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A Three-dimensional Conjugate Model with Realistic Boundary Conditions for Flow and Heat Transfer in an Industry Scale Hydrothermal Autoclave
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Hongmin Li, University of Akron Main Campus
  • Edward Evans, The University of Akron
  • Guo-Xiang Wang, University of Akron Main Campus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2005
Abstract

This paper presents a conjugate heat transfer model for industry size hydrothermal autoclaves. The electric heating on the wall outside surfaces is represented by constant heat fluxes. The circumferential heat flux deviation is introduced for the asymmetric factors from the surroundings. The results indicate that the temperature at the solution/wall interface is far from uniform. Circumferential temperature deviation is large enough to establish an asymmetric flow. To accurately simulate flows in industry autoclaves, one needs to use the conjugate model. The growth environment in current industry autoclaves, however, can be improved by establishing a uniform temperature on the wall/solution interface.

Citation Information
Hongmin Li, Edward Evans and Guo-Xiang Wang. "A Three-dimensional Conjugate Model with Realistic Boundary Conditions for Flow and Heat Transfer in an Industry Scale Hydrothermal Autoclave" International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Vol. 48 Iss. 26 (2005) p. 5166 - 5178
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/guo-xiang_wang/6/