Parametric study of charging inlet diffuser performance in stratified chilled water storage tanks with radial diffusers. 2. Dimensional analysis, parametric simulations and simplified model development.

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Summary

Part 2 of this article summarizes the results of the parametric study (see also the Bulletin of the IIR, reference 2002-0978). Dimensional storage tank and inlet diffuser parameters having the potential to influence inlet thermal performance were identified, then formed into dimensionless groups. Thermal performance was measured in terms of thermocline thickness and equivalent lost tank height. Sixteen simulations comprising a full 2 to the power of factorial experiment were completed and analyzed.

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Original title: Parametric study of charging inlet diffuser performance in stratified chilled water storage tanks with radial diffusers. 2. Dimensional analysis, parametric simulations and simplified model development.
Record ID : 2002-1603
Languages: English
Source: HVAC&R Research - vol. 7 - n. 2
Publication date: 2001/04
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Themes: Other air-conditioning equipment;
Thermal energy storage
Keywords: Stratification; Diffuser; Design; Performance; Modelling; Development; Chilled water; Distribution; Thermal energy storage