Search for dissertations about: "Fin efficiency"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words Fin efficiency.

2. 1. Calculation and Measurement Methods for the Performance of Solar Collectors. Models of Flat Plate Collectors, Transparent Insulation and Efficiency Factors

   Author : Bengt Hellström; Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Transparent insulation; Test method; Calculation method; Concentrating collector; Efficiency factor; Fin efficiency; Flat plate collector; Heat conductivity; Honeycomb; Measurement method; Performance; Solar transmittance; Solar collector; Collector model; Energy research; Energiforskning;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with models of flat plate collectors, transparent insulation and efficiency factors. An equation for the energy output from a glazed flat plate collector is derived by modelling the collector efficiency factor, F´ as the sum of a constant and a temperature dependent part. READ MORE

4. 2. Optimal Pin Fin Heat Exchanger Surface

   Author : Hamid Nabati; Jafar Mahmoudi; Mohsen Assadi; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : Pin Fin; CFD; Numerical Simulation; Power Transformer; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP; Energy- and Environmental Engineering; energi- och miljöteknik;

   Abstract : This research presents the results of numerical study of heat transfer and pressure drop in a heat exchanger that is designed with different shape pin fins. The heat exchanger used for this research consists of a rectangular duct fitted with different shape pin fins, and is heated from the lower plate. READ MORE

5. 3. Performance Analysis and Optimal Design of Heat Exchangers and Heat Exchanger Networks

   Author : Lieke Wang; Värmeöverföring; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; applied thermodynamics; Thermal engineering; flexibility; pinch technology; optimization; heat exchanger networks; thermal efficiency; multi-stream; plate-fin heat exchangers; plate heat exchangers; steam condensation; heat exchangers; Termisk teknik; termodynamik; Gases; fluid dynamics; plasmas; Gaser; fluiddynamik; plasma;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a study on performance analysis and optimal design of heat exchangers and heat exchanger networks. The study includes an experimental investigation of steam condensation in plate heat exchangers, optimal design of plate heat exchangers and plate-fin heat exchangers, and optimization of heat exchanger networks. READ MORE

6. 4. Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Heat Exchangers with Emphasis on Pin Fin Technology

   Author : Hamid Nabati; Jafar Mahmoudi; Dan Loyd; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; CFD; Heat exchanger; Pin fin technology; Cooling system; Power transformers; CO2; Energy- and Environmental Engineering; energi- och miljöteknik;

   Abstract : One of the most important industrial processes is heat transfer, carried out by heat exchangers in single and multiphase flow applications. Despite the existence of well-developed theoretical models for different heat transfer mechanisms, the expanding need for industrial applications requiring the design and optimization of heat exchangers, has created a solid demand for experimental work and effort. READ MORE

7. 5. Energy Saving vs. Performance: Trade-offs in Optical Networks

   Author : Pawel Wiatr; Paolo Monti; Josep Solé-Pareta; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; energy-efficiency; optical networks; RWA; side-effects; device reliability performance; network performance; operational cost; benefits; loss; Informations- och kommunikationsteknik; Information and Communication Technology;

   Abstract : The energy consumption of communication networks is continuously growing. Many energy saving approaches have been proposed at the device, system, and network level. The most promising way to address this problem is to utilize photonic technologies as much as possible thanks to their low energy consumption per bit performance. READ MORE