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Methods for calculating the pressure gradient of a two-phase flow through small-diameter conduits

UDC 621.56; 536.2

Methods for calculating the pressure gradient of a two-phase flow through small-diameter conduits

Khovalyg D.M., Aleksandr V. Baranenko

Abstract
The behaviour of a two-phase flow in small-diameter conduits is discussed, and the methods for calculating the pressure gradient are reviewed. Experimental data have been compared with computing methods.

Keywords: heat exchanger, two-phase flow, coolant, pressure gradient.

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