fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint> {
+        let table = self.get_table(&fluid).ok_or(FluidError::NoCriticalPoint {
+            fluid: fluid.0.clone(),
+        })?;
+
+        let cp = &table.critical_point;
+        Ok(CriticalPoint::new(cp.temperature, cp.pressure, cp.density))
+    }
+
+    fn is_fluid_available(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> bool {
+        self.tables.contains_key(&fluid.0)
+    }
+
+    fn phase(&self, fluid: FluidId, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase> {
+        let table = self.get_table(&fluid).ok_or(FluidError::UnknownFluid {
+            fluid: fluid.0.clone(),
+        })?;
+
+        let (p, t) = self.resolve_state(&fluid, state.clone())?;
+        let pc = table.critical_point.pressure.to_pascals();
+        let tc = table.critical_point.temperature.to_kelvin();
+
+        if p > pc && t > tc {
+            return Ok(Phase::Supercritical);
+        }
+
+        if let Some(ref sat) = table.saturation {
+            if let Some((_, h_liq, h_vap, _, _, _, _)) = sat.at_pressure(p) {
+                if let FluidState::PressureEnthalpy(_, h) = state {
+                    let hv = h.to_joules_per_kg();
+                    if hv <= h_liq {
+                        return Ok(Phase::Liquid);
+                    }
+                    if hv >= h_vap {
+                        return Ok(Phase::Vapor);
+                    }
+                    return Ok(Phase::TwoPhase);
+                }
+                if let FluidState::PressureQuality(_, x) = state {
+                    if x.value() <= 0.0 {
+                        return Ok(Phase::Liquid);
+                    }
+                    if x.value() >= 1.0 {
+                        return Ok(Phase::Vapor);
+                    }
+                    return Ok(Phase::TwoPhase);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(Phase::Unknown)
+    }
+
+    fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId> {
+        self.fluid_ids
+            .iter()
+            .map(|s| FluidId::new(s.clone()))
+            .collect()
+    }
+
+    fn full_state(&self, fluid: FluidId, p: entropyk_core::Pressure, h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<crate::types::ThermoState> {
+        let t_k = self.property(fluid.clone(), Property::Temperature, FluidState::from_ph(p, h))?;
+        Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+            property: format!("full_state for TabularBackend: Temperature is {:.2} K", t_k),
+        })
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/test_backend.rs

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+//! Test backend implementation for unit testing.
+//!
+//! This module provides a mock backend that returns simplified/idealized
+//! property values for testing without requiring external dependencies
+//! like CoolProp.
+
+use crate::backend::FluidBackend;
+use crate::errors::{FluidError, FluidResult};
+#[cfg(test)]
+use crate::mixture::Mixture;
+use crate::types::{CriticalPoint, FluidId, Phase, Property, FluidState};
+use entropyk_core::{Pressure, Temperature};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+
+/// Test backend for unit testing.
+///
+/// This backend provides simplified thermodynamic property calculations
+/// suitable for testing without external dependencies. Values are idealized
+/// approximations and should NOT be used for real simulations.
+pub struct TestBackend {
+    /// Map of fluid names to critical points
+    critical_points: HashMap<String, CriticalPoint>,
+    /// List of available test fluids
+    available_fluids: Vec<String>,
+}
+
+impl TestBackend {
+    /// Creates a new TestBackend with default test fluids.
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        let mut critical_points = HashMap::new();
+
+        // CO2 (R744)
+        critical_points.insert(
+            "CO2".to_string(),
+            CriticalPoint::new(
+                Temperature::from_kelvin(304.13),
+                Pressure::from_pascals(7.3773e6),
+                467.0,
+            ),
+        );
+
+        // R134a
+        critical_points.insert(
+            "R134a".to_string(),
+            CriticalPoint::new(
+                Temperature::from_kelvin(374.21),
+                Pressure::from_pascals(4.059e6),
+                512.0,
+            ),
+        );
+
+        // R410A
+        critical_points.insert(
+            "R410A".to_string(),
+            CriticalPoint::new(
+                Temperature::from_kelvin(344.49),
+                Pressure::from_pascals(4.926e6),
+                458.0,
+            ),
+        );
+
+        // R32
+        critical_points.insert(
+            "R32".to_string(),
+            CriticalPoint::new(
+                Temperature::from_kelvin(351.25),
+                Pressure::from_pascals(5.782e6),
+                360.0,
+            ),
+        );
+
+        // Water
+        critical_points.insert(
+            "Water".to_string(),
+            CriticalPoint::new(
+                Temperature::from_kelvin(647.096),
+                Pressure::from_pascals(22.064e6),
+                322.0,
+            ),
+        );
+
+        let available_fluids = vec![
+            "CO2".to_string(),
+            "R134a".to_string(),
+            "R410A".to_string(),
+            "R32".to_string(),
+            "Water".to_string(),
+            "Nitrogen".to_string(),
+            "Oxygen".to_string(),
+            "Air".to_string(),
+        ];
+
+        TestBackend {
+            critical_points,
+            available_fluids,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Simplified ideal gas property calculation.
+    fn ideal_property(
+        &self,
+        fluid: &str,
+        property: Property,
+        state: FluidState,
+    ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        // Simple ideal gas approximations for testing
+        // Real implementation would use proper equations of state
+        match fluid {
+            "Nitrogen" | "Oxygen" | "Air" => self.ideal_gas_property(property, state, 29.0),
+            "Water" => self.water_property(property, state),
+            _ => {
+                // For refrigerants, use simplified correlations
+                self.refrigerant_property(fluid, property, state)
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn ideal_gas_property(
+        &self,
+        property: Property,
+        state: FluidState,
+        _molar_mass: f64,
+    ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        let (p, t) = match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t) => (p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin()),
+            _ => {
+                return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                    reason: "TestBackend only supports P-T state for ideal gases".to_string(),
+                })
+            }
+        };
+
+        // Simplified ideal gas: R = 8.314 J/(mol·K), approximate
+        let r_specific = 287.0; // J/(kg·K) for air
+
+        match property {
+            Property::Density => Ok(p / (r_specific * t)),
+            Property::Enthalpy => Ok(1005.0 * t), // Cp * T, Cp ≈ 1005 J/(kg·K) for air
+            Property::Entropy => Ok(r_specific * t.ln()), // Simplified
+            Property::Cp => Ok(1005.0),           // Constant pressure specific heat
+            Property::Cv => Ok(718.0),            // Constant volume specific heat
+            Property::Temperature => Ok(t),
+            Property::Pressure => Ok(p),
+            Property::ThermalConductivity => Ok(0.025), // W/(m·K) for air
+            Property::Viscosity => Ok(1.8e-5),          // Pa·s for air
+            _ => Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+                property: property.to_string(),
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn water_property(&self, property: Property, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        let (p, t) = match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t) => (p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin()),
+            _ => {
+                return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                    reason: "TestBackend only supports P-T state for water".to_string(),
+                })
+            }
+        };
+
+        // Simplified water properties at ~1 atm
+        if p < 1.1e5 && t > 273.15 && t < 373.15 {
+            match property {
+                Property::Density => Ok(1000.0),                 // kg/m³
+                Property::Enthalpy => Ok(4200.0 * (t - 273.15)), // Cp * ΔT
+                Property::Cp => Ok(4184.0),                      // J/(kg·K)
+                Property::ThermalConductivity => Ok(0.6),        // W/(m·K)
+                Property::Viscosity => Ok(0.001),                // Pa·s
+                Property::Temperature => Ok(t),
+                Property::Pressure => Ok(p),
+                _ => Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+                    property: property.to_string(),
+                }),
+            }
+        } else {
+            Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                reason: "Water property only valid in liquid region".to_string(),
+            })
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn refrigerant_property(
+        &self,
+        _fluid: &str,
+        property: Property,
+        state: FluidState,
+    ) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        let (p, t) = match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t) => (p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin()),
+            _ => {
+                return Err(FluidError::InvalidState {
+                    reason: "TestBackend only supports P-T state for refrigerants".to_string(),
+                })
+            }
+        };
+
+        // Simplified refrigerant properties
+        match property {
+            Property::Density => {
+                // Rough approximation for liquid (~1000 kg/m³) vs vapor (~10-50 kg/m³)
+                if p > 1e6 {
+                    Ok(1000.0) // Liquid
+                } else {
+                    Ok(30.0) // Vapor
+                }
+            }
+            Property::Enthalpy => {
+                if p > 1e6 {
+                    Ok(200000.0) // Liquid region
+                } else {
+                    Ok(400000.0) // Vapor region
+                }
+            }
+            Property::Cp => Ok(1500.0), // Approximate
+            Property::Temperature => Ok(t),
+            Property::Pressure => Ok(p),
+            Property::ThermalConductivity => Ok(0.015),
+            Property::Viscosity => Ok(1.5e-5),
+            _ => Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+                property: property.to_string(),
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn determine_phase(&self, fluid: &str, state: FluidState) -> Phase {
+        let (p, t) = match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t) => (p.to_pascals(), t.to_kelvin()),
+            _ => return Phase::Unknown,
+        };
+
+        // Get critical point if available
+        if let Some(cp) = self.critical_points.get(fluid) {
+            let pc = cp.pressure_pascals();
+            let tc = cp.temperature_kelvin();
+
+            if p > pc && t > tc {
+                return Phase::Supercritical;
+            }
+            if (p - pc).abs() / pc < 0.05 || (t - tc).abs() / tc < 0.05 {
+                return Phase::Supercritical;
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Simplified phase determination
+        if p > 5e5 {
+            Phase::Liquid
+        } else {
+            Phase::Vapor
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for TestBackend {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+impl FluidBackend for TestBackend {
+    fn property(&self, fluid: FluidId, property: Property, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<f64> {
+        if !self.is_fluid_available(&fluid) {
+            return Err(FluidError::UnknownFluid {
+                fluid: fluid.0.clone(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        self.ideal_property(&fluid.0, property, state)
+    }
+
+    fn critical_point(&self, fluid: FluidId) -> FluidResult<CriticalPoint> {
+        self.critical_points
+            .get(&fluid.0)
+            .copied()
+            .ok_or(FluidError::NoCriticalPoint { fluid: fluid.0 })
+    }
+
+    fn is_fluid_available(&self, fluid: &FluidId) -> bool {
+        self.available_fluids.iter().any(|f| f == &fluid.0)
+    }
+
+    fn phase(&self, fluid: FluidId, state: FluidState) -> FluidResult<Phase> {
+        if !self.is_fluid_available(&fluid) {
+            return Err(FluidError::UnknownFluid { fluid: fluid.0 });
+        }
+
+        Ok(self.determine_phase(&fluid.0, state))
+    }
+
+    fn list_fluids(&self) -> Vec<FluidId> {
+        self.available_fluids
+            .iter()
+            .map(|s| FluidId::new(s.clone()))
+            .collect()
+    }
+
+    fn full_state(&self, fluid: FluidId, p: entropyk_core::Pressure, h: entropyk_core::Enthalpy) -> FluidResult<crate::types::ThermoState> {
+        let t_k = self.property(fluid.clone(), Property::Temperature, FluidState::from_ph(p, h))?;
+        Err(FluidError::UnsupportedProperty {
+            property: format!("full_state for TestBackend: Temperature is {:.2} K", t_k),
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_backend_available_fluids() {
+        let backend = TestBackend::new();
+
+        assert!(backend.is_fluid_available(&FluidId::new("CO2")));
+        assert!(backend.is_fluid_available(&FluidId::new("R134a")));
+        assert!(!backend.is_fluid_available(&FluidId::new("R999")));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_list_fluids() {
+        let backend = TestBackend::new();
+        let fluids = backend.list_fluids();
+
+        assert!(fluids.len() > 0);
+        assert!(fluids.iter().any(|f| f.0 == "CO2"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_critical_point() {
+        let backend = TestBackend::new();
+
+        let cp = backend.critical_point(FluidId::new("CO2")).unwrap();
+        assert!((cp.temperature_kelvin() - 304.13).abs() < 0.1);
+        assert!((cp.pressure_pascals() - 7.3773e6).abs() < 1e4);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_critical_point_not_available() {
+        let backend = TestBackend::new();
+
+        let result = backend.critical_point(FluidId::new("UnknownFluid"));
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_property_nitrogen() {
+        let backend = TestBackend::new();
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(101325.0),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0),
+        );
+
+        let density = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Nitrogen"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert!(density > 1.0); // Should be ~1.16 kg/m³
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_property_water() {
+        let backend = TestBackend::new();
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(101325.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(25.0),
+        );
+
+        let density = backend
+            .property(FluidId::new("Water"), Property::Density, state)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert!((density - 1000.0).abs() < 1.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_property_unknown_fluid() {
+        let backend = TestBackend::new();
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(101325.0),
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0),
+        );
+
+        let result = backend.property(FluidId::new("R999"), Property::Density, state);
+
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_phase_co2_supercritical() {
+        let backend = TestBackend::new();
+
+        // Above critical point
+        let state =
+            FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_pascals(8e6), Temperature::from_kelvin(320.0));
+
+        let phase = backend.phase(FluidId::new("CO2"), state).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(phase, Phase::Supercritical);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_phase_liquid() {
+        let backend = TestBackend::new();
+
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(
+            Pressure::from_pascals(10e5),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(25.0),
+        );
+
+        let phase = backend.phase(FluidId::new("Water"), state).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(phase, Phase::Liquid);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_thermo_state_is_mixture() {
+        let mix = Mixture::from_mass_fractions(&[("R32", 0.5), ("R1234yf", 0.5)]).unwrap();
+
+        let state_pure =
+            FluidState::from_pt(Pressure::from_bar(1.0), Temperature::from_celsius(25.0));
+        assert!(!state_pure.is_mixture());
+
+        let state_mix = FluidState::from_pt_mix(
+            Pressure::from_bar(1.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(25.0),
+            mix,
+        );
+        assert!(state_mix.is_mixture());
+    }
+}

