Numerical Simulation of Supercritical Water in T-Shaped Channel Across Critical Point

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Furusawa ◽  
Satoru Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Specific Heat ◽  
Critical Point ◽  
Thermophysical Properties ◽  
Main Channel ◽  
Flow Recirculation ◽  
Narrow Region ◽  
Moderate Change ◽  
Channel Changing ◽  
Supercritical Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Strong Injection

Mixing flows of supercritical fluid and liquid assuming the supercritical hydrothermal synthesis (SCHS) reactor are calculated using the numerical method developed by our group. First, the influence of thermophysical properties near the critical point to the flows is evaluated. The flows ignoring density change and specific heat change become a steady-state flow and are obviously different from flows considering all thermophysical properties. These results indicate that the large density difference in fluid at a narrow region caused by a peak of specific heat induces unsteady flows in the reactor. While higher bulk pressure results in a steady flow because of the moderate change of thermophysical properties. Next the flows in a sub channel changing the width are calculated. The channel with a smaller width makes a strong injection and the mixing occurs mainly at the downstream of the main channel. The tiled sub-channel may suppress the flow recirculation in the main channel.

Experimental Study on the Specific Heat Capacity Measurement of Water-Based Al2O3-Cu Hybrid Nanofluid by using Differential Thermal Analysis Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andaç Batur Çolak ◽  
Oğuzhan Yıldız ◽  
Mustafa Bayrak ◽  
Ali Celen ◽  
Ahmet Selim Dalkılıç ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Capacity ◽  
Specific Heat ◽  
Specific Heat Capacity ◽  
Thermophysical Properties ◽  
Volume Concentration ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Heat Capacity Measurement ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Hybrid Nanofluid ◽  
Capacity Measurement

Background: Researchers working in the field of nanofluid have done many studies on the thermophysical properties of nanofluids. Among these studies, the number of studies on specific heat are rather limited. In the study of the heat transfer performance of nanofluids, it is necessary to increase the number of specific heat studies, whose subject is one of the important thermophysical properties. Objective: The authors aimed to measure the specific heat values of Al2O3/water, Cu/water nanofluids and Al2O3-Cu/water hybrid nanofluids using the DTA method, and compare the results with those frequently used in the literature. In addition, this study focuses on the effect of temperature and volume concentration on specific heat. Method: The two-step method was used in the preparation of nanofluids. The pure water selected as the base fluid was mixed with the Al2O3 and Cu nanoparticles and Arabic Gum as the surfactant, firstly mixed in the magnetic stirrer for half an hour. It was then homogenized for 6 hours in the ultrasonic homogenizer. Results: After the experiments, the specific heat of nanofluids and hybrid nanofluid were compared and the temperature and volume concentration of specific heat were investigated. Then, the experimental results obtained for all three fluids were compared with the two frequently used correlations in the literature. Conclusion: Specific heat capacity increased with increasing temperature, and decreased with increasing volume concentration for three tested nanofluids. Cu/water has the lowest specific heat capacity among all tested fluids. Experimental specific heat capacity measurement results are compared by using the models developed by Pak and Cho and Xuan and Roetzel. According to experimental results, these correlations can predict experimental results within the range of ±1%.

scholarly journals Thermophysical Properties of Cement Mortar Containing Waste Glass Powder

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 488
Author(s):  
Oumaima Nasry ◽  
Abderrahim Samaouali ◽  
Sara Belarouf ◽  
Abdelkrim Moufakkir ◽  
Hanane Sghiouri El Idrissi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Specific Heat ◽  
Thermophysical Properties ◽  
Glass Powder ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Soda Lime ◽  
Waste Glass ◽  
Soda Lime Glass ◽  
Volumetric Specific Heat ◽  
Waste Glass Powder

This study aims to provide a thermophysical characterization of a new economical and green mortar. This material is characterized by partially replacing the cement with recycled soda lime glass. The cement was partially substituted (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60% in weight) by glass powder with a water/cement ratio of 0.4. The glass powder and four of the seven samples were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The thermophysical properties, such as thermal conductivity and volumetric specific heat, were experimentally measured in both dry and wet (water saturated) states. These properties were determined as a function of the glass powder percentage by using a CT-Meter at different temperatures (20 °C, 30 °C, 40 °C and 50 °C) in a temperature-controlled box. The results show that the thermophysical parameters decreased linearly when 60% glass powder was added to cement mortar: 37% for thermal conductivity, 18% for volumetric specific heat and 22% for thermal diffusivity. The density of the mortar also decreased by about 11% in dry state and 5% in wet state. The use of waste glass powder as a cement replacement affects the thermophysical properties of cement mortar due to its porosity as compared with the control mortar. The results indicate that thermal conductivity and volumetric specific heat increases with temperature increase and/or the substitution rate decrease. Therefore, the addition of waste glass powder can significantly affect the thermophysical properties of ordinary cement mortar.

A Rational Equation of State for Water and Water Vapor in the Critical Region

1964 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. S. Nowak
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Equation Of State ◽  
Thermodynamic Properties ◽  
Specific Heat ◽  
Critical Point ◽  
Critical Region ◽  
Constant Pressure ◽  
Parametric Equation ◽  
Enthalpy And Entropy ◽  
Specific Volumes

A parametric equation of state was derived for water and water vapor in the critical region from experimental P-V-T data. It is valid in that part of the critical region encompassed by pressures from 3000 to 4000 psia, specific volumes from 0.0400 to 0.1100 ft3/lb, and temperatures from 698 to 752 deg F. The equation of state satisfies all of the known conditions at the critical point. It also satisfies the conditions along certain of the boundaries which probably separate “supercritical liquid” from “supercritical vapor.” The equation of state, though quite simple in form, is probably superior to any equation heretofore derived for water and water vapor in the critical region. Specifically, the deviations between the measured and computed values of pressure in the large majority of the cases were within three parts in one thousand. This coincides approximately with the overall uncertainty in P-V-T measurements. In view of these factors, the author recommends that the equation be used to derive values for such thermodynamic properties as specific heat at constant pressure, enthalpy, and entropy in the critical region.

Study of the Specific-Heat Singularity ofHe3near Its Critical Point

1972 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 364-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Raymond Brown ◽  
Horst Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Specific Heat ◽  
Critical Point
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