Design of Balanced Reactor Welded with Water-Cooled Aluminum Busbars

A new process of welding aluminum water-cooled busbars is proposed, It can not only reduce the weight and cost, but also improve the dynamic and thermal stability. Furthermore~ both finite element method analysis and a prototype test testify the advantages of the design which is not limited by load current and provides a new approach for water-cooled reactors.

Analysis and optimization of heat loss for water-cooled furnace roller

A heat transfer model of furnace roller cooling process was established based on analysis of furnace roller＇s structure. The complicated model was solved with iteration planning algorithm based on Newton search. The model is proved logical and credible by comparing calculated results and measured data. Then, the relationship between water flow velocity, inlet water temperature, furnace temperature and roller cross section temperature, outlet water temperature, water temperature rise, cooling water heat absorption was studied. The conclusions and recommendations are mainly as follows： l） Cooling water temperature rise decreases with the increase of water flow velocity, but it has small relationship with inlet water temperature; 2） In order to get little water scale, inlet water temperature should be controlled below 30 ℃. 3） The cooling water flow velocity should be greater than critical velocity. The critical velocity is 0.07 m/s and water flow velocity should be controlled within 0.4-0.8 m/s. Within this velocity range, water cooling efficiency is high and water temperature rise is little. If cooling water velocity increases again, heat loss will increase, leading to energy wasting.

Numerical Simulation on Subcooled Boiling Heat Transfer Characteristics of Water-Cooled W/Cu Divertors

In order to realize safe and stable operation of a water-cooled W/Cu divertor under high heating condition,the exact knowledge of its subcooled boiling heat transfer characteristics under different design parameters is crucial.In this paper,subcooled boiling heat transfer in a water-cooled W/Cu divertor was numerically investigated based on computational fluid dynamic（CFD）.The boiling heat transfer was simulated based on the Euler homogeneous phase model,and local differences of liquid physical properties were considered under one-sided high heating conditions.The calculated wall temperature was in good agreement with experimental results,with the maximum error of 5%only.On this basis,the void fraction distribution,flow field and heat transfer coefficient（HTC）distribution were obtained.The effects of heat flux,inlet velocity and inlet temperature on temperature distribution and pressure drop of a water-cooled W/Cu divertor were also investigated.These results provide a valuable reference for the thermal-hydraulic design of a water-cooled W/Cu divertor.

Preparation of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy semisolid slurry through a water-cooled serpentine pouring channel

The semisolid slurry of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy was prepared through a self-designed water-cooled copper serpentine pouring channel(WSPC) machine. Influences of pouring temperature, the number of turns and the cooling water flow rate on the microstructure of the semisolid Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy slurry were investigated. The results show that the semisolid Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy slurry with satisfactory quality can be generated by the WSPC when the pouring temperature is in the range between 680 ℃ and 700 ℃. At a given pouring temperature, the average grain size of primary α-Al decreases and the shape factor increases with the increase of the number of turns. When the cooling water flow rate is 450 L·h^(-1), the obtained semisolid slurry is optimal. During the preparation of the semisolid Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy slurry with low superheat pouring, the alloy melt has mixed inhibition and convection flow characteristics by "self-stirring". When the alloy melt flows through the serpentine channel, the chilling effect of the inner wall of the channel, the convection and mixed inhibition of the alloy melt greatly promote the heterogeneous nucleation and grain segregation. This effect destroys the dendrite growth mode under traditional solidification conditions, and the primary nuclei gradually evolve into spherical or nearspherical grains.

Optimization of the Water-Cooled Structure for the Divertor Plates in EAST Based on an Orthogonal Theory

An orthogoual experimental scheme was designed for optimizing a water-cooled structure of the divertor plate. There were three influencing factors： the radius R of the water- cooled pipe, and the pipe spacing L1 and L3. The influence rule of different factors on the cooling effect and thermal stress of the plate were studied, for which the influence rank was respectively R 〉 L1 〉 L3 and L3 〉 R 〉 L1. The highest temperature value decreased when R and L1 increased~ and the maximum thermal stress value dropped when R, L1 and L3 increased. The final optimized results can be summarized as： R equals 6 mm or 7 mm, L1 equals 19 mm, and L3 equals 20 mm. Compared with the initial design, the highest temperature value had a small decline~ and the maximum thermal stress value dropped by 19~ to 24~. So it was not ideal to improve the cooling effect by optimizing the geometry sizes of the water-cooled structure, even worse than increasing the flow speed, but it was very effective for dropping the maximum thermal stress value. The orthogoaal experimental method reduces the number of experiments by 80%, and thus it is feasible and effective to optimize the water-cooled structure of the divertor plate with the orthogonal theory.

