Third M.I.T. Conference on Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics
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June 14–17, 2005
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Modelling of coupled conduction and convection under dehumidifying conditions
G. Comini, C. Nonino*, S. Savino
University of Udine, Dipartimento di Energetica e Macchine, 33100 Udine, Italy
ABSTRACT
The paper presents a generally applicable approach to the numerical simulation of coupled conduction and convection problems under dehumidifying conditions. Several examples are given which show good accuracy and reliability.
Keywords:
Dehumidification; Coupled conduction-convection; Heat and mass transfer; Numerical simulation; Plate-fin exchangers; Tube-fin exchangers; Air-conditioning