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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2016.17.12.723

Separate type heat pipe performance comparison by the heat exchanger shapes  

Jeon, Sung-Taek (Devision of Mechanical system Engineering, National University of Incheon)
Cho, Jin-Pyo (Mechanic.Electron Regional Innovation Center, National University of Incheon)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.17, no.12, 2016 , pp. 723-729 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study compared fin-tube and parallel-flow heat pipes for their sensible heat exchange rate, heat recovery amount, and air-side pressure drop. Tests were done with different refrigerant charging rates of 40-60% vol. and air flow rates of 300-1,400. The sensible heat exchange rate was highest for both types of heat pipes at a working fluid charge of 40% vol. and low flow rate. For the parallel-flow heat pipe, the 60% vol. charge is too high and results in a low sensible heat exchange rate. The reason is that the thicker liquid film of the tube wall deteriorates the heat transfer effect. Hence, the optimal charging rate is 40 to 50% vol. The evaporator heat pipe has a larger air-side pressure drop than the condenser section heat pipe. The reason is considered to be condensation water arising from the evaporator surface. Compared to the fin-tube heat pipe, the parallel-flow heat pipe showed better performance with a working fluid charging rate of 48%, volume of 41%, and an air-side pressure drop about 37%.
Keywords
Fin-tube type heat pipe; Parallel flow type heat pipe; Refrigerant charging amount; Separate type heat pipe; Ventilation system;
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