Density disturbance of small-scale fieldaligned irregularities in the ionosphere heating experiments

A theoretical model which describes the small-scale irregularities excited by powerful high frequency （3–30 MHz） electromagnetic wave in ionosphere heating is investigated quantitatively in this paper. The model is based on the transport equation in magnetic plasma and mode conversion from electromagnetic wave to electrostatic wave in ionospheric modification.Threshold electric field for exciting small-scale （meter scale） irregularities and spatial spectra of irregularities are analytically calculated by this model. The results indicate that background electron density and geomagnetic field play an important role for the threshold electric field and the spatial scale of the electron density irregularities. The results demonstrate that the electric field threshold increases with the decrease of the spatial scale of the irregularities. For exciting meter scale irregularities, the threshold electric field is about tens of mV m^（-1）. The theoretical results are consistent with those of the experiments.

Experimental Study of Heat Transfer in a Real Scale Building Incorporating PCM in the Air Layer of the Vertical Walls

The purpose of this paper is to study the energy efficiency of a local living space exposed to solar radiation in the subtropical climate of Casablanca. The study was mainly focused on the contribution of a phase change material (PCM), inserted into a 7-cm thick air layer of a double brick wall, in two different locations. We note that the experimental study was conducted using two real-scale test cavities, located in the Faculty of Science Ain Chock-Casablanca. Two PCM mounting methods were used for the south and west walls, in order to test its energy efficiency as a storage and retrieval means of the solar flux coming from the outside. In the case of the southern wall, the PCM is put directly on the internal side of the outside part of the double wall (Case 1). For the west wall, the PCM is placed 1.2 cm away from the internal side of the outer part of the double wall (Case 2). The first result shows that the PCM placed to the wall allows storing the solar heat during the day and releasing it to the outside of the building at night. While in the second case, the PCM keeps the heat stored day and night.

An experimental comparison of water based alumina and silica nanofluids heat transfer in laminar flow regime

Experimental investigations were carried out to determine the Al2O3/water and SiO2/water nanofluids flowing through a circular tube. convective heat transfer performance and pressure drop of Measurements show that the addition of small amounts of nano-sized Al2O3 particles to the base fluid increases heat transfer coefficients considerably, while the result for the silica nanofluids contradicts with the alumina nanofluids and this leads to some interesting results. In the case of alumina nanofluids, an average increase of 16% in convective heat transfer coefficient is observed with an average penalty of 28% in pressure drop. Moreover, flow resistance increases significantly compared to the base fluid even at very low concentrations of nanofluids. Finally, measured heat transfer coefficients are compared with predicted ones from the correlation of Shah under the same conditions.

Sap-flow measurement and scale transferring from sample trees to entire forest stand of Populus euphratica in desert riparian forest in extreme arid region

Understanding how the transpiration of this vegetation type responds to environmental stress is important for determining the wa-ter-balance dynamics of the riparian ecosystem threatened by groundwater depletion. Transpiration and sap flow were measured using the heat-pulse technique. The results were then projected up to the stand level to investigate the stand’s water-use in relation to climate forcing in the desert riparian forest in an extreme arid region. This study took place from April through October 2003 and from May through October 2004. The experimental site was selected in the Populus euphratica Forest Reserve (101o10' E, 41o59' N) in Ejina county, in the lower Heihe River basin, China. The sapwood area was used as a scalar to extrapolate the stand-water consumption from the whole trees’ water consumption measured by the heat-pulse velocity recorder (HPVR). Scale transferring from a series of individual trees to a stand was done according to the existing natural variations between trees under given environmental conditions. The application of the biometric parameters available from individual tree and stand levels was proved suitable for this purpose. A significant correlation between the sapwood area and tree diameter at breast height (DBH) was found. The prediction model is well fitted by the power model. On the basis of the prediction model, the sapwood area can be cal-culated by DBH. The sap-flow density can then be used to extrapolate the stand-water use by means of a series of mathematical models.

Analysis of Film-Boiling Heat Transfer on a High Temperature Sphere Immersed into Liquid Sodium

Film-boiling heat transfer is a key phenomenon governing severe accident sequence in a sodium-cooled fast reactor. Experimental the fuel-coolant interaction process which may occur during a and theoretical work on film-boiling heat transfer in sodium has hardly been carried out in the past. An experiment has been conducted in the early seventies to investigate sodium pool boiling. In this experiment, a hot tantalum sphere was immersed into subcooled liquid sodium. Film boiling was obtained for various sets of parameters： sodium subcooling from 4.1 K to 29. 1 K, initial sphere temperature ranging from 1,802.6 K to 2,633.7 K, sphere diameters of 1.27, 1.91 and 2.54 cm and sodium depths of 7.6 cm and 11.4 cm. In the present work, a simplified analysis based on the boundary layer theory is developed to describe pool film-boiling heat transfer on a hot sphere in liquid sodium. Two extreme cases are considered depending on sodium subcooling. In the case of high subcooling, most of the heat lost by the sphere is used to heat the sodium while for low subcooling, it is used to vaporize the liquid at the liquid-vapor interface. It will be shown that the scaling analysis predicts the heat fluxes within the order of magnitude when compared to the available experimental data. Besides, it allows an estimation of the contribution of these fluxes to the liquid heating and vaporization processes.

