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Thread: chiller tank
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27-05-2010, 04:32 PM #1
chiller tank
hi,
Im lynark, i just want to ask how to compute the number of coils you need to used in a chiller tank. Because i have seen a water tank with so many copper tube loop together thats why i wonder how the installer or designer computed for that. assuming you already have the Cooling capacity needed.
thank you
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27-05-2010, 11:36 PM #2
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Heat Loss per Foot/Metre should help.
Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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28-05-2010, 07:26 AM #3
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Trial and error, depends on too many variables.
It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
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28-05-2010, 03:43 PM #4
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hi peter_1
so it means their is no proper computation? just by years of experience.
hi brian_uk
can you give some a brief sample?
actually i'm more on designer of coldroom coldstorage. Now i want to try deeper application of refrigeration system. i want to start on this basic one. So any help is really appreciated
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28-05-2010, 08:06 PM #5
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Q=h*A*(tp-tw)
h - surface heat transfer coefficient
A - surface area of pipes
tp - surface temperature of pipes
tw - surrounding water temperature
You must know surface heat transfer coefficient (pipe/water), it's the most difficult.
Try to find ASHRAE's articles "HEAT TRANSFER" and "LIQUID COOLERS".In some places will have to think ...
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29-05-2010, 09:22 AM #6
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Surface heat transfer coefficient (h) depends on many factors: density, viscosity, thermal conductivity of fluid, geometrical dimensions of clad body and etc. Also coefficient depends on velocity of fluid relatively the clad body. For natural covection of fluid surface heat transfer coefficient is:
115 - 700 kW/(m^2*C)
For forced convection water surface heat transfer coefficient is:
115 - 11500 kW/(m^2*C).
There aren't general theory of finding this coefficient but there are some theories for special cases.In some places will have to think ...
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29-05-2010, 07:35 PM #7
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29-05-2010, 08:17 PM #8
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We did a test some weeks ago for a heatpump, a coil 3/8 " of 50 ft submerged in water at 12°C, Te + 1°C, R134a for standstill water gives extracts 475 W.
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30-05-2010, 04:04 PM #9
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30-05-2010, 04:11 PM #10
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For a single pipe situated in fluid:
Nu=h*D/k - Nusselt number
h - surface heat transfer coefficient [W/(m^2*K]
D- diameter of pipe [m]
k – thermal conductivity of fluid [W/(m*K)]
Re= V*D/ν - Reynolds number
V - velocity of fluid [m/s]
ν- kinematic viscosity factor [m^2/s]
Pr=μ*c/k - Prandtl number
μ – dynamic viscosity factor of fluid [Pa*s]
c – specific heat of fluid [J/(kg*K)]
Index "f" cover to temperature of fluid, "p" cover to temperature of pipe.In some places will have to think ...
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30-05-2010, 04:20 PM #11
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For corridor disposition of pipes:
In some places will have to think ...
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30-05-2010, 04:30 PM #12
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For as on a chess-board disposition of pipes:
In some places will have to think ...
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30-05-2010, 04:37 PM #13
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You must determine Nu, than determine h, after determine A and l.
If angle between fluid flux and pipe differ than 90, than h must be multiplited by corresponding factor.In some places will have to think ...
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30-05-2010, 08:40 PM #14
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Aik, can you translate/calculate these formulas to see if they match my practical test?
Last edited by Peter_1; 30-05-2010 at 08:48 PM.
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31-05-2010, 11:23 AM #15
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01-06-2010, 07:45 PM #16
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hi aik, peter_1
here's the details of the chiller tank i have seen.
tank dimension: 4 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft depth
water temp in the tank should be 10 C
water ( stand still ) no circulation
thank you
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01-06-2010, 08:42 PM #17
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What do you want to cool with the water?
We need desired temperature in and out and required flow.
What compressor you want to use?It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
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02-06-2010, 07:02 PM #18
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In some places will have to think ...
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02-06-2010, 07:37 PM #19
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We submerged a standard 3/8 spiraled coil of 50 ft in water, diameter of spirals 35 cm (1.15 ft) and 2 cm (0.8 inch) from each other.
No water flow, only agitation of the water with a small air blower at the bottom of the tank.
ThanksIt's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
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04-06-2010, 06:42 PM #20
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04-06-2010, 06:45 PM #21
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Formula is:
In some places will have to think ...
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04-06-2010, 06:52 PM #22
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I don't fully understand the calculation, but I do it and result is true...
In some places will have to think ...
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04-06-2010, 07:32 PM #23
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Dear Freind,
Could you please provide me "1 year hvac preventive maintenance schedule in ms-word formate
Thanks,
Sanwar
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04-06-2010, 07:34 PM #24
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Sanwar, post his in a new thread, not hijacking this one.
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04-06-2010, 07:36 PM #25
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Aik, I'm impressed with your result as long as you haven't changed numbers to fit the result.
What about a 1/2" and a 5/8 " of 50 ft, same conditions?It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
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04-06-2010, 08:07 PM #26
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05-06-2010, 01:00 PM #27
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Aik, where can I find all the numbers you inserted in your formula?
Your formula was a question which was asked many times here on RE. If we're sure about it, we then don't have to test it in real life the next time.
What about a 3/8 coil buried in the ground? Problem will be that you will not find the right numbers for 'ground' which can be anything.It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
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05-06-2010, 04:11 PM #28
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Aik, If I give in the correct diameter for a 3/8 pipe which is 0.009525 and not 0.09525, then I get 80 W instead of 454 W So something is wrong with the calculation
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05-06-2010, 06:23 PM #29
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05-06-2010, 10:28 PM #30
Re: chiller tank
What about a 3/8 coil buried in the ground? Problem will be that you will not find the right numbers for 'ground' which can be anything.
Aik, If I give in the correct diameter for a 3/8 pipe which is 0.009525 and not 0.09525, then I get 80 W instead of 454 W So something is wrong with the calculation
Peter_1, really I gave coefficient for limited space from other method of calculating, but I suppose it's correct... Also I gave operation factors at temperatures 0 and 10 C, because I don't know its at temperatures of 1 and 12 C. If you give thise operation factors at needed temperatures you'll get more precisely result.In some places will have to think ...
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07-06-2010, 03:21 PM #31
Re: chiller tank
hi aik and peter_1,
I think i'm a little lost with your conversation. and thinking this is only a basic one
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