Experimental Study on the Heating Effect of a Wind-Energy Stirring Heater

In this paper, an experiment system of wind-energy stirring heater has been designed and built. Its heating performance under the rotation speed of 300 r/min has been studied through changing stirring rotor's layer number or using different working fluids. With the help of CFD numerical simulation method, we studied the influence factors including temperature rise, total heat, heating power of each experimental group, and analyzed why these factors have such an effect. The results show: increasing the layer number of the stirring rotors can increase the motion intensity of working fluid and improve the heating effect; the quantity of effective working fluid in the rotor area can be increased significantly with the increasing of liquid level; the working liquid with high density, low viscosity, low specific heat capacity will be the ideal one.     

Cooling load density characteristics of an endoreversible variable‐temperature heat reservoir air refrigerator

The performance optimization of an endoreversible air refrigerator with variable‐temperature heat reservoirs is carried out by taking the cooling load density, i.e. the ratio of cooling load density to the maximum specific volume in the cycle, as the optimization objective in this paper. The analytical relations of cooling load, cooling load density and coefficient of performance are derived with the heat resistance losses in the hot‐ and cold‐side heat exchangers. The maximum cooling load density optimization is performed by searching the optimum pressure ratio of the compressor, the optimum distribution of heat conductance of the hot‐ and cold‐side heat exchangers for the fixed total heat exchanger inventory, and the heat capacity rate matching between the working fluid and the heat reservoirs. The influences of some design parameters, including the heat capacitance rate of the working fluid, the inlet temperature ratio of heat reservoirs and the total heat exchanger inventory on the maximum cooling load density, the optimum heat conductance distribution, the optimum pressure ratio and the heat capacity rate matching between the working fluid and the heat reservoirs are provided by numerical examples. The refrigeration plant design with optimization leads to a smaller size including the compressor, expander and the hot‐ and cold‐side heat exchangers. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Experimental comparative study of heat pipe performance using CuO and TiO2 nanofluids

In recent years, developing an energy efficient conventional heat pipe is more important because of the development of electronics and computer industries. To enhance the thermal performance of heat pipe, different nanofluids have been widely used. In this paper, an experimental investigation of heat transfer performance of heat pipe has been conducted using three different working fluids such as DI water, CuO nanofluid and TiO₂ nanofluid. The heat pipe used in this study is made up of copper layered with two layers of screen mesh wick for better capillary action. The Parameters considered in this study are heat input, angle of inclination and evaporator fill ratio. The concentration of nanoparticle used in this study is of 1.0 wt.%. From the experimental results, comparisons of thermal performance were made between the heat pipes using various working fluids. Among various fill ratio charged, the heat pipe shows good thermal performance when it is operated at 75% fill ratio for all working fluids. However, the heat pipe operated with CuO nanofluid showed higher results compared with TiO₂ nanofluid and DI water. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Effect of component pressure drops in two-fluid pumpless continuous vapour absorption refrigerator

Miniaturisation of the vapour absorption refrigerator requires replacement of the solution pump by a heat operated bubble pump and air cooled condenser and absorber. The replacement necessitates the selection of working media restricted to vacuum operation, and the air cooling poses the problem of high pressure drops in the refrigerator. Thermodynamic analysis of the absorption refrigerator with such a suitable working medium is performed considering the pressure drops in the system as parameters. The analysis shows that the effect of the evaporator to absorber pressure drop on the system performance is more significant than that of the generator to condenser pressure drop, and it becomes more predominant at the low generator temperature normally encountered in solar operated systems.     

Optimum design criteria for an Organic Rankine cycle using low-temperature geothermal heat sources

A cost-effective optimum design criterion for Organic Rankine power cycles utilizing low-temperature geothermal heat sources is presented. The ratio of the total heat exchanger area to net power output is used as the objective function and was optimized using the steepest descent method. Evaporation and condensation temperatures, geothermal and cooling water velocities are varied in the optimization method. The optimum cycle performance is evaluated and compared for working fluids that include ammonia, HCFC123, n-Pentane and PF5050. The optimization method converges to a unique solution for specific values of evaporation and condensation temperatures and geothermal and cooling water velocities. The choice of working fluid can be greatly affect the objective function which is a measure of power plant cost and in some instances the difference could be more than twice. Ammonia has minimum objective function and maximum geothermal water utilization, but not necessarily maximum cycle efficiency. Exergy analysis shows that efficiency of the ammonia cycle has been largely compromised in the optimization process than that of other working fluids. The fluids, HCFC 123 and n-Pentane, have better performance than PF 5050, although the latter has most preferable physical and chemical characteristics compared to other fluids considered.     

