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Comparative analysis of the heat transfer for a linear Fresnel reflector in Jordan
This study analyzes the potential occurrence of two-phase flow within the absorber tube of a Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) system installed at a factory in Amman, Jordan. The analysis compares the existing heat transfer fluid, water, with Therminol VP-1, a synthetic thermal oil, to address and mitigate challenges associated with two-phase flow formation. Using FluidFlow V3.44 software, simulations were conducted to evaluate temperature rise, output pressure, vapor quality, and the likelihood of two-phase flow under three distinct operational cases provided by the system operators. The results demonstrated that the simulations closely align with the actual system behavior for water. When Therminol VP-1 was analyzed under the same inlet conditions, it exhibited superior thermal stability by eliminating two-phase flow formation, and achieved an improved temperature profile compared to water such as the output temperature increased from 131.48 °C using water to 138.66 °C using Therminol VP-1, enhancing the overall performance of the LFR system stability. These findings position Therminol VP-1 as a viable and competitive alternative for improving the thermal performance and operational reliability of LFR systems.
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Case Studies in Thermal Engineering provides a forum for the rapid publication of short, structured Case Studies in Thermal Engineering and related Short Communications. It provides an essential compendium of case studies for researchers and practitioners in the field of thermal engineering and others who are interested in aspects of thermal engineering cases that could affect other engineering processes. The journal not only publishes new and novel case studies, but also provides a forum for the publication of high quality descriptions of classic thermal engineering problems. The scope of the journal includes case studies of thermal engineering problems in components, devices and systems using existing experimental and numerical techniques in the areas of mechanical, aerospace, chemical, medical, thermal management for electronics, heat exchangers, regeneration, solar thermal energy, thermal storage, building energy conservation, and power generation. Case studies of thermal problems in other areas will also be considered.