Expansion Tank Structural Reconstruction For Central Heating Systems With Re-Engineering Consideration And Energetic Losses Minimization
Keywords
Continues fluid dynamics (CFD); Energy auditing; Energy optimization; Open expansion tank (OET)
Abstract
Open expansion tanks are applied vastly in central heating and air-conditioning systems. Central heating systems are subjected to great deals of energy losses, owing to the lack of proper design. In this paper, the structure of Open Expansion Tanks is revised and some modifications for reducing energy and heat loss are made to their elements. Moreover, some common designs available in the market are studied in order to better recognize their defects and capabilities. To reach an efficient design, several scenarios are tested using Computational methods (CFD based). In order to validate the new design, an experimental model was created and heat and energy survey operations were performed. The results of energy auditing were analyzed to show the convergence of numerical and experimental models. Additionally, the proposed model was economically evaluated. The final presented model named "Optimized OET with twin containers" is capable of reducing the energy loss by 85 to 95 percent.
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Publication Title
ASME 2015 9th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2015, collocated with the ASME 2015 Power Conference, the ASME 2015 13th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, and the ASME 2015 Nuclear Forum
Volume
2
Document Type
Article; Proceedings Paper
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49702
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
84950140427 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84950140427
STARS Citation
Mohsenian, Hamed; Ghadamian, Hossein; Hamidi, Ali Asghar; and Alizad, Karim, "Expansion Tank Structural Reconstruction For Central Heating Systems With Re-Engineering Consideration And Energetic Losses Minimization" (2015). Scopus Export 2015-2019. 1680.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2015/1680