航空煤油在微通道中传热性能的实验研究

此前对微通道传热性能研究所用的实验工质绝大多数属于低粘性流体,针对高粘性流体的研究很少.本研究以航空煤油和水为实验工质,在层流状态范围Re数为10-100,对两种流体在微通道中的传热性能进行了实验研究.铝基微通道阵列包括163条横截面尺寸为1mm×1mm、长度400 mm的微通道.微通道长径比l/Dh=400.实验发现...     

回热式变温热源空气制冷循环容积制冷率优化

考虑热阻损失、压缩机与膨胀机的内损失及管路系统的压力损失，研究一个比较接近实际装置的回热式交温热源空气制冷循环，得出了循环容积制冷率制冷系数的解析关系式。由数值计算分析了压比、热导率分配以及工质与热源间的热容率匹配等参数对容积制冷率的影响。     

A review of thermodynamic cycles and working fluids for the conversion of low-grade heat

This paper presents a review of the organic Rankine cycle and supercritical Rankine cycle for the conversion of low-grade heat into electrical power, as well as selection criteria of potential working fluids, screening of 35 working fluids for the two cycles and analyses of the influence of fluid properties on cycle performance. The thermodynamic and physical properties, stability, environmental impacts, safety and compatibility, and availability and cost are among the important considerations when selecting a working fluid. The paper discusses the types of working fluids, influence of latent heat, density and specific heat, and the effectiveness of superheating. A discussion of the 35 screened working fluids is also presented.     

Experimental investigation on the thermo-physical properties of Al2O3 nanoparticles suspended in car radiator coolant

Nanofluid is a new type of heat transfer fluid with superior thermal performance characteristics, which is very promising for thermal engineering applications. This paper presents new findings on the thermal conductivity, viscosity, density, and specific heat of Al₂O₃ nanoparticles dispersed into water and ethylene glycol based coolant used in car radiator. The nanofluids were prepared by the two-step method by using an ultrasonic homogenizer with no surfactants. Thermal conductivity, viscosity, density, and specific heat have been measured at different volume concentrations (i.e. 0 to 1 vol.%) of nanoparticles and various temperature ranges (i.e. from 10 °C to 50 °C). It was found that thermal conductivity, viscosity, and density of the nanofluid increased with the increase of volume concentrations. However, specific heat of nanofluid was found to be decreased with the increase of nanoparticle volume concentrations. Moreover, by increasing the temperature, thermal conductivity and specific heat were observed to be intensified, while the viscosity and density were decreased.     

Numerical analysis of performance of water‐based nanofluid flowing through tube bent at 90°

The aim of the present study is to analyze the performance of CuO nanofluids with water as the base fluid in the flat tube bent at 90°. The analytical analysis has been performed under different Reynolds number as well as nanoparticle volume concentrations. Various thermophysical properties, that is, density, thermal conductivity, viscosity, and specific heat capacity have been estimated with well‐developed models of each, presented during previous studies carried out in the field of nanofluids. The simulation work has been performed with the help of the finite volume method. It was concluded from this study that heat transfer coefficient and Nusselt number of nanofluids at different volume concentrations between 0.1% to 0.5% v/v CuO is higher than that of the base fluids. The pressure drop obtained upon the use of nanofluids is found to be higher than the base fluid. The study also proves that nanofluids have a huge potential in playing an important role in decreasing sizes of heat transfer systems.     