A Comparison of Methods to Verify Energy-Saving Benefits for Chillers

The simulation model for performance of chiller (ASHRAE model in this study) disclosed in ASHRAE Guideline 14 in 2002 is implemented in Taiwan to verify the efficiency of energy-saving methods adopted by energy service companies (ESCO). Since the accuracy of the simulation model for performance of chillers has influenced on the promotion of the ESCO business, the author used practical measurement data to compare the accuracy between the ASHRAE model and the commonly used energy consumption model of chillers (XY model in this study) and concluded that the XY model had much higher accuracy than the ASHRAE model.

Analysis of surface cracking in water-cooled rolls and heat transfer between furnace chamber and rolls in a direct flame furnace

In the direct fired furnace of a continuous annealing line, seal rolls are susceptible to deformation that leads to surface defects of steel strips. According to failure analysis, the reasons include improper structural design and heat imbalance. An improved design has been proposed to reduce stress concentration and thermal radiation. A heat transfer model has been employed to determine the proper water flow rate for roll cooling. Industrial application proves that seal rolls with the new design has less deformation and longer service life.

Fully Immersing Water-Cooled Radial Slab Laser and its Incoherent Beam Combination

A novel scheme of fully immersing water cooling is proposed for a Nd：glass radial slab laser. The slab medium is entirely immersed in the circulating water Ailing the pumping cavity, which enables much lower temperature and reasonably smaller thermal gradient in the slab medium. The radial slab is symmetrically and synchronously pumped by eight flash lamps, and produces multi-output beams with a total energy of 469md. Incoherent beam combination property of the multi-output beams is also investigated. The approach suggested here provides a way of scaling the slab lasers to much higher output levels and also a convenience for beam combinations.

The Corrected Simulation Method of Critical Heat Flux Prediction for Water-Cooled Divertor Based on Euler Homogeneous Model

An accurate critical heat flux（CHF） prediction method is the key factor for realizing the steady-state operation of a water-cooled divertor that works under one-sided high heating flux conditions.An improved CHF prediction method based on Euler＇s homogeneous model for flow boiling combined with realizable k-ε model for single-phase flow is adopted in this paper in which time relaxation coefficients are corrected by the Hertz-Knudsen formula in order to improve the calculation accuracy of vapor-liquid conversion efficiency under high heating flux conditions.Moreover,local large differences of liquid physical properties due to the extreme nonuniform heating flux on cooling wall along the circumference direction are revised by formula IAPWSIF97.Therefore,this method can improve the calculation accuracy of heat and mass transfer between liquid phase and vapor phase in a CHF prediction simulation of water-cooled divertors under the one-sided high heating condition.An experimental example is simulated based on the improved and the uncorrected methods.The simulation results,such as temperature,void fraction and heat transfer coefficient,are analyzed to achieve the CHF prediction.The results show that the maximum error of CHF based on the improved method is 23.7%,while that of CHF based on uncorrected method is up to 188%,as compared with the experiment results of Ref.[12].Finally,this method is verified by comparison with the experimental data obtained by International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor（ITER）,with a maximum error of 6% only.This method provides an efficient tool for the CHF prediction of water-cooled divertors.

Performance of a Solar-Biomass Adsorption Chiller

A dynamic model is presented for a chiller working with a composite adsorbent(silica activated carbon/CaCl2)–water pair in a solar-biomass cooling installation.The main objective is determining a link between two possible evaporator configurations and the refrigerator’s performances.The two considered evaporators work at different pressure levels.The related time evolution profiles of temperature,pressure and water content are studied.Moreover,the effects of hot water inlet temperature and cooling water inlet temperature on the specific cooling capacity(SCP)and coefficient of performance(COP)are predicted by means of numerical simulations.The results show that an increase in the temperature of hot water and a decrease in the temperature of the cooling water allow an increase in COP and SCP.In particular,for a hot water inlet temperature of 85°C and a cooling water inlet temperature of 40°C,the COP and Qev are 0.67 and 4.3 kW,respectively.

Modelling of Chillers for Energy Performance Assessment of HVAC Systems

The reliable assessment of the annual energy demand has become necessary in view of building energy performance certification. Accurate models must be used to simulate the behaviour of HVAC （heating, ventilation and air conditioning） components in real operation, usually characterized by a wide variation of building loads. In this context, this paper deals with the development and validation of an algorithm aimed at the assessment of part load performance of various kinds of controls for vapour compresion based heat pumps and chillers, in particular referring to on-off, inverter-driven and multi-stage vapour compression. The reliability of this algorithm in the calculation of seasonal performances is checked against monitoring of heat pumps and chillers operating under real conditions.

