Second-law optimisation of regenerative heat exchangers, including the effect of matrix heat conduction.

Author(s) : SHEN C. M., WOREK W. M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Documents the rates of heat conduction in a regenerator matrix and unbalanced heat-capacity rates on the second-law efficiency of rotary regenerators. States the results show that the maximum second-law efficiency increases as the ratio of the heat capacity rate increases. States the results can be used to design and optimise the performance of a regenerator considering both heat transfer and pressure drop effects.

Details

  • Original title: Second-law optimisation of regenerative heat exchangers, including the effect of matrix heat conduction.
  • Record ID : 1994-0792
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Energy, Int. J. - vol. 18 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1993/04

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