Stability and thermophysical properties of fly ash nanofluid for heat transfer applications

Improving the performance of heat transfer fluids is altogether significant. The best approach for improving the thermal conductivity is the addition of nanoparticles to the base fluid. In the present study, specific heat, dynamic viscosity, and thermal conductivity of water-based Indian coal fly ash stable nanofluid for 0.1% to 0.5% volume concentration in the temperature range of 30 to 60°C has been investigated. To evaluate an average particle diameter of 11.5 nm, the fly ash nanoparticles were characterized with scanning electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. Using zeta potential, the stability of nanofluid in the presence of surfactant Triton X-100 was tested. Thermal conductivity and viscosity of fly ash nanofluid increased, while specific heat decreased as volume concentration increased. The effect of temperature on the fly ash nanofluid was directly proportional to its thermal conductivity and specific heat and inversely proportional to viscosity.     

Effects of working fluids on the performance of a bi-directional thermodiode for solar energy utilization in buildings

A series of experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of different working fluids on the behavior and performance of a bi-directional thermodiode. The thermodiode was made up of two rectangular loops mounted between a collector plate and a radiator plate. The loops were filled with a working fluid for effective heat transfer when the thermodiode was forward biased. Five different working fluids were tested with thermal conductivity values ranging from 0.1 to 0.607 W/m-K, thermal expansion coefficient values ranging from 2.54 × 10⁻⁴ to 1.43 × 10⁻³ 1/K, and kinematic viscosity values ranging from 6.5 × 10⁻⁷ to 1 × 10⁻⁴ m²/s. The thermodiode was heated by a radiant heater consisting of 88 halogen lamps that generated a heat flux of about 10³ W/m² on the collector surface. Experimental results indicated that the onset time for natural convection to be induced throughout the diode system did not differ considerably when different working fluids were used. On the other hand the required fluid temperature differences in the loops for the onset of throughflow were quite different and depended strongly upon the viscosity and other properties such as thermal expansion coefficient and specific heat of the working fluid. Of the five fluids tested, water and low-viscosity silicon oil had the highest heat transfer rate. An analytical model was developed to predict and analyze the steady operation of the diode system when different working fluids are used.     

有机朗肯循环工质热源转折温度的新求解法及应用

为获取热源和有机工质的最佳匹配规律,提高系统热力性能,提出求解工质热源转折温度的新方法及基于工质热源转折温度的工质与热源最优匹配新方法。首先,通过定义潜热熵差比推导出工质热源转折温度的理论公式,并采用蜻蜓算法进行精确求解;其次,与文献[14]对比,验证模型准确性;最后,对比工质热源转折温度与热源温度筛选最优工质。结果表明：选用的15种工质的热源转折温度与文献[14]的对比误差不超过1.62%,验证了工质热源转折温度求解公式的准确性;当热源温度确定时,选择热源转折温度小于热源温度的工质可获得最佳工况;当工质确定时,选择高于该工质热源转折温度的热源温度可获得最佳工况。     

不可逆半导体固态热离子制冷器性能分析和优化

建立了考虑外部有限速率传热过程和热源间热漏的不可逆半导体固态热离子制冷器模型,基于非平衡热力学和有限时间热力学理论导出了热离子制冷器的制冷率和制冷系数的表达式;对比分析了不可逆热离子制冷器与可逆热离子制冷器的发射电流密度特性、电极温度特性以及制冷系数特性;研究了不可逆系统的制冷率与制冷系数最优性能,得到了制冷率和制冷系数的最优运行区间;通过数值计算,详细讨论了外部传热以及内部导热、热源间热漏损失、热源温度、外加电压、半导体材料势垒等设计参数对热离子装置性能的影响。在总传热面积一定的条件下,进一步优化了高、低温侧换热器的面积分配以获得最佳的制冷率和制冷系数特性。结果表明,由于存在内部和外部的不可逆性,热离子装置的发射电流密度及制冷系数都会明显降低;不可逆半导体固态热离子制冷器的制冷率与制冷系数特性呈扭叶型;合理地选外加电压、势垒等参数,可以使制冷器设计于最大制冷率或最大制冷系数的状态。     

