Search for dissertations about: "exchangers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 104 swedish dissertations containing the word exchangers.

  2. 1. 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

  4. 2. Establishing the molecular mechanism of sodium/proton exchangers

    Author : Povilas Uzdavinys; David Drew; Peter Brzezinski; M.D. Daniel Fuster; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; membrane protein; secondary active transporters; sodium proton exchangers; proton transport; structure; energetics; Biochemistry; biokemi;

    Abstract : Sodium/proton exchangers are ubiquitous secondary active transporters that can be found in all kingdoms of life. These proteins facilitate the transport of protons in exchange for sodium ions to help regulate internal pH, sodium levels, and cell volume. READ MORE

  5. 3. Distributed thermal response tests : New insights on U-pipe and Coaxial heat exchangers in groundwater-filled boreholes

    Author : José Acuña; Björn Palm; Jeffrey Spitler; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Borehole heat exchangers; Distributed Thermal Response Test; Ground Source Heat Pumps; Coaxial; U-pipe; Multi-pipe; Pipe-in-pipe; Multi-chamber; Groundwater; Thermosyphon; SRA - Energy; SRA - Energi;

    Abstract : U-pipe Borehole Heat Exchangers (BHE) are widely used today in ground source heating and cooling systems in spite of their less than optimal performance. This thesis provides a better understanding on the function of U-pipe BHEs and Investigates alternative methods to reduce the temperature difference between the circulating fluid and the borehole wall, including one thermosyphon and three different types of coaxial BHEs. READ MORE

  6. 4. Improvements of U-pipe Borehole Heat Exchangers

    Author : José Acuña; Björn Palm; Signhild Gehlin; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Borehole Heat Exchanger; Distributed Thermal Response Test; Ground Source Heat Pumps; Environmental engineering; Miljöteknik; Earth sciences; Geovetenskap; Civil engineering and architecture; Samhällsbyggnadsteknik och arkitektur;

    Abstract : The sales of Ground Source Heat Pumps in Sweden and many other countries are having a rapid growth in the last decade. Today, there are approximately 360 000 systems installed in Sweden, with a growing rate of about 30 000 installations per year. READ MORE

  7. 5. Estimation of Thermal and Hydraulic Characteristics of Compact Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers

    Author : Vijaya Sekhar Gullapalli; Institutionen för energivetenskaper; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Brazed plate heat exchangers; CFD; heat transfer; pressure drop; heat exchanger selection software; transcritical-CO2 calculations; heat exchanger rating; evaporation; condensation; refrigerant properties; discretized calculations;

    Abstract : This thesis work presents various performance estimation methods of compact brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHE) operating in single phase, condenser, evaporator, cascaded and transcritical applications. Such methods play a vital role in development of heat exchanger selection software and during geometry parameter estimation in the new product development process. READ MORE