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Flow pattern, void fraction and pressure drop of refrigerant two-phase flow in a horizontal pipe--II: Analysis of frictional pressure drop

Journal Article · · Int. J. Multiphase Flow; (United States)
Two-phase flow in horizontal pipe was analyzed with simplified models for annular and stratified flow. The velocity profiles for the liquid and gas phase were described with the Prandt mixing length. From this analysis, the frictional pressure drop was calculated with the modified Baker map for flow pattern transition. The intermediate region, i.e. wavy flow, was interpolated between annular and stratified flow. Comparison of this analysis with existing experimental data o refrigerants showed good agreement.
Research Organization:
Energy Science and Technology Laboratory, R and D Center, Toshiba Corporation, Kawasaki
OSTI ID:
6192667
Journal Information:
Int. J. Multiphase Flow; (United States), Journal Name: Int. J. Multiphase Flow; (United States) Vol. 11:5; ISSN IJMFB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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