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Effect of mixing chamber structure on the performance of adjustable ejector

ABSTRACT
The study employs numerical simulation method to analyze performance of an adjustable ejector, with a specific focus on the influence of the structure dimension of mixing chamber. R41/R1234yf refrigerant is used as the working medium in the study. The primary and secondary flow inlets are set at the pressure of 1.4 MPa and 0.2 MPa, respectively, along with temperature of 353.15 K and 288.15 K corresponding. The outlet pressure of the ejector is 0.3 MPa. The simulation results show that optimal mixing chamber diameter within a range from 14.7mm to 18.7mm exists for obtaining peak adjustable ejector performance. Maximum entrainment ratio of 0.59 is obtained when cone diameter ratio is 65% and diameter of the mixing chamber is 15.7mm. Furthermore, the optimal mixing chamber length within range from 24mm to 220mm exists for obtaining peak adjustable ejector performance. Maximum entrainment ratio of 0.624 is obtained when cone diameter ratio is 76% and length of the mixing chamber is 88 mm. Therefore, it is crucial during designing process of the mixing chamber to ensure the complete fluid mixture and minimal flow resistance.
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PAPER SUBMITTED: 2024-07-14
PAPER REVISED: 2024-08-23
PAPER ACCEPTED: 2024-08-31
PUBLISHED ONLINE: 2024-10-12
DOI REFERENCE: https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI240714229Z
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