A New Formulation of the Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method for Heterogeneous Media:Application to Heat Transfer Problems

The solution to heat transfer problems in two-dimensional heterogeneous media is attended based on the scaled boundary finite element method(SBFEM)coupled with equilibrated basis functions(EqBFs).The SBFEM reduces the model order by scaling the boundary solution onto the inner element.To this end,tri-lateral elements are emanated from a scaling center,followed by the development of a semi-analytical solution along the radial direction and a finite element solution along the circumferential/boundary direction.The discretization is thus limited to the boundaries of the model,and the semi-analytical radial solution is found through the solution of an eigenvalue problem,which restricts the methods’applicability to heterogeneous media.In this research,we first extracted the SBFEM formulation considering the heterogeneity of the media.Then,we replaced the semi-analytical radial solution with the EqBFs and removed the eigenvalue solution step from the SBFEM.The varying coefficients of the partial differential equation(PDE)resulting from the heterogeneity of the media are replaced by a finite series in the radial and circumferential directions of the element.A weighted residual approach is applied to the radial equation.The equilibrated radial solution series is used in the new formulation of the SBFEM.

Experiment investigation on visualization and operating characteristics of closed loop plate oscillating heat pipe with parallel channels

Using ethanol or acetone as the working fluid, visualization of oscillations in steady state was observed visually by high-speed cameras, and temperature oscillating and heat transfer characteristics of closed-loop plate oscillating heat pipe with parallel channels(POHP-PC) were experimentally investigated by varying liquid filled ratios(50%, 70%, 85%), section scales(1 mm×1 mm and 1 mm×1.5 mm), inclination angles, working fluids and heating inputs. It was found that during operating there was mixed flow consisting of plug flow and annular flow in channels of oscillating heat pipe at steady-state. There was an equilibrium position for working fluid of condenser during oscillating, and periodic oscillations occurred up and down in the vicinity of equilibrium position. With heat input increasing, equilibrium position rose slowly as a result of vapor pressure of evaporation.Evaporation temperature oscillating amplitude possessed a trend of small-large-small and frequency trend was of small-large during steady-state. It may be generally concluded that temperature, whether evaporator or condenser, fluctuated sharply or rose continuously when oscillating heat pipe coming to dry burning state. Simultaneously, it was found that temperature difference of cooling water possibly dropped with heat input rising during dry burning state. Thermal resistance of No. 2 with acetone was lower than that of No. 1 during experiments, but No. 2 achieving heat transfer limit was earlier than No. 1. However, with ethanol, thermal resistance of No. 1 and No. 2 were similar with the heating input less than 110-120 W and filling ratios of 50% and 70%. And with filling ratio of 85%, heating transfer performance of No. 2 was better compared to No. 1 during all the experiments.

Analytic Solution for Steady Slip Flow between Parallel Plates with Micro-Scale Spacing

The Navier-Stokes equations for slip flow between two very closely spaced parallel plates are transformed to an ordinary differential equation based on the pressure gradient along the flow direction using a new similarity transformation. A powerful easy-to-use homotopy analysis method was used to obtain an analytical solution. The convergence theorem for the homotopy analysis method is presented. The solutions show that the second-order homotopy analysis method solution is accurate enough for the current problem.

Large Eddy Simulation of Stratified Turbulent Channel Flow with a Dynamic Subgrid Scale Model

In this paper, large eddy simulation coupled with a dynamic subgrid scale (SGS) model is used to study turbulent channel flows with heat transfer. Some fundamental flow behaviors are discussed. Based on our calculated results, the dynamic SGS model can reasonably predict some main characteristics of stratified turbulent channel flows. Our results are also in good agreement with theoretical analyses and previous calculated results.

