Abstract
The performance predictions of a simple one-dimensional natural draft wet cooling tower (NDWCT) model and a two-dimensional axisymmetric numerical model are compared under a range of design parameters. The two-dimensional model has the ability to resolve radial non-uniformities across the tower which the one-dimensional model only computes as a bulk averaged value. The difference between the overall cooling range predicted by the two models is generally less than 2%, with no divergence in the agreement between the methods with respect to any design parameter.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2227-2236 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 9-10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Natural draft wet cooling tower