Numerical Simulation of Flow and Heat Transfer in Structured Packed Beds with Smooth or Dimpled Spheres at Low Channel to Particle Diameter Ratio
Packed beds are widely used in catalytic reactors or nuclear reactors. Reducing the pressure drop and improving the heat transfer performance of a packed bed is a common research aim. The dimpled structure has a complex influence on the flow and heat transfer characteristics. In the present study, t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/4/937 |