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Numerical calculation of flow in adiabatic capillary tube of alternative refrigerants

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

A homogeneous model of one dimension for two-phase gas-liquid flow through adiabatic capillary tubes according to pressure drop in them is presented, which can be used to calculate length of capillary tubes and change of thermodynamic characteristics along the tubes. The flow characteristics of conventional refrigerants R12, R22 and alternative refrigerants R134a, R152a in capillary tubes are given with detailed calculation. And the model is validated by comparing with the data of references. Then, the thermodynamic characteristics of refrigerants and their alternatives in several flow conditions are compared and analyzed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)365-368
Number of pages4
JournalKung Cheng Je Wu Li Hsueh Pao/Journal of Engineering Thermophysics
Volume27
Issue number3
StatePublished - May 2006

Keywords

  • Adiabatic capillary tube
  • Alternative refrigerant
  • Homogeneous model

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