In this work an experimental study combined with an analytical investigation for cooling superheated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gas were carried out. This work is intended to be part of the super critical Gustav Lorentzen...In this work an experimental study combined with an analytical investigation for cooling superheated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gas were carried out. This work is intended to be part of the super critical Gustav Lorentzen refrigeration cycle of CO2. Experimental and analytical works concentrated on heat transfer and pressure drop for single phase flow during gas cooling inside tubes filled with porous media. Analytical empirical correlations were formulated for the coefficient of convectional heat transfer and for the pressure drop. A comparison between experimental results and that obtained by developed correlations were carried out, and a comparison between these results and literature published ones were carried out too. The results of this research showed that for cooling process the proposed correlations were proved to be acceptably accurate for pressure drop with difference from experimental results of 2%, while for convective heat transfer the difference from experimental results reached about 3%. More than 90% agreement with literature results was obtained. This work can enhance the calculations of heat flux and pressure drop of gases flow inside porous media filled tubes, and can help in the design procedure of heat exchangers and cooling processes.展开更多
A set of new gasdynamic functions with varying specific heat are derived for the first time.An original analytical solution of normal shock waves is worked out therewith.This solution is thereafter further improved by...A set of new gasdynamic functions with varying specific heat are derived for the first time.An original analytical solution of normal shock waves is worked out therewith.This solution is thereafter further improved by not involving total temperature.Illustrative examples of comparison are given,including also some approximate solutions to show the orders of their errors.展开更多
The paper investigates the dynamics of a new multiple bipolar multiple Dielectric Barrier Discharges(DBD)actuator using in large-scale flow control.Particle image velocimetry experiments are performed to characteristi...The paper investigates the dynamics of a new multiple bipolar multiple Dielectric Barrier Discharges(DBD)actuator using in large-scale flow control.Particle image velocimetry experiments are performed to characteristic the effectiveness of the multiple bipolar DBD plasma actuator.The results show that the mutual interaction between the electrodes,one major disadvantage of traditional DBD characterized by reverse discharge can be entirely avoided,and a constantly accelerating electric wind velocity can be obtained by using the new multiple bipolar DBD plasma actuator.展开更多
In this letter,we present a lattice Boltzmann simulation for complex flow in a solar wall system which includes porous media flow and heat transfer,specifically for solar energy utilization through an unglazed transpi...In this letter,we present a lattice Boltzmann simulation for complex flow in a solar wall system which includes porous media flow and heat transfer,specifically for solar energy utilization through an unglazed transpired solar air collector(UTC).Besides the lattice Boltzmann equation(LBE) for time evolution of particle distribution function for fluid field,we introduce an analogy,LBE for time evolution of distribution function for temperature.Both temperature fields of fluid(air) and solid(porous media) are modeled.We study the effects of fan velocity,solar radiation intensity,porosity,etc.on the thermal performance of the UTC.In general,our simulation results are in good agreement with what in literature.With the current system setting,both fan velocity and solar radiation intensity have significant effect on the thermal performance of the UTC.However,it is shown that the porosity has negligible effect on the heat collector indicating the current system setting might not be realistic.Further examinations of thermal performance in different UTC systems are ongoing.The results are expected to present in near future.展开更多
文摘In this work an experimental study combined with an analytical investigation for cooling superheated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gas were carried out. This work is intended to be part of the super critical Gustav Lorentzen refrigeration cycle of CO2. Experimental and analytical works concentrated on heat transfer and pressure drop for single phase flow during gas cooling inside tubes filled with porous media. Analytical empirical correlations were formulated for the coefficient of convectional heat transfer and for the pressure drop. A comparison between experimental results and that obtained by developed correlations were carried out, and a comparison between these results and literature published ones were carried out too. The results of this research showed that for cooling process the proposed correlations were proved to be acceptably accurate for pressure drop with difference from experimental results of 2%, while for convective heat transfer the difference from experimental results reached about 3%. More than 90% agreement with literature results was obtained. This work can enhance the calculations of heat flux and pressure drop of gases flow inside porous media filled tubes, and can help in the design procedure of heat exchangers and cooling processes.
基金Improved solution belongs to a project supported by the National Science Foundation of China
文摘A set of new gasdynamic functions with varying specific heat are derived for the first time.An original analytical solution of normal shock waves is worked out therewith.This solution is thereafter further improved by not involving total temperature.Illustrative examples of comparison are given,including also some approximate solutions to show the orders of their errors.
文摘The paper investigates the dynamics of a new multiple bipolar multiple Dielectric Barrier Discharges(DBD)actuator using in large-scale flow control.Particle image velocimetry experiments are performed to characteristic the effectiveness of the multiple bipolar DBD plasma actuator.The results show that the mutual interaction between the electrodes,one major disadvantage of traditional DBD characterized by reverse discharge can be entirely avoided,and a constantly accelerating electric wind velocity can be obtained by using the new multiple bipolar DBD plasma actuator.
基金Supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 10932010,11072220,11072229,U1262109,51176172,and 10972208
文摘In this letter,we present a lattice Boltzmann simulation for complex flow in a solar wall system which includes porous media flow and heat transfer,specifically for solar energy utilization through an unglazed transpired solar air collector(UTC).Besides the lattice Boltzmann equation(LBE) for time evolution of particle distribution function for fluid field,we introduce an analogy,LBE for time evolution of distribution function for temperature.Both temperature fields of fluid(air) and solid(porous media) are modeled.We study the effects of fan velocity,solar radiation intensity,porosity,etc.on the thermal performance of the UTC.In general,our simulation results are in good agreement with what in literature.With the current system setting,both fan velocity and solar radiation intensity have significant effect on the thermal performance of the UTC.However,it is shown that the porosity has negligible effect on the heat collector indicating the current system setting might not be realistic.Further examinations of thermal performance in different UTC systems are ongoing.The results are expected to present in near future.