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Use of Simplified Mathematical Formulations in Multi-phase Thermal Pump (MPTP) for Theoretical Prediction of Working Conditions
Abstract
In this work mathematical expressions have been formed and solved to get predictions of working parameters of multiphase thermal pump (MPTP). MPTP is a simple pump which uses steam to pump water. The results have been compared with data found experimentally. Experimental and theoretical values for a range of pressures versus velocity differed by approximately 8.7% up 12% Through dimensional analysis dimensionless parameters were found Re, Eu, Fo and h/d pmp . These helped to further elucidate the pump’s pumping phenomenon. It was experimentally shown that the Reynolds number found theoretically gave limit of flow operating regime of the pump that it is in the transition regime. Above this the pump failed to operate. The Euler dimensionless number gave the dependency of interface velocity on pressure relation, when pressure was raised the velocity increased. The relation between the two parameters was found to be approximately quadratic. The Fourier dimensionless number gave the influence of heat transfer properties of the material of the pump to the operating characteristics. It was experimentally found that the influence of the overall heat transfer coefficient and heat transfer were the main driving forces behind the operation of the pump. Average interface velocities in the pump were found using pipe flow energy and mass conservation equations. Conditions for operation (pumping and suction) of the pump have been established based on the formed mathematical formulations.
