There are numerous correlations available for predicting frictional pressure
drop of condensing flow in horizontal tubes. It is necessary to evaluate and
analyze the prediction accuracy and applicability of existing correlations. In
order to explore the versatility of frictional pressure drop correlations for
condensation flow with different working fluids, four existing models are
investigated: phase-separation conversion model, full-phase flow model,
two-phase multiplier flow model, and homogeneous flow model.
Combined with five different working fluids (R170, R12, R600a, R22,
R1234yf), 402 groups of experimental data on frictional pressure drop for
condensation flow in horizontal circular tubes are considered with respect to
flow pattern. The prediction results based on each correlation are compared
and analyzed. Mean absolute relative deviation (MARD) and mean relative
deviation (MRD) are selected as indicators to evaluate each correlation. The
results showed that the versatility of the existing correlations needs improvement.
The prediction accuracy of frictional pressure drop for condensation
flow can be improved by selecting different correlations for different flow
patterns. The phase-separation conversion model has a good prediction
effect and a wide application scope in annular flow. The maximum MARD
is 15.85%, and the maximum MRD is 8.72%. 93.08% of the data predicted
deviation is less than 30%. This study will provide some constructive instructions
to predict frictional pressure drop of condensation flow in horizontal
circular tubes for designing heat exchangers
2023-Evaluation of prediction models on frictional pressure drop for condensation flow in horizontal circular tubes-邱国栋-水平管冷凝压降-4种理论和实验结果对比。