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CFD analysis and experimental investigations towards optimizing the parameters of Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube.

Author(s) : UPENDRA B., PAUL P. J., KASTHURIRENGAN S., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental studies are conducted towards the optimization of the Ranque-Hilsch vortex tubes. Different types of nozzle profiles and number of nozzles are evaluated by CFD analysis. The swirl velocity, axial velocity and radial velocity components as well as the flow patterns including secondary circulation flow have been evaluated. The optimum cold end diameter and the length to diameter (L/D) ratios and optimum parameters for obtaining the maximum hot gas temperature and minimum cold gas temperature are obtained through CFD analysis and validated through experiments. The COP of the vortex tube as a heat engine and as a refrigerator has been calculated.

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  • Original title: CFD analysis and experimental investigations towards optimizing the parameters of Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube.
  • Record ID : 2006-0223
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer - vol. 48 - n. 10
  • Publication date: 2005/05

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