Specific Dissipation Heat Exchanger (G)
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A heat exchanger parameterized based on data on the relative amount of heat transfer, for systems with gas flow and controlled flow.
blockType: EngeeFluids.HeatExchangers.SpecificDissipation.Gas
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Description
Block Specific Dissipation Heat Exchanger (G) simulates the heat exchange between the gas that flows between ports A1 and B1 and an external, controlled coolant by the input signal.
The heat transfer model
The block’s heat transfer model is based on the concept of the relative magnitude of heat transfer, a measure of the heat transfer rate observed when the temperature difference between the gas and the controlled coolant at the inlet is one degree. Multiplying by the temperature difference at the inlet gives the expected heat transfer rate.
where — the relative value of heat transfer, — gas temperature (lower index ) or a regulated coolant (lower index ) at the entrance. The relative heat transfer value is a tabular function of the mass flow rate entering the heat exchanger through the ports connected to the gas and the controlled coolant:
To account for reverse flows, the tabular data can be expanded for positive and negative flow rates, in which case the input ports can also be considered as output ports. The data is usually obtained by measuring the dependence of the heat transfer rate on the temperature in a real model.:
The heat transfer model, based almost entirely on tabular data, which is usually obtained experimentally, does not require a detailed description of the heat exchanger. It is assumed that the flow pattern of the heat carriers, the mixing condition and the number of strokes of the casing or pipe, if they are related to the simulated heat exchanger, are fully reflected in the tabular data.
Block structure
A block is a composite component built from simpler blocks. Block Specific Dissipation Heat Exchanger Interface (G) simulates the gas flow. The physical signals of the heat transfer coefficient and mass flow, as well as a non-directional heat-related port for temperature measurement, allow the regulated flow to be monitored. Block Specific Dissipation Heat Transfer it takes into account the heat exchange between the flows through the wall.
Ports
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A1
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gas inlet or outlet
gas
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The gas inlet or outlet port is on the corresponding side of the heat exchanger.
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B1
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gas inlet or outlet
gas
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The gas inlet or outlet port is on the corresponding side of the heat exchanger.
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H2
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the temperature of the regulated coolant at the inlet
warmth
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The temperature of the regulated coolant at the inlet.
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Input
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CP2
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isobaric relative value of heat transfer of a regulated coolant
scalar
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The instantaneous value of the isobaric relative value of the heat transfer of the regulated coolant.
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M2
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mass flow rate of the regulated coolant
scalar
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The instantaneous value of the mass flow rate of the regulated coolant.
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Parameters
Heat Transfer
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Gas mass flow rate vector, mdot1 —
the mass flow rate of gas at each break point in the interpolation for the table of relative heat transfer values
kg/s
| N*s/m
| N/(m/s)
| lbf/(ft/s)
| lbf/(in/s)
Details
The mass flow rate of the gas at each break point in the interpolation table for the relative heat transfer value table. The unit interpolates and extrapolates the values of the break points to obtain the relative heat transfer value of the heat exchanger at any mass flow rate.
The mass flow values can be positive, zero, or negative, but they must monotonously increase from left to right. Their number should be equal to the number of columns in the parameter. Specific dissipation table, SD(mdot1, mdot2). If the table contains lines and For example, the vector of mass flow values should contain elements.
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Controlled fluid mass flow rate vector, mdot2 —
the mass flow rate of the controlled coolant at each break point in the interpolation table for the relative heat transfer value table
kg/s
| N*s/m
| N/(m/s)
| lbf/(ft/s)
| lbf/(in/s)
Details
The mass flow rate of the controlled coolant at each break point in the interpolation table for the relative heat transfer value table. The unit interpolates and extrapolates the values of the break points to obtain the relative heat transfer value of the heat exchanger at any mass flow rate.
The mass flow values can be positive, zero, or negative, but they should increase monotonously from left to right. Their number should be equal to the number of columns in the parameter. Specific dissipation table, SD(mdot1, mdot2). If the table contains lines and For example, the vector of mass flow values should contain elements.
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Specific dissipation table, SD(mdot1, mdot2) —
the relative value of heat transfer at each break point in the interpolation table of the values of the mass flow of gas and the regulated coolant
kW/K
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The relative value of heat transfer at each break point in the interpolation table of the values of the mass flow rate of the gas and the regulated coolant. The unit interpolates and extrapolates the values of the break points to obtain efficiency for any pair of mass flow rates of gas and regulated coolant.
The values of the relative heat transfer value should not be negative. They must be aligned from top to bottom in the order of increasing mass flow in the gas channel and from left to right in the order of increasing mass flow in the channel for the controlled coolant. The number of rows must be equal to the parameter size. Gas mass flow rate vector, mdot1, and the number of columns corresponds to the size of the parameter Controlled fluid mass flow rate vector, mdot2.
