| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4914214 | Energy and Buildings | 2017 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper an indirect evaporative cooler, based on a cross flow heat exchanger, has been tested and modelled. Many experiments have been carried out in typical data centers operating conditions, varying both water flow rate and inlet air conditions. A phenomenological model of the indirect evaporative cooler has been developed: the model takes into account the effects of the adiabatic cooling of the secondary air stream in the inlet plenum and the actual wettability of the heat exchanger surface. The model has been extensively validated and it is shown that simulation results are in very good agreement with experimental data. Therefore, it can be a suitable tool to design and to predict performance of indirect evaporative cooling systems.
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Authors
Stefano De Antonellis, Cesare Maria Joppolo, Paolo Liberati, Samanta Milani, Francesco Romano,