The Vortex Tube: Novel Applications

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Motivation: vortex tubes generate energy separation through a valvelike device. Used historically as a spot cooling device, there are several areas where waste pressure exists which are excellent potential applications for vortex tubes

Approach: several areas of under study including using vortex tubes as in geothermal re-boilers, in desalination systems, and in flash economizers on chillers

Fundamental Issues: many of the features of vortex tubes are unexplained, leading to design by trial and error additional understanding will allow better modeling and design.



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