Three-Dimensional Numerical Study on Thermal Performance in a Natural Draft Wet Cooling Tower

Shui Hua Zheng; Tai Jin; Jian Ren Fan

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.614-615.169

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Three-Dimensional Numerical Study on Thermal Performance in a Natural Draft Wet Cooling Tower

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Based on the heat and mass transfer theory and characteristics of the CFD software, a three-dimensional numerical simulation platform had been developed to study the thermal performance in a natural draft wet cooling tower. This platform was validated using the measured results of a running cooling tower. The flow and temperature field in the cooling tower were investigated. It is found that the water temperature and flow field can be correctly calculated using this platform. The cooling efficiency could be improved due to non-uniform fill and water distribution methods.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 614-615)

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December 2012

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Shui Hua Zheng, Tai Jin, Jian Ren Fan

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Natural Draft Wet Cooling Tower, Non-Uniform Fill Distribution, Non-Uniform Water Distribution, Thermal Performance, Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation

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