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Heat Transfer and Phase Change

CFD Simulation of Coolant Flow of 2nd Generation HFIR Irradiation Target Holder

J. D'Arrigo [1], A. Elzawawy [1], S. Rabbani [1], J. D. Freels [2]
[1] Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, New York, NY, USA
[2] Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA

A 2nd-generation irradiation target holder is being developed at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This 2nd-generation holder design is focused on improving the loading and unloading of the targets by the HFIR operators since a large number of ... Read More

The Effect of Eccentricity in Fully Developed Annular Pipe Flow on Convection Heat Transfer and the Darcy Friction Factor

S. Rabbani [1], A. Elzawawy [1], J. D'Arrigo [1], J. D. Freels [2]
[1] Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, New York, NY, USA
[2] Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA

Eccentricity in annular channels contributes to changes in fluid flow characteristics which in turn, affects the performance and integrity of the configuration. This research investigates a model of an annular channel with a diameter ratio of 0.762, an aspect ratio of 68.9:1 and heating ... Read More

Coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) for Prediction of Thermal-hydraulic Performance of Plate-fin-tube Heat Exchangers

W. Yaici [1], E. Entchev [1]
[1] Renewable Energy, Heat and Power Laboratory, CanmetENERGY Research Centre, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Plate fin-tube heat exchangers are used extensively in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, process engineering, and refrigeration systems. They have a high degree of surface compactness. Substantial heat transfer enhancement is obtained as a result of the periodic starting and ... Read More

A Virtual Product Development Environment for Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering Pump via Multiphysics Modeling

F. Qi [1], J. Men [1], L. Yang [1], Z. Bing [1] , J. Yang [1], F. He [2], L. Pan [2], Z. Shao [2], G. Gao [2], X. Zhang [3], H. Wei [3], S. Duo [3], L. Song [3], X. Wang [3], Z. Wang [3], G. Wei [3], Y. Li [3], H. Yang [3], Z. Ma [3], B. Li [3], Y. Zhang [3], Y. Li [3], Y. Xie [3], D. Yu [3]
[1] FZB Technology, Inc., Plymouth, MI, USA
[2] Shenzhen South Dare Auto Parts, Ltd., Shenzhen, China
[3] Fuxin Dare Auto Parts, Ltd., Fuxin, China

Using advanced computational fluid dynamics software PumpLinx and the COMSOL Multiphysics® software, a virtual product development environment was established for the electro-hydraulic power steering pump system in a passenger vehicle. The model built with the COMSOL Multiphysics® ... Read More

Analysis of an Automobile Disc Brake

H. Krishnan [1], T. Zhu [1], Y. Zeng [1],
[1] University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA

The study investigates the thermal and mechanical effect of a braking action on a ventilated carbon ceramic brake disc assembly and determines the best vane profiles for maximum cooling and dissipation of heat. Read More

Thermal Analysis of Dry Type Power Transformer under Effect of Linear and Nonlinear Loads

R. G. Mafra [1],
[1] Universidade Federal de Itajubá, Itajubá, MG, Brazil

The thermal performance of the dry type power transformers is directly connected to the internal heat source caused by electrical losses. Thus, it is necessary to evaluate the temperatures reached by the transformer core to ensure optimum operation. This paper presents a detailed ... Read More

A COMSOL Multiphysics® Study of the Temperature Effect on Chemical Permeation of Air Supply Tubes

R. Kher [1], C. Gallaschun [1], D. Crockill [1], R. Pillai [1], ,
[1] Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Air supply hoses are also predominantly used in the medical industry to aid in patient oxygen intake. In many situations, the outside of the hose can be contaminated with chemicals, especially if the hose lies on the ground in an environment where chemicals are easily found. Permeation ... Read More

Thermohydraulic Study of a Fixed Bed for the Core of a Nuclear Reactor

J. C. Almachi [1], J. A. Montenegro [1],
[1] Departamento de Formación Básica, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

The fixed beds have the advantage of large heat transfer area, for they are used in some designs of innovative nuclear reactors as the reactor FBNR. Inside of study of fixed beds is important to define the following parameters: flow minimum and velocity profile of cooling fluid, ... Read More

Transient Heating and Cooling in a Packed Bed with Fluid Flow for Controlling Solute Adsorption

A. Horner [1], S. Groskreutz [1], S. Weber [1],
[1] University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

We have created and optimized a multiphysics model using COMSOL Multiphysics® software that incorporates the Free and Porous Media Flow and Heat Transfer in Porous Media interfaces to simulate the temperature profile of a chromatographic system under external heating and cooling ... Read More

Multiphysics Analysis of a Photobioreactor

L. T. Gritter [1], E. Dunlop [2], J. S. Crompton [1], K. C. Koppenhoefer [1]
[1] AltaSim Technologies, Columbus, OH, USA
[2] Pan Pacific Technologies Pty Ltd, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Photo-bioreactors generate biomass by providing a controlled environment for the cultivation of algae due to photosynthesis. Algae cultivation can be controlled through the operating parameters and bioreactor environment to allow for high productivity and the use of systems with large ... Read More

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