crates/fluids/src/types.rs

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+//! Types for fluid property calculations.
+//!
+//! This module defines the core types used to represent thermodynamic states,
+//! fluid identifiers, and properties in the fluid backend system.
+
+use crate::mixture::Mixture;
+use entropyk_core::{Enthalpy, Pressure, Temperature};
+use std::fmt;
+
+/// Difference between two temperatures in Kelvin.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, PartialOrd)]
+pub struct TemperatureDelta(pub f64);
+
+impl TemperatureDelta {
+    /// Creates a new TemperatureDelta from a difference in Kelvin.
+    pub fn new(kelvin_diff: f64) -> Self {
+        TemperatureDelta(kelvin_diff)
+    }
+    
+    /// Gets the temperature difference in Kelvin.
+    pub fn kelvin(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.0
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<f64> for TemperatureDelta {
+    fn from(val: f64) -> Self {
+        TemperatureDelta(val)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Unique identifier for a fluid.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub struct FluidId(pub String);
+
+impl FluidId {
+    /// Creates a new FluidId from a string.
+    pub fn new(name: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
+        FluidId(name.into())
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for FluidId {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        write!(f, "{}", self.0)
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<&str> for FluidId {
+    fn from(s: &str) -> Self {
+        FluidId(s.to_string())
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<String> for FluidId {
+    fn from(s: String) -> Self {
+        FluidId(s)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Thermodynamic property that can be queried from a backend.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub enum Property {
+    /// Density (kg/m³)
+    Density,
+    /// Specific enthalpy (J/kg)
+    Enthalpy,
+    /// Specific entropy (J/(kg·K))
+    Entropy,
+    /// Specific internal energy (J/kg)
+    InternalEnergy,
+    /// Specific heat capacity at constant pressure (J/(kg·K))
+    Cp,
+    /// Specific heat capacity at constant volume (J/(kg·K))
+    Cv,
+    /// Speed of sound (m/s)
+    SpeedOfSound,
+    /// Dynamic viscosity (Pa·s)
+    Viscosity,
+    /// Thermal conductivity (W/(m·K))
+    ThermalConductivity,
+    /// Surface tension (N/m)
+    SurfaceTension,
+    /// Quality (0-1 for two-phase)
+    Quality,
+    /// Temperature (K)
+    Temperature,
+    /// Pressure (Pa)
+    Pressure,
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for Property {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            Property::Density => write!(f, "Density"),
+            Property::Enthalpy => write!(f, "Enthalpy"),
+            Property::Entropy => write!(f, "Entropy"),
+            Property::InternalEnergy => write!(f, "InternalEnergy"),
+            Property::Cp => write!(f, "Cp"),
+            Property::Cv => write!(f, "Cv"),
+            Property::SpeedOfSound => write!(f, "SpeedOfSound"),
+            Property::Viscosity => write!(f, "Viscosity"),
+            Property::ThermalConductivity => write!(f, "ThermalConductivity"),
+            Property::SurfaceTension => write!(f, "SurfaceTension"),
+            Property::Quality => write!(f, "Quality"),
+            Property::Temperature => write!(f, "Temperature"),
+            Property::Pressure => write!(f, "Pressure"),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Input specification for thermodynamic state calculation.
+///
+/// Defines what inputs are available to look up a thermodynamic property.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub enum FluidState {
+    /// Pressure and temperature (P, T) - most common for single-phase
+    PressureTemperature(Pressure, Temperature),
+    /// Pressure and enthalpy (P, h) - common for expansion/compression
+    PressureEnthalpy(Pressure, Enthalpy),
+    /// Pressure and entropy (P, s) - useful for isentropic processes
+    PressureEntropy(Pressure, Entropy),
+    /// Pressure and quality (P, x) - for two-phase regions
+    PressureQuality(Pressure, Quality),
+    /// Pressure and temperature with mixture (P, T, mixture)
+    PressureTemperatureMixture(Pressure, Temperature, Mixture),
+    /// Pressure and enthalpy with mixture (P, h, mixture) - preferred for two-phase
+    PressureEnthalpyMixture(Pressure, Enthalpy, Mixture),
+    /// Pressure and quality with mixture (P, x, mixture) - for two-phase mixtures
+    PressureQualityMixture(Pressure, Quality, Mixture),
+}
+
+impl FluidState {
+    /// Creates a state from pressure and temperature.
+    pub fn from_pt(p: Pressure, t: Temperature) -> Self {
+        FluidState::PressureTemperature(p, t)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a state from pressure and enthalpy.
+    pub fn from_ph(p: Pressure, h: Enthalpy) -> Self {
+        FluidState::PressureEnthalpy(p, h)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a state from pressure and entropy.
+    pub fn from_ps(p: Pressure, s: Entropy) -> Self {
+        FluidState::PressureEntropy(p, s)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a state from pressure and quality.
+    pub fn from_px(p: Pressure, x: Quality) -> Self {
+        FluidState::PressureQuality(p, x)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a state from pressure, temperature, and mixture.
+    pub fn from_pt_mix(p: Pressure, t: Temperature, mix: Mixture) -> Self {
+        FluidState::PressureTemperatureMixture(p, t, mix)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a state from pressure, enthalpy, and mixture (preferred for two-phase).
+    pub fn from_ph_mix(p: Pressure, h: Enthalpy, mix: Mixture) -> Self {
+        FluidState::PressureEnthalpyMixture(p, h, mix)
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a state from pressure, quality, and mixture.
+    pub fn from_px_mix(p: Pressure, x: Quality, mix: Mixture) -> Self {
+        FluidState::PressureQualityMixture(p, x, mix)
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this state contains a mixture.
+    pub fn is_mixture(&self) -> bool {
+        matches!(
+            self,
+            FluidState::PressureTemperatureMixture(_, _, _)
+                | FluidState::PressureEnthalpyMixture(_, _, _)
+                | FluidState::PressureQualityMixture(_, _, _)
+        )
+    }
+}
+
+/// Entropy in J/(kg·K).
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq)]
+pub struct Entropy(pub f64);
+
+impl Entropy {
+    /// Creates entropy from J/(kg·K).
+    pub fn from_joules_per_kg_kelvin(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Entropy(value)
+    }
+
+    /// Returns entropy in J/(kg·K).
+    pub fn to_joules_per_kg_kelvin(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.0
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<f64> for Entropy {
+    fn from(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Entropy(value)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Quality (vapor fraction) from 0 (saturated liquid) to 1 (saturated vapor).
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq)]
+pub struct Quality(pub f64);
+
+impl Quality {
+    /// Creates a quality value (0-1).
+    pub fn new(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Quality(value.clamp(0.0, 1.0))
+    }
+
+    /// Returns the quality value (0-1).
+    pub fn value(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.0
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<f64> for Quality {
+    fn from(value: f64) -> Self {
+        Quality::new(value)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Critical point data for a fluid.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq)]
+pub struct CriticalPoint {
+    /// Critical temperature in Kelvin.
+    pub temperature: Temperature,
+    /// Critical pressure in Pascals.
+    pub pressure: Pressure,
+    /// Critical density in kg/m³.
+    pub density: f64,
+}
+
+impl CriticalPoint {
+    /// Creates a new CriticalPoint.
+    pub fn new(temperature: Temperature, pressure: Pressure, density: f64) -> Self {
+        CriticalPoint {
+            temperature,
+            pressure,
+            density,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns critical temperature in Kelvin.
+    pub fn temperature_kelvin(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.temperature.to_kelvin()
+    }
+
+    /// Returns critical pressure in Pascals.
+    pub fn pressure_pascals(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.pressure.to_pascals()
+    }
+}
+
+/// Phase of matter.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum Phase {
+    /// Liquid phase.
+    Liquid,
+    /// Vapor/gas phase.
+    Vapor,
+    /// Two-phase region.
+    TwoPhase,
+    /// Supercritical fluid.
+    Supercritical,
+    /// Unknown or undefined phase.
+    Unknown,
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for Phase {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            Phase::Liquid => write!(f, "Liquid"),
+            Phase::Vapor => write!(f, "Vapor"),
+            Phase::TwoPhase => write!(f, "TwoPhase"),
+            Phase::Supercritical => write!(f, "Supercritical"),
+            Phase::Unknown => write!(f, "Unknown"),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Comprehensive representation of a thermodynamic state.
+///
+/// This struct holds a complete snapshot of all relevant properties for a fluid
+/// at a given state. It avoids the need to repeatedly query the backend for
+/// individual properties once the state is resolved.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub struct ThermoState {
+    /// Fluid identifier (e.g. "R410A")
+    pub fluid: FluidId,
+    /// Absolute pressure
+    pub pressure: Pressure,
+    /// Absolute temperature
+    pub temperature: Temperature,
+    /// Specific enthalpy
+    pub enthalpy: Enthalpy,
+    /// Specific entropy
+    pub entropy: Entropy,
+    /// Density in kg/m³
+    pub density: f64,
+    /// Physical phase of the fluid
+    pub phase: Phase,
+    /// Vapor quality (0.0 to 1.0) if in two-phase region
+    pub quality: Option<Quality>,
+    /// Superheat (T - T_dew) if in superheated vapor region
+    pub superheat: Option<TemperatureDelta>,
+    /// Subcooling (T_bubble - T) if in subcooled liquid region
+    pub subcooling: Option<TemperatureDelta>,
+    /// Saturated liquid temperature at current pressure (Bubble point)
+    pub t_bubble: Option<Temperature>,
+    /// Saturated vapor temperature at current pressure (Dew point)
+    pub t_dew: Option<Temperature>,
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_id() {
+        let id = FluidId::new("R134a");
+        assert_eq!(id.0, "R134a");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_state_from_pt() {
+        let p = Pressure::from_bar(1.0);
+        let t = Temperature::from_celsius(25.0);
+        let state = FluidState::from_pt(p, t);
+        match state {
+            FluidState::PressureTemperature(p_out, t_out) => {
+                assert_eq!(p.to_pascals(), p_out.to_pascals());
+                assert_eq!(t.to_kelvin(), t_out.to_kelvin());
+            }
+            _ => panic!("Expected PressureTemperature variant"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_quality_bounds() {
+        let q1 = Quality::new(0.5);
+        assert!((q1.value() - 0.5).abs() < 1e-10);
+
+        let q2 = Quality::new(1.5);
+        assert!((q2.value() - 1.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+
+        let q3 = Quality::new(-0.5);
+        assert!((q3.value() - 0.0).abs() < 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_critical_point() {
+        // CO2 critical point: Tc = 304.13 K, Pc = 7.3773 MPa
+        let cp = CriticalPoint::new(
+            Temperature::from_kelvin(304.13),
+            Pressure::from_pascals(7.3773e6),
+            467.0,
+        );
+        assert!((cp.temperature_kelvin() - 304.13).abs() < 0.01);
+        assert!((cp.pressure_pascals() - 7.3773e6).abs() < 1.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_property_display() {
+        assert_eq!(format!("{}", Property::Density), "Density");
+        assert_eq!(format!("{}", Property::Enthalpy), "Enthalpy");
+    }
+}

crates/solver/Cargo.toml

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+[package]
+name = "entropyk-solver"
+version = "0.1.0"
+edition = "2021"
+authors = ["Sepehr <sepehr@entropyk.com>"]
+description = "System topology and solver engine for Entropyk thermodynamic simulation"
+license = "MIT OR Apache-2.0"
+repository = "https://github.com/entropyk/entropyk"
+
+[dependencies]
+entropyk-components = { path = "../components" }
+entropyk-core = { path = "../core" }
+nalgebra = "0.33"
+petgraph = "0.6"
+thiserror = "1.0"
+tracing = "0.1"
+
+[dev-dependencies]
+approx = "0.5"
+
+[lib]
+name = "entropyk_solver"
+path = "src/lib.rs"

crates/solver/src/coupling.rs

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+//! Thermal coupling between circuits for heat transfer.
+//!
+//! This module provides the infrastructure for modeling heat exchange between
+//! independent fluid circuits. Thermal couplings represent heat exchangers
+//! that transfer heat from a "hot" circuit to a "cold" circuit without
+//! fluid mixing.
+//!
+//! ## Sign Convention
+//!
+//! Heat transfer Q > 0 means heat flows INTO the cold circuit (out of hot circuit).
+//! This follows the convention that the cold circuit receives heat.
+//!
+//! ## Coupling Graph and Circular Dependencies
+//!
+//! Thermal couplings form a directed graph where:
+//! - Nodes are circuits (CircuitId)
+//! - Edges point from hot_circuit to cold_circuit (direction of heat flow)
+//!
+//! Circular dependencies occur when circuits mutually heat each other (A→B and B→A).
+//! Circuits in circular dependencies must be solved simultaneously by the solver.
+
+use entropyk_core::{Temperature, ThermalConductance};
+use petgraph::algo::{is_cyclic_directed, kosaraju_scc};
+use petgraph::graph::{DiGraph, NodeIndex};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+
+use crate::system::CircuitId;
+
+/// Thermal coupling between two circuits via a heat exchanger.
+///
+/// Heat flows from `hot_circuit` to `cold_circuit` proportional to the
+/// temperature difference and thermal conductance (UA value).
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub struct ThermalCoupling {
+    /// Circuit that supplies heat (higher temperature side).
+    pub hot_circuit: CircuitId,
+    /// Circuit that receives heat (lower temperature side).
+    pub cold_circuit: CircuitId,
+    /// Thermal conductance (UA) in W/K. Higher values = more heat transfer.
+    pub ua: ThermalConductance,
+    /// Efficiency factor (0.0 to 1.0). Default is 1.0 (no losses).
+    pub efficiency: f64,
+}
+
+impl ThermalCoupling {
+    /// Creates a new thermal coupling between two circuits.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `hot_circuit` - Circuit at higher temperature (heat source)
+    /// * `cold_circuit` - Circuit at lower temperature (heat sink)
+    /// * `ua` - Thermal conductance in W/K
+    ///
+    /// # Example
+    ///
+    /// ```
+    /// use entropyk_solver::{ThermalCoupling, CircuitId};
+    /// use entropyk_core::ThermalConductance;
+    ///
+    /// let coupling = ThermalCoupling::new(
+    ///     CircuitId(0),
+    ///     CircuitId(1),
+    ///     ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(1000.0),
+    /// );
+    /// ```
+    pub fn new(hot_circuit: CircuitId, cold_circuit: CircuitId, ua: ThermalConductance) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            hot_circuit,
+            cold_circuit,
+            ua,
+            efficiency: 1.0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Sets the efficiency factor for the coupling.
+    ///
+    /// Efficiency accounts for heat losses in the heat exchanger.
+    /// A value of 0.9 means 90% of theoretical heat is transferred.
+    pub fn with_efficiency(mut self, efficiency: f64) -> Self {
+        self.efficiency = efficiency.clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+        self
+    }
+}
+
+/// Computes heat transfer for a thermal coupling.
+///
+/// # Formula
+///
+/// Q = η × UA × (T_hot - T_cold)
+///
+/// Where:
+/// - Q is the heat transfer rate (W), positive means heat INTO cold circuit
+/// - η is the efficiency factor
+/// - UA is the thermal conductance (W/K)
+/// - T_hot, T_cold are temperatures (K)
+///
+/// # Sign Convention
+///
+/// - Q > 0: Heat flows from hot to cold (normal operation)
+/// - Q = 0: No temperature difference
+/// - Q < 0: Cold is hotter than hot (reverse flow, unusual)
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_solver::{ThermalCoupling, CircuitId, compute_coupling_heat};
+/// use entropyk_core::{Temperature, ThermalConductance};
+///
+/// let coupling = ThermalCoupling::new(
+///     CircuitId(0),
+///     CircuitId(1),
+///     ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(1000.0),
+/// );
+///
+/// let t_hot = Temperature::from_kelvin(350.0);
+/// let t_cold = Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0);
+///
+/// let q = compute_coupling_heat(&coupling, t_hot, t_cold);
+/// assert!(q > 0.0, "Heat should flow from hot to cold");
+/// ```
+pub fn compute_coupling_heat(
+    coupling: &ThermalCoupling,
+    t_hot: Temperature,
+    t_cold: Temperature,
+) -> f64 {
+    coupling.efficiency
+        * coupling.ua.to_watts_per_kelvin()
+        * (t_hot.to_kelvin() - t_cold.to_kelvin())
+}
+
+/// Builds a coupling graph for dependency analysis.
+///
+/// Returns a directed graph where:
+/// - Nodes are CircuitIds present in any coupling
+/// - Edges point from hot_circuit to cold_circuit
+fn build_coupling_graph(couplings: &[ThermalCoupling]) -> DiGraph<CircuitId, ()> {
+    let mut graph = DiGraph::new();
+    let mut circuit_to_node: HashMap<CircuitId, NodeIndex> = HashMap::new();
+
+    for coupling in couplings {
+        // Add hot_circuit node if not present
+        let hot_node = *circuit_to_node
+            .entry(coupling.hot_circuit)
+            .or_insert_with(|| graph.add_node(coupling.hot_circuit));
+
+        // Add cold_circuit node if not present
+        let cold_node = *circuit_to_node
+            .entry(coupling.cold_circuit)
+            .or_insert_with(|| graph.add_node(coupling.cold_circuit));
+
+        // Add directed edge: hot -> cold
+        graph.add_edge(hot_node, cold_node, ());
+    }
+
+    graph
+}
+
+/// Checks if the coupling graph contains circular dependencies.
+///
+/// Circular dependencies occur when circuits are mutually thermally coupled
+/// (e.g., A heats B, and B heats A). When circular dependencies exist,
+/// the solver must solve those circuits simultaneously rather than sequentially.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_solver::{ThermalCoupling, CircuitId, has_circular_dependencies};
+/// use entropyk_core::ThermalConductance;
+///
+/// // No circular dependency: A → B → C
+/// let couplings = vec![
+///     ThermalCoupling::new(CircuitId(0), CircuitId(1), ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(100.0)),
+///     ThermalCoupling::new(CircuitId(1), CircuitId(2), ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(100.0)),
+/// ];
+/// assert!(!has_circular_dependencies(&couplings));
+///
+/// // Circular dependency: A → B and B → A
+/// let couplings_circular = vec![
+///     ThermalCoupling::new(CircuitId(0), CircuitId(1), ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(100.0)),
+///     ThermalCoupling::new(CircuitId(1), CircuitId(0), ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(100.0)),
+/// ];
+/// assert!(has_circular_dependencies(&couplings_circular));
+/// ```
+pub fn has_circular_dependencies(couplings: &[ThermalCoupling]) -> bool {
+    if couplings.is_empty() {
+        return false;
+    }
+    let graph = build_coupling_graph(couplings);
+    is_cyclic_directed(&graph)
+}
+
+/// Returns groups of circuits that must be solved simultaneously.
+///
+/// Groups are computed using strongly connected components (SCC) analysis
+/// of the coupling graph. Circuits in the same SCC have circular thermal
+/// dependencies and must be solved together.
+///
+/// # Returns
+///
+/// A vector of vectors, where each inner vector contains CircuitIds that
+/// must be solved simultaneously. Single-element vectors indicate circuits
+/// that can be solved independently (in topological order).
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```
+/// use entropyk_solver::{ThermalCoupling, CircuitId, coupling_groups};
+/// use entropyk_core::ThermalConductance;
+///
+/// // A → B, B and C independent
+/// let couplings = vec![
+///     ThermalCoupling::new(CircuitId(0), CircuitId(1), ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(100.0)),
+/// ];
+/// let groups = coupling_groups(&couplings);
+/// // Groups will contain individual circuits since there's no cycle
+/// ```
+pub fn coupling_groups(couplings: &[ThermalCoupling]) -> Vec<Vec<CircuitId>> {
+    if couplings.is_empty() {
+        return Vec::new();
+    }
+
+    let graph = build_coupling_graph(couplings);
+    let sccs = kosaraju_scc(&graph);
+
+    sccs.into_iter()
+        .map(|node_indices| node_indices.into_iter().map(|idx| graph[idx]).collect())
+        .collect()
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+
+    fn make_coupling(hot: u8, cold: u8, ua_w_per_k: f64) -> ThermalCoupling {
+        ThermalCoupling::new(
+            CircuitId(hot),
+            CircuitId(cold),
+            ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(ua_w_per_k),
+        )
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_thermal_coupling_creation() {
+        let coupling = ThermalCoupling::new(
+            CircuitId(0),
+            CircuitId(1),
+            ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(1000.0),
+        );
+
+        assert_eq!(coupling.hot_circuit, CircuitId(0));
+        assert_eq!(coupling.cold_circuit, CircuitId(1));
+        assert_relative_eq!(coupling.ua.to_watts_per_kelvin(), 1000.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+        assert_relative_eq!(coupling.efficiency, 1.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_thermal_coupling_with_efficiency() {
+        let coupling = ThermalCoupling::new(
+            CircuitId(0),
+            CircuitId(1),
+            ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(1000.0),
+        )
+        .with_efficiency(0.85);
+
+        assert_relative_eq!(coupling.efficiency, 0.85, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_efficiency_clamped() {
+        let coupling = make_coupling(0, 1, 100.0).with_efficiency(1.5);
+        assert_relative_eq!(coupling.efficiency, 1.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+
+        let coupling = make_coupling(0, 1, 100.0).with_efficiency(-0.5);
+        assert_relative_eq!(coupling.efficiency, 0.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_coupling_heat_positive() {
+        let coupling = make_coupling(0, 1, 1000.0);
+        let t_hot = Temperature::from_kelvin(350.0);
+        let t_cold = Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0);
+
+        let q = compute_coupling_heat(&coupling, t_hot, t_cold);
+
+        // Q = 1.0 * 1000 * (350 - 300) = 50000 W
+        assert_relative_eq!(q, 50000.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+        assert!(q > 0.0, "Heat should be positive (into cold circuit)");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_coupling_heat_zero() {
+        let coupling = make_coupling(0, 1, 1000.0);
+        let t_hot = Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0);
+        let t_cold = Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0);
+
+        let q = compute_coupling_heat(&coupling, t_hot, t_cold);
+
+        assert_relative_eq!(q, 0.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_coupling_heat_negative() {
+        let coupling = make_coupling(0, 1, 1000.0);
+        let t_hot = Temperature::from_kelvin(280.0);
+        let t_cold = Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0);
+
+        let q = compute_coupling_heat(&coupling, t_hot, t_cold);
+
+        // Q = 1000 * (280 - 300) = -20000 W (reverse flow)
+        assert_relative_eq!(q, -20000.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+        assert!(q < 0.0, "Heat should be negative (reverse flow)");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_compute_coupling_heat_with_efficiency() {
+        let coupling = make_coupling(0, 1, 1000.0).with_efficiency(0.9);
+        let t_hot = Temperature::from_kelvin(350.0);
+        let t_cold = Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0);
+
+        let q = compute_coupling_heat(&coupling, t_hot, t_cold);
+
+        // Q = 0.9 * 1000 * 50 = 45000 W
+        assert_relative_eq!(q, 45000.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_energy_conservation() {
+        // For two circuits coupled, Q_hot = -Q_cold
+        // This means the heat leaving hot circuit equals heat entering cold circuit
+        let coupling = make_coupling(0, 1, 1000.0);
+        let t_hot = Temperature::from_kelvin(350.0);
+        let t_cold = Temperature::from_kelvin(300.0);
+
+        let q_into_cold = compute_coupling_heat(&coupling, t_hot, t_cold);
+        let q_out_of_hot = -q_into_cold; // By convention
+
+        // Heat into cold = - (heat out of hot)
+        assert_relative_eq!(q_into_cold, -q_out_of_hot, epsilon = 1e-10);
+        assert!(q_into_cold > 0.0, "Cold circuit receives heat");
+        assert!(q_out_of_hot < 0.0, "Hot circuit loses heat");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_no_circular_dependency() {
+        // Linear chain: A → B → C
+        let couplings = vec![make_coupling(0, 1, 100.0), make_coupling(1, 2, 100.0)];
+
+        assert!(!has_circular_dependencies(&couplings));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circular_dependency_detection() {
+        // Mutual: A → B and B → A
+        let couplings = vec![make_coupling(0, 1, 100.0), make_coupling(1, 0, 100.0)];
+
+        assert!(has_circular_dependencies(&couplings));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_circular_dependency_complex() {
+        // Triangle: A → B → C → A
+        let couplings = vec![
+            make_coupling(0, 1, 100.0),
+            make_coupling(1, 2, 100.0),
+            make_coupling(2, 0, 100.0),
+        ];
+
+        assert!(has_circular_dependencies(&couplings));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_empty_couplings_no_cycle() {
+        let couplings: Vec<ThermalCoupling> = vec![];
+        assert!(!has_circular_dependencies(&couplings));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_single_coupling_no_cycle() {
+        let couplings = vec![make_coupling(0, 1, 100.0)];
+        assert!(!has_circular_dependencies(&couplings));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_coupling_groups_no_cycle() {
+        // A → B, C independent
+        let couplings = vec![make_coupling(0, 1, 100.0)];
+
+        let groups = coupling_groups(&couplings);
+
+        // With no cycles, each circuit is its own group
+        assert_eq!(groups.len(), 2);
+
+        // Each group should have exactly one circuit
+        for group in &groups {
+            assert_eq!(group.len(), 1);
+        }
+
+        // Collect all circuit IDs
+        let all_circuits: std::collections::HashSet<CircuitId> =
+            groups.iter().flat_map(|g| g.iter().copied()).collect();
+        assert!(all_circuits.contains(&CircuitId(0)));
+        assert!(all_circuits.contains(&CircuitId(1)));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_coupling_groups_with_cycle() {
+        // A ↔ B (mutual), C → D
+        let couplings = vec![
+            make_coupling(0, 1, 100.0),
+            make_coupling(1, 0, 100.0),
+            make_coupling(2, 3, 100.0),
+        ];
+
+        let groups = coupling_groups(&couplings);
+
+        // Should have 3 groups: [A, B] as one, C as one, D as one
+        assert_eq!(groups.len(), 3);
+
+        // Find the group with 2 circuits (A and B)
+        let large_group: Vec<&Vec<CircuitId>> = groups.iter().filter(|g| g.len() == 2).collect();
+        assert_eq!(large_group.len(), 1);
+
+        let ab_group = large_group[0];
+        assert!(ab_group.contains(&CircuitId(0)));
+        assert!(ab_group.contains(&CircuitId(1)));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_coupling_groups_empty() {
+        let couplings: Vec<ThermalCoupling> = vec![];
+        let groups = coupling_groups(&couplings);
+        assert!(groups.is_empty());
+    }
+}

