Experimental Investigation of Void Fraction During Horizontal Flow in Smaller Diameter Refrigeration Applications

Yashar, D.A.

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Title

Experimental Investigation of Void Fraction During Horizontal Flow in Smaller Diameter Refrigeration Applications

Author(s)

Yashar, D.A.

Contributor(s)

• Newell, T.A.
• Chato, J.C.

Issue Date

1998-07

Keyword(s)

void fraction

Abstract

Void fractions were detennined for Refrigerants l34a and 4l0A evaporating inside three different tubes during horizontal flow. These tubes are as follows: a smooth 4.26 mm i.d. tube, a 7.25 mm axially grooved tube, and a 7.26 mm 18° helically grooved tube. Tests that encompass a range of mass fluxes of 75 - 700 k~, inlet qualities of 0.10 - ms kW 0.80, and heat fluxes of 0 - 10 -2 were performed at a temperature of 5° C. The m experimental apparatus and procedures are described. The predictions of several existing correlations are compared to the data, and recommendations as to which correlations are best suited for particular applications are given. Also, adjustments to these correlations are recommended for special geometries, and for simplicity of use.

Publisher

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center. College of Engineering. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Series/Report Name or Number

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center TR-141

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Project 74

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