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Pressure drop characteristics of steam condensation flow in triangular channels for multi-channel cylinder dryers, TAPPI Journal September 2026
ABSTRACT: This study investigates the condensation pressure drop characteristics of steam in the channels of multi-channel drying cylinders, which remain insufficiently understood. An experimental system was established using a horizontal mini-channel with a triangular cross-section and a hydraulic diameter of 4.09 mm. Flow visualization combined with a high-precision data acquisition system was employed to systematically examine the effects of steam mass flux (10•60 kg/(m²·s)), inlet temperature (110°C•140°C), and cooling water flow rate (100•500 kg/h) on the frictional pressure drop during condensation. The results indicate that the two-phase frictional pressure drop increases with rising steam mass flux but decreases with increasing saturation temperature, while the effect of cooling water flow rate becomes more pronounced under lower temperature conditions. In addition, several existing two-phase flow pressure drop correlations were evaluated against the experimental data. Based on a comparative assessment of eight existing correlations, a new predictive model was developed through regression analysis, achieving a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 19.56%. These findings elucidate the pressure drop mechanism of steam condensation in triangular channels and establish a high-precision predictive model, providing theoretical guidance and a critical tool for the engineering design and energy consumption optimization of multi-channel drying cylinders.
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Prediction of Handsheet Tensile Strength by Computational Simulation of Structure, TAPPI JOURNAL January 2010
Prediction of Handsheet Tensile Strength by Computational Simulation of Structure, TAPPI JOURNAL January 2010
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Characterizing Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand Load Reductions from Pulp and Paper Mills for Activities Related to Total Maximum Daily Loads, TAPPI JOURNAL January 2009
Characterizing Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand Load Reductions from Pulp and Paper Mills for Activities Related to Total Maximum Daily Loads, TAPPI JOURNAL January 2009
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Use of thermomechanical pulp fibers from waste woods for making eco-friendly cushioning material, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2010
Use of thermomechanical pulp fibers from waste woods for making eco-friendly cushioning material, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2010
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Influence of machine-side filaments and jet-to-wire speed ratio on the flow through of a forming fabric, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2010
Influence of machine-side filaments and jet-to-wire speed ratio on the flow through of a forming fabric, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2010
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Pilot-scale combustion studies with kraft lignin in a powder burner and a CFB boiler, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2010
Pilot-scale combustion studies with kraft lignin in a powder burner and a CFB boiler, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2010
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Comprehensive evaluation of kraft pulp properties from fast-growing woods, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2010
Comprehensive evaluation of kraft pulp properties from fast-growing woods, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2010
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Magazine articles
Editor's Note: An Ideal Raw Material for Pulp and Paper, TAP
Editor's Note: An Ideal Raw Material for Pulp and Paper, TAPPI JOURNAL March 2010
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