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Experimental study on double-diffusive convection during solidification of NH4Cl-H2O hypereutectic solution in cylindrical cavity

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

In order to reveal the law of double-diffusive convection of multi-compound solution in cylindrical cavity, experimental study on solidification of NH 4Cl-H2O hypereutectic solution has been performed by using particle image velocimetry(PIV). The influencing factors of flow patterns and intensity are also analyzed. The results show that: 1) There are two approximately symmetric main convection cells in the liquid which are down along the sidewall and up along the center of the cylindrical cavity. Meanwhile, there are also two secondary cells on the bottom corner of cylindrical cavity, which flow in contrary direction to that of the main ones; 2) Due to the release of water during the solidification process, solute layers and diffusive interface are developed in the liquid and will be disappeared in the end; 3) The cooling temperature and the initial concentration have significantly effects on the flow velocity, solute layers and diffusive interface.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 Proceedings of the ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, HT 2008
Pages713-718
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2009
Event2008 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, HT 2008 - Jacksonville, FL, United States
Duration: 10 Aug 200814 Aug 2008

Publication series

Name2008 Proceedings of the ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, HT 2008
Volume1

Conference

Conference2008 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, HT 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityJacksonville, FL
Period10/08/0814/08/08

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