Browsing by Author "Peterson, G. P."
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Peterson, G. P. (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1985)A parametric study of the forces governing the liquid vapor interface was performed for the purpose of determining the capillary priming characteristics of Grumman's dual passage, monogroove heat pipe when subjected to ...
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Swan, David Herman (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1990)A rectangular turbulent jet has a complex three dimensional flow field. These jets are frequently used in industry, however their flow field dynamics are not understood. The objective of this study was to increase the ...
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Ochterbeck, Jay Matthew (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1993)The freeze/thaw characteristics of room temperature heat pipes have been investigated experimentally and analytically to determine the effects of non-condensible gas loading and thermal history. Experimentally, the freeze/thaw ...
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Albrecht, Kelley (1991)The refrigeration characteristics and governing parameters of a vortex heat exchanger were studied in this investigation. A set of empirical curves was developed utilizing input variables of inlet pressure, flowrate, and ...
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Tsai, Nancy K. (1990)A heat pipe is a two-phase flow heat transfer device that utilizes the latent heat of vaporization of a fluid. It is a sealed container that is lined with a wick structure which is saturated with a selected working fluid. ...
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Kim, Yongchan (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1993)HCFC-22 and HFC-134a were used with short tube orifices having length to diameter ratios ranging from 5 to 20 in a 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) refrigerant line to investigate both two-phase and subcooled liquid flow entering the ...