| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6932619 | Journal of Computational Physics | 2014 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
The efficiency of the multiscale method, allows the investigation of alternative Knudsen-compressor channel configurations to be undertaken. We characterise the effectiveness of the single-stage Knudsen-compressor channel by the pressure drop that can be achieved between two connected reservoirs, for a given temperature difference. Our multiscale simulations indicate that the efficiency is surprisingly robust to modifications in streamwise variations of both temperature and cross-sectional geometry.
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Authors
Alexander Patronis, Duncan A. Lockerby,