Impact of Numerous Beds Operating Conditions for Enhancing the Performance of a Solar Heat-Supported Adsorption Chiller

Thermal adsorption cooling systems have gained significant attention due to their potential for energy savings and eco-environmental impact. An analytic investigation of the heat transfer inside an adsorption chiller with various bed silica gel-water pairs is presented. A comprehensive model has been designed to accurately predict the correlation between the overall performance of the proposed chiller system and the functional and structural condition of the building. This model takes into account various factors such as temperature, humidity, and air quality to provide a detailed analysis of the system’s efficiency. At least 20 collectors consisting of a 34.4 m area (each) with a full-cycle time of 480 seconds are essential to improper run conditions. It is necessary to adjust the optimum cycle time for optimal performance. During the investigation, the base condition shows that the cooling capacity is 14 kw, 0.6 COPcycle, and 0.35 COPsolar at noon. Also, conduct a thorough investigation into the chiller’s performance under varying cooling water supply temperatures and various chilled water flow rates.

Optimization of Chiller Loading Problem Using Improved Golden Jackal Optimization Algorithm Leads to Reduction in Energy Consumption

This paper proposes a modified golden jackal optimization(IGJO)algorithm to solve the OCL(which stands for optimal cooling load)problem to minimize energy consumption.In this algorithm,many tools have been developed,such as numerical visualization,local field method,competitive selectionmethod,and iterative strategy.The IGJO algorithm is used to improve the research capabilities of the algorithm in terms of global tuning and rotation speed.In order to fully utilize the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm,three famous examples of OCL problems in basic ventilation systems were studied and compared with some previously published works.The results show that the IGJO algorithm can find solutions equal to or better than other methods.Underpinning these studies is the need to reduce energy consumption in air conditioning systems,which is a critical business and environmental decision.The Optimal Chiller Load(OCL)problem is well-known in the industry.It is the best method of operation for the refrigeration plant to satisfy the requirement of cooling.In order to solve the OCL problem,an improved Golden Jackal optimization algorithm(IGJO)was proposed.The IGJO algorithm consists of a number of parts to improve the global optimization and rotation speed.These studies are intended to address more effectively the issue of OCL,which results in energy savings in air-conditioning systems.The performance of the proposed IGJO algorithm is evaluated,and the results are compared with the results of three known OCL problems in the ventilation system.The results indicate that the IGJO method has the same or better optimization ability as other methods and can improve the energy efficiency of the system’s cold air.

Creation and Development of Turbo-generators with Water-Cooled Stator and Rotor Windings in Shanghai Electrical Machinery Mfg Works

1. An Overview of Manufacture and Operation A turbine generator utilizing a new technology of electrical machinery industry, i.e. the windings of its stator and rotor all being inner water-cooled, was first successfully created in China and was known afterwards as a turbine generator with watercooled stator and rotor windings (Abbrev, TGWSR). The teachers from Zhejiang University came to Shanghai between

某商业建筑高效制冷机房运行数据分析

制冷机房作为系统工程,其系统运行参数的变化(如冷冻水供回水温差)会对机房内不同设备的能效产生不同的影响,机房整体能效最优是机房节能运行的重要目标。针对现有建筑运行数据存储较多但对其分析较少的现状,采用数据挖掘技术,对某商业建筑制冷机房实际运行能耗、能效进行统计计算,并将其与负荷率、供回水温度、供回水温差等变量的相关性展开分析,揭示机房能效与各变量间的内在联系。研究结果显示:制冷机房单位面积制冷能耗约为16~17 kW·h/(m^(2)·a),冷水机组能耗占80%以上,冷水机组的能效表现主导了机房的整体能效表现,机房系统能效比(COPs)高于设计值6.06 kW·h/kW·h,达到了预期目标。机房整体能效与室外气温及负荷率、冷冻(却)水供回水温差、冷却水进水出水温度呈负相关关系,机房整体能效与冷冻水供回水温度主要呈正相关关系。冷水机组运行COP与机组负荷率和冷却水回水温度呈现一定相关性,且基本符合机组定冷却水温和AHRI变冷却水温工况下的选型曲线。

