Three-dimensional natural convection in a high-pressure mercury discharge lamp

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1987 · Int. Commun. Heat Mass Transfer; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0735-1933(88)90006-1· OSTI ID:7029588

Shyy, W; Dakin, J T

A three-dimensional computer model is used to calculate the convective flow in a 400 W high-pressure Hg discharge lamp. The model gives the expected axisymmetric flow when the arc tube axis is vertical, and more complex three-dimensional flows when it is not.

• Research Organization: GE Corporate Research and Development, P.O. Box 8, Schenectady, NY (US)
• OSTI ID: 7029588
• Journal Information: Int. Commun. Heat Mass Transfer; (United States), Journal Name: Int. Commun. Heat Mass Transfer; (United States) Vol. 15:1; ISSN IHMTD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
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99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
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COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
CONVECTION
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
ELEMENTS
ENERGY TRANSFER
GLOW DISCHARGES
HEAT TRANSFER
LIGHT BULBS
MASS TRANSFER
MERCURY
METALS
NATURAL CONVECTION
SIMULATION
SYMMETRY
THERMODYNAMICS
THREE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS