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Numerical Simulation of the Heat Transfer and Flow Characteristics of Pulse Tube Refrigerators

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  • Yuan Meng

    (Institute of Thermal Science and Technology, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China)

  • Zheng Cui

    (Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology, Jinan 250061, China)

  • Wei Shao

    (Institute of Thermal Science and Technology, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
    Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology, Jinan 250061, China)

  • Wanxiang Ji

    (Institute of Thermal Science and Technology, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China)

Abstract

Because of the unequal diameter between the pulse tube and the heat exchangers at the two sides, the fluid entering the pulse tube from the heat exchanger easily forms a complex disturbing flow in the pulse tube, which causes energy loss and affects the performance of a pulse tube refrigerator. This study proposes a numerical model for predicting the flow and heat transfer characteristics of pulse tube refrigerators. Three cases of adding conical tube transitions between the pulse tube and the heat exchanger are studied, and the results indicate that the conical tube transition can reduce the fluid flow velocity at the inlet and outlet of the pulse tube and reduce the size of the vortex at the boundary of the pulse tube. In comparison with the tapered transition of 45° on only one side of the pulse tube, both sides can maintain the temperature gradient, effectively decrease the effect of the disturbing flow, and significantly improve the cooling performance of the pulse tube.

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  • Yuan Meng & Zheng Cui & Wei Shao & Wanxiang Ji, 2023. "Numerical Simulation of the Heat Transfer and Flow Characteristics of Pulse Tube Refrigerators," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-12, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:4:p:1906-:d:1068653
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