回热器孔隙率对VM循环热泵性能的影响分析

孔隙率是表征回热器结构和效率的重要参数,影响整个系统的流动和传热特性。以热驱动斯特林循环的VM(Vuilleumier, VM)循环热泵为研究对象,建立了其内部回热器的模型,研究了在不同的热源温度、系统压力、转速、容积比和工质的情况下,孔隙率对整个热泵系统性能的影响。结果表明：随着孔隙率的增加,系统性能系数先增加后减小,在0.6左右达到最佳。在相同孔隙率的情况下,系统性能系数随着热源温度、系统平均压力、容积比、转速的增加而分别增大,并且增加的幅度是越来越小的。对于工质而言,氦气和氢气的性能较优,而氮气的性能较差。综合考虑安全等因素,宜选氦气作为工质。     

Investigation of a diffusion absorption refrigerator

A diffusion absorption refrigerator is a heat powered refrigeration system. It can be operated without any use of electrical or mechanical energy. It uses three component working fluids: ammonia–water–helium. This system consists of no moving parts. Circulation of the working fluid is achieved using a bubble-pump. In this paper, a simple mathematical model is developed. The bubble-pump performance was obtained from a simple experiment using air and water. Calculated results were compared with experimental data. The results show that the system performance is strongly dependent upon the bubble-pump characteristics and the evaporator and absorber mass transfer performance.     

A two-phase closed thermosyphon

An experimental study on the heat transfer performance of a two-phase closed thermosyphon together with a simple theoretical analysis for its maximum heat transfer capacity has been made. Water and Freon-11 were used as the working fluids. Out of many possible controlling variables, the effects of (a) the amount of working fluid in the tube, (b) the ratio of heated-length to cooled length, (c) the operating pressure, (d) the heat flux and (e) the working fluid, were investigated.     

Performance analysis and comparison of an Atkinson cycle coupled to variable temperature heat reservoirs under maximum power and maximum power density conditions

In this paper, performance analysis and comparison based on the maximum power and maximum power density conditions have been conducted for an Atkinson cycle coupled to variable temperature heat reservoirs. The Atkinson cycle is internally reversible but externally irreversible, since there is external irreversibility of heat transfer during the processes of constant volume heat addition and constant pressure heat rejection. This study is based purely on classical thermodynamic analysis methodology. It should be especially emphasized that all the results and conclusions are based on classical thermodynamics. The power density, defined as the ratio of power output to maximum specific volume in the cycle, is taken as the optimization objective because it considers the effects of engine size as related to investment cost. The results show that an engine design based on maximum power density with constant effectiveness of the hot and cold side heat exchangers or constant inlet temperature ratio of the heat reservoirs will have smaller size but higher efficiency, compression ratio, expansion ratio and maximum temperature than one based on maximum power. From the view points of engine size and thermal efficiency, an engine design based on maximum power density is better than one based on maximum power conditions. However, due to the higher compression ratio and maximum temperature in the cycle, an engine design based on maximum power density conditions requires tougher materials for engine construction than one based on maximum power conditions.     

采用混合工质的热声驱动脉管制冷实验研究

在计算了惰性气体二元混合工质的热力学参数之后,采用氦-氩混合气体作为工质来提高热声驱动脉管制冷的性能。实验结果表明,热声驱动脉管制冷机采用适当配比的氦-氩工质可获得比纯氦更加优越的制冷性能。     

Heat Transfer Performance of Microgroove Back Plate Heat Pipes with Working Fluid and Heating Power

Micro heat pipes(MHP) cooling is one of the most efficient solutions to radiate heat for high heat flux electronic components in data centers. It is necessary to improve heat transfer performance of microgroove back plate heat pipes. This paper discusses about influence on thermal resistance through experiments and numerical simulation with different working fluids, filling ratio and heat power. Thermal resistance of the CO_2 filled heat pipe is 14.8% lower than the acetone filled heat pipe. In the meantime, at the best filling ratio of 40%, the CO_2 filled heat pipe has the optimal heat transfer behavior with the smallest thermal resistance of 0.123 K/W. The thermal resistance continues to decline but the magnitude of decreases is going to be minor. In addition, this paper illustrates methods about how to enhance heat pipe performance from working fluids, filling ratio and heat power, which provides a theoretical basis for practical applications.