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Experimental modeling of a vortex tube refrigerator.

Author(s) : SAIDI M. H., VALIPOUR M. S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

An experimental investigation was performed to thoroughly investigate the behaviour of a vortex tube system. This work focused on the classification of the parameters affecting vortex tube operation. The effective parameters are divided into two types, namely geometrical and thermophysical ones. A reliable test rig was designed and constructed to investigate the effect of geometrical parameters, i.e. diameter and length of main tube, diameter of outlet orifice, and shape of the entrance nozzle. Thermophysical parameters which have been designated and studied are inlet gas pressure, type of gas, cold gas mass ratio and moisture of inlet gas. The effects of these parameters on the cold temperature difference and efficiency are discussed and presented.

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  • Original title: Experimental modeling of a vortex tube refrigerator.
  • Record ID : 2004-1733
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 23 - n. 15
  • Publication date: 2003/10

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