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Theoretical Study of a Flow-Resistance Gas Heater

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 June 2016

Stellan Knöös
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Summary

A flow-restriction gas-heater concept is presented. Basically the gas is heated in multiple compressions, with the help of a reciprocating free piston, and with high entropy production within the gas due to the presence of a flow-restricting orifice. The characteristics of such continuously-operating heaters are studied by means of a simple theoretical model, including a first-order estimate of the significant heat losses. The independent gasdynamic and geometrical parameters are varied over practicable ranges, and steady-state heating cycles are digitally computed. The numerical results indicate interesting applications for the heater when the heat losses can be controlled.

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Research Article
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Aeronautical Quarterly , Volume 24 , Issue 1 , February 1973 , pp. 9 - 24
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society. 1973

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