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Thermal modeling of a novel thermosyphonic waste heat absorption system for internal combustion engines

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  • Nwosu, Paul Nwachukwu
  • Nuutinen, Mika
  • Larmi, Martti

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This paper investigates a thermal system that absorbs waste heat from an internal combustion (IC) engine in order to raise the temperature of a working fluid to a saturated state using thermosyphonic flow, non-intrusive of the engine operations. The absorbed heat is rejected to an enclosed space, suitable for in-transit drying. The thermal system comprises a cross-flow heat exchanger connected to a radiator which preheats the working fluid from an insulated (storage) tank. The preheated fluid flows through a radiant heat absorber which absorbs radiant heat from the exhaust manifold. To ensure that the system efficiently performs, a temperature differential is maintained by the heated space while the fluid is cyclically delivered to the tank. The system’s operations are described using a novel flow cycle, and the results indicate a significant heat recovery potential.

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  • Nwosu, Paul Nwachukwu & Nuutinen, Mika & Larmi, Martti, 2014. "Thermal modeling of a novel thermosyphonic waste heat absorption system for internal combustion engines," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 71(C), pages 21-31.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:71:y:2014:i:c:p:21-31
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2014.03.091
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