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The Analysis of Phase Separation in Vertical Headers of Microchannel HEs
Technical Paper
2016-01-0253
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper presents the experimental analysis of separation in vertical headers based on flow visualization. Two-phase separation phenomena inside the header is observed and quantified. Driving forces are analyzed to study the mechanisms for two-phase flow motion and flow regimes. Main tube of the header is made of clear PVC for visualization study. R-134a is used as the fluid of interest and the mass flux from the inlet pass is 55 kg/m2s - 195 kg/m2s. Potential ways to improve two-phase separation are discussed. A model is built to show how separation brings potential benefits to MAC heat exchangers by arranging the flow path.
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Li, J. and Hrnjak, P., "The Analysis of Phase Separation in Vertical Headers of Microchannel HEs," SAE Technical Paper 2016-01-0253, 2016, https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-0253.Also In
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