%0 Journal Article %1 Thome2008 %A Thome, John R. %A Cheng, Lixin %A Ribatski, Gherhardt %A Vales, Luiz F. %D 2008 %J International Journal of Refrigeration %K 2008 working-fluid two-phase ammonia heat-transfer flow pressure-drop review %N 4 %P 603 - 620 %R 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2007.11.010 %T Flow boiling of ammonia and hydrocarbons: A state-of-the-art review %U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2007.11.010 %V 31 %X A comprehensive review of flow boiling heat transfer, two-phase pressure drops and flow patterns of ammonia and hydrocarbons applied in air-conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems is presented in this paper. First, experimental studies of flow boiling of ammonia and hydrocarbons are addressed. Then, the prediction methods for flow boiling heat transfer, two-phase pressure drops and flow patterns are described. Next, comparisons of four flow boiling heat transfer and four two-phase pressure drop methods to the experimental data in smooth tubes derived from the available studies are presented. In addition, comparison of flow patterns to a flow map is presented. Based on the comparisons and analysis, recommendations on these methods are given. Furthermore, research needs on flow boiling and two-phase flow of ammonia and hydrocarbons have been identified. It is suggested that more experimental data be obtained through well conducted experiments and new prediction methods or modified ones based on the available methods be made for ammonia and hydrocarbons. In addition, the effect of oil on ammonia and hydrocarbon flow boiling and two-phase flow should be studied in order to have conclusive evidence of its effect.

@article{Thome2008, abstract = {A comprehensive review of flow boiling heat transfer, two-phase pressure drops and flow patterns of ammonia and hydrocarbons applied in air-conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems is presented in this paper. First, experimental studies of flow boiling of ammonia and hydrocarbons are addressed. Then, the prediction methods for flow boiling heat transfer, two-phase pressure drops and flow patterns are described. Next, comparisons of four flow boiling heat transfer and four two-phase pressure drop methods to the experimental data in smooth tubes derived from the available studies are presented. In addition, comparison of flow patterns to a flow map is presented. Based on the comparisons and analysis, recommendations on these methods are given. Furthermore, research needs on flow boiling and two-phase flow of ammonia and hydrocarbons have been identified. It is suggested that more experimental data be obtained through well conducted experiments and new prediction methods or modified ones based on the available methods be made for ammonia and hydrocarbons. In addition, the effect of oil on ammonia and hydrocarbon flow boiling and two-phase flow should be studied in order to have conclusive evidence of its effect.}, added-at = {2011-01-19T18:07:44.000+0100}, author = {Thome, John R. and Cheng, Lixin and Ribatski, Gherhardt and Vales, Luiz F.}, biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2cd5adeffb82fb591c1e9126fe807f725/thorade}, description = {ScienceDirect - International Journal of Refrigeration : Flow boiling of ammonia and hydrocarbons: A state-of-the-art review}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2007.11.010}, interhash = {663e051450531f2a6e9c93208d4e2c1c}, intrahash = {cd5adeffb82fb591c1e9126fe807f725}, issn = {0140-7007}, journal = {International Journal of Refrigeration}, keywords = {2008 working-fluid two-phase ammonia heat-transfer flow pressure-drop review}, note = {Refrigeration with Ammonia and Hydrocarbons}, number = 4, pages = {603 - 620}, timestamp = {2011-01-19T18:07:45.000+0100}, title = {Flow boiling of ammonia and hydrocarbons: A state-of-the-art review}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2007.11.010}, volume = 31, year = 2008 }