Reflux condensation characteristics of a two-phase closed thermosyphon
Abstract
This paper investigates the feasibility of the application of the heat pipe concept to the study of reflux condensation. An experiment is carried out whereby the condensation heat transfer coefficients are obtained for a turbulent vapor flow and a laminar condensate flow. Corresponding Nusselt's laminar film condensation heat transfer coefficients are calculated and compared. A discussion on the applicability of the heat pipe concept to the study of reflux condensation is also presented.
- Publication:
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Advances in Heat Pipe Technology
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981ahpt.proc..451H
- Keywords:
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- Condensing;
- Counterflow;
- Gas Flow;
- Heat Transfer Coefficients;
- Liquid Flow;
- Thermosiphons;
- Two Phase Flow;
- Convective Heat Transfer;
- Flow Velocity;
- Free Convection;
- Gravitational Effects;
- Heat Pipes;
- Laminar Flow;
- Turbulent Flow;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer