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Experimental and analytical study of inter-tube flow and absorption in horizontal tubular absorbers.

Author(s) : SULTANA P., WIJEYSUNDERA N.E., HO J. C.

Summary

The performance of the horizontal tubular absorbers of absorption cooling systems depends on the flow behaviour of both the falling-film regime and the inter-tube flow regime. The main objective of the study is to incorporate the inter-tube vapour absorption process in the modelling of horizontal tubular absorbers. Experimental data on different inter-tube flow modes, including droplet/jet/sheet, are obtained for a range of design and operating conditions. The inter-tube flow patterns are captured on video film and the images are analyzed with the help of image analysis software. The hydrodynamic data thus obtained are incorporated in a coupled heat and mass transfer model that predicts the vapour absorption rate for the inter-tube flow regime.

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  • Original title: Experimental and analytical study of inter-tube flow and absorption in horizontal tubular absorbers.
  • Record ID : 2007-0167
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ACRA-2006. Proceedings of the 3rd Asian conference on refrigeration and air conditioning.
  • Publication date: 2006/05/21

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