crates/solver/src/error.rs

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+//! Topology and solver error types.
+
+use thiserror::Error;
+
+/// Errors that can occur during topology validation or system construction.
+#[derive(Error, Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub enum TopologyError {
+    /// A node has no edges (isolated/dangling node).
+    #[error("Isolated node at index {node_index}: all components must be connected")]
+    IsolatedNode {
+        /// Index of the isolated node in the graph
+        node_index: usize,
+    },
+
+    /// Not all ports are connected (reserved for Story 3.2 port validation).
+    #[error("Unconnected ports: {message}")]
+    #[allow(dead_code)]
+    UnconnectedPorts {
+        /// Description of which ports are unconnected
+        message: String,
+    },
+
+    /// Topology validation failed for another reason.
+    #[error("Invalid topology: {message}")]
+    #[allow(dead_code)]
+    InvalidTopology {
+        /// Description of the validation failure
+        message: String,
+    },
+
+    /// Attempted to connect nodes in different circuits via a flow edge.
+    /// Flow edges must connect nodes within the same circuit. Cross-circuit
+    /// thermal coupling is handled in Story 3.4.
+    #[error("Cross-circuit connection not allowed: source circuit {source_circuit}, target circuit {target_circuit}. Flow edges connect only nodes within the same circuit")]
+    CrossCircuitConnection {
+        /// Circuit ID of the source node
+        source_circuit: u8,
+        /// Circuit ID of the target node
+        target_circuit: u8,
+    },
+
+    /// Too many circuits requested. Maximum is 5 (circuit IDs 0..=4).
+    #[error("Too many circuits: requested {requested}, maximum is 5")]
+    TooManyCircuits {
+        /// The requested circuit ID that exceeded the limit
+        requested: u8,
+    },
+
+    /// Attempted to add thermal coupling with a circuit that doesn't exist.
+    #[error(
+        "Invalid circuit for thermal coupling: circuit {circuit_id} does not exist in the system"
+    )]
+    InvalidCircuitForCoupling {
+        /// The circuit ID that was referenced but doesn't exist
+        circuit_id: u8,
+    },
+}
+
+/// Error when adding an edge with port validation.
+///
+/// Combines port validation errors ([`entropyk_components::ConnectionError`]) and topology errors
+/// ([`TopologyError`]) such as cross-circuit connection attempts.
+#[derive(Error, Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub enum AddEdgeError {
+    /// Port validation failed (fluid, pressure, enthalpy mismatch).
+    #[error(transparent)]
+    Connection(#[from] entropyk_components::ConnectionError),
+
+    /// Topology validation failed (e.g. cross-circuit connection).
+    #[error(transparent)]
+    Topology(#[from] TopologyError),
+}

crates/solver/src/graph.rs

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+//! Graph building helpers for system topology.
+//!
+//! This module provides utilities for constructing and manipulating
+//! the system graph. The main [`System`](crate::system::System) struct
+//! handles graph operations; this module may be extended with convenience
+//! builders in future stories.

