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Determination of loss coefficients for micro-flow devices: A method based on the second law analysis (SLA)

  • H. C. Zhang*
  • , B. Schmandt
  • , H. Herwig
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Energy Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Hamburg University of Technology

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Abstract

The concept of head loss coefficients K. for the determination of losses in conduit components is discussed in detail. While so far it has only been applied to fully turbulent flows it is extended here to also cover the laminar flow regime. Specific numbers of K can be determined by integration of the entropy production field (second law analysis). This general approach is discussed and illustrated with the specific example of a conical diffusor.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer International Conference 2009, MNHMT2009
Pages545-552
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2009 Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer International Conference 2009, MNHMT2009 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 18 Dec 200921 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer International Conference 2009, MNHMT2009
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceASME 2009 Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer International Conference 2009, MNHMT2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period18/12/0921/12/09

Keywords

  • Conduit components
  • Entropy production rates
  • Head loss coefficient
  • Laminar flow
  • Second law analysis
  • Upstream/downstream length

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