Thermal performance assessment and improvement of a solar domestic hot water tank with PCM in the mantle
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.04.058
Abstract: Abstract To develop an appropriate solar DHW (Domestic Hot Water) tank for residential dwellings and put it into the European solar thermal market for promotion, thermal performance tests of PCM (Phase Change Material) hot water… read more here.
Keywords: water; hot water; water tank; heat ... See more keywords
Weld solidification cracking in a 304L stainless steel water tank
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2020.104614
Abstract: Abstract Type 304L stainless steel alloy is known to be highly resistant to solidification cracking. In the present case the particular design of the welded seams in a simple 200 litre water tank, along with… read more here.
Keywords: water tank; stainless steel; cracking 304l; solidification cracking ... See more keywords
Effect of rectangular hot water tank position and aspect ratio on thermal stratification enhancement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.10.013
Abstract: Thermal stratification is an important factor increasing the efficiency of hot water storage tanks used for thermal energy storage. In this study, the effects of the position of a rectangular hot water tank and the… read more here.
Keywords: aspect ratio; water; water tank; thermal stratification ... See more keywords
Simulation of the microstructural characteristics of saltwater turbulence in a water tank.
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DOI: 10.1364/oe.26.00a844
Abstract: This study simulated the generation and evolution of saltwater turbulence within a water tank. By pouring fresh water over saltwater in the tank, a layer of saline water with a fixed gradient was created. Convective… read more here.
Keywords: mixed layer; water; turbulence; water tank ... See more keywords
PLC-based discrete fractional-order control design for an industrial-oriented water tank volume system with input delay
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DOI: 10.1515/fca-2018-0055
Abstract: Abstract We present PLC-based fractional-order controller design for an industrial-oriented water tank volume control application. The system comprises input delay which is a typified characteristic in such industrial process control applications. The particular contribution of… read more here.
Keywords: control; water tank; fractional order; order ... See more keywords