Transient simulations for multiple parallel channels with evaporating fluid

Yehuda Taitel*, Dvora Barnea

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Evaporating fluid in parallel pipes is associated with stability problems, multiple solutions and uneven flow distribution. Even for identical heating of all pipes mal distribution, which is an undesired phenomenon, may be the only stable solution. Modeling the dynamic behavior of such systems is of great interest. It allows predicting the system response to changes in the operational conditions such as inlet flow rate and heating power. It is also essential for the design of a proper control for this complicated system. The transient model is based on the temporal local flow pattern in each pipe. The pipe is subdivided into numerical sections and the calculation of the local flow pattern and pressure drop in each cell is based on mechanistic modeling. Few examples of numerical transient simulations for a water/steam system flowing in 2, 3 and 4 parallel pipes are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of CHT-15
Subtitle of host publication6th International Symposium on Advances in Computational Heat Transfer, 2015
PublisherBegell House Inc.
Pages1731-1736
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781567004298
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event6th International Symposium on Advances in Computational Heat Transfer , CHT 2015 - New Brunswick, United States
Duration: 25 May 201529 May 2015

Publication series

NameInternational Symposium on Advances in Computational Heat Transfer
ISSN (Print)2578-5486

Conference

Conference6th International Symposium on Advances in Computational Heat Transfer , CHT 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Brunswick
Period25/05/1529/05/15

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