If the heat transfer coefficients are specified in the technical data sheet of your heat exchanger, multiply the indicated heat transfer coefficients by the surface area to calculate the relative amount of heat transfer.
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Check if violating maximum specific dissipation —
the status of the warning about the relative heat transfer value exceeding the minimum flow heat capacity
None
| Error
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A warning about the relative heat transfer value exceeding the minimum flow heat capacity. The flow heat capacity is the product of the mass flow and the relative magnitude of the heat transfer, and its minimum value is the smallest of the two flows. This minimum determines the relative amount of heat transfer for a heat exchanger with maximum efficiency and cannot be exceeded. For more information, see the description of the block. Specific Dissipation Heat Transfer.
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Pressure Loss
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Mass flow rate vector —
mass flow rate at each break point in the interpolation table for pressure drop
kg/s
| N*s/m
| N/(m/s)
| lbf/(ft/s)
| lbf/(in/s)
Details
The mass flow rate at each break point in the interpolation table of differential pressure values. The unit interpolates and extrapolates the values of the break points to obtain a pressure drop value for any mass flow rate.
The mass flow values can be positive, zero, or negative and can cover laminar, transient, and turbulent zones. However, they should monotonously increase from left to right. Their number must match the size of the parameter. Pressure drop vector, with which they are combined to form tabular breakpoints.
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Pressure drop vector —
pressure drop at each break point in the mass flow interpolation table
Pa
| GPa
| MPa
| atm
| bar
| kPa
| ksi
| psi
| uPa
| kbar
Details
The pressure drop at each break point in the mass flow interpolation table. The unit interpolates and extrapolates the break points to obtain a pressure drop value for any mass flow rate.
The pressure drop values can be positive, zero, or negative and can cover laminar, transient, and turbulent zones. However, they should monotonously increase from left to right. Their number must match the size of the parameter. Mass flow rate vector, with which they are combined to form tabular breakpoints.
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Reference inflow temperature —
the absolute temperature at the inlet, accepted in the tabular data
K
| degC
| degF
| degR
| deltaK
| deltadegC
| deltadegF
| deltadegR
Details
The absolute inlet temperature is determined by collecting tabular pressure drop data. The reference temperature and inlet pressure determine the density of the fluid assumed in the tabular data. During the simulation, the ratio of the reference fluid density to the actual one is multiplied by the differential pressure value shown in the table to obtain the actual pressure drop.
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Reference inflow pressure —
the absolute inlet pressure assumed in the tabular data
Pa
| GPa
| MPa
| atm
| bar
| kPa
| ksi
| psi
| uPa
| kbar
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The absolute inlet pressure is determined by collecting tabular pressure drop data. The reference temperature and inlet pressure determine the density of the fluid assumed in the tabular data. During the simulation, the ratio of the reference fluid density to the actual one is multiplied by the differential pressure value shown in the table to obtain the actual pressure drop.
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Mass flow rate threshold for flow reversal —
the upper bound of the numerically smoothed region for mass flow
kg/s
| N*s/m
| N/(m/s)
| lbf/(ft/s)
| lbf/(in/s)
Details
The mass flow rate below which its value is numerically smoothed to avoid discontinuities that lead to simulation errors at zero flow. Detailed information about the calculations for the gas part of the heat exchanger can be found in the description of the unit. Specific Dissipation Heat Exchanger Interface (G).
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Gas volume —
the volume of liquid in the gas supply channel
l
| gal
| igal
| m^3
| cm^3
| ft^3
| in^3
| km^3
| mi^3
| mm^3
| um^3
| yd^3
| N*m/Pa
| N*m/bar
| lbf*ft/psi
| ft*lbf/psi
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The volume of liquid in the gas supply channel.
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Cross-sectional area at ports A1 and B1 —
the cross-sectional area of the flow at the inlet and outlet of the passage channel
m^2
| cm^2
| ft^2
| in^2
| km^2
| mi^2
| mm^2
| um^2
| yd^2
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The cross-sectional area of the flow at the inlet and outlet of the gas supply channel. The ports have the same size.
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Effects and Initial Conditions
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Gas initial temperature —
the temperature in the gas supply channel at the beginning of the simulation
K
| degC
| degF
| degR
| deltaK
| deltadegC
| deltadegF
| deltadegR
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The temperature in the gas supply channel at the beginning of the simulation.
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Gas initial pressure —
pressure in the gas supply channel at the beginning of the simulation
Pa
| GPa
| MPa
| atm
| bar
| kPa
| ksi
| psi
| uPa
| kbar
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The pressure in the gas supply channel at the beginning of the simulation.
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