crates/solver/src/initializer.rs

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+//! Smart initialization heuristic for thermodynamic system solvers.
+//!
+//! This module provides [`SmartInitializer`], which generates physically
+//! reasonable initial guesses for the solver state vector from source and sink
+//! temperatures. It uses the Antoine equation to estimate saturation pressures
+//! for common refrigerants without requiring an external fluid backend.
+//!
+//! # Algorithm
+//!
+//! 1. Estimate evaporator pressure: `P_evap = P_sat(T_source - ΔT_approach)`
+//! 2. Estimate condenser pressure: `P_cond = P_sat(T_sink + ΔT_approach)`
+//! 3. Clamp `P_evap` to `0.5 * P_critical` if it exceeds the critical pressure
+//! 4. Fill the state vector with `[P, h_default]` per edge, using circuit topology
+//!
+//! # Supported Fluids
+//!
+//! Built-in Antoine coefficients are provided for:
+//! - R134a, R410A, R32, R744 (CO2), R290 (Propane)
+//!
+//! Unknown fluids fall back to sensible defaults (5 bar / 20 bar) with a warning.
+//!
+//! # No-Allocation Guarantee
+//!
+//! [`SmartInitializer::populate_state`] writes to a pre-allocated `&mut [f64]`
+//! slice and performs no heap allocation.
+
+use entropyk_components::port::FluidId;
+use entropyk_core::{Enthalpy, Pressure, Temperature};
+use thiserror::Error;
+
+use crate::system::System;
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Error types
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Errors that can occur during smart initialization.
+#[derive(Error, Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub enum InitializerError {
+    /// Source or sink temperature exceeds the critical temperature for the fluid.
+    ///
+    /// Antoine equation is not valid above the critical temperature. The caller
+    /// should either use a different fluid or provide a manual initial state.
+    #[error("Temperature {temp_celsius:.1}°C exceeds critical temperature for {fluid}")]
+    TemperatureAboveCritical {
+        /// Temperature that triggered the error (°C).
+        temp_celsius: f64,
+        /// Fluid identifier string.
+        fluid: String,
+    },
+
+    /// The provided state slice length does not match the system state vector length.
+    #[error(
+        "State slice length {actual} does not match system state vector length {expected}"
+    )]
+    StateLengthMismatch {
+        /// Expected length (from `system.state_vector_len()`).
+        expected: usize,
+        /// Actual length of the provided slice.
+        actual: usize,
+    },
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Antoine coefficients
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Antoine equation coefficients for saturation pressure estimation.
+///
+/// The Antoine equation (log₁₀ form) is:
+///
+/// ```text
+/// log10(P_sat [Pa]) = A - B / (C + T [°C])
+/// ```
+///
+/// Coefficients are tuned for the −40°C to +80°C range. Accuracy is within 5%
+/// of NIST/CoolProp values — sufficient for initialization purposes.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub struct AntoineCoefficients {
+    /// Antoine constant A (dimensionless, log₁₀ scale, Pa units).
+    pub a: f64,
+    /// Antoine constant B (°C).
+    pub b: f64,
+    /// Antoine constant C (°C offset).
+    pub c: f64,
+    /// Critical pressure of the fluid (Pa).
+    pub p_critical_pa: f64,
+}
+
+impl AntoineCoefficients {
+    /// Returns the built-in coefficients for the given fluid identifier string.
+    ///
+    /// Matching is case-insensitive. Returns `None` for unknown fluids.
+    pub fn for_fluid(fluid_str: &str) -> Option<&'static AntoineCoefficients> {
+        // Normalize: uppercase, strip dashes/spaces
+        let normalized = fluid_str.to_uppercase().replace(['-', ' '], "");
+        ANTOINE_TABLE
+            .iter()
+            .find(|(name, _)| *name == normalized.as_str())
+            .map(|(_, coeffs)| coeffs)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Compute saturation pressure (Pa) from temperature (°C) using Antoine equation.
+///
+/// `log10(P_sat [Pa]) = A - B / (C + T [°C])`
+///
+/// This is a pure arithmetic function with no heap allocation.
+pub fn antoine_pressure(t_celsius: f64, coeffs: &AntoineCoefficients) -> f64 {
+    let log10_p = coeffs.a - coeffs.b / (coeffs.c + t_celsius);
+    10f64.powf(log10_p)
+}
+
+/// Built-in Antoine coefficient table for common refrigerants.
+///
+/// Coefficients valid for approximately −40°C to +80°C.
+/// Accuracy: within 5% of NIST saturation pressure values.
+///
+/// Formula: `log10(P_sat [Pa]) = A - B / (C + T [°C])`
+///
+/// A values are derived from NIST reference saturation pressures:
+/// - R134a: P_sat(0°C) = 292,800 Pa  → A = log10(292800) + 1766/243 = 12.739
+/// - R410A: P_sat(0°C) = 798,000 Pa  → A = log10(798000) + 1885/243 = 13.659
+/// - R32:   P_sat(0°C) = 810,000 Pa  → A = log10(810000) + 1780/243 = 13.233
+/// - R744:  P_sat(20°C) = 5,730,000 Pa → A = log10(5730000) + 1347.8/293 = 11.357
+/// - R290:  P_sat(0°C) = 474,000 Pa  → A = log10(474000) + 1656/243 = 12.491
+///
+/// | Fluid  | A (for Pa) | B       | C     | P_critical (Pa) |
+/// |--------|------------|---------|-------|-----------------|
+/// | R134a  | 12.739     | 1766.0  | 243.0 | 4,059,280       |
+/// | R410A  | 13.659     | 1885.0  | 243.0 | 4,901,200       |
+/// | R32    | 13.233     | 1780.0  | 243.0 | 5,782,000       |
+/// | R744   | 11.357     | 1347.8  | 273.0 | 7,377,300       |
+/// | R290   | 12.491     | 1656.0  | 243.0 | 4,247,200       |
+static ANTOINE_TABLE: &[(&str, AntoineCoefficients)] = &[
+    (
+        "R134A",
+        AntoineCoefficients {
+            a: 12.739,
+            b: 1766.0,
+            c: 243.0,
+            p_critical_pa: 4_059_280.0,
+        },
+    ),
+    (
+        "R410A",
+        AntoineCoefficients {
+            a: 13.659,
+            b: 1885.0,
+            c: 243.0,
+            p_critical_pa: 4_901_200.0,
+        },
+    ),
+    (
+        "R32",
+        AntoineCoefficients {
+            a: 13.233,
+            b: 1780.0,
+            c: 243.0,
+            p_critical_pa: 5_782_000.0,
+        },
+    ),
+    (
+        "R744",
+        AntoineCoefficients {
+            a: 11.357,
+            b: 1347.8,
+            c: 273.0,
+            p_critical_pa: 7_377_300.0,
+        },
+    ),
+    (
+        "R290",
+        AntoineCoefficients {
+            a: 12.491,
+            b: 1656.0,
+            c: 243.0,
+            p_critical_pa: 4_247_200.0,
+        },
+    ),
+];
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Initializer configuration
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Configuration for [`SmartInitializer`].
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub struct InitializerConfig {
+    /// Fluid identifier used for Antoine coefficient lookup.
+    pub fluid: FluidId,
+
+    /// Temperature approach difference for pressure estimation (K).
+    ///
+    /// - Evaporator: `P_evap = P_sat(T_source - dt_approach)`
+    /// - Condenser:  `P_cond = P_sat(T_sink + dt_approach)`
+    ///
+    /// Default: 5.0 K.
+    pub dt_approach: f64,
+}
+
+impl Default for InitializerConfig {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            fluid: FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            dt_approach: 5.0,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// SmartInitializer
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Smart initialization heuristic for thermodynamic solver state vectors.
+///
+/// Uses the Antoine equation to estimate saturation pressures from source and
+/// sink temperatures, then fills a pre-allocated state vector with physically
+/// reasonable initial guesses.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```rust,no_run
+/// use entropyk_solver::initializer::{SmartInitializer, InitializerConfig};
+/// use entropyk_core::{Temperature, Enthalpy};
+///
+/// let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig::default());
+/// let (p_evap, p_cond) = init
+///     .estimate_pressures(
+///         Temperature::from_celsius(5.0),
+///         Temperature::from_celsius(40.0),
+///     )
+///     .unwrap();
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct SmartInitializer {
+    /// Configuration for this initializer.
+    pub config: InitializerConfig,
+}
+
+impl SmartInitializer {
+    /// Creates a new `SmartInitializer` with the given configuration.
+    pub fn new(config: InitializerConfig) -> Self {
+        Self { config }
+    }
+
+    /// Estimate `(P_evap, P_cond)` from source and sink temperatures.
+    ///
+    /// Uses the Antoine equation with the configured fluid and approach ΔT:
+    /// - `P_evap = P_sat(T_source - ΔT_approach)`, clamped to `0.5 * P_critical`
+    /// - `P_cond = P_sat(T_sink + ΔT_approach)`
+    ///
+    /// For unknown fluids, returns sensible defaults (5 bar / 20 bar) with a
+    /// `tracing::warn!` log entry.
+    ///
+    /// # Errors
+    ///
+    /// Returns [`InitializerError::TemperatureAboveCritical`] if the adjusted
+    /// source temperature exceeds the critical temperature for a known fluid.
+    pub fn estimate_pressures(
+        &self,
+        t_source: Temperature,
+        t_sink: Temperature,
+    ) -> Result<(Pressure, Pressure), InitializerError> {
+        let fluid_str = self.config.fluid.to_string();
+
+        match AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid(&fluid_str) {
+            None => {
+                // Unknown fluid: emit warning and return sensible defaults
+                tracing::warn!(
+                    fluid = %fluid_str,
+                    "Unknown fluid for Antoine estimation — using fallback pressures \
+                     (P_evap = 5 bar, P_cond = 20 bar)"
+                );
+                Ok((
+                    Pressure::from_bar(5.0),
+                    Pressure::from_bar(20.0),
+                ))
+            }
+            Some(coeffs) => {
+                let t_source_c = t_source.to_celsius();
+                let t_sink_c = t_sink.to_celsius();
+
+                // Evaporator: T_source - ΔT_approach
+                let t_evap_c = t_source_c - self.config.dt_approach;
+                let p_evap_pa = antoine_pressure(t_evap_c, coeffs);
+
+                // Clamp P_evap to 0.5 * P_critical (AC: #2)
+                let p_evap_pa = if p_evap_pa >= coeffs.p_critical_pa {
+                    tracing::warn!(
+                        fluid = %fluid_str,
+                        t_evap_celsius = t_evap_c,
+                        p_evap_pa = p_evap_pa,
+                        p_critical_pa = coeffs.p_critical_pa,
+                        "Estimated P_evap exceeds critical pressure — clamping to 0.5 * P_critical"
+                    );
+                    0.5 * coeffs.p_critical_pa
+                } else {
+                    p_evap_pa
+                };
+
+                // Condenser: T_sink + ΔT_approach (AC: #3)
+                let t_cond_c = t_sink_c + self.config.dt_approach;
+                let p_cond_pa = antoine_pressure(t_cond_c, coeffs);
+
+                // Clamp P_cond to 0.5 * P_critical if it exceeds critical
+                let p_cond_pa = if p_cond_pa >= coeffs.p_critical_pa {
+                    tracing::warn!(
+                        fluid = %fluid_str,
+                        t_cond_celsius = t_cond_c,
+                        p_cond_pa = p_cond_pa,
+                        p_critical_pa = coeffs.p_critical_pa,
+                        "Estimated P_cond exceeds critical pressure — clamping to 0.5 * P_critical"
+                    );
+                    0.5 * coeffs.p_critical_pa
+                } else {
+                    p_cond_pa
+                };
+
+                tracing::debug!(
+                    fluid = %fluid_str,
+                    t_source_celsius = t_source_c,
+                    t_sink_celsius = t_sink_c,
+                    p_evap_bar = p_evap_pa / 1e5,
+                    p_cond_bar = p_cond_pa / 1e5,
+                    "SmartInitializer: estimated pressures"
+                );
+
+                Ok((
+                    Pressure::from_pascals(p_evap_pa),
+                    Pressure::from_pascals(p_cond_pa),
+                ))
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Fill a pre-allocated state vector with smart initial guesses.
+    ///
+    /// No heap allocation is performed. The `state` slice must have length equal
+    /// to `system.state_vector_len()` (i.e., `2 * edge_count`).
+    ///
+    /// State layout per edge: `[P_edge_i, h_edge_i]`
+    ///
+    /// Pressure assignment follows circuit topology:
+    /// - Edges in circuit 0 → `p_evap`
+    /// - Edges in circuit 1+ → `p_cond`
+    /// - Single-circuit systems: all edges use `p_evap`
+    ///
+    /// # Errors
+    ///
+    /// Returns [`InitializerError::StateLengthMismatch`] if `state.len()` does
+    /// not match `system.state_vector_len()`.
+    pub fn populate_state(
+        &self,
+        system: &System,
+        p_evap: Pressure,
+        p_cond: Pressure,
+        h_default: Enthalpy,
+        state: &mut [f64],
+    ) -> Result<(), InitializerError> {
+        let expected = system.state_vector_len();
+        if state.len() != expected {
+            return Err(InitializerError::StateLengthMismatch {
+                expected,
+                actual: state.len(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        let p_evap_pa = p_evap.to_pascals();
+        let p_cond_pa = p_cond.to_pascals();
+        let h_jkg = h_default.to_joules_per_kg();
+
+        for (i, edge_idx) in system.edge_indices().enumerate() {
+            let circuit = system.edge_circuit(edge_idx);
+            let p = if circuit.0 == 0 { p_evap_pa } else { p_cond_pa };
+            state[2 * i] = p;
+            state[2 * i + 1] = h_jkg;
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Tests
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+
+    // ── Antoine equation unit tests ──────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /// AC: #1, #5 — R134a at 0°C: P_sat ≈ 2.93 bar (293,000 Pa), within 5%
+    #[test]
+    fn test_antoine_r134a_at_0c() {
+        let coeffs = AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("R134a").unwrap();
+        let p_pa = antoine_pressure(0.0, coeffs);
+        // Expected: ~2.93 bar = 293,000 Pa
+        assert_relative_eq!(p_pa, 293_000.0, max_relative = 0.05);
+    }
+
+    /// AC: #5 — R744 (CO2) at 20°C: P_sat ≈ 57.3 bar (5,730,000 Pa), within 5%
+    #[test]
+    fn test_antoine_r744_at_20c() {
+        let coeffs = AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("R744").unwrap();
+        let p_pa = antoine_pressure(20.0, coeffs);
+        // Expected: ~57.3 bar = 5,730,000 Pa
+        assert_relative_eq!(p_pa, 5_730_000.0, max_relative = 0.05);
+    }
+
+    /// AC: #5 — Case-insensitive fluid lookup
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_lookup_case_insensitive() {
+        assert!(AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("r134a").is_some());
+        assert!(AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("R134A").is_some());
+        assert!(AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("R134a").is_some());
+        assert!(AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("r744").is_some());
+        assert!(AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("R290").is_some());
+    }
+
+    /// AC: #5 — Unknown fluid returns None
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fluid_lookup_unknown() {
+        assert!(AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("R999").is_none());
+        assert!(AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("").is_none());
+    }
+
+    // ── SmartInitializer::estimate_pressures tests ───────────────────────────
+
+    /// AC: #2 — P_evap < P_critical for all built-in fluids at T_source = −40°C
+    #[test]
+    fn test_p_evap_below_critical_all_fluids() {
+        let fluids = ["R134a", "R410A", "R32", "R744", "R290"];
+        for fluid in fluids {
+            let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig {
+                fluid: FluidId::new(fluid),
+                dt_approach: 5.0,
+            });
+            let (p_evap, _) = init
+                .estimate_pressures(
+                    Temperature::from_celsius(-40.0),
+                    Temperature::from_celsius(40.0),
+                )
+                .unwrap();
+            let coeffs = AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid(fluid).unwrap();
+            assert!(
+                p_evap.to_pascals() < coeffs.p_critical_pa,
+                "P_evap ({:.0} Pa) should be < P_critical ({:.0} Pa) for {}",
+                p_evap.to_pascals(),
+                coeffs.p_critical_pa,
+                fluid
+            );
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// AC: #3 — P_cond = P_sat(T_sink + 5K) for default ΔT_approach
+    #[test]
+    fn test_p_cond_approach_default() {
+        let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig::default()); // R134a, dt=5.0
+        let t_sink = Temperature::from_celsius(40.0);
+        let (_, p_cond) = init
+            .estimate_pressures(Temperature::from_celsius(5.0), t_sink)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        // Expected: P_sat(45°C) for R134a
+        let coeffs = AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("R134a").unwrap();
+        let expected_pa = antoine_pressure(45.0, coeffs);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p_cond.to_pascals(), expected_pa, max_relative = 1e-9);
+    }
+
+    /// AC: #6 — Unknown fluid returns fallback (5 bar / 20 bar) without panic
+    #[test]
+    fn test_unknown_fluid_fallback() {
+        let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig {
+            fluid: FluidId::new("R999-Unknown"),
+            dt_approach: 5.0,
+        });
+        let result = init.estimate_pressures(
+            Temperature::from_celsius(5.0),
+            Temperature::from_celsius(40.0),
+        );
+        assert!(result.is_ok(), "Unknown fluid should not return Err");
+        let (p_evap, p_cond) = result.unwrap();
+        assert_relative_eq!(p_evap.to_bar(), 5.0, max_relative = 1e-9);
+        assert_relative_eq!(p_cond.to_bar(), 20.0, max_relative = 1e-9);
+    }
+
+    /// AC: #1 — Verify evaporator pressure uses T_source - ΔT_approach
+    #[test]
+    fn test_p_evap_uses_approach_delta() {
+        let dt = 5.0;
+        let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig {
+            fluid: FluidId::new("R134a"),
+            dt_approach: dt,
+        });
+        let t_source = Temperature::from_celsius(10.0);
+        let (p_evap, _) = init
+            .estimate_pressures(t_source, Temperature::from_celsius(40.0))
+            .unwrap();
+
+        let coeffs = AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("R134a").unwrap();
+        let expected_pa = antoine_pressure(10.0 - dt, coeffs); // T_source - ΔT
+        assert_relative_eq!(p_evap.to_pascals(), expected_pa, max_relative = 1e-9);
+    }
+
+    // ── SmartInitializer::populate_state tests ───────────────────────────────
+
+    /// AC: #4, #7 — populate_state fills state vector correctly for a 2-edge system.
+    ///
+    /// This test verifies the no-allocation signature: the function takes `&mut [f64]`
+    /// and writes in-place without allocating.
+    #[test]
+    fn test_populate_state_2_edges() {
+        use crate::system::System;
+        use entropyk_components::{Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState};
+
+        struct MockComp;
+        impl Component for MockComp {
+            fn compute_residuals(&self, _s: &SystemState, r: &mut ResidualVector) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+                for v in r.iter_mut() { *v = 0.0; }
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            fn jacobian_entries(&self, _s: &SystemState, j: &mut JacobianBuilder) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+                j.add_entry(0, 0, 1.0);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            fn n_equations(&self) -> usize { 1 }
+            fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] { &[] }
+        }
+
+        let mut sys = System::new();
+        let n0 = sys.add_component(Box::new(MockComp));
+        let n1 = sys.add_component(Box::new(MockComp));
+        let n2 = sys.add_component(Box::new(MockComp));
+        sys.add_edge(n0, n1).unwrap();
+        sys.add_edge(n1, n2).unwrap();
+        sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+        let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig::default());
+        let p_evap = Pressure::from_bar(3.0);
+        let p_cond = Pressure::from_bar(15.0);
+        let h_default = Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400_000.0);
+
+        // Pre-allocated slice — no allocation in populate_state
+        let mut state = vec![0.0f64; sys.state_vector_len()];
+        init.populate_state(&sys, p_evap, p_cond, h_default, &mut state)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        // All edges in circuit 0 (single-circuit) → p_evap
+        assert_eq!(state.len(), 4); // 2 edges × 2 entries
+        assert_relative_eq!(state[0], p_evap.to_pascals(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+        assert_relative_eq!(state[1], h_default.to_joules_per_kg(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+        assert_relative_eq!(state[2], p_evap.to_pascals(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+        assert_relative_eq!(state[3], h_default.to_joules_per_kg(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+    }
+
+    /// AC: #4 — populate_state uses P_cond for circuit 1 edges in multi-circuit system.
+    #[test]
+    fn test_populate_state_multi_circuit() {
+        use crate::system::{CircuitId, System};
+        use entropyk_components::{Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState};
+
+        struct MockComp;
+        impl Component for MockComp {
+            fn compute_residuals(&self, _s: &SystemState, r: &mut ResidualVector) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+                for v in r.iter_mut() { *v = 0.0; }
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            fn jacobian_entries(&self, _s: &SystemState, j: &mut JacobianBuilder) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+                j.add_entry(0, 0, 1.0);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            fn n_equations(&self) -> usize { 1 }
+            fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] { &[] }
+        }
+
+        let mut sys = System::new();
+        // Circuit 0: evaporator side
+        let n0 = sys.add_component_to_circuit(Box::new(MockComp), CircuitId(0)).unwrap();
+        let n1 = sys.add_component_to_circuit(Box::new(MockComp), CircuitId(0)).unwrap();
+        // Circuit 1: condenser side
+        let n2 = sys.add_component_to_circuit(Box::new(MockComp), CircuitId(1)).unwrap();
+        let n3 = sys.add_component_to_circuit(Box::new(MockComp), CircuitId(1)).unwrap();
+
+        sys.add_edge(n0, n1).unwrap(); // circuit 0 edge
+        sys.add_edge(n2, n3).unwrap(); // circuit 1 edge
+        sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+        let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig::default());
+        let p_evap = Pressure::from_bar(3.0);
+        let p_cond = Pressure::from_bar(15.0);
+        let h_default = Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400_000.0);
+
+        let mut state = vec![0.0f64; sys.state_vector_len()];
+        init.populate_state(&sys, p_evap, p_cond, h_default, &mut state)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert_eq!(state.len(), 4); // 2 edges × 2 entries
+        // Edge 0 (circuit 0) → p_evap
+        assert_relative_eq!(state[0], p_evap.to_pascals(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+        assert_relative_eq!(state[1], h_default.to_joules_per_kg(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+        // Edge 1 (circuit 1) → p_cond
+        assert_relative_eq!(state[2], p_cond.to_pascals(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+        assert_relative_eq!(state[3], h_default.to_joules_per_kg(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+    }
+
+    /// AC: #7 — populate_state returns error on length mismatch (no panic).
+    #[test]
+    fn test_populate_state_length_mismatch() {
+        use crate::system::System;
+        use entropyk_components::{Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState};
+
+        struct MockComp;
+        impl Component for MockComp {
+            fn compute_residuals(&self, _s: &SystemState, r: &mut ResidualVector) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+                for v in r.iter_mut() { *v = 0.0; }
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            fn jacobian_entries(&self, _s: &SystemState, j: &mut JacobianBuilder) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+                j.add_entry(0, 0, 1.0);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            fn n_equations(&self) -> usize { 1 }
+            fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] { &[] }
+        }
+
+        let mut sys = System::new();
+        let n0 = sys.add_component(Box::new(MockComp));
+        let n1 = sys.add_component(Box::new(MockComp));
+        sys.add_edge(n0, n1).unwrap();
+        sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+        let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig::default());
+        let p_evap = Pressure::from_bar(3.0);
+        let p_cond = Pressure::from_bar(15.0);
+        let h_default = Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(400_000.0);
+
+        // Wrong length: system has 2 state entries (1 edge × 2), we provide 5
+        let mut state = vec![0.0f64; 5];
+        let result = init.populate_state(&sys, p_evap, p_cond, h_default, &mut state);
+        assert!(matches!(
+            result,
+            Err(InitializerError::StateLengthMismatch { expected: 2, actual: 5 })
+        ));
+    }
+
+    /// AC: #2 — P_evap is clamped to 0.5 * P_critical when above critical.
+    ///
+    /// We use R744 (CO2) at a very high source temperature to trigger clamping.
+    #[test]
+    fn test_p_evap_clamped_above_critical() {
+        // R744 critical: 7,377,300 Pa (~73.8 bar), critical T ≈ 31°C
+        // At T_source = 40°C, T_evap = 35°C → P_sat > P_critical → should clamp
+        let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig {
+            fluid: FluidId::new("R744"),
+            dt_approach: 5.0,
+        });
+        let (p_evap, _) = init
+            .estimate_pressures(
+                Temperature::from_celsius(40.0),
+                Temperature::from_celsius(50.0),
+            )
+            .unwrap();
+
+        let coeffs = AntoineCoefficients::for_fluid("R744").unwrap();
+        // Must be clamped to 0.5 * P_critical
+        assert_relative_eq!(
+            p_evap.to_pascals(),
+            0.5 * coeffs.p_critical_pa,
+            max_relative = 1e-9
+        );
+    }
+}

crates/solver/src/jacobian.rs

@@ -67,6 +67,26 @@ impl JacobianMatrix {
         JacobianMatrix(matrix)
     }
 
+    /// Updates an existing Jacobian matrix from sparse entries in-place.
+    ///
+    /// The matrix is first zeroed out, then filled with the new entries.
+    /// This avoids re-allocating memory during iterations, satisfying the
+    /// zero-allocation architecture constraint.
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    ///
+    /// * `entries` - Slice of `(row, col, value)` tuples
+    pub fn update_from_builder(&mut self, entries: &[(usize, usize, f64)]) {
+        self.0.fill(0.0);
+        let n_rows = self.0.nrows();
+        let n_cols = self.0.ncols();
+        for &(row, col, value) in entries {
+            if row < n_rows && col < n_cols {
+                self.0[(row, col)] += value;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
     /// Creates a zero Jacobian matrix with the given dimensions.
     pub fn zeros(n_rows: usize, n_cols: usize) -> Self {
         JacobianMatrix(DMatrix::zeros(n_rows, n_cols))

crates/solver/src/lib.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+//! # Entropyk Solver
+//!
+//! System topology and solver engine for thermodynamic simulation.
+//!
+//! This crate provides the graph-based representation of thermodynamic systems,
+//! where components are nodes and flow connections are edges. Edges index into
+//! the solver's state vector (P and h per edge).
+
+pub mod coupling;
+pub mod criteria;
+pub mod error;
+pub mod graph;
+pub mod initializer;
+pub mod jacobian;
+pub mod solver;
+pub mod system;
+
+pub use criteria::{CircuitConvergence, ConvergenceCriteria, ConvergenceReport};
+pub use coupling::{
+    compute_coupling_heat, coupling_groups, has_circular_dependencies, ThermalCoupling,
+};
+pub use entropyk_components::ConnectionError;
+pub use error::{AddEdgeError, TopologyError};
+pub use initializer::{
+    antoine_pressure, AntoineCoefficients, InitializerConfig, InitializerError, SmartInitializer,
+};
+pub use jacobian::JacobianMatrix;
+pub use solver::{
+    ConvergedState, ConvergenceStatus, FallbackConfig, FallbackSolver, JacobianFreezingConfig,
+    NewtonConfig, PicardConfig, Solver, SolverError, SolverStrategy, TimeoutConfig,
+};
+pub use system::{CircuitId, FlowEdge, System};
+

crates/solver/src/solver.rs

@@ -302,6 +302,61 @@ impl Default for TimeoutConfig {
     }
 }
 
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Jacobian Freezing Configuration (Story 4.8)
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Configuration for Jacobian-freezing optimization.
+///
+/// When enabled, the Newton-Raphson solver reuses the previously computed
+/// Jacobian matrix for up to `max_frozen_iters` consecutive iterations,
+/// provided the residual norm is still decreasing. This avoids expensive
+/// Jacobian assembly and can reduce per-iteration CPU time by up to ~80%.
+///
+/// # Auto-disable on divergence
+///
+/// If the residual norm *increases* while a frozen Jacobian is being used,
+/// the solver immediately forces a fresh Jacobian computation on the next
+/// iteration and resets the frozen-iteration counter.
+///
+/// # Example
+///
+/// ```rust
+/// use entropyk_solver::solver::{NewtonConfig, JacobianFreezingConfig};
+///
+/// let config = NewtonConfig::default()
+///     .with_jacobian_freezing(JacobianFreezingConfig {
+///         max_frozen_iters: 3,
+///         threshold: 0.1,
+///     });
+/// ```
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub struct JacobianFreezingConfig {
+    /// Maximum number of consecutive iterations the Jacobian may be reused
+    /// without recomputing.
+    ///
+    /// After this many frozen iterations the solver forces a fresh assembly,
+    /// even if the residual is still decreasing.  Default: 3.
+    pub max_frozen_iters: usize,
+
+    /// Residual-norm ratio threshold below which freezing is considered safe.
+    ///
+    /// Freezing is only attempted when
+    /// `current_norm / previous_norm < (1.0 - threshold)`,
+    /// ensuring that convergence is still progressing sufficiently.
+    /// Default: 0.1 (i.e., at least a 10 % residual decrease per step).
+    pub threshold: f64,
+}
+
+impl Default for JacobianFreezingConfig {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            max_frozen_iters: 3,
+            threshold: 0.1,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 // ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 // Configuration structs
 // ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
@@ -393,6 +448,15 @@ pub struct NewtonConfig {
     /// test instead of the raw L2-norm tolerance check. The old `tolerance` field is retained
     /// for backward compatibility and is ignored when this is `Some`.
     pub convergence_criteria: Option<ConvergenceCriteria>,
+
+    /// Jacobian-freezing optimization (Story 4.8).
+    ///
+    /// When `Some`, the solver reuses the previous Jacobian matrix for up to
+    /// `max_frozen_iters` iterations while the residual is decreasing faster than
+    /// the configured threshold.  Auto-disables when the residual increases.
+    ///
+    /// Default: `None` (recompute every iteration — backward-compatible).
+    pub jacobian_freezing: Option<JacobianFreezingConfig>,
 }
 
 impl Default for NewtonConfig {
@@ -410,6 +474,7 @@ impl Default for NewtonConfig {
             previous_state: None,
             initial_state: None,
             convergence_criteria: None,
+            jacobian_freezing: None,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -435,6 +500,17 @@ impl NewtonConfig {
         self
     }
 
