Development of Methodological Bases of the Processes of Steam Formation in Coil Type Boilers Using Solar Concentrators

• Main Authors: Konstantin Osintsev, Sergei Aliukov, Sulpan Kuskarbekova
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
• Series: Energies
• Subjects: boiler installation; coaxial cylinders; coil pipe; heat transfer; solar concentrators
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/8/2333

A mathematical model of the vaporization process in the coil is developed, taking into account the experimental data. To investigate and visualize the evaporation procedure in the coil, a mathematical pattern of the vapor-liquid mixture motion is compiled and reproduced. In the methodology of the study of the movement of the steam-water mixture, correction coefficients are proposed for calculating the velocities of the coolant in non-standard coaxial coils. The parameters were calculated using data sensitivity analysis and data validation was performed by repeated tests; uncertainty was detected when using the instruments, as well as the total extended uncertainty, the upper and lower limit of uncertainty for each measured parameter. In addition, as part of the steam generator set, solar collectors operate in the summer mode. Using the example of the studied steam generator operating in the conditions of an oil and gas field in the subarctic climate, it is shown that it is possible to use air-type solar collectors for the ventilation system of the production room, as well as water-heating solar collectors for technical systems of hot water supply and chemical water treatment.