INTRODUCTION
1.1 Problem Statement
The whole outline of this project is to investigate the effect on heat transfer rate in a shell and tube heat exchanger when nanofluids are used as coolant (cooler medium). Computational Fluid Dynamics aids the research due to the complexity involved such as the flow structure and temperature distribution.
1.2 Significance of the Study
The main focus of this project is to study the effects of varying nanofluids as coolant on heat transfer rate using CFD with constant shell and tube heat exchanger model. I am pursuing this study to find more efficient way of heat removal using nanofluids as the cooling medium. All leakage and bypass stream in the heat exchanger do not exist or are negligible in this
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Shell and tube heat exchanger are usually used for higher pressure applications up to 552 bars.
2.2 Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Shell and tube heat exchangers are probably the most widespread and commonly used basic heat exchanger configuration used in the process industries. This is because shell and tube heat exchanger provides a larger ratio of heat transfer area to volume and weight. Its provide this surface in a form which is relatively easy to construct in a wide range of size and which is mechanically rugged enough to withstand normal shop fabrication stresses, shipping and field erection stresses, and normal operating conditions. Moreover there are many medication of the basic configuration is available to solve special problems. Those components that most subject to failure (gaskets and tubes) can be easily replaced and cleaned. Finally, good design methods exist and the expertise and shop facilities are available throughout the world.
2.2.1 Shell and Tube Exchanger: Geometric Terminology
The vital components of a shell and tube exchanger are shown in Figure 2 a, b and c and described in Table 1. Figure 2. Type BEM, CFU and AES exchangers.© 1988 by Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association.
1 Stationary (Front) Head—Channel 20 Slip-on Backing Flange
2 Stationary (Front) Head—Bonnet 21 Floating Tubesheet Skirt
3 Stationary (Front) Head
ESBWR is an abbreviation for economic simplified boiling water reactor, and is a new passive safe boiling water reactor. Unlike the previous simplified boiling water reactor (SBWR), ESBWR is dependent of both natural circulation at operating pressure of 7.2 MPa and proven passive systems in order for it to improve performance, economics and safety. In addition, ESBWR’s emergency core cooling system as well as containment cooling systems does not rely on an active pump injector for driving the cooling flow, but on pressure differences (Beard, 2006). However, this system is made up of four other subsystems. They include: the Gravity-Driven Cooling System (GDCS), Isolation Condenser System (ICS), the Standby Liquid Control System (SLCS), and the Automatic Depressurization System (ADS).
Home pipes, business pipes, and professional pipes are common career pathways for accredited professionals. A thermostat on the heater keeps the temperature you choose by switching the system heating components on and off as needed.
Heat is a form of energy, sometimes called thermal energy, which can pass spontaneously from an object at a high temperature to an object at a lower temperature. If the two objects are in contact, they will, given sufficient time, both reach the same temperature. Heat always travels from hot to cold objects and two objects will reach an equilibrium temperature. Heat flow is commonly measured in a device called a calorimeter, an insulating container that minimizes heat exchange between its contents and the surrounding. Heat flow in a device called a calorimeter. In this experiment, we should find the heat capacity of the
Figure 1 and 2 show the structure of agitated jacketed vessel and its pipes connection to hot water supplied. On the other hand, diagram 1 illustrates all the components involved in the heat exchanger service unit.
Water rises into the reservoir as recharge occurs which suggests that there are two large storage regions in the geyser. The transport of heat from hot water or steam entering at the base of the recharging water into cooler occurs because. of an upward migration of steam
improve the quality of heater core tubes: the re-shaping process and the gauging inspection. The
In an article called “Heat Transfer by conduction” by Mike Brown, it states “Thermal energy in the vibrating particles or molecules is passed on to nearby particles in a process called conduction”. This explains to us the process of conduction in which it relates to our design because when we insert the thermometer into the warm water, our goal is to keep the water warm with our cup so that once the thermometer makes DIRECT contact with the warm water, it will heat up the thermometer and give us an exact temperature.
Design The brazing material seals and holds the plates together at the contact points ensuring optimal heat transfer efficiency and pressure resistance. Using innovative design technologies and wide verification guarantees the highest performance and longest possible service life.
They also work with other alloy metals. These metals are shaped through welding and bending to fit specifications for industrial use. Fitters are involved in the process from planning to installation, and will work with tools such as levels, grinders, dies, and welding torches. They will typically create a sketch or a blueprint of a pipe installation, or be called upon to use existing blueprints. During this process, the fitter is also responsible for selecting the type and size of the pipe, as well as choosing other related materials and equipment that are required for the project. From there, the fitter will manipulate metal to form the pipes according to specifications. When the pipes are ready, the fitter will transport them and install them. The installation is one of the most important steps. After installation is complete, several tests are performed to check for any leaks, support issues, and performance against high-pressure environments. Adjustments are made to ensure the system will run smoothly until the next maintenance, which is usually performed by a steamfitter. They can also be called upon to repair existing systems or replace pipes as
Madi King & Beth Braswell December 16, 2015 ICE CREAM THERMODYNAMICS LAB Introduction- The purpose of this lab was to determine how to lower the freezing point of water in order to freeze an ice cream mixture. In ice cream making removing 1000 calories of heat from a milk/sugar mixture is removed and is then transferred to the salt/ice mixture. Energy is conserved and this meets the requirements for the first law. Heat is always moving from the hotter object to the cooler one.
Our thermos was quite effective in insulating hot water, as the graph was very flat. This indicates that as time passed, the temperature of the hot water dropped very little, resembling an exponential decay graph. Trial one and trial two presented very similar results and a constant rate of change, which further reinforces the effectiveness of the thermos. The second trial basically presented identical data to the first trial, which can be seen on the graph as the two lines are merged together. The lumps in the graph for the control were resulted from the accidental moving of the temperature probe or the occasionally currents of air flowing across the cup,
Compare the experimental results obtained from the hand-held thermometer and the digital prove with the theoretical overall enthalpy of solution.
This method of cooling techniques is theoretically able to reduce temperatures from 50 to 27 degrees Celsius. The bidding committee also proposes to use such cooling technologies in fan-zones, training pitches and walkways between metro stations and stadiums.
Thermoelectric cooling uses the Peltier effect to create a heat flux between the junctions of two different types of materials. A Peltier cooler, heater, or thermoelectric heat pump is a solid-state active heat pump which transfers heat from one side of the device to the other, with consumption of electrical energy, depending on the direction of the current. Such an instrument is also called a Peltier device, Peltier heat pump, solid state refrigerator, or thermoelectric cooler (TEC). It can be used either for heating or for cooling, although in practice the main application is cooling. It can also be used as a temperature controller that either heats or cools.
Heat transfer processes are prominent in engineering due to several applications in industry and environment. Heat transfer is central to the performance of propulsion systems, design of conventional space and water heating systems, cooling of electronic equipment, and many manufacturing processes (Campos 3).