Heat Transfer Behavior of a Rectangular Thermosyphon Loop

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 487-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. Huang ◽  
R. Zelaya
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Natural Circulation ◽  
Effective Length ◽  
Dimensionless Group ◽  
Circulation Flow ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Approximation ◽  
Transfer Behavior ◽  
Geometric Length

The thermal performance of a rectangular thermosyphon loop was studied. The analysis, using a one-dimensional approximation, the conventional friction factor, and an empirical correlation for the overall heat transfer in the cooler, was shown to be able to predict accurately the loop performance at steady state or approaching steady state, if the effective length was used to replace the geometric length in the calculation of loop friction. The steady-state natural circulation flow solution obtained was shown to be a function of a dimensionless group PY or (NuGr/Pr) Y and agrees very well with the experimental results.

Analysis of a Transient Asymmetrically Heated/Cooled Open Thermosyphon

1993 ◽  
Vol 115 (3) ◽  
pp. 621-630 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. F. Jones ◽  
J. Cai
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Vertical Plate ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Vertical Wall ◽  
Constant Heat Flux ◽  
Closed Form Expression ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Large Reservoir ◽  
One Dimensional

We present a numerical study of transient natural convection in a rectangular open thermosyphon having asymmetric thermal boundary conditions. One vertical wall of the thermosyphon is either heated by constant heat flux (“warmup”) or cooled by convection to the surroundings (“cooldown”). The top of the thermosyphon is open to a large reservoir of fluid at constant temperature. The vorticity, energy, and stream-function equations are solved by finite differences on graded mesh. The ADI method and iteration with overrelaxation are used. We find that the thermosyphon performs quite differently during cooldown compared with warmup. In cooldown, flows are mainly confined to the thermosyphon with little momentum and heat exchange with the reservoir. For warmup, the circulation resembles that for a symmetrically heated thermosyphon where there is a large exchange with the reservoir. The difference is explained by the temperature distributions. For cooldown, the fluid becomes stratified and the resulting stability reduces motion. In contrast, the transient temperature for warmup does not become stratified but generally exhibits the behavior of a uniformly heated vertical plate. For cooldown and Ra > 104, time-dependent heat transfer is predicted by a closed-form expression for one-dimensional conduction, which shows that Nu → Bi1/2/A in the steady-state limit. For warmup, transient heat transfer behaves as one-dimensional conduction for early times and at steady state and for Ra* ≥ 105, can be approximated as that for a uniformly heated vertical plate.

Analysis of a Convection Loop for GFR Post-LOCA Decay Heat Removal

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wesley C. Williams ◽  
Pavel Hejzlar ◽  
Pradip Saha
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Flow Regime ◽  
Natural Circulation ◽  
Heat Removal ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Steady State Analysis ◽  
Decay Heat ◽  
Cooling Loops ◽  
State Analysis

A computer code (LOCA-COLA) has been developed at MIT for steady state analysis of convective heat transfer loops. In this work, it is used to investigate an external convection loop for decay heat removal of a post-LOCA GFR. The major finding is that natural circulation cooling of the GFR is feasible under certain circumstances. Both helium and CO2 cooled system components are found to operate in the mixed convection regime, the effects of which are noticeable as heat transfer enhancement or degradation. It is found that CO2 outperforms helium under identical natural circulation conditions. Decay heat removal is found to have a quadratic dependence on pressure in the laminar flow regime and linear dependence in the turbulent flow regime. Other parametric studies have been performed as well. In conclusion, convection cooling loops are a credible means for GFR decay heat removal and LOCA-COLA is an effective tool for steady state analysis of cooling loops.

Experimental studies of the propagation of combustion in solids

1992 ◽  
Vol 339 (1654) ◽  
pp. 387-394 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Chemical Kinetics ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Thermal Methods ◽  
One Dimensional

The application of thermal methods to the study of steady-state combustion is described. Such methods provide a route to information on heat transfer and chemical kinetics which forms a basis for the implementation of numerical models. The experimental results from thermal analysis and temperature profile analysis have been examined within the context of a simple pseudo one-dimensional model of propagation offering some confirmation of the validity of the approach.

Steady-State Behavior of a Two-Phase Natural Circulation Loop With Thermodynamic Nonequilibrium

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipankar N. Basu ◽  
Souvik Bhattacharyya ◽  
P. K. Das
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Natural Circulation ◽  
Circulation Loop ◽  
Control Parameters ◽  
Subcooled Boiling ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
State Behavior ◽  
Natural Circulation Loop ◽  
Steady State Behavior

A model to predict the steady-state behavior of a rectangular two-phase natural circulation loop has been proposed. The analysis employs a one-dimensional two-fluid model to identify various system parameters, with particular emphasis on the subcooled boiling region. The onset of two-phase region and point of net vapor generation and associated liquid temperatures and vapor qualities have been estimated using a few widely recognized correlations. Predicted results demonstrate that the consideration of subcooled boiling may have significant effect on system behavior, particularly around the transition regions. The interaction of saturated bubbles and subcooled liquid and associated change in heat transfer and frictional forces has been discussed in detail. Fluid stream has been observed to have different combinations of flow stream conditions at boiler exit and condenser inlet. Five probable combinations have been identified and a generalized working-regime map has been proposed on Nsub−NZu plane. Attempts have been made to identify the influence of various control parameters. A favorable sink condition (higher coolant flow rate or lower coolant entry temperature) has been found to be of particular importance to attain a wider operating range of wall heat flux and better heat transfer characteristics. A design map has been proposed to identify favorable operating condition in terms of control parameters to ensure complete condensation.

Quasi-Steady-State Temperature Distribution in Periodically Contacting Finite Regions

1981 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 739-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Vick ◽  
M. N. O¨zis¸ik
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Interface Temperature ◽  
Quasi Steady State ◽  
Exact Analytical Solutions ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Steady State Temperature ◽  
Regular Cycle

Heat transfer across two surfaces which make and break contact periodically according to a continuous regular cycle is investigated theoretically and exact analytical solutions are developed for the quasi-steady-state temperature distribution for a two-region, one-dimensional, periodically contacting model. The effects of the Biot number, the thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity of the materials and the duration of contact and break periods on the interface temperature and the temperature distribution within the solids are illustrated with representative temperature charts.

Radiation Heat Transfer for Annular Fins of Trapezoidal Profile

1970 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. H. Keller ◽  
E. S. Holdredge
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Radiation Heat Transfer ◽  
Dimensionless Group ◽  
Radiation Heat ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Fin Efficiency ◽  
Flat Surfaces ◽  
Dimensionless Groups ◽  
Trapezoidal Profile ◽  
Annular Fins

A one-dimensional numerical solution is obtained for the steady-state thermal behavior of annular fins of trapezoidal profile which transfer heat by conduction and radiation. The results obtained are presented as charts relating fin efficiency to the dimensionless group (rT − rB)εσTB3/k cos α, for various values of the dimensionless groups rB/(rT − rB), ZT/(rT − rB), and arctan [(ZB − ZT)/(rT − rB)]. As presented the problem is the general formulation for the problem of radiating fins with flat surfaces.

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