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Analytical and CFD Analysis of Single Phase Thermosyphon

Author(s):

Parthkumar Sanjaybhai Patel , Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar; Keval Ranjitkumar Brahmbhatt, Government Engineering College, Patan; Deep Chetankumar Patel, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar; Malay Patel, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar

Keywords:

Thermo-Siphon, Simulation, CFD Analysis

Abstract

Thermo siphon is a method of passive heat exchange. It is based on natural convection, which circulates a fluid without the necessity of a mechanical pump. Thermo siphoning is used for circulation of liquids and volatile gases based on natural convection in heating and cooling applications such as heat pumps, water heaters, boilers and furnaces. In this paper experimental analysis results are compared by calculating buoyancy force generated by available temperature difference. Based on buoyancy force it is easy to calculate mass transfer rate and heat transfer rate. For see local effect of thermosyphon CFD analysis is carried out in ANSYS Fluent and compared these experimental, theoretical and CFD analysis results for different heat transfer rate.

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Paper ID: IJSRDV4I120051
Published in: Volume : 4, Issue : 12
Publication Date: 01/03/2017
Page(s): 100-103

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