Performance Evaluation of Energy Separators.
Abstract
A study was conducted of the potential merits of a new kind of energy spearator for aircraft environment control applications. The new energy separator is considerably smaller and more efficient than the Ranque-Hilsch 'vortex tube,' in that its operation is based on the utilization of interface pressure,rather than viscous, forces. It is also much smaller and lighter, for any given refrigeration capacity, than conventional refrigeration turbomachines, and has the added advantage of not requiring an external heat sink, thus eliminating one of the major problems of environment control in high-speed aircraft.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0762590
Entities
People
- Joseph V. Foa
Organizations
- George Washington University