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Multi-physics simulation of a CO2 gas cooler.

Number: pap. n. 0026

Author(s) : ROSSETTI A., MARINETTI S., MINETTO S.

Summary

A CFD model to simulate CO2 gas coolers is presented: the adoption of an equivalent approach allows to reproduce the effects of an extended finned surface while drastically reducing the computational effort. The model is validated with experimental results available in the open literature. The contemporary solution of both convection and conduction allows highlighting the impact of conduction along the tubes and the supporting end plates and provides satisfactory matching with experimental results: total heating power is forecast within 2.5%, while the maximum temperature deviation between the simulated and experimental heat exchanger curves temperature is 3.8, when the CO2 temperature is as high as 108 °C. This thermal CFD model allows to evaluate the 3D effects of the air maldistribution in terms of temperature, heat transfer coefficients, and cooling power, thus opening the way to the simulation and optimisation of complete finned coil and fan gas cooling systems.

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  • Original title: Multi-physics simulation of a CO2 gas cooler.
  • Record ID : 30021724
  • Languages: English
  • Source: 7th Conference on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, May 11-13, 2017.
  • Publication date: 2017/05/11
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.nh3-co2.2017.0026
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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