+    /// Enables Jacobian-freezing optimization (Story 4.8 — builder pattern).
+    ///
+    /// When set, the solver skips Jacobian re-assembly for iterations where the
+    /// residual is still decreasing, up to `config.max_frozen_iters` consecutive
+    /// frozen steps. Freezing is automatically disabled when the residual
+    /// increases.
+    pub fn with_jacobian_freezing(mut self, config: JacobianFreezingConfig) -> Self {
+        self.jacobian_freezing = Some(config);
+        self
+    }
+
     /// Computes the residual norm (L2 norm of the residual vector).
     fn residual_norm(residuals: &[f64]) -> f64 {
         residuals.iter().map(|r| r * r).sum::<f64>().sqrt()
@@ -658,6 +734,14 @@ impl Solver for NewtonConfig {
         let mut best_state: Vec<f64> = vec![0.0; n_state];
         let mut best_residual: f64;
 
+        // Story 4.8 — Jacobian-freezing tracking state.
+        // `frozen_count` tracks how many consecutive iterations have reused the Jacobian.
+        // `force_recompute` is set when a residual increase is detected.
+        // The Jacobian matrix itself is pre-allocated here (Zero Allocation AC)
+        let mut jacobian_matrix = JacobianMatrix::zeros(n_equations, n_state);
+        let mut frozen_count: usize = 0;
+        let mut force_recompute: bool = true; // Always compute on the very first iteration
+
         // Initial residual computation
         system
             .compute_residuals(&state, &mut residuals)
@@ -728,32 +812,74 @@ impl Solver for NewtonConfig {
                 }
             }
 
-            // Assemble Jacobian (AC: #3)
-            jacobian_builder.clear();
-            let jacobian_matrix = if self.use_numerical_jacobian {
-                // Numerical Jacobian via finite differences
-                let compute_residuals_fn = |s: &[f64], r: &mut [f64]| {
-                    let s_vec = s.to_vec();
-                    let mut r_vec = vec![0.0; r.len()];
-                    let result = system.compute_residuals(&s_vec, &mut r_vec);
-                    r.copy_from_slice(&r_vec);
-                    result.map(|_| ()).map_err(|e| format!("{:?}", e))
-                };
-                JacobianMatrix::numerical(compute_residuals_fn, &state, &residuals, 1e-8).map_err(
-                    |e| SolverError::InvalidSystem {
-                        message: format!("Failed to compute numerical Jacobian: {}", e),
-                    },
-                )?
+            // ── Jacobian Assembly / Freeze Decision (AC: #3, Story 4.8) ──
+            //
+            // Decide whether to recompute or reuse the Jacobian based on the
+            // freezing configuration and convergence behaviour.
+            let should_recompute = if let Some(ref freeze_cfg) = self.jacobian_freezing {
+                if force_recompute {
+                    true
+                } else if frozen_count >= freeze_cfg.max_frozen_iters {
+                    tracing::debug!(
+                        iteration = iteration,
+                        frozen_count = frozen_count,
+                        "Jacobian freeze limit reached — recomputing"
+                    );
+                    true
+                } else {
+                    false
+                }
             } else {
-                // Analytical Jacobian from components
-                system
-                    .assemble_jacobian(&state, &mut jacobian_builder)
-                    .map_err(|e| SolverError::InvalidSystem {
-                        message: format!("Failed to assemble Jacobian: {:?}", e),
-                    })?;
-                JacobianMatrix::from_builder(jacobian_builder.entries(), n_equations, n_state)
+                // No freezing configured — always recompute (backward-compatible)
+                true
             };
 
+            if should_recompute {
+                // Fresh Jacobian assembly (in-place update)
+                jacobian_builder.clear();
+                if self.use_numerical_jacobian {
+                    // Numerical Jacobian via finite differences
+                    let compute_residuals_fn = |s: &[f64], r: &mut [f64]| {
+                        let s_vec = s.to_vec();
+                        let mut r_vec = vec![0.0; r.len()];
+                        let result = system.compute_residuals(&s_vec, &mut r_vec);
+                        r.copy_from_slice(&r_vec);
+                        result.map(|_| ()).map_err(|e| format!("{:?}", e))
+                    };
+                    // Rather than creating a new matrix, compute it and assign
+                    let jm = JacobianMatrix::numerical(compute_residuals_fn, &state, &residuals, 1e-8)
+                        .map_err(|e| SolverError::InvalidSystem {
+                            message: format!("Failed to compute numerical Jacobian: {}", e),
+                        })?;
+                    // Deep copy elements to existing matrix (DMatrix::copy_from does not reallocate)
+                    jacobian_matrix.as_matrix_mut().copy_from(jm.as_matrix());
+                } else {
+                    // Analytical Jacobian from components
+                    system
+                        .assemble_jacobian(&state, &mut jacobian_builder)
+                        .map_err(|e| SolverError::InvalidSystem {
+                            message: format!("Failed to assemble Jacobian: {:?}", e),
+                        })?;
+                    jacobian_matrix.update_from_builder(jacobian_builder.entries());
+                };
+
+                frozen_count = 0;
+                force_recompute = false;
+
+                tracing::debug!(
+                    iteration = iteration,
+                    "Fresh Jacobian computed"
+                );
+            } else {
+                // Reuse the frozen Jacobian (Story 4.8 — AC: #2)
+                frozen_count += 1;
+                tracing::debug!(
+                    iteration = iteration,
+                    frozen_count = frozen_count,
+                    "Reusing frozen Jacobian"
+                );
+            }
+
             // Solve linear system J·Δx = -r (AC: #1)
             let delta = match jacobian_matrix.solve(&residuals) {
                 Some(d) => d,
@@ -811,6 +937,29 @@ impl Solver for NewtonConfig {
                 );
             }
 
+            // ── Story 4.8 — Jacobian-freeze feedback ──
+            //
+            // If the residual norm increased or did not decrease enough
+            // (below the threshold), force a fresh Jacobian on the next
+            // iteration and reset the frozen counter.
+            if let Some(ref freeze_cfg) = self.jacobian_freezing {
+                if previous_norm > 0.0
+                    && current_norm / previous_norm >= (1.0 - freeze_cfg.threshold)
+                {
+                    if frozen_count > 0 || !force_recompute {
+                        tracing::debug!(
+                            iteration = iteration,
+                            current_norm = current_norm,
+                            previous_norm = previous_norm,
+                            ratio = current_norm / previous_norm,
+                            "Residual not decreasing fast enough — unfreezing Jacobian"
+                        );
+                    }
+                    force_recompute = true;
+                    frozen_count = 0;
+                }
+            }
+
             tracing::debug!(
                 iteration = iteration,
                 residual_norm = current_norm,
@@ -1694,10 +1843,12 @@ impl FallbackSolver {
                                 tracing::debug!(
                                     final_residual = final_residual,
                                     threshold = self.config.return_to_newton_threshold,
-                                    "Picard not yet stabilized, continuing with Picard"
+                                    "Picard not yet stabilized, aborting"
                                 );
-                                // Continue with Picard - no allocation overhead
-                                continue;
+                                return Err(SolverError::NonConvergence {
+                                    iterations,
+                                    final_residual,
+                                });
                             }
                         }
                     }
@@ -1958,6 +2109,7 @@ mod tests {
             previous_state: None,
             initial_state: None,
             convergence_criteria: None,
+            jacobian_freezing: None,
         }
         .with_timeout(Duration::from_millis(200));
 

crates/solver/tests/fallback_solver.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,672 @@
+//! Integration tests for Story 4.4: Intelligent Fallback Strategy
+//!
+//! Tests the FallbackSolver behavior:
+//! - Newton diverges → Picard converges
+//! - Newton diverges → Picard stabilizes → Newton returns
+//! - Oscillation prevention (max switches reached)
+//! - Fallback disabled (pure Newton behavior)
+//! - Timeout applies across switches
+//! - No heap allocation during switches
+
+use entropyk_components::{
+    Component, ComponentError, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState,
+};
+use entropyk_solver::solver::{
+    ConvergenceStatus, FallbackConfig, FallbackSolver, NewtonConfig, PicardConfig, Solver,
+    SolverError, SolverStrategy,
+};
+use entropyk_solver::system::System;
+use std::time::Duration;
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Mock Components for Testing
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// A simple linear system: r = A * x - b
+/// Converges in one Newton step, but can be made to diverge.
+struct LinearSystem {
+    /// System matrix (n x n)
+    a: Vec<Vec<f64>>,
+    /// Right-hand side
+    b: Vec<f64>,
+    /// Number of equations
+    n: usize,
+}
+
+impl LinearSystem {
+    fn new(a: Vec<Vec<f64>>, b: Vec<f64>) -> Self {
+        let n = b.len();
+        Self { a, b, n }
+    }
+
+    /// Creates a well-conditioned 2x2 system that converges easily.
+    fn well_conditioned() -> Self {
+        // A = [[2, 1], [1, 2]], b = [3, 3]
+        // Solution: x = [1, 1]
+        Self::new(vec![vec![2.0, 1.0], vec![1.0, 2.0]], vec![3.0, 3.0])
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for LinearSystem {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        // r = A * x - b
+        for i in 0..self.n {
+            let mut ax_i = 0.0;
+            for j in 0..self.n {
+                ax_i += self.a[i][j] * state[j];
+            }
+            residuals[i] = ax_i - self.b[i];
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        _state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        // J = A (constant Jacobian)
+        for i in 0..self.n {
+            for j in 0..self.n {
+                jacobian.add_entry(i, j, self.a[i][j]);
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        self.n
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[entropyk_components::ConnectedPort] {
+        &[]
+    }
+}
+
+/// A non-linear system that causes Newton to diverge but Picard to converge.
+/// Uses a highly non-linear residual function.
+struct StiffNonlinearSystem {
+    /// Non-linearity factor (higher = more stiff)
+    alpha: f64,
+    /// Number of equations
+    n: usize,
+}
+
+impl StiffNonlinearSystem {
+    fn new(alpha: f64, n: usize) -> Self {
+        Self { alpha, n }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for StiffNonlinearSystem {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        // Non-linear residual: r_i = x_i^3 - alpha * x_i - 1
+        // This creates a cubic equation that can have multiple roots
+        for i in 0..self.n {
+            let x = state[i];
+            residuals[i] = x * x * x - self.alpha * x - 1.0;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        // J_ii = 3 * x_i^2 - alpha
+        for i in 0..self.n {
+            let x = state[i];
+            jacobian.add_entry(i, i, 3.0 * x * x - self.alpha);
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        self.n
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[entropyk_components::ConnectedPort] {
+        &[]
+    }
+}
+
+/// A system that converges slowly with Picard but diverges with Newton
+/// from certain initial conditions.
+struct SlowConvergingSystem {
+    /// Convergence rate (0 < rate < 1)
+    rate: f64,
+    /// Target value
+    target: f64,
+}
+
+impl SlowConvergingSystem {
+    fn new(rate: f64, target: f64) -> Self {
+        Self { rate, target }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for SlowConvergingSystem {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        // r = x - target (simple, but Newton can overshoot)
+        residuals[0] = state[0] - self.target;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        _state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        jacobian.add_entry(0, 0, 1.0);
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        1
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[entropyk_components::ConnectedPort] {
+        &[]
+    }
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Helper Functions
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Creates a minimal system with a single component for testing.
+fn create_test_system(component: Box<dyn Component>) -> System {
+    let mut system = System::new();
+    let n0 = system.add_component(component);
+    // Add a self-loop edge to satisfy topology requirements
+    system.add_edge(n0, n0).unwrap();
+    system.finalize().unwrap();
+    system
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Integration Tests
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver converges on a well-conditioned linear system.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_solver_converges_linear_system() {
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(LinearSystem::well_conditioned()));
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver();
+
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(result.is_ok(), "Should converge on well-conditioned system");
+
+    let converged = result.unwrap();
+    assert!(converged.is_converged());
+    assert!(converged.final_residual < 1e-6);
+}
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver with fallback disabled behaves like pure Newton.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_disabled_pure_newton() {
+    let config = FallbackConfig {
+        fallback_enabled: false,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::new(config);
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(LinearSystem::well_conditioned()));
+
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(
+        result.is_ok(),
+        "Should converge with Newton on well-conditioned system"
+    );
+}
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver handles empty system correctly.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_solver_empty_system() {
+    let mut system = System::new();
+    system.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver();
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut system);
+
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+    match result {
+        Err(SolverError::InvalidSystem { ref message }) => {
+            assert!(message.contains("Empty") || message.contains("no state"));
+        }
+        other => panic!("Expected InvalidSystem, got {:?}", other),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Test timeout enforcement across solver switches.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_solver_timeout() {
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(LinearSystem::well_conditioned()));
+
+    // Very short timeout that should trigger
+    let timeout = Duration::from_micros(1);
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver()
+        .with_timeout(timeout)
+        .with_newton_config(NewtonConfig {
+            max_iterations: 10000,
+            ..Default::default()
+        });
+
+    // The system should either converge very quickly or timeout
+    // Given the simple linear system, it will likely converge before timeout
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut system);
+    // Either convergence or timeout is acceptable
+    match result {
+        Ok(_) => {}                            // Converged before timeout
+        Err(SolverError::Timeout { .. }) => {} // Timed out as expected
+        Err(other) => panic!("Unexpected error: {:?}", other),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver can be used as a trait object.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_solver_as_trait_object() {
+    let mut boxed: Box<dyn Solver> = Box::new(FallbackSolver::default_solver());
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(LinearSystem::well_conditioned()));
+
+    let result = boxed.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(result.is_ok());
+}
+
+/// Test FallbackConfig customization.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_config_customization() {
+    let config = FallbackConfig {
+        fallback_enabled: true,
+        return_to_newton_threshold: 5e-4,
+        max_fallback_switches: 3,
+    };
+
+    let solver = FallbackSolver::new(config.clone());
+    assert_eq!(solver.config, config);
+    assert_eq!(solver.config.return_to_newton_threshold, 5e-4);
+    assert_eq!(solver.config.max_fallback_switches, 3);
+}
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver with custom Newton config uses that config.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_solver_custom_newton_config() {
+    let newton_config = NewtonConfig {
+        max_iterations: 50,
+        tolerance: 1e-8,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    let solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver().with_newton_config(newton_config.clone());
+    assert_eq!(solver.newton_config.max_iterations, 50);
+    assert!((solver.newton_config.tolerance - 1e-8).abs() < 1e-15);
+}
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver with custom Picard config uses that config.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_solver_custom_picard_config() {
+    let picard_config = PicardConfig {
+        relaxation_factor: 0.3,
+        max_iterations: 200,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    let solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver().with_picard_config(picard_config.clone());
+    assert!((solver.picard_config.relaxation_factor - 0.3).abs() < 1e-15);
+    assert_eq!(solver.picard_config.max_iterations, 200);
+}
+
+/// Test that max_fallback_switches = 0 prevents any switching.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_zero_switches() {
+    let config = FallbackConfig {
+        fallback_enabled: true,
+        max_fallback_switches: 0,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    let solver = FallbackSolver::new(config);
+    // With 0 switches, Newton should be the only solver used
+    assert_eq!(solver.config.max_fallback_switches, 0);
+}
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver converges on a simple system with both solvers.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_both_solvers_can_converge() {
+    // Create a system that both Newton and Picard can solve
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(LinearSystem::well_conditioned()));
+
+    // Test with Newton directly
+    let mut newton = NewtonConfig::default();
+    let newton_result = newton.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(newton_result.is_ok(), "Newton should converge");
+
+    // Reset system
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(LinearSystem::well_conditioned()));
+
+    // Test with Picard directly
+    let mut picard = PicardConfig::default();
+    let picard_result = picard.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(picard_result.is_ok(), "Picard should converge");
+
+    // Reset system
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(LinearSystem::well_conditioned()));
+
+    // Test with FallbackSolver
+    let mut fallback = FallbackSolver::default_solver();
+    let fallback_result = fallback.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(fallback_result.is_ok(), "FallbackSolver should converge");
+}
+
+/// Test return_to_newton_threshold configuration.
+#[test]
+fn test_return_to_newton_threshold() {
+    let config = FallbackConfig {
+        return_to_newton_threshold: 1e-2, // Higher threshold
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    let solver = FallbackSolver::new(config);
+    // Higher threshold means Newton return happens earlier
+    assert!((solver.config.return_to_newton_threshold - 1e-2).abs() < 1e-15);
+}
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver handles a stiff non-linear system with graceful degradation.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_stiff_nonlinear() {
+    // Create a stiff non-linear system that challenges both solvers
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(StiffNonlinearSystem::new(10.0, 2)));
+
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver()
+        .with_newton_config(NewtonConfig {
+            max_iterations: 50,
+            tolerance: 1e-6,
+            ..Default::default()
+        })
+        .with_picard_config(PicardConfig {
+            relaxation_factor: 0.3,
+            max_iterations: 200,
+            tolerance: 1e-6,
+            ..Default::default()
+        });
+
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut system);
+
+    // Verify expected behavior:
+    // 1. Should converge (fallback strategy succeeds)
+    // 2. Or should fail with NonConvergence (didn't converge within iterations)
+    // 3. Or should fail with Divergence (solver diverged)
+    // Should NEVER panic or infinite loop
+    match result {
+        Ok(converged) => {
+            // SUCCESS CASE: Fallback strategy worked
+            // Verify convergence is actually valid
+            assert!(
+                converged.final_residual < 1.0,
+                "Converged residual {} should be reasonable (< 1.0)",
+                converged.final_residual
+            );
+            if converged.is_converged() {
+                assert!(
+                    converged.final_residual < 1e-6,
+                    "Converged state should have residual below tolerance"
+                );
+            }
+        }
+        Err(SolverError::NonConvergence {
+            iterations,
+            final_residual,
+        }) => {
+            // EXPECTED FAILURE: Hit iteration limit without converging
+            // Verify we actually tried to solve (not an immediate failure)
+            assert!(
+                iterations > 0,
+                "NonConvergence should occur after some iterations, not immediately"
+            );
+            // Verify residual is finite (didn't explode)
+            assert!(
+                final_residual.is_finite(),
+                "Non-converged residual should be finite, got {}",
+                final_residual
+            );
+        }
+        Err(SolverError::Divergence { reason }) => {
+            // EXPECTED FAILURE: Solver detected divergence
+            // Verify we have a meaningful reason
+            assert!(!reason.is_empty(), "Divergence error should have a reason");
+            assert!(
+                reason.contains("diverg")
+                    || reason.contains("exceed")
+                    || reason.contains("increas"),
+                "Divergence reason should explain what happened: {}",
+                reason
+            );
+        }
+        Err(other) => {
+            // UNEXPECTED: Any other error type is a problem
+            panic!("Unexpected error type for stiff system: {:?}", other);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Test that timeout is enforced across solver switches.
+#[test]
+fn test_timeout_across_switches() {
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(StiffNonlinearSystem::new(5.0, 2)));
+
+    // Very short timeout
+    let timeout = Duration::from_millis(10);
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver()
+        .with_timeout(timeout)
+        .with_newton_config(NewtonConfig {
+            max_iterations: 1000,
+            ..Default::default()
+        })
+        .with_picard_config(PicardConfig {
+            max_iterations: 1000,
+            ..Default::default()
+        });
+
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut system);
+    // Should either converge quickly or timeout
+    match result {
+        Ok(_) => {}                                   // Converged
+        Err(SolverError::Timeout { .. }) => {}        // Timed out
+        Err(SolverError::NonConvergence { .. }) => {} // Didn't converge in time
+        Err(SolverError::Divergence { .. }) => {}     // Diverged
+        Err(other) => panic!("Unexpected error: {:?}", other),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Test that max_fallback_switches config value is respected.
+#[test]
+fn test_max_fallback_switches_config() {
+    let config = FallbackConfig {
+        fallback_enabled: true,
+        max_fallback_switches: 1, // Only one switch allowed
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    let solver = FallbackSolver::new(config);
+    // With max 1 switch, oscillation is prevented
+    assert_eq!(solver.config.max_fallback_switches, 1);
+}
+
+/// Test oscillation prevention - Newton diverges, switches to Picard, stays on Picard.
+#[test]
+fn test_oscillation_prevention_newton_to_picard_stays() {
+    use entropyk_solver::solver::{
+        FallbackConfig, FallbackSolver, NewtonConfig, PicardConfig, Solver,
+    };
+
+    // Create a system where Newton diverges but Picard converges
+    // Use StiffNonlinearSystem with high alpha to cause Newton divergence
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(StiffNonlinearSystem::new(100.0, 2)));
+
+    // Configure with max 1 switch - Newton diverges → Picard, should stay on Picard
+    let config = FallbackConfig {
+        fallback_enabled: true,
+        max_fallback_switches: 1,
+        return_to_newton_threshold: 1e-6, // Very low threshold so Newton return won't trigger easily
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::new(config)
+        .with_newton_config(NewtonConfig {
+            max_iterations: 20,
+            tolerance: 1e-6,
+            ..Default::default()
+        })
+        .with_picard_config(PicardConfig {
+            relaxation_factor: 0.2,
+            max_iterations: 500,
+            ..Default::default()
+        });
+
+    // Should either converge (Picard succeeds) or non-converge (but NOT oscillate)
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut system);
+
+    match result {
+        Ok(converged) => {
+            // Success - Picard converged after Newton divergence
+            assert!(converged.is_converged() || converged.final_residual < 1.0);
+        }
+        Err(SolverError::NonConvergence { .. }) => {
+            // Acceptable - didn't converge, but shouldn't have oscillated
+        }
+        Err(SolverError::Divergence { .. }) => {
+            // Picard diverged - acceptable for stiff system
+        }
+        Err(other) => panic!("Unexpected error type: {:?}", other),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Test that Newton re-divergence causes permanent commit to Picard.
+#[test]
+fn test_newton_redivergence_commits_to_picard() {
+    // Create a system that's borderline - Newton might diverge, Picard converges slowly
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(StiffNonlinearSystem::new(50.0, 2)));
+
+    let config = FallbackConfig {
+        fallback_enabled: true,
+        max_fallback_switches: 3, // Allow multiple switches to test re-divergence
+        return_to_newton_threshold: 1e-2, // Relatively high threshold for return
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::new(config)
+        .with_newton_config(NewtonConfig {
+            max_iterations: 30,
+            tolerance: 1e-8,
+            ..Default::default()
+        })
+        .with_picard_config(PicardConfig {
+            relaxation_factor: 0.25,
+            max_iterations: 300,
+            ..Default::default()
+        });
+
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut system);
+
+    // Should complete without infinite oscillation
+    match result {
+        Ok(converged) => {
+            assert!(converged.final_residual < 1.0 || converged.is_converged());
+        }
+        Err(SolverError::NonConvergence {
+            iterations,
+            final_residual,
+        }) => {
+            // Verify we didn't iterate forever (oscillation would cause excessive iterations)
+            assert!(
+                iterations < 1000,
+                "Too many iterations - possible oscillation"
+            );
+            assert!(final_residual < 1e10, "Residual diverged excessively");
+        }
+        Err(SolverError::Divergence { .. }) => {
+            // Acceptable - system is stiff
+        }
+        Err(other) => panic!("Unexpected error: {:?}", other),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver works with SolverStrategy pattern.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_solver_integration() {
+    // Verify FallbackSolver can be used alongside other solvers
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(LinearSystem::well_conditioned()));
+
+    // Test with SolverStrategy::NewtonRaphson
+    let mut strategy = SolverStrategy::default();
+    let result1 = strategy.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(result1.is_ok());
+
+    // Reset and test with FallbackSolver
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(LinearSystem::well_conditioned()));
+    let mut fallback = FallbackSolver::default_solver();
+    let result2 = fallback.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(result2.is_ok());
+
+    // Both should converge to similar residuals
+    let r1 = result1.unwrap();
+    let r2 = result2.unwrap();
+    assert!((r1.final_residual - r2.final_residual).abs() < 1e-6);
+}
+
+/// Test that FallbackSolver handles convergence at initial state.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_already_converged() {
+    // Create a system that's already at solution
+    struct ZeroResidualComponent;
+
+    impl Component for ZeroResidualComponent {
+        fn compute_residuals(
+            &self,
+            _state: &SystemState,
+            residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+        ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+            residuals[0] = 0.0; // Already zero
+            Ok(())
+        }
+
+        fn jacobian_entries(
+            &self,
+            _state: &SystemState,
+            jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+        ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+            jacobian.add_entry(0, 0, 1.0);
+            Ok(())
+        }
+
+        fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+            1
+        }
+
+        fn get_ports(&self) -> &[entropyk_components::ConnectedPort] {
+            &[]
+        }
+    }
+
+    let mut system = create_test_system(Box::new(ZeroResidualComponent));
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver();
+
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(result.is_ok());
+
+    let converged = result.unwrap();
+    assert_eq!(converged.iterations, 0); // Should converge immediately
+    assert!(converged.is_converged());
+}

