Heat transfer of an evaporator–condensing system with electrohydrodynamic coolant circulation and different spatial orientation


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Abstract

The influence of the spatial orientation of an evaporator–condensing system (ECS) on the heat transfer coefficient is considered. As found, it varies according to the cosine law, which implies that it is at its minimum when the evaporator is in the top position, and it is at its maximum when the heater is in the bottom position. This is consistent with the physical considerations about the effect of buoyancy forces on heat transfer. The average velocity of coolant circulation through the ECS loop is found, and on this basis, the “electric” Reynolds number and heat transfer coefficient are estimated. The influence of pressure on heat transfer in the ECS has been analyzed. The considered phenomena have been physically interpreted; they agree well with the experimental data.

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M. K. Bologa

Institute of Applied Physics

Email: f.grosu@mail.ru
Moldova, Republic of, ul. Akademiei 5, Chisinau, MD 2028

F. P. Grosu

Institute of Applied Physics

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Email: f.grosu@mail.ru
Moldova, Republic of, ul. Akademiei 5, Chisinau, MD 2028

I. V. Kozhevnikov

Institute of Applied Physics

Email: f.grosu@mail.ru
Moldova, Republic of, ul. Akademiei 5, Chisinau, MD 2028

A. A. Polikarpov

Institute of Applied Physics

Email: f.grosu@mail.ru
Moldova, Republic of, ul. Akademiei 5, Chisinau, MD 2028

O. V. Motorin

Institute of Applied Physics

Email: f.grosu@mail.ru
Moldova, Republic of, ul. Akademiei 5, Chisinau, MD 2028

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