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Adel A Hegazy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • performance of flat plate solar air heaters with optimum channel geometry for constant variable Flow Operation
    Energy Conversion and Management, 2000
    Co-Authors: Adel A Hegazy
    Abstract:

    This study extends the applicability of the analytical criterion developed for estimating optimum channel geometry of conventional solar air heaters (SAHs) to other flat plate types. Assessment is made for two other basic types with Flow over the absorber and on both sides of it. Heater performance characteristics are analytically determined over a wide range of channel depth-to-length ratios (D/L) and are compared with those of the conventional type, having a Flow channel under the absorber. The effects of air mass Flow rate, emissivity of channel plates and wind heat transfer coefficient on the accuracy of the criterion are also investigated. For these two SAHs, the criterion is found to be equally valid as it predicts the optimal (D/L) ratio that yields best performance. Further, the ratio of D/L=2.5×10−3 represents the criterion simplified version for variable Flow Operation.

  • optimum channel geometry for solar air heaters of conventional design and constant Flow Operation
    Energy Conversion and Management, 1999
    Co-Authors: Adel A Hegazy
    Abstract:

    Abstract The study presents a remarkably simple criterion for determining the channel optimum depth-to-length ratio ( D / L ) opt which effectively maximizes the useful energy from collectors that are designed to heat a fixed mass rate of air Flow. The engineering accuracy of the analytically derived criterion has been corroborated over a wide range of ambient variables, design parameters and operating conditions. The results demonstrate clearly the decisive role of the ( D / L ) ratio in enhancing heater performance. A poor choice of this ratio can significantly affect the thermal conversion efficiency, especially for lower specific mass rates. In contrast, decreasing the ( D / L ) ratio beyond the optimal value leads to a slight enhancement in heater efficiency. Of significance is the finding that, by choosing ( D / L ) opt , we maximize also the air temperature rise. For variable Flow Operation, however, the ratio of D / L =2.5×10 −3 is recommended as the optimal. Moreover, the reported results and discussions have provided valuable conceptual insights regarding generalization of the performance curves of conventional solar air heaters. It is found that the analytically determined channel depth parameter, in conjunction with the air specific mass rate, are quite successful in correlating the performance in general terms.

Krzysztof Gosiewski - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • homogeneous vs catalytic combustion of lean methane air mixtures in reverse Flow reactors
    Chemical Engineering Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: Krzysztof Gosiewski, Yurii Sh Matros, Krzysztof Warmuzinski, M Jaschik, Marek Tanczyk
    Abstract:

    To carry out a comparative assessment of a recently proposed idea of using thermal Flow-reversal reactors (TFRR) for mine ventilation air, the results for the catalytic Flow-reversal reactor (CFRR) investigated within the European Project (2003) are briefly presented. Next, experimental investigations of thermal combustion are presented in this paper. These consisted of the kinetic study of homogeneous combustion in the pelletized bed and in the monolith. Kinetic equations for the two cases are derived and discussed. Experimental autothermal reverse-Flow Operation in a laboratory setup was performed. Due to the high heat capacity of the wall and insulation of the pelletized bed reactor, with considerable heat losses to the surroundings, autothermal Operation was successful only in the monolithic reactor. It is finally concluded that the thermal combustion can be competitive compared with the catalytic oxidation.

  • homogeneous vs catalytic combustion of lean methane air mixtures in reverse Flow reactors
    Chemical Engineering Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: Krzysztof Gosiewski, Yurii Sh Matros, Krzysztof Warmuzinski, M Jaschik, Marek Tanczyk
    Abstract:

    To carry out a comparative assessment of a recently proposed idea of using thermal Flow-reversal reactors (TFRR) for mine ventilation air, the results for the catalytic Flow-reversal reactor (CFRR) investigated within the European Project (2003) are briefly presented. Next, experimental investigations of thermal combustion are presented in this paper. These consisted of the kinetic study of homogeneous combustion in the pelletized bed and in the monolith. Kinetic equations for the two cases are derived and discussed. Experimental autothermal reverse-Flow Operation in a laboratory setup was performed. Due to the high heat capacity of the wall and insulation of the pelletized bed reactor, with considerable heat losses to the surroundings, autothermal Operation was successful only in the monolithic reactor. It is finally concluded that the thermal combustion can be competitive compared with the catalytic oxidation.

Ho-ming Yeh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Marek Tanczyk - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • homogeneous vs catalytic combustion of lean methane air mixtures in reverse Flow reactors
    Chemical Engineering Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: Krzysztof Gosiewski, Yurii Sh Matros, Krzysztof Warmuzinski, M Jaschik, Marek Tanczyk
    Abstract:

    To carry out a comparative assessment of a recently proposed idea of using thermal Flow-reversal reactors (TFRR) for mine ventilation air, the results for the catalytic Flow-reversal reactor (CFRR) investigated within the European Project (2003) are briefly presented. Next, experimental investigations of thermal combustion are presented in this paper. These consisted of the kinetic study of homogeneous combustion in the pelletized bed and in the monolith. Kinetic equations for the two cases are derived and discussed. Experimental autothermal reverse-Flow Operation in a laboratory setup was performed. Due to the high heat capacity of the wall and insulation of the pelletized bed reactor, with considerable heat losses to the surroundings, autothermal Operation was successful only in the monolithic reactor. It is finally concluded that the thermal combustion can be competitive compared with the catalytic oxidation.

  • homogeneous vs catalytic combustion of lean methane air mixtures in reverse Flow reactors
    Chemical Engineering Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: Krzysztof Gosiewski, Yurii Sh Matros, Krzysztof Warmuzinski, M Jaschik, Marek Tanczyk
    Abstract:

    To carry out a comparative assessment of a recently proposed idea of using thermal Flow-reversal reactors (TFRR) for mine ventilation air, the results for the catalytic Flow-reversal reactor (CFRR) investigated within the European Project (2003) are briefly presented. Next, experimental investigations of thermal combustion are presented in this paper. These consisted of the kinetic study of homogeneous combustion in the pelletized bed and in the monolith. Kinetic equations for the two cases are derived and discussed. Experimental autothermal reverse-Flow Operation in a laboratory setup was performed. Due to the high heat capacity of the wall and insulation of the pelletized bed reactor, with considerable heat losses to the surroundings, autothermal Operation was successful only in the monolithic reactor. It is finally concluded that the thermal combustion can be competitive compared with the catalytic oxidation.

Miquel A Pericas - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.