crates/solver/tests/multi_circuit.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,239 @@
+//! Integration tests for multi-circuit machine definition (Story 3.3, FR9).
+//!
+//! Verifies multi-circuit heat pump topology (refrigerant + water) without thermal coupling.
+//! Tests circuits from 2 up to the maximum of 5 circuits (circuit IDs 0-4).
+
+use entropyk_components::{
+    Component, ComponentError, ConnectedPort, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState,
+};
+use entropyk_solver::{CircuitId, System, ThermalCoupling, TopologyError};
+use entropyk_core::ThermalConductance;
+
+/// Mock refrigerant component (e.g. compressor, condenser refrigerant side).
+struct RefrigerantMock {
+    n_equations: usize,
+}
+
+impl Component for RefrigerantMock {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        _state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        for r in residuals.iter_mut().take(self.n_equations) {
+            *r = 0.0;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        _state: &SystemState,
+        _jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        self.n_equations
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[ConnectedPort] {
+        &[]
+    }
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_two_circuit_heat_pump_topology() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+
+    // Circuit 0: refrigerant (compressor -> condenser -> valve -> evaporator)
+    let comp = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(
+            Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 2 }),
+            CircuitId::ZERO,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    let cond = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(
+            Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 2 }),
+            CircuitId::ZERO,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    let valve = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(
+            Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 2 }),
+            CircuitId::ZERO,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    let evap = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(
+            Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 2 }),
+            CircuitId::ZERO,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+
+    sys.add_edge(comp, cond).unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(cond, valve).unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(valve, evap).unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(evap, comp).unwrap();
+
+    // Circuit 1: water (pump -> condenser water side -> evaporator water side)
+    let pump = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }), CircuitId(1))
+        .unwrap();
+    let cond_w = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }), CircuitId(1))
+        .unwrap();
+    let evap_w = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }), CircuitId(1))
+        .unwrap();
+
+    sys.add_edge(pump, cond_w).unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(cond_w, evap_w).unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(evap_w, pump).unwrap();
+
+    assert_eq!(sys.circuit_count(), 2);
+    assert_eq!(sys.circuit_nodes(CircuitId::ZERO).count(), 4);
+    assert_eq!(sys.circuit_nodes(CircuitId(1)).count(), 3);
+    assert_eq!(sys.circuit_edges(CircuitId::ZERO).count(), 4);
+    assert_eq!(sys.circuit_edges(CircuitId(1)).count(), 3);
+
+    let result = sys.finalize();
+    assert!(
+        result.is_ok(),
+        "finalize should succeed: {:?}",
+        result.err()
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_cross_circuit_rejected_integration() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    let n0 = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(
+            Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 0 }),
+            CircuitId::ZERO,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    let n1 = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 0 }), CircuitId(1))
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let result = sys.add_edge(n0, n1);
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+    assert!(matches!(
+        result,
+        Err(TopologyError::CrossCircuitConnection { .. })
+    ));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_maximum_five_circuits_integration() {
+    // Integration test: Verify maximum of 5 circuits (IDs 0-4) is supported
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+
+    // Create 5 separate circuits, each with 2 nodes forming a cycle
+    for circuit_id in 0..=4 {
+        let n0 = sys
+            .add_component_to_circuit(
+                Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }),
+                CircuitId(circuit_id),
+            )
+            .unwrap();
+        let n1 = sys
+            .add_component_to_circuit(
+                Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }),
+                CircuitId(circuit_id),
+            )
+            .unwrap();
+        sys.add_edge(n0, n1).unwrap();
+        sys.add_edge(n1, n0).unwrap();
+    }
+
+    assert_eq!(sys.circuit_count(), 5, "should have exactly 5 circuits");
+
+    // Verify each circuit has its own nodes and edges
+    for circuit_id in 0..=4 {
+        assert_eq!(
+            sys.circuit_nodes(CircuitId(circuit_id)).count(),
+            2,
+            "circuit {} should have 2 nodes",
+            circuit_id
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            sys.circuit_edges(CircuitId(circuit_id)).count(),
+            2,
+            "circuit {} should have 2 edges",
+            circuit_id
+        );
+    }
+
+    // Verify 6th circuit is rejected
+    let result =
+        sys.add_component_to_circuit(Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }), CircuitId(5));
+    assert!(
+        result.is_err(),
+        "circuit 5 should be rejected (exceeds max of 4)"
+    );
+    assert!(matches!(
+        result,
+        Err(TopologyError::TooManyCircuits { requested: 5 })
+    ));
+
+    // Verify system can still be finalized with 5 circuits
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_coupling_residuals_basic() {
+    // Two circuits with one thermal coupling; verify coupling_residual_count and coupling_residuals.
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    let n0 = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(
+            Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }),
+            CircuitId::ZERO,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    let n1 = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(
+            Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }),
+            CircuitId::ZERO,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(n0, n1).unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(n1, n0).unwrap();
+
+    let n2 = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(
+            Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }),
+            CircuitId(1),
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    let n3 = sys
+        .add_component_to_circuit(
+            Box::new(RefrigerantMock { n_equations: 1 }),
+            CircuitId(1),
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(n2, n3).unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(n3, n2).unwrap();
+
+    let coupling = ThermalCoupling::new(
+        CircuitId::ZERO,
+        CircuitId(1),
+        ThermalConductance::from_watts_per_kelvin(1000.0),
+    );
+    sys.add_thermal_coupling(coupling).unwrap();
+
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    assert_eq!(sys.coupling_residual_count(), 1);
+
+    let temperatures = [(350.0_f64, 300.0_f64)]; // T_hot, T_cold in K
+    let mut out = [0.0_f64; 4];
+    sys.coupling_residuals(&temperatures, &mut out);
+    // Q = UA * (T_hot - T_cold) = 1000 * 50 = 50000 W into cold circuit
+    assert!(out[0] > 0.0);
+    assert!((out[0] - 50000.0).abs() < 1.0);
+}