The de Broglie Waves and Joule-Lenz Law Applied in Examining the Electron Transitions in Small Quantum Systems

A transformation of the electron states—say those enclosed in a potential box—into the de Broglie waves done in the paper, enabled us to calculate the energy change between two quantum levels as a function of the specific heat and difference of the temperature between the states. In consequence, the energy difference and that of entropy between the levels could be examined in terms of the appropriate classical parameters. In the next step, the time interval necessary for the electron transition between the levels could be associated with the classical electrodynamical parameters like the electric resistance and capacitance connected with the temporary formation of the electric cell in course of the transition. The parameters characterizing the mechanical inertia of the electron were next used as a check of the electrodynamical formulae referring to transition.

圆管内氦氙混合气体与超临界二氧化碳换热特性对比分析

小型化、高紧凑反应堆系统是陆上多用途能源供给的研究重点,直接热-动循环下的能量转换对冷却剂工质选型提出极高要求。为了明确氦氙混合气体、超临界二氧化碳的工质适用性,本文采用数值模拟方法,对二者在圆管内的换热特性进行计算,对比了2种冷却剂的物性,分析了不同加热功率、入口速度、入口温度对冷却剂换热系数的影响,拟合提出了2种冷却剂工质圆管内换热的经验模型。研究结果表明:反应堆在加热功率超过100 kW/m~2、入口流速大于10 m/s下,对流换热系数较大;氦氙混合气体入口温度在1 000~1 200 K、超临界二氧化碳在入口温度550~600 K附近时,对流换热系数存在极大值;在高雷诺数区(Re>10~4),2冷却剂的修正关系式与计算值吻合良好。本文计算能够为新型反应堆开发提供数据及模型基础。

螺旋微反应器内传热过程模拟仿真与尺度放大

为提升微反应器制备含能材料的热安全性,采用基于有限体积法的计算流体力学模拟仿真方法,对螺旋微反应器内结构参数对流动与传热的影响规律进行了研究。结果表明,在螺旋微通道中,连续流动的流体在离心力的影响下会产生连续的二次流扰动方向变化,有助于增强流体的传热性能。增大螺旋微反应器的曲率、减小无量纲螺距值和增大流体流速,能够有效提升努塞尔数和控制沿程阻力系数。螺旋微反应器的传热性能存在“放大效应”,当螺旋管管道半径放大到2.5 mm以上时,热阻系数增大,传热性能降低。将螺旋管的管道半径控制在2.5 mm,能够在维持较高传热性能的同时,使换热流体通量增大了25倍,且压降降低了98.9%。

基于LES的射流火焰湍流辐射交互作用研究

在大涡模拟中,研究了亚格子湍流辐射交互作用(SGS-TRI)对Sandia Flame D和Flame 4D(Scaled Sandia flame D)辐射源项的影响。模拟中,采用概率密度函数输运方程(TPDF)湍流燃烧模型模拟湍流燃烧过程,球谐函数(P1近似)法、灰气体加权和模型(WSGGM)模拟辐射换热。采用湍流涡团光学薄脉动近似(OTFA)处理滤波吸收项,分别采用考虑和忽略SGS-TRI的方法求解滤波发射项。结果显示,SGS-TRI仅在辐射源项本身数值较小的区域对时均辐射源项有相对较大的影响(最大为25%);考虑和忽略SGS-TRI计算得到的时均温度以及CO_(2)浓度等径向分布基本重合(相对差别小于3%)。因此,亚格子湍流辐射交互作用对无碳烟湍流射流火焰(Flame D和Flame 4D)的影响较小。

小倾角对Ω形弯曲热管传热特性的影响

为研究小倾角对Ω形槽道弯曲热管传热特性的影响,搭建了热管传热性能实验台,基于实验对不同小倾角下热管的温度分布、总热阻、当量导热系数和最大输入功率进行分析。结果表明:在相同输入功率下,倾角为0°和倾角为负的热管壁温均匀性优于倾角为正的热管;倾角为正的热管总热阻最大,倾角为0°和倾角为负的热管总热阻相近;热管倾角为0°时的最大输入功率最高。热管安装和应用中易出现重力倾角偏差,研究结果表明,较小倾角会对Ω形槽道弯曲热管的传热性能造成影响。

Two-scale analysis method for predicting heat transfer performance of composite materials with random grain distribution

A two-scale analysis (TSA) method for predicting the heat transfer performance of composite materials with the random distribution of same-scale grains is presented. First the representation of the materials with the random distribution is briefly described. Then the two-scale analysis formulation of heat transfer behavior of the materials with random grain distribution of small periodicity is formally derived by means of construction way for each cell. Finally the numerical result on the heat transfer parameters of composite materials is shown. The numerical result shows that TSA is effective to predict the heat transfer performance of composite materials with random grain distribution.

