Results 41 to 50 of about 488 (148)
To optimize the operation of air conditioning systems, the extremum entransy increase principle is proposed, and an entransy loss model for each component and entransy increase model for the whole system are established for air conditioning systems based
Huang Tingting +2 more
doaj
Constant depth microfluidic networks based on a generalised Murray’s law for Newtonian and power-law fluids [PDF]
This paper was presented at the 4th Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2014), which was held at University College, London, UK. The conference was organised by Brunel University and supported by the Italian Union of Thermofluiddynamics, IPEM, the ...
4th Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2014) +4 more
core
Optimization Design of the Heat Exchangers in Fan Coil Units Using Genetic Algorithm
In this study, an optimization method based on genetic algorithm and entransy dissipation theory is applied to the optimization design of the plate fin and tube heat exchangers in fan coil units. Two examples, i.e. the heat exchanger in a cooling dry fan
Li Ning, Cui Zengguang, Zhang Xinrong
doaj
How to approach the limit of heat and humidity energy extraction from exhaust air flow is a difficult problem for low-grade waste heat recovery technology in mines, and the key is to explore new ways to strengthen heat and moisture transfer between gas ...
Shengxiang WU +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Thermoeconomic analysis of spiral heat exchanger with constant wall temperature [PDF]
Thermoeconomic analysis of spiral heat exchanger is conducted. Different geometrical parameters, such as outer diameter, plate height, passage gap, etc. are used and varied in a wide range. Detailed thermal and total costs analyses were performed for two
El-Sagier, Faraj +5 more
core +5 more sources
The integration of solar energy systems with battery storage presents complex economic optimization challenges in distributed energy networks, where traditional approaches fail to address the interdependencies between generation variability, storage ...
Lyu Wenhui +5 more
doaj +1 more source
On the enhancement of heat transfer in a backward-facing step using porous baffles [PDF]
The backward-facing step is a geometry often used not only to investigate the accuracy and performance of numerical models, but also to analyse fundamental flow and heat transfer characteristics, and the impact of different configurations for the most ...
Cavaleiro Costa, Sérgio +2 more
core
Optimum insulation thickness determination using the environmental and life cycle cost analyses based entransy approach [PDF]
In this study, optimum insulation thickness is investigated according to the entransy loss. Analyses are carried out using rockwool and glasswool as insulation materials. Two different analyses are applied to the building walls.
Acikkalp, Emin +4 more
core +2 more sources
Thermal comfort investigation in traditional and modern urban canyons in Bandar Abbas, Iran [PDF]
Urban design plays an important role in a city’s daily life. Therefore, accessibility to thermal comfort spaces for citizens engaged in urban outdoor activities could be one of the main goals of urban designers.
Dalman, Masoud +3 more
core +1 more source
Study on Thermal Performance of Gas Cooler for CO2 Heat Pump Water Heater
The heat transfer process in a gas cooler can be divided into three parts, namely pre-, quasi-, and post-critical temperature intervals, which are based on the carbon dioxide (CO2) critical temperature at a maximum constant pressure specific heat ...
LYU Jing +4 more
doaj

