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Prediction of Stratified Flow Temperature Profiles in a Fully Insulated Environment
1Ahmad S. Awad, 2A.N. Olimat, 3Ahmad Almagableh and 1Waleed Al-Momani
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Al-Balqa Applied University, P.O. Box 330116, Amman 11134, Jordan
2Department of Fire Safety Engineering, Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah II
Academy of Civil Protection, Jordan
3Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13115, Jordan
Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology 2014 3:443-451
Received: April 22, 2014 | Accepted: June 08, 2014 | Published: July 15, 2014
Abstract
The aim of the study is to present an analytical model to predict the temperature profiles in thermal stratified environment. Thermal stratification is encountered in many situations. The flow of contaminants and hydrocarbons in environment often get stratified. The prediction of temperature profiles and flow characteristics are essential for HVAC applications, environment and energy management. The temperature profiles in the stratified region are successfully obtained, in terms of flow-operating functions. The analytical model agrees well with the published experimental data as well as the related closed-form solutions, which is helpful for HVAC applications. The model will be further developed and incorporated within a numerical model in order to investigate the flow field characteristics and establish correlations for a wide range of parameters.
Keywords:
Insulated environment , stratification , temperature profiles , thermal stratification,
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