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Improvement of tube heat exchanger performance with perforated ring inserts, tube rotation and using nanofluids
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Many engineering applications, such as waste heat recovery, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, include heat exchangers. In this work, the performance of a double-tube heat exchanger with a rotating tube, perforated ring inserts...
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Minor Loss Coefficient for Abrupt Section Changes in a Cylindrical Pipe Using a Numerical Approach
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Abrupt section changes are a classic problem in the study of flow in cylindrical ducts or pipes. For its analysis, there are a wide set of exiting data from previous studies, among which some authors stand out and will be mentioned. Tho...
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Numerical Study of a Heat Exchanger with a Rotating Tube Using Nanofluids under Transitional Flow
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Improvements in heat exchanger thermal efficiency are crucial for achieving energy use and cost reductions. The use of nanofluids and the rotation of the exchanger inner tube may enhance heat transfer and exchanger efficiency. In this w...
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Integration of Steam Recovered from Molten Salts in a Solar Integrated Combined Cycle
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In the current context of the energy transition, Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC) power plants are an alternative that are able to reduce carbon emissions from combined cycle (CC) power plants. In addition, the coupling to an ener...
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Integration of Thermal Solar Power in an Existing Combined Cycle for a Reduction in Carbon Emissions and the Maximization of Cycle Efficiency
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The energy transition towards renewable energy sources is vital for handling climate change, air pollution, and health-related problems. However, fossil fuels are still used worldwide as the main source for electricity generation. This ...
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Evaluación de la eficiencia energética de edificios con DSF-PCM: un estudio de caso en Valencia, España
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Las fachadas de doble piel (DSF) y los materiales de cambio de fase (PCM) son formas prometedoras de reducir la demanda energética de los edificios. En este trabajo se han estudiado los efectos del tipo de acristalamiento teniendo en cu...
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