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Void fraction prediction in two-phase flow across a tube bundle

Journal Article · · AIChE Journal (American Institute of Chemical Engineers); (United States)
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  1. Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Univ. of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4 (CA)
The hydrodynamics of two-phase flow has been investigated extensively for in-tube flows and for parallel flows in tube bundles. Very limited work has been performed, however, on vertical two-phase flows across tube bundles, which occur frequently on the shell side of heat exchangers such as kettle reboilers used in the process and other industries. In recent years, a few articles have been published on the measurement and prediction of void fraction in adiabatic, vertical air-water flow across horizontal rod bundles.
OSTI ID:
5257355
Journal Information:
AIChE Journal (American Institute of Chemical Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: AIChE Journal (American Institute of Chemical Engineers); (United States) Vol. 38:4; ISSN AICEA; ISSN 0001-1541
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English