某酒店制冷机房运行策略优化

对华东地区某酒店制冷机房运行策略进行了优化,利用能耗模拟软件对多种运行方案进行了仿真分析。结果表明:原方案仅对冷水泵采用变频控制,制冷机房能效比为4.62;优化方案1采取传统变频方式,对冷水泵、冷却水泵、冷却塔风机采用变频控制,制冷机房能效比达到5.32,与原方案相比提升了15.1%;优化方案2通过对冷水机组、冷水泵、冷却水泵、冷却塔风机进行优化控制,制冷机房能效比为5.48,与原方案相比能效比提升了18.6%,且每年可减少约79 t碳排放量,节能效果显著。

磁悬浮变频冷水机组运行特性

为深入研究磁悬浮冷水机组在不同工况下的运行特性,采用集中参数法稳态模型,建立磁悬浮变频离心压缩机模型、冷凝器模型、电子膨胀阀模型和蒸发器模型为一体的冷水机组数学模型,对比分析磁悬浮冷水机组和传统冷水机组在不同负荷率、不同冷却水温度和不同冷冻水流量下的冷水机组效率。结果表明:磁悬浮冷水机组在低负荷率下效率较高,而传统冷水机组效率最高点出现在额定工况;冷却水进水温度由30℃降低至20℃时,磁悬浮冷水机组和传统冷水机组性能系数C_(OP)均会升高,但磁悬浮冷水机组的C_(OP)提高幅度大于传统冷水机组,当系统负荷率P LR为0.6时,传统冷水机组C_(OP)提高14%,磁悬浮冷水机组C_(OP)提高68%;冷冻水流量由150 m^(3)/h降低至60 m^(3)/h时,传统冷水机组效率提高1.4%,磁悬浮冷水机组效率提高4.9%。模拟结果可为磁悬浮冷水机组的运行调控策略提供一定的理论参考。

磁悬浮离心式冷水机组节能潜力及其经济性分析

为了有效评估磁悬浮冷水机组在节能与成本方面的优势,本文建立了冷水机组的能耗与全生命周期成本(LCC)模型,研究了磁悬浮机组的节能效果与经济性。研究结果表明,相比于螺杆机组,磁悬浮机组在全生命周期中节能约30%,碳排放量降低了1.7×10^(5)~1.8×10^(5) kg。同时,同一设计方案下磁悬浮机组的LCC更低,单台机组节约100000~140000元。当使用时间达到8年,磁悬浮机组相对于螺杆机组的成本优势开始显现。电价敏感性分析结果表明,电价高于0.7元/(kW·h)时磁悬浮机组才更具有经济性。研究结果可为磁悬浮冷水机组的节能效果与经济性优势提供理论支持,对相关工程项目的决策具有重要的参考价值和意义。

基于多目标异权重回归的冷水机组故障诊断显式模型

针对冷水机组中常见的7种故障,本文基于交叉熵损失函数和随机梯度下降算法建立了多目标异权重回归模型,进行故障诊断。该模型较常规的机器学习分类模型简单,无需迭代,计算速度快,且为显式模型(非黑箱),可直观分析各参数对每类故障的重要程度。与传统的单目标回归模型相比,故障诊断性能优势显著,在不同特征集合下,性能最低提升40.50%。对比不同文献中特征集合在本模型中的效果,并提出了新的特征集合,正常运行及7类故障的总体诊断准确率可达89.83%,局部故障的诊断准确率达到98%以上。通过可视化诊断模型中的参数权重,发现过冷度和供油温度参数对诊断制冷剂泄漏、制冷剂过充和润滑油过量3种系统性故障最为重要;供油压力、冷凝器趋近温度、蒸发器与冷凝器的水流量参数对诊断4种局部故障最为重要。

冷水(热泵)机组能效测试方法及能效限定值的对比研究

冷水(热泵)机组作为集中空调系统的主要耗能设备,行业整体机组能效的提高会对按期实现“双碳”目标具有重大促进作用。GB/T 18430作为冷热水机组的基础性标准,修订工作已接近尾声,与之配套的能效标准GB19577—2015也需要进行相应的修订升级。对GB/T 18430中对舒适型冷水(热泵)机组的考核方法与对应美国和欧洲的进行了对比分析,构建了一个水冷式冷水(热泵)机组的理论模型,从而将中国、美国和欧洲能效标准中规定的限定值水平折算为同一个指标下进行对比。对比发现,我国目前水冷式机组的IPLV入门限定值分别提升5.4%和25.2%后可以达到美国能效标准A路径和B路径能效水平,提升13.4%后可与欧洲能效标准水平持平;风冷式机组能效限定值在数值上增加25.4%后可与欧洲能效标准基本持平。本文的工作为后续能效标准GB19577—2015的修订提供了参考依据。