Thermofluid Modeling for Energy Efficiency Applications

Table of contents

1. Cover image
2. Title page
3. Table of Contents
4. Copyright
5. List of Contributors
6. Preface
7. Chapter 1. Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Earth Pipe Cooling with Horizontal Piping System
   1. 1.1 Introduction
   2. 1.2 Earth Pipe Cooling Technology
   3. 1.3 Green Roof System
   4. 1.4 Experimental Design and Measurement
   5. 1.5 Model Description
   6. 1.6 Results and Discussion
   7. 1.7 Conclusion
   8. Acknowledgments
   9. References
8. Chapter 2. Thermal Efficiency Modeling in a Subtropical Data Center
   1. 2.1 Introduction
   2. 2.2 CFD Modeling of Data Center
   3. 2.3 Data Center Description
   4. 2.4 Results and Discussion
   5. 2.5 CRAC Performance
   6. 2.6 Conclusions and Recommendations
   7. Nomenclature
   8. References
9. Chapter 3. Natural Convection Heat Transfer in the Partitioned Attic Space
   1. 3.1 Introduction
   2. 3.2 Problem Formulation
   3. 3.3 Numerical Approach and Validation
   4. 3.4 Results and Discussions
   5. 3.5 Conclusions
   6. References
10. Chapter 4. Application of Nanofluid in Heat Exchangers for Energy Savings
    1. 4.1 Introduction
    2. 4.2 Types of Nanoparticles and Nanofluid Preparation
    3. 4.3 Application of Nanofluid in Heat Exchangers
    4. 4.4 Physical Model and Boundary Values
    5. 4.5 Governing Equations
    6. 4.6 Thermal and Fluid Dynamic Analysis
    7. 4.7 Thermophysical Properties of Nanofluid
    8. 4.8 Numerical Method
    9. 4.9 Code Validation
    10. 4.10 Grid Independence Test
    11. 4.11 Results and Discussions
    12. 4.12 Case Study for a Typical Heat Exchanger
    13. 4.13 Conclusions
    14. Nomenclature
    15. References
11. Chapter 5. Effects of Perforation Geometry on the Heat Transfer Performance of Extended Surfaces
    1. 5.1 Introduction
    2. 5.2 Problem Description
    3. 5.3 Governing Equations
    4. 5.4 Numerical Model Formulation
    5. 5.5 Results and Discussions
    6. 5.6 Conclusions
    7. References
12. Chapter 6. Numerical Study of Flow Through a Reducer for Scale Growth Suppression
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 The Bayer Process
    3. 6.3 Fundamentals of Scaling
    4. 6.4 Particle Deposition Mechanisms
    5. 6.5 Fluid Dynamics Analysis in Scale Growth and Suppression
    6. 6.6 Target Model
    7. 6.7 Numerical Method
    8. 6.8 Grid Independence Test
    9. 6.9 Results and Discussion
    10. 6.10 Conclusions
    11. Nomenclature
    12. References
13. Chapter 7. Parametric Analysis of Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Building in Subtropical Climate
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 Climate Condition
    3. 7.3 Envelope Construction
    4. 7.4 Simulation Principles
    5. 7.5 Results and Analysis
    6. 7.6 Conclusions
    7. References
14. Chapter 8. Residential Building Wall Systems: Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint
    1. 8.1 Introduction
    2. 8.2 Design Patterns of Australian Houses
    3. 8.3 House Wall Systems
    4. 8.4 Energy Star Rating and Thermal Performance Modeling Tools
    5. 8.5 Results
    6. 8.6 Discussion
    7. 8.7 Concluding Remarks
    8. References
15. Chapter 9. Cement Kiln Process Modeling to Achieve Energy Efficiency by Utilizing Agricultural Biomass as Alternative Fuels
    1. 9.1 Introduction
    2. 9.2 Cement Manufacturing Process
    3. 9.3 Alternative Fuels
    4. 9.4 Agricultural Biomass
    5. 9.5 Model Development and Validation
    6. 9.6 Simulation Results and Discussion
    7. 9.7 Conclusion
    8. References
16. Chapter 10. Modeling and Simulation of Heat and Mass Flow by ASPEN HYSYS for Petroleum Refining Process in Field Application
    1. 10.1 Introduction
    2. 10.2 Heating Furnace
    3. 10.3 Distillation Unit
    4. 10.4 Simulation and Optimization of the Refining Processes
    5. 10.5 Conclusion
    6. References
17. Chapter 11. Modeling of Solid and Bio-Fuel Combustion Technologies
    1. 11.1 Introduction
    2. 11.2 Different Carbon Capture Technologies
    3. 11.3 Status of Coal/Biomass Combustion Technology
    4. 11.4 Modeling of Coal/Biomass Combustion
    5. 11.5 Modeling of Packed Bed Combustion
    6. 11.6 Modeling of Slagging in Combustion
    7. 11.7 Example A: Lab-Scale Modeling for Coal Combustion
    8. 11.8 Example B: Lab-Scale Modeling for Coal/Biomass Co-Firing
    9. 11.9 Conclusion
    10. Nomenclature
    11. References
18. Chapter 12. Ambient Temperature Rise Consequences for Power Generation in Australia
    1. 12.1 Introduction
    2. 12.2 Overall Impact on Power Generation in Australia
    3. 12.3 Reduction of Power Generation Efficiency in Australia from 2030 to 2100
    4. 12.4 Concluding Remarks
    5. References
19. Index