Effect of Mass Flow Rate on Dryer Room Radiator Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer

Abstract:

In the rainy season, in tropical countries, to dry stuffs is difficult. Using electrical power or fossil energy is an expensive way. Therefore, it is wise to utilize heat waste. A device that can be used for this purpose is called radiator. The effect of mass flow rate on pressure drop and heat transfer for a dryer room radiator have been experimentally investigated. The room model size was 1000 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm made of plywood and the overall radiator dimension was 360 mm x 220 mm x 50 mm made of copper pipes with aluminium fins. Three mass flow rates were investigated namely 12.5 g/s, 14 g/s and 16.5 g/s. The water temperature at the entrance was increased gradually and then kept at 80°C. The maximum temperature reached in the dryer room was 50°C which was at the point just above the radiator. The effect of the mass flow rate on the room temperature was insignificant, while the effect on the pressure drop was significant. Moreover, the pressure drop decreased as the inlet temperature increased. In general, the radiator is recommended to be used as the heat source in a dryer room.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 836)
• Pages: 102-108
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.836.102
• Online since: June 2016
• Authors: Mirmanto Mirmanto*, Emmy Dyah Sulistyowati, I Ketut Okariawan
• Keywords: Dryer Room, Heat Transfer, Pressure Drop, Radiator

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