Abstract: A semi-empirical long-term performance correlation for a solar thermosyphon water heater was derived. The derivation used the simulated results from a well-tested computer program developed previously. ...

Abstract: The steady-state performance test of solar collectors using ANSI/ASHRAE 93-1986 Standard was revised and an automation for the testing was carried out in the present study in order that the ...

Abstract: A method of test for the thermal performance rating of thermosyphon systems is developed in the present study. It is suggested that the overall performance rating of a solar thermosyphon system ...

Abstract: A system dynamics model of flat-plate solar collectors was derived and identified here. A nonlinear physical model was first derived from a two-node concept and energy conservation principle. ...

Abstract: A system dynamics model of fire-tube shell boiler was developed. The derivation of the dynamics model started with a nonlinear time-variant dynamic modeling based on the transport phenomena in ...

Abstract: This paper presents results of an investigation on the system dynamics and the controller design of a linear compressor for stroke and frequency adjustment. A system dynamics model was derived ...

Abstract: The flow instability of a solar thermosyphon water heater is studied analytically. A system dynamics model is derived by means of a one-dimensional approach and a linear perturbation method. ...

Abstract: A nonlinear steady-state thermal performance model of a fire-tube shell boiler was developed in the present study. The model consists of two semi-empirical equations for the radiative heat flux ...

Abstract: Ejector performance characteristics and design analysis of jet refrigeration systems were studied. It was shown that choking phenomena in the secondary vapor play a very important role in ejector ...