Turbulent heat transfer in spacer-filled channels: Experimental and computational study and selection of turbulence models
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2019.106040
Abstract: Abstract Heat transfer in spacer-filled channels of the kind used in Membrane Distillation was studied in the Reynolds number range 100–2000, encompassing both steady laminar and early-turbulent flow conditions. Experimental data, including distributions of the… read more here.
Keywords: heat; transfer spacer; filled channels; spacer filled ... See more keywords
Water flux surge of thin film composite forward osmosis membrane via simple prepressing method in spacer-filled channels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2016.12.023
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a simple and feasible prepressing method in spacer-filled channels was applied to improve the membrane performance for commercial TFC-FO membranes. Deformation-induced water flux increase rate reached up to 65.41%, meanwhile reverse… read more here.
Keywords: filled channels; water flux; water; spacer filled ... See more keywords
Temperature and Velocity Effects on Mass and Momentum Transport in Spacer-Filled Channels for Reverse Electrodialysis: A Numerical Study
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DOI: 10.3390/en11082028
Abstract: Concentration polarization is one of the main challenges of membrane-based processes such as power generation by reverse electrodialysis. Spacers in the compartments can enhance mass transfer by reducing concentration polarization. Active spacers increase the available… read more here.
Keywords: filled channels; reverse electrodialysis; spacer; temperature ... See more keywords