基于矩形小尺度流道沸腾传热模型的PCSG热工水力分析研究

结合矩形小尺度流道流型过渡准则、泡状流区域沸腾传热模型、受限汽泡流以及环状流区域沸腾传热模型,形成了基于流型的矩形小尺度流道沸腾传热模型。在此基础上,开发了PCSG一维热工水力计算程序PCTH,并进行了PCSG热工水力分析。结果表明,该程序的计算结果与试验结果吻合良好,可以较好地预测试验数据范围内的矩形小尺度流道PCSG热工水力特性。

多变气热参数下大尺度槽深叶顶的流动换热特性

为了研究具有渐缩型面凹槽在不同深度下叶顶间隙的流动换热特性,针对某一级高压涡轮,在发动机五种典型工况下通过改变其凹槽深度,采用k-ω湍流模型以及自适应湍流模拟方法(SATES)分别进行定常和非定常的数值仿真分析。研究结果表明,凹槽深度是影响间隙泄漏流动和叶顶换热特性的重要因素,同时该影响趋势也受涡轮工作状态的限制。相比于深凹槽,浅凹槽方案的间隙泄漏量明显降低,对应的涡轮动叶出口总压损失系数也有所降低,这在涡轮小流量状态时尤为明显。然而,深凹槽设计在降低叶顶热负荷方面表现更好,其中槽深0.8H方案比槽深0.1H方案的叶顶平均努塞尔数降低38.3%~95.3%。定常和非定常两种计算方法主要影响了间隙内局部泄漏量和叶顶前部热负荷的预测值,并未改变流动换热特性的分布趋势。

Condensation heat transfer enhancement mechanism for vertical upflows by the phase separation concept at small gravity

In the field of aerospace, minimum and seal of equipments cause the increase in the thermal loading sharply. Due to the lack of driving force, the performance of conventional condenser deteriorates greatly under the small gravity environment, which leads to reduction in the service life of equipments. In this study, a passive condenser, developed on basis of the phase separation concept,is utilized to improve the performance of the condensation heat transfer under the small gravity environment. As a result of the limitation of experiments, the mechanisms of heat transfer enhancement of the phase separation condenser tube are revealed through numerical simulation based on the volume-of-fluid(VOF) method. The following conclusions could be obtained:(1) A novel phase distribution of ‘‘gas near the tube wall and liquid in the tube core'' is formed. The thin liquid film is indeed created after the flow pattern modulation by inserting mesh cylinder.(2)The condensation quantity for single bubble in the annular region increases about 16 times greater than that in the bare tube region in the case of Jl= 0.0574 m/s and Jg= 0.0229 m/s.(3) Gas volume fraction affects the parameters of liquid film thickness, bubble length and liquid bridge length. The increase in the gas volume fraction results in the decrease in the evaluation index from21.56 to 12.82. The evaluation index is defined as the ratio of the condensation quantities per unit tube length of the annular region and the bare tube region.

铅-超临界二氧化碳换热器耦合流动传热特性研究

为探究螺旋盘管式主换热器内的耦合流动传热机理,基于等长度分段模型,构建了以液态铅和超临界二氧化碳为工质的螺旋盘管式主换热器原型及模化比例样件的理论设计方法,并利用相似性原理完成了主换热器小比例样件设计。以主换热器小比例样件为研究对象,通过SST k-ω湍流模型数值分析了液态铅和超临界二氧化碳在螺旋盘管换热器内的流动传热特性。计算结果表明:螺旋盘管换热器内耦合流动传热性能主要受壳侧质量流量、管侧质量流量和壳侧工质入口温度影响;管侧超临界二氧化碳质量流量对螺旋盘管换热器内耦合流动传热性能的影响最为显著,在超临界二氧化碳质量流量增加52.4%的条件下,螺旋管的平均表面换热系数增大了21.2%;在壳侧液态铅的质量流量和入口温度分别增大94.6%、20 K的情况下,螺旋管内的表面传热系数分别增大了5.5%、3.3%。该研究可为螺旋盘管式换热器的工况选择和高效设计提供理论指导。

空气源分体式热管-热泵供暖系统在煤矿井口防冻中的特性研究

为提高空气源热泵的性能,同时更好地满足煤矿井口防冻特殊工艺要求,将空气源热泵与热管技术相耦合,使用小压比热泵机组搭建了空气源分体式热管-热泵供暖系统实验平台。该耦合系统中蒸发器和冷凝器两端均采用相变传热的方式,并对其进行不同运行工况下的性能特性研究,结果表明:该耦合供暖系统即使在0℃左右的室外条件下,耦合机组的系统制热性能仍可达到4.5以上,远远优于传统空气源热泵机组。