| Title |
A Numerical Study on Refrigerant Distribution according to the Insertion Depth of the Distributor-Outlet Pipes in an Air-Conditioning System |
| Authors |
Hee Won Lee ; Il Seouk Park |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.6110/KJACR.2015.27.9.491 |
| Keywords |
다상유동 ; 환상류 ; 유량균일도 ; 분배기 ; 삽입깊이 Multiphase flow ; Annular flow ; Flow uniformity ; Distributor ; Insertion depth |
| Abstract |
Generally, the phase of the refrigerants that circulate in air-conditioning systems is repeatedly changed from liquid to gas and from gas to liquid. In vapor-compression refrigeration, the refrigerant at the inlet of the evaporator is in a gas?liquid two-phase state; therefore, to enhance the heat-transfer performance of the evaporator, the even distribution of the refrigerant across multiple passages of the evaporator is essential. Unlike the distribution of a single-phase refrigerant, multi-phase distribution requires further considerations. It is known that the multi-phase distribution at the outlet of the distributor is affected by factors such as the operating condition, the distributor’s shape, and the insertion depth of the outlet pipes; here, the insertion depth of the outlet pipes is especially significant. In this study, for a cylindrical distributor with a 90-degree bend entrance and three outlet pipes, the flow uniformity at the outlet pipes was numerically tested in relation to variations of the insertion depth of the outlet pipes. |