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Optimization of a separator assisted two-phase thermosyphon loop by using entropy generation analysis.

Author(s) : ZHU L., YU J.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

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In this paper, an optimization model is developed for a separator assisted two-phase thermosyphon loop and basic two-phase thermosyphon loop based on the entropy generation minimization method. The total entropy generation rate of the system is proposed as an optimization objective function and the total heat transfer area of evaporator and condenser is considered as a constraint. The model takes into account the irreversibility due to both irreversible heat transfer and pressure drop. The results show that there always exists minimum total entropy generation rate of the two systems when the heat transfer area ratio varies. The optimal heat transfer area ratios corresponding to the minimum total entropy generation rate also lead to the minimum total thermal resistance of the system and achieve the lowest temperature of the cooled object. Besides, the separator assisted two-phase thermosyphon loop can gain lower total entropy generation rate than the basic two-phase thermosyphon loop. Furthermore, the effects of the heat load, the total heat transfer area, the working fluid charge, the inner diameter of the separator and the height of two-phase tube on the minimum total entropy generation rate and the corresponding area ratio are also evaluated.

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  • Original title: Optimization of a separator assisted two-phase thermosyphon loop by using entropy generation analysis.
  • Record ID : 30025361
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 98
  • Publication date: 2019/02
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2018.09.029

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