Two-phase closed thermosyphons: A review of studies and solar applications

被引:241
作者
Jafari, Davoud [1 ]
Franco, Alessandro [1 ]
Filippeschi, Sauro [1 ]
Di Marco, Paolo [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Pisa, Dept Energy Syst Terr & Construct Engn DESTEC, I-56126 Pisa, Italy
关键词
Two-phase closed thermosyphon; Operating limits; Numerical modeling; Experimental analysis; Renewable energy; Solar collectors; HEAT-TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS; THERMAL PERFORMANCE; REFLUX CONDENSATION; VERTICAL TUBE; FILM CONDENSATION; FILLING RATIO; WATER-HEATER; WORKING; PIPES; FLUX;
D O I
10.1016/j.rser.2015.09.002
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The use of the two-phase closed thermosyphons (TPCTs) is increasing for many heat transfer applications. This paper reviews the most recent published experimental and theoretical studies on the TPCT. After a description of the TACT operating principle and the performance characteristics, the heat transfer analysis in condenser and evaporator sections that depends on the complex two-phase process are described. The influence of the affecting parameters on the performance of TPCTs such as the geometry (diameter, shape and length), the inclination angle, the filling ratio (FR), the working fluid, the operating temperature and pressure analyzed by various researchers is discussed. The various operating limits occurring in a thermosyphon includes viscous, sonic, dryout, boiling and flooding are also analyzed. Considering the application of TPCTs, the paper presents a review of experimental tests and applications. This paper can be used as the starting point for the researcher interested in the TPCTs and their renewable energy applications. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:575 / 593
页数:19
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