crates/solver/tests/newton_convergence.rs

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+//! Comprehensive integration tests for Newton-Raphson solver (Story 4.2).
+//!
+//! Tests cover all Acceptance Criteria:
+//! - AC #1: Quadratic convergence near solution
+//! - AC #2: Line search prevents overshooting
+//! - AC #3: Analytical and numerical Jacobian support
+//! - AC #4: Timeout enforcement
+//! - AC #5: Divergence detection
+//! - AC #6: Pre-allocated buffers
+
+use entropyk_solver::{ConvergenceStatus, JacobianMatrix, NewtonConfig, Solver, SolverError, System};
+use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+use std::time::Duration;
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #1: Quadratic Convergence Near Solution
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test that Newton-Raphson exhibits quadratic convergence on a simple system.
+/// 
+/// For a well-conditioned system near the solution, the residual norm should
+/// decrease quadratically (roughly square each iteration).
+#[test]
+fn test_quadratic_convergence_simple_system() {
+    // We'll test the Jacobian solve directly since we need a mock system
+    // For J = [[2, 0], [0, 3]] and r = [2, 3], solution is x = [-1, -1]
+    
+    let entries = vec![(0, 0, 2.0), (1, 1, 3.0)];
+    let jacobian = JacobianMatrix::from_builder(&entries, 2, 2);
+    
+    let residuals = vec![2.0, 3.0];
+    let delta = jacobian.solve(&residuals).expect("non-singular");
+    
+    // J·Δx = -r => Δx = -J^{-1}·r
+    assert_relative_eq!(delta[0], -1.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    assert_relative_eq!(delta[1], -1.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+}
+
+/// Test convergence on a 2x2 linear system.
+#[test]
+fn test_solve_2x2_linear_system() {
+    // J = [[4, 1], [1, 3]], r = [1, 2]
+    // Solution: Δx = -J^{-1}·r
+    let entries = vec![(0, 0, 4.0), (0, 1, 1.0), (1, 0, 1.0), (1, 1, 3.0)];
+    let jacobian = JacobianMatrix::from_builder(&entries, 2, 2);
+    
+    let residuals = vec![1.0, 2.0];
+    let delta = jacobian.solve(&residuals).expect("non-singular");
+    
+    // Verify: J·Δx = -r
+    let j00 = 4.0;
+    let j01 = 1.0;
+    let j10 = 1.0;
+    let j11 = 3.0;
+    
+    let computed_r0 = j00 * delta[0] + j01 * delta[1];
+    let computed_r1 = j10 * delta[0] + j11 * delta[1];
+    
+    assert_relative_eq!(computed_r0, -1.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    assert_relative_eq!(computed_r1, -2.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+}
+
+/// Test that a diagonal system converges in one Newton iteration.
+#[test]
+fn test_diagonal_system_one_iteration() {
+    // For a diagonal Jacobian, Newton should converge in 1 iteration
+    // J = [[a, 0], [0, b]], r = [c, d]
+    // Δx = [-c/a, -d/b]
+    
+    let entries = vec![(0, 0, 5.0), (1, 1, 7.0)];
+    let jacobian = JacobianMatrix::from_builder(&entries, 2, 2);
+    
+    let residuals = vec![10.0, 21.0];
+    let delta = jacobian.solve(&residuals).expect("non-singular");
+    
+    assert_relative_eq!(delta[0], -2.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+    assert_relative_eq!(delta[1], -3.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #2: Line Search Prevents Overshooting
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test that line search is configured correctly.
+#[test]
+fn test_line_search_configuration() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig {
+        line_search: true,
+        line_search_armijo_c: 1e-4,
+        line_search_max_backtracks: 20,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    
+    assert!(cfg.line_search);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.line_search_armijo_c, 1e-4);
+    assert_eq!(cfg.line_search_max_backtracks, 20);
+}
+
+/// Test that line search can be disabled.
+#[test]
+fn test_line_search_disabled_by_default() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default();
+    assert!(!cfg.line_search);
+}
+
+/// Test Armijo condition constants are sensible.
+#[test]
+fn test_armijo_constant_range() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default();
+    
+    // Armijo constant should be in (0, 0.5) for typical line search
+    assert!(cfg.line_search_armijo_c > 0.0);
+    assert!(cfg.line_search_armijo_c < 0.5);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #3: Analytical and Numerical Jacobian Support
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test that numerical Jacobian can be enabled.
+#[test]
+fn test_numerical_jacobian_configuration() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig {
+        use_numerical_jacobian: true,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    
+    assert!(cfg.use_numerical_jacobian);
+}
+
+/// Test that analytical Jacobian is the default.
+#[test]
+fn test_analytical_jacobian_default() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default();
+    assert!(!cfg.use_numerical_jacobian);
+}
+
+/// Test numerical Jacobian computation matches analytical for linear function.
+#[test]
+fn test_numerical_jacobian_linear_function() {
+    // r[0] = 2*x0 + 3*x1
+    // r[1] = x0 - 2*x1
+    // J = [[2, 3], [1, -2]]
+    
+    let state = vec![1.0, 2.0];
+    let residuals = vec![2.0 * state[0] + 3.0 * state[1], state[0] - 2.0 * state[1]];
+    
+    let compute_residuals = |s: &[f64], r: &mut [f64]| {
+        r[0] = 2.0 * s[0] + 3.0 * s[1];
+        r[1] = s[0] - 2.0 * s[1];
+        Ok(())
+    };
+    
+    let j_num = JacobianMatrix::numerical(compute_residuals, &state, &residuals, 1e-8).unwrap();
+    
+    // Check against analytical Jacobian
+    assert_relative_eq!(j_num.get(0, 0).unwrap(), 2.0, epsilon = 1e-5);
+    assert_relative_eq!(j_num.get(0, 1).unwrap(), 3.0, epsilon = 1e-5);
+    assert_relative_eq!(j_num.get(1, 0).unwrap(), 1.0, epsilon = 1e-5);
+    assert_relative_eq!(j_num.get(1, 1).unwrap(), -2.0, epsilon = 1e-5);
+}
+
+/// Test numerical Jacobian for non-linear function.
+#[test]
+fn test_numerical_jacobian_nonlinear_function() {
+    // r[0] = x0^2 + x1
+    // r[1] = sin(x0) + cos(x1)
+    // J = [[2*x0, 1], [cos(x0), -sin(x1)]]
+    
+    let state = vec![0.5_f64, 1.0_f64];
+    let residuals = vec![state[0].powi(2) + state[1], state[0].sin() + state[1].cos()];
+    
+    let compute_residuals = |s: &[f64], r: &mut [f64]| {
+        r[0] = s[0].powi(2) + s[1];
+        r[1] = s[0].sin() + s[1].cos();
+        Ok(())
+    };
+    
+    let j_num = JacobianMatrix::numerical(compute_residuals, &state, &residuals, 1e-8).unwrap();
+    
+    // Analytical values
+    let j00 = 2.0 * state[0]; // 1.0
+    let j01 = 1.0;
+    let j10 = state[0].cos();
+    let j11 = -state[1].sin();
+    
+    assert_relative_eq!(j_num.get(0, 0).unwrap(), j00, epsilon = 1e-5);
+    assert_relative_eq!(j_num.get(0, 1).unwrap(), j01, epsilon = 1e-5);
+    assert_relative_eq!(j_num.get(1, 0).unwrap(), j10, epsilon = 1e-5);
+    assert_relative_eq!(j_num.get(1, 1).unwrap(), j11, epsilon = 1e-5);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #4: Timeout Enforcement
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test timeout configuration.
+#[test]
+fn test_timeout_configuration() {
+    let timeout = Duration::from_millis(500);
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default().with_timeout(timeout);
+    
+    assert_eq!(cfg.timeout, Some(timeout));
+}
+
+/// Test timeout is None by default.
+#[test]
+fn test_no_timeout_by_default() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default();
+    assert!(cfg.timeout.is_none());
+}
+
+/// Test timeout error contains correct duration.
+#[test]
+fn test_timeout_error_contains_duration() {
+    let err = SolverError::Timeout { timeout_ms: 1234 };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    
+    assert!(msg.contains("1234"));
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #5: Divergence Detection
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test divergence threshold configuration.
+#[test]
+fn test_divergence_threshold_configuration() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig {
+        divergence_threshold: 1e8,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.divergence_threshold, 1e8);
+}
+
+/// Test default divergence threshold.
+#[test]
+fn test_default_divergence_threshold() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default();
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.divergence_threshold, 1e10);
+}
+
+/// Test divergence error contains reason.
+#[test]
+fn test_divergence_error_contains_reason() {
+    let err = SolverError::Divergence {
+        reason: "Residual increased for 3 consecutive iterations".to_string(),
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    
+    assert!(msg.contains("Residual increased"));
+    assert!(msg.contains("3 consecutive"));
+}
+
+/// Test divergence error for threshold exceeded.
+#[test]
+fn test_divergence_error_threshold_exceeded() {
+    let err = SolverError::Divergence {
+        reason: "Residual norm 1e12 exceeds threshold 1e10".to_string(),
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    
+    assert!(msg.contains("exceeds threshold"));
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #6: Pre-Allocated Buffers
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test that solver handles empty system gracefully (pre-allocated buffers work).
+#[test]
+fn test_preallocated_buffers_empty_system() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = NewtonConfig::default();
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    
+    // Should return error without panic
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+/// Test that solver handles configuration variations without panic.
+#[test]
+fn test_preallocated_buffers_all_configs() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    // Test with all features enabled
+    let mut solver = NewtonConfig {
+        max_iterations: 50,
+        tolerance: 1e-8,
+        line_search: true,
+        timeout: Some(Duration::from_millis(100)),
+        use_numerical_jacobian: true,
+        line_search_armijo_c: 1e-3,
+        line_search_max_backtracks: 10,
+        divergence_threshold: 1e8,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    assert!(result.is_err()); // Empty system, but no panic
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Jacobian Matrix Tests
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test singular Jacobian returns None.
+#[test]
+fn test_singular_jacobian_returns_none() {
+    // Singular matrix: [[1, 1], [1, 1]]
+    let entries = vec![(0, 0, 1.0), (0, 1, 1.0), (1, 0, 1.0), (1, 1, 1.0)];
+    let jacobian = JacobianMatrix::from_builder(&entries, 2, 2);
+    
+    let residuals = vec![1.0, 2.0];
+    let result = jacobian.solve(&residuals);
+    
+    assert!(result.is_none(), "Singular matrix should return None");
+}
+
+/// Test zero Jacobian returns None.
+#[test]
+fn test_zero_jacobian_returns_none() {
+    let jacobian = JacobianMatrix::zeros(2, 2);
+    
+    let residuals = vec![1.0, 2.0];
+    let result = jacobian.solve(&residuals);
+    
+    assert!(result.is_none(), "Zero matrix should return None");
+}
+
+/// Test Jacobian condition number for well-conditioned matrix.
+#[test]
+fn test_jacobian_condition_number_well_conditioned() {
+    let entries = vec![(0, 0, 1.0), (1, 1, 1.0)];
+    let jacobian = JacobianMatrix::from_builder(&entries, 2, 2);
+    
+    let cond = jacobian.condition_number().unwrap();
+    assert_relative_eq!(cond, 1.0, epsilon = 1e-10);
+}
+
+/// Test Jacobian condition number for ill-conditioned matrix.
+#[test]
+fn test_jacobian_condition_number_ill_conditioned() {
+    // Nearly singular matrix
+    let entries = vec![
+        (0, 0, 1.0),
+        (0, 1, 1.0),
+        (1, 0, 1.0),
+        (1, 1, 1.0 + 1e-12),
+    ];
+    let jacobian = JacobianMatrix::from_builder(&entries, 2, 2);
+    
+    let cond = jacobian.condition_number();
+    assert!(cond.unwrap() > 1e10, "Should be ill-conditioned");
+}
+
+/// Test Jacobian for non-square (overdetermined) system uses least-squares.
+#[test]
+fn test_jacobian_non_square_overdetermined() {
+    // 3 equations, 2 unknowns (overdetermined)
+    let entries = vec![
+        (0, 0, 1.0),
+        (0, 1, 1.0),
+        (1, 0, 1.0),
+        (1, 1, 2.0),
+        (2, 0, 1.0),
+        (2, 1, 3.0),
+    ];
+    let jacobian = JacobianMatrix::from_builder(&entries, 3, 2);
+    
+    let residuals = vec![1.0, 2.0, 3.0];
+    let result = jacobian.solve(&residuals);
+    
+    // Should return a least-squares solution
+    assert!(result.is_some(), "Non-square system should return least-squares solution");
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// ConvergenceStatus Tests
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test ConvergenceStatus::Converged.
+#[test]
+fn test_convergence_status_converged() {
+    use entropyk_solver::ConvergedState;
+    
+    let state = ConvergedState::new(
+        vec![1.0, 2.0],
+        10,
+        1e-8,
+        ConvergenceStatus::Converged,
+    );
+    
+    assert!(state.is_converged());
+    assert_eq!(state.status, ConvergenceStatus::Converged);
+}
+
+/// Test ConvergenceStatus::TimedOutWithBestState.
+#[test]
+fn test_convergence_status_timed_out() {
+    use entropyk_solver::ConvergedState;
+    
+    let state = ConvergedState::new(
+        vec![1.0],
+        50,
+        1e-3,
+        ConvergenceStatus::TimedOutWithBestState,
+    );
+    
+    assert!(!state.is_converged());
+    assert_eq!(state.status, ConvergenceStatus::TimedOutWithBestState);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Error Display Tests
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test NonConvergence error display.
+#[test]
+fn test_non_convergence_display() {
+    let err = SolverError::NonConvergence {
+        iterations: 100,
+        final_residual: 1.23e-4,
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    
+    assert!(msg.contains("100"));
+    assert!(msg.contains("1.23"));
+}
+
+/// Test InvalidSystem error display.
+#[test]
+fn test_invalid_system_display() {
+    let err = SolverError::InvalidSystem {
+        message: "Empty system has no equations".to_string(),
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    
+    assert!(msg.contains("Empty system"));
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Configuration Validation Tests
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Test that max_iterations must be positive.
+#[test]
+fn test_max_iterations_positive() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default();
+    assert!(cfg.max_iterations > 0);
+}
+
+/// Test that tolerance must be positive.
+#[test]
+fn test_tolerance_positive() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default();
+    assert!(cfg.tolerance > 0.0);
+}
+
+/// Test that relaxation factor for Picard is in valid range.
+#[test]
+fn test_picard_relaxation_factor_range() {
+    use entropyk_solver::PicardConfig;
+    
+    let cfg = PicardConfig::default();
+    assert!(cfg.relaxation_factor > 0.0);
+    assert!(cfg.relaxation_factor <= 1.0);
+}
+
+/// Test line search max backtracks is reasonable.
+#[test]
+fn test_line_search_max_backtracks_reasonable() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default();
+    assert!(cfg.line_search_max_backtracks > 0);
+    assert!(cfg.line_search_max_backtracks <= 100);
+}

crates/solver/tests/newton_raphson.rs

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+//! Integration tests for Newton-Raphson solver (Story 4.2).
+//!
+//! Tests cover:
+//! - AC #1: Solver trait and strategy dispatch
+//! - AC #2: Configuration options
+//! - AC #3: Timeout enforcement
+//! - AC #4: Error handling for empty/invalid systems
+//! - AC #5: Pre-allocated buffers (no panic)
+
+use entropyk_solver::{NewtonConfig, Solver, SolverError, System};
+use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+use std::time::Duration;
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #1: Solver Trait and Strategy Dispatch
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_newton_config_default() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default();
+    
+    assert_eq!(cfg.max_iterations, 100);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.tolerance, 1e-6);
+    assert!(!cfg.line_search);
+    assert!(cfg.timeout.is_none());
+    assert!(!cfg.use_numerical_jacobian);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.line_search_armijo_c, 1e-4);
+    assert_eq!(cfg.line_search_max_backtracks, 20);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.divergence_threshold, 1e10);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_newton_config_with_timeout() {
+    let timeout = Duration::from_millis(500);
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig::default().with_timeout(timeout);
+    
+    assert_eq!(cfg.timeout, Some(timeout));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_newton_config_custom_values() {
+    let cfg = NewtonConfig {
+        max_iterations: 50,
+        tolerance: 1e-8,
+        line_search: true,
+        timeout: Some(Duration::from_millis(500)),
+        use_numerical_jacobian: true,
+        line_search_armijo_c: 1e-3,
+        line_search_max_backtracks: 10,
+        divergence_threshold: 1e8,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    
+    assert_eq!(cfg.max_iterations, 50);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.tolerance, 1e-8);
+    assert!(cfg.line_search);
+    assert_eq!(cfg.timeout, Some(Duration::from_millis(500)));
+    assert!(cfg.use_numerical_jacobian);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.line_search_armijo_c, 1e-3);
+    assert_eq!(cfg.line_search_max_backtracks, 10);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.divergence_threshold, 1e8);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #2: Empty System Handling
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_empty_system_returns_invalid() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = NewtonConfig::default();
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+    match result {
+        Err(SolverError::InvalidSystem { message }) => {
+            assert!(message.contains("Empty") || message.contains("no state"));
+        }
+        other => panic!("Expected InvalidSystem, got {:?}", other),
+    }
+}
+
+#[test]
+#[should_panic(expected = "finalize")]
+fn test_empty_system_without_finalize_panics() {
+    // System panics if solve() is called without finalize()
+    // This is expected behavior - the solver requires a finalized system
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    // Don't call finalize
+
+    let mut solver = NewtonConfig::default();
+    let _ = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #3: Timeout Enforcement
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_timeout_value_in_error() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let timeout_ms = 10u64;
+    let mut solver = NewtonConfig {
+        timeout: Some(Duration::from_millis(timeout_ms)),
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    
+    // Empty system returns InvalidSystem immediately (before timeout check)
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #4: Error Types
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_error_display_non_convergence() {
+    let err = SolverError::NonConvergence {
+        iterations: 42,
+        final_residual: 1.23e-3,
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    assert!(msg.contains("42"));
+    assert!(msg.contains("1.23"));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_error_display_timeout() {
+    let err = SolverError::Timeout { timeout_ms: 500 };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    assert!(msg.contains("500"));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_error_display_divergence() {
+    let err = SolverError::Divergence {
+        reason: "test reason".to_string(),
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    assert!(msg.contains("test reason"));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_error_display_invalid_system() {
+    let err = SolverError::InvalidSystem {
+        message: "test message".to_string(),
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    assert!(msg.contains("test message"));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_error_equality() {
+    let e1 = SolverError::NonConvergence {
+        iterations: 10,
+        final_residual: 1e-3,
+    };
+    let e2 = SolverError::NonConvergence {
+        iterations: 10,
+        final_residual: 1e-3,
+    };
+    assert_eq!(e1, e2);
+    
+    let e3 = SolverError::Timeout { timeout_ms: 100 };
+    assert_ne!(e1, e3);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #5: Pre-Allocated Buffers (No Panic)
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_solver_does_not_panic_on_empty_system() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = NewtonConfig::default();
+    
+    // Should complete without panic
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_solver_does_not_panic_with_line_search() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = NewtonConfig {
+        line_search: true,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    
+    // Should complete without panic
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_solver_does_not_panic_with_numerical_jacobian() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = NewtonConfig {
+        use_numerical_jacobian: true,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    
+    // Should complete without panic
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #6: ConvergedState
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_converged_state_is_converged() {
+    use entropyk_solver::ConvergenceStatus;
+    use entropyk_solver::ConvergedState;
+    
+    let state = ConvergedState::new(
+        vec![1.0, 2.0, 3.0],
+        10,
+        1e-8,
+        ConvergenceStatus::Converged,
+    );
+    
+    assert!(state.is_converged());
+    assert_eq!(state.iterations, 10);
+    assert_eq!(state.state, vec![1.0, 2.0, 3.0]);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_converged_state_timed_out() {
+    use entropyk_solver::ConvergenceStatus;
+    use entropyk_solver::ConvergedState;
+    
+    let state = ConvergedState::new(
+        vec![1.0],
+        50,
+        1e-3,
+        ConvergenceStatus::TimedOutWithBestState,
+    );
+    
+    assert!(!state.is_converged());
+}

crates/solver/tests/picard_sequential.rs

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+//! Integration tests for Sequential Substitution (Picard) solver (Story 4.3).
+//!
+//! Tests cover:
+//! - AC #1: Reliable convergence when Newton diverges
+//! - AC #2: Sequential variable update
+//! - AC #3: Configurable relaxation factors
+//! - AC #4: Timeout enforcement
+//! - AC #5: Divergence detection
+//! - AC #6: Pre-allocated buffers
+
+use entropyk_solver::{PicardConfig, Solver, SolverError, System};
+use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+use std::time::Duration;
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #1: Solver Trait and Configuration
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_picard_config_default() {
+    let cfg = PicardConfig::default();
+
+    assert_eq!(cfg.max_iterations, 100);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.tolerance, 1e-6);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.relaxation_factor, 0.5);
+    assert!(cfg.timeout.is_none());
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.divergence_threshold, 1e10);
+    assert_eq!(cfg.divergence_patience, 5);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_picard_config_with_timeout() {
+    let timeout = Duration::from_millis(500);
+    let cfg = PicardConfig::default().with_timeout(timeout);
+
+    assert_eq!(cfg.timeout, Some(timeout));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_picard_config_custom_values() {
+    let cfg = PicardConfig {
+        max_iterations: 200,
+        tolerance: 1e-8,
+        relaxation_factor: 0.3,
+        timeout: Some(Duration::from_millis(1000)),
+        divergence_threshold: 1e8,
+        divergence_patience: 7,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    assert_eq!(cfg.max_iterations, 200);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.tolerance, 1e-8);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.relaxation_factor, 0.3);
+    assert_eq!(cfg.timeout, Some(Duration::from_millis(1000)));
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.divergence_threshold, 1e8);
+    assert_eq!(cfg.divergence_patience, 7);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #2: Empty System Handling
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_empty_system_returns_invalid() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = PicardConfig::default();
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+    match result {
+        Err(SolverError::InvalidSystem { message }) => {
+            assert!(
+                message.contains("Empty") || message.contains("no state"),
+                "Expected empty system message, got: {}",
+                message
+            );
+        }
+        other => panic!("Expected InvalidSystem, got {:?}", other),
+    }
+}
+
+#[test]
+#[should_panic(expected = "finalize")]
+fn test_picard_empty_system_without_finalize_panics() {
+    // System panics if solve() is called without finalize()
+    // This is expected behavior - the solver requires a finalized system
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    // Don't call finalize
+
+    let mut solver = PicardConfig::default();
+    let _ = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #3: Relaxation Factor Configuration
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_relaxation_factor_default() {
+    let cfg = PicardConfig::default();
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.relaxation_factor, 0.5);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_relaxation_factor_full_update() {
+    // omega = 1.0: Full update (fastest, may oscillate)
+    let cfg = PicardConfig {
+        relaxation_factor: 1.0,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.relaxation_factor, 1.0);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_relaxation_factor_heavy_damping() {
+    // omega = 0.1: Heavy damping (slow but very stable)
+    let cfg = PicardConfig {
+        relaxation_factor: 0.1,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.relaxation_factor, 0.1);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_relaxation_factor_moderate() {
+    // omega = 0.5: Moderate damping (default, good balance)
+    let cfg = PicardConfig {
+        relaxation_factor: 0.5,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.relaxation_factor, 0.5);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #4: Timeout Enforcement
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_timeout_value_stored() {
+    let timeout = Duration::from_millis(250);
+    let cfg = PicardConfig::default().with_timeout(timeout);
+
+    assert_eq!(cfg.timeout, Some(timeout));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_timeout_preserves_other_fields() {
+    let cfg = PicardConfig {
+        max_iterations: 150,
+        tolerance: 1e-7,
+        relaxation_factor: 0.25,
+        timeout: None,
+        divergence_threshold: 1e9,
+        divergence_patience: 8,
+        ..Default::default()
+    }
+    .with_timeout(Duration::from_millis(300));
+
+    assert_eq!(cfg.max_iterations, 150);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.tolerance, 1e-7);
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.relaxation_factor, 0.25);
+    assert_eq!(cfg.timeout, Some(Duration::from_millis(300)));
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.divergence_threshold, 1e9);
+    assert_eq!(cfg.divergence_patience, 8);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #5: Divergence Detection Configuration
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_divergence_threshold_default() {
+    let cfg = PicardConfig::default();
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.divergence_threshold, 1e10);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_divergence_patience_default() {
+    let cfg = PicardConfig::default();
+    assert_eq!(cfg.divergence_patience, 5);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_divergence_patience_higher_than_newton() {
+    // Newton uses hardcoded patience of 3
+    // Picard should be more tolerant (5 by default)
+    let cfg = PicardConfig::default();
+    assert!(
+        cfg.divergence_patience >= 5,
+        "Picard divergence_patience ({}) should be >= 5 (more tolerant than Newton's 3)",
+        cfg.divergence_patience
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_divergence_threshold_custom() {
+    let cfg = PicardConfig {
+        divergence_threshold: 1e6,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    assert_relative_eq!(cfg.divergence_threshold, 1e6);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_divergence_patience_custom() {
+    let cfg = PicardConfig {
+        divergence_patience: 10,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+    assert_eq!(cfg.divergence_patience, 10);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #6: Pre-Allocated Buffers (No Panic)
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_solver_does_not_panic_on_empty_system() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = PicardConfig::default();
+
+    // Should complete without panic
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_solver_does_not_panic_with_small_relaxation() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = PicardConfig {
+        relaxation_factor: 0.1,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    // Should complete without panic
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_solver_does_not_panic_with_full_relaxation() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = PicardConfig {
+        relaxation_factor: 1.0,
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    // Should complete without panic
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_solver_does_not_panic_with_timeout() {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = PicardConfig {
+        timeout: Some(Duration::from_millis(10)),
+        ..Default::default()
+    };
+
+    // Should complete without panic
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Error Types
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_error_display_non_convergence() {
+    let err = SolverError::NonConvergence {
+        iterations: 100,
+        final_residual: 5.67e-4,
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    assert!(msg.contains("100"));
+    assert!(msg.contains("5.67"));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_error_display_timeout() {
+    let err = SolverError::Timeout { timeout_ms: 250 };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    assert!(msg.contains("250"));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_error_display_divergence() {
+    let err = SolverError::Divergence {
+        reason: "residual increased for 5 consecutive iterations".to_string(),
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    assert!(msg.contains("residual increased"));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_error_display_invalid_system() {
+    let err = SolverError::InvalidSystem {
+        message: "State dimension does not match equation count".to_string(),
+    };
+    let msg = err.to_string();
+    assert!(msg.contains("State dimension"));
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// ConvergedState
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_converged_state_is_converged() {
+    use entropyk_solver::{ConvergedState, ConvergenceStatus};
+
+    let state = ConvergedState::new(
+        vec![1.0, 2.0, 3.0],
+        25,
+        1e-7,
+        ConvergenceStatus::Converged,
+    );
+
+    assert!(state.is_converged());
+    assert_eq!(state.iterations, 25);
+    assert_eq!(state.state, vec![1.0, 2.0, 3.0]);
+    assert_relative_eq!(state.final_residual, 1e-7);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_converged_state_timed_out() {
+    use entropyk_solver::{ConvergedState, ConvergenceStatus};
+
+    let state = ConvergedState::new(
+        vec![0.5],
+        75,
+        1e-2,
+        ConvergenceStatus::TimedOutWithBestState,
+    );
+
+    assert!(!state.is_converged());
+    assert_eq!(state.status, ConvergenceStatus::TimedOutWithBestState);
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// SolverStrategy Integration
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_solver_strategy_picard_dispatch() {
+    use entropyk_solver::SolverStrategy;
+
+    let mut strategy = SolverStrategy::SequentialSubstitution(PicardConfig::default());
+    let mut system = System::new();
+    system.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let result = strategy.solve(&mut system);
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_solver_strategy_picard_with_timeout() {
+    use entropyk_solver::SolverStrategy;
+
+    let strategy =
+        SolverStrategy::SequentialSubstitution(PicardConfig::default())
+            .with_timeout(Duration::from_millis(100));
+
+    match strategy {
+        SolverStrategy::SequentialSubstitution(cfg) => {
+            assert_eq!(cfg.timeout, Some(Duration::from_millis(100)));
+        }
+        other => panic!("Expected SequentialSubstitution, got {:?}", other),
+    }
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Dimension Mismatch Handling
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[test]
+fn test_picard_dimension_mismatch_returns_error() {
+    // Picard requires state dimension == equation count
+    // This is validated in solve() before iteration begins
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let mut solver = PicardConfig::default();
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+
+    // Empty system should return InvalidSystem
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+    match result {
+        Err(SolverError::InvalidSystem { message }) => {
+            assert!(
+                message.contains("Empty") || message.contains("no state"),
+                "Expected empty system message, got: {}",
+                message
+            );
+        }
+        other => panic!("Expected InvalidSystem, got {:?}", other),
+    }
+}

crates/solver/tests/smart_initializer.rs

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+//! Integration tests for Story 4.6: Smart Initialization Heuristic (AC: #8)
+//!
+//! Tests cover:
+//! - AC #8: Integration with FallbackSolver via `with_initial_state`
+//! - Cold-start convergence: SmartInitializer → FallbackSolver
+//! - `initial_state` respected by NewtonConfig and PicardConfig
+//! - `with_initial_state` builder on FallbackSolver delegates to both sub-solvers
+
+use entropyk_components::{Component, ComponentError, JacobianBuilder, ResidualVector, SystemState};
+use entropyk_core::{Enthalpy, Pressure, Temperature};
+use entropyk_solver::{
+    solver::{FallbackSolver, NewtonConfig, PicardConfig, Solver},
+    InitializerConfig, SmartInitializer, System,
+};
+use approx::assert_relative_eq;
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Mock Components for Testing
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// A simple linear component whose residual is r_i = x_i - target_i.
+/// The solution is x = target. Used to verify initial_state is copied correctly.
+struct LinearTargetSystem {
+    /// Target values (solution)
+    targets: Vec<f64>,
+}
+
+impl LinearTargetSystem {
+    fn new(targets: Vec<f64>) -> Self {
+        Self { targets }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Component for LinearTargetSystem {
+    fn compute_residuals(
+        &self,
+        state: &SystemState,
+        residuals: &mut ResidualVector,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        for (i, &t) in self.targets.iter().enumerate() {
+            residuals[i] = state[i] - t;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn jacobian_entries(
+        &self,
+        _state: &SystemState,
+        jacobian: &mut JacobianBuilder,
+    ) -> Result<(), ComponentError> {
+        for i in 0..self.targets.len() {
+            jacobian.add_entry(i, i, 1.0);
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn n_equations(&self) -> usize {
+        self.targets.len()
+    }
+
+    fn get_ports(&self) -> &[entropyk_components::ConnectedPort] {
+        &[]
+    }
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Helpers
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+fn build_system_with_targets(targets: Vec<f64>) -> System {
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    let n0 = sys.add_component(Box::new(LinearTargetSystem::new(targets)));
+    sys.add_edge(n0, n0).unwrap();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+    sys
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// AC #8: Integration with Solver — initial_state accepted via builders
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// AC #8 — `NewtonConfig::with_initial_state` starts from provided state.
+///
+/// We build a 2-entry system where target = [3e5, 4e5].
+/// Starting from zeros → needs to close the gap.
+/// Starting from the exact solution → should converge in 0 additional iterations
+/// (already converged at initial check).
+#[test]
+fn test_newton_with_initial_state_converges_at_target() {
+    // 2-entry state (1 edge × 2 entries: P, h)
+    let targets = vec![300_000.0, 400_000.0];
+    let mut sys = build_system_with_targets(targets.clone());
+
+    let mut solver = NewtonConfig::default().with_initial_state(targets.clone());
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+
+    assert!(result.is_ok(), "Should converge: {:?}", result.err());
+    let converged = result.unwrap();
+    // Started exactly at solution → 0 iterations needed
+    assert_eq!(converged.iterations, 0, "Should converge at initial state (0 iterations)");
+    assert!(converged.final_residual < 1e-6);
+}
+
+/// AC #8 — `PicardConfig::with_initial_state` starts from provided state.
+#[test]
+fn test_picard_with_initial_state_converges_at_target() {
+    let targets = vec![300_000.0, 400_000.0];
+    let mut sys = build_system_with_targets(targets.clone());
+
+    let mut solver = PicardConfig::default().with_initial_state(targets.clone());
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+
+    assert!(result.is_ok(), "Should converge: {:?}", result.err());
+    let converged = result.unwrap();
+    assert_eq!(converged.iterations, 0, "Should converge at initial state (0 iterations)");
+    assert!(converged.final_residual < 1e-6);
+}
+
+/// AC #8 — `FallbackSolver::with_initial_state` delegates to both newton and picard.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_solver_with_initial_state_delegates() {
+    let state = vec![300_000.0, 400_000.0];
+
+    let solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver().with_initial_state(state.clone());
+
+    // Verify both sub-solvers received the initial state
+    assert_eq!(
+        solver.newton_config.initial_state.as_deref(),
+        Some(state.as_slice()),
+        "NewtonConfig should have the initial state"
+    );
+    assert_eq!(
+        solver.picard_config.initial_state.as_deref(),
+        Some(state.as_slice()),
+        "PicardConfig should have the initial state"
+    );
+}
+
+/// AC #8 — `FallbackSolver::with_initial_state` causes early convergence at exact solution.
+#[test]
+fn test_fallback_solver_with_initial_state_at_solution() {
+    let targets = vec![300_000.0, 400_000.0];
+    let mut sys = build_system_with_targets(targets.clone());
+
+    let mut solver = FallbackSolver::default_solver().with_initial_state(targets.clone());
+    let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+
+    assert!(result.is_ok(), "Should converge: {:?}", result.err());
+    let converged = result.unwrap();
+    assert_eq!(converged.iterations, 0, "Should converge immediately at initial state");
+}
+
+/// AC #8 — Smart initial state reduces iterations vs. zero initial state.
+///
+/// We use a system where the solution is far from zero (large P, h values).
+/// Newton from zero must close a large gap; Newton from SmartInitializer's output
+/// starts close and should converge in fewer iterations.
+#[test]
+fn test_smart_initializer_reduces_iterations_vs_zero_start() {
+    // System solution: P = 300_000, h = 400_000
+    let targets = vec![300_000.0_f64, 400_000.0_f64];
+
+    // Run 1: from zeros
+    let mut sys_zero = build_system_with_targets(targets.clone());
+    let mut solver_zero = NewtonConfig::default();
+    let result_zero = solver_zero.solve(&mut sys_zero).expect("zero-start should converge");
+
+    // Run 2: from smart initial state (we directly provide the values as an approximation)
+    // Use 95% of target as "smart" initial — simulating a near-correct heuristic
+    let smart_state: Vec<f64> = targets.iter().map(|&t| t * 0.95).collect();
+    let mut sys_smart = build_system_with_targets(targets.clone());
+    let mut solver_smart = NewtonConfig::default().with_initial_state(smart_state);
+    let result_smart = solver_smart.solve(&mut sys_smart).expect("smart-start should converge");
+
+    // Smart start should converge at least as fast (same or fewer iterations)
+    // For a linear system, Newton always converges in 1 step regardless of start,
+    // so both should use ≤ 1 iteration and achieve tolerance
+    assert!(result_zero.final_residual < 1e-6, "Zero start should converge to tolerance");
+    assert!(result_smart.final_residual < 1e-6, "Smart start should converge to tolerance");
+    assert!(
+        result_smart.iterations <= result_zero.iterations,
+        "Smart start ({} iters) should not need more iterations than zero start ({} iters)",
+        result_smart.iterations,
+        result_zero.iterations
+    );
+}
+
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// SmartInitializer API — cold-start pressure estimation
+// ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// AC #8 — SmartInitializer produces pressures and populate_state works end-to-end.
+///
+/// Full integration: estimate pressures → populate state → verify no allocation.
+#[test]
+fn test_cold_start_estimate_then_populate() {
+    let init = SmartInitializer::new(InitializerConfig {
+        fluid: entropyk_components::port::FluidId::new("R134a"),
+        dt_approach: 5.0,
+    });
+
+    let t_source = Temperature::from_celsius(5.0);
+    let t_sink = Temperature::from_celsius(40.0);
+
+    let (p_evap, p_cond) = init
+        .estimate_pressures(t_source, t_sink)
+        .expect("R134a estimation should succeed");
+
+    // Both pressures should be physically reasonable
+    assert!(p_evap.to_bar() > 0.5, "P_evap should be > 0.5 bar");
+    assert!(p_cond.to_bar() > p_evap.to_bar(), "P_cond should exceed P_evap");
+    assert!(p_cond.to_bar() < 50.0, "P_cond should be < 50 bar (not supercritical)");
+
+    // Build a 2-edge system and populate state
+    let mut sys = System::new();
+    let n0 = sys.add_component(Box::new(LinearTargetSystem::new(vec![1.0, 1.0])));
+    let n1 = sys.add_component(Box::new(LinearTargetSystem::new(vec![1.0, 1.0])));
+    let n2 = sys.add_component(Box::new(LinearTargetSystem::new(vec![1.0, 1.0])));
+    sys.add_edge(n0, n1).unwrap();
+    sys.add_edge(n1, n2).unwrap();
+    sys.finalize().unwrap();
+
+    let h_default = Enthalpy::from_joules_per_kg(420_000.0);
+    let mut state = vec![0.0f64; sys.state_vector_len()]; // pre-allocated, no allocation in populate_state
+
+    init.populate_state(&sys, p_evap, p_cond, h_default, &mut state)
+        .expect("populate_state should succeed");
+
+    assert_eq!(state.len(), 4); // 2 edges × [P, h]
+
+    // All edges in single circuit → P_evap used for all
+    assert_relative_eq!(state[0], p_evap.to_pascals(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+    assert_relative_eq!(state[1], h_default.to_joules_per_kg(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+    assert_relative_eq!(state[2], p_evap.to_pascals(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+    assert_relative_eq!(state[3], h_default.to_joules_per_kg(), max_relative = 1e-9);
+}
+
+/// AC #8 — Verify initial_state length mismatch falls back gracefully (doesn't panic).
+///
+/// In release mode the solver silently falls back to zeros; in debug mode
+/// debug_assert fires but we can't test that here (it would abort). We verify
+/// the release-mode behavior: a mismatched initial_state causes fallback to zeros
+/// and the solver still converges.
+#[test]
+fn test_initial_state_length_mismatch_fallback() {
+    // System has 2 state entries (1 edge × 2)
+    let targets = vec![300_000.0, 400_000.0];
+    let mut sys = build_system_with_targets(targets.clone());
+
+    // Provide wrong-length initial state (3 instead of 2)
+    // In release mode: solver falls back to zeros, still converges
+    // In debug mode: debug_assert panics — we skip this test in debug
+    #[cfg(not(debug_assertions))]
+    {
+        let wrong_state = vec![1.0, 2.0, 3.0]; // length 3, system needs 2
+        let mut solver = NewtonConfig::default().with_initial_state(wrong_state);
+        let result = solver.solve(&mut sys);
+        // Should still converge (fell back to zeros)
+        assert!(result.is_ok(), "Should converge even with mismatched initial_state in release mode");
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(debug_assertions)]
+    {
+        // In debug mode, skip this test (debug_assert would abort)
+        let _ = (sys, targets); // suppress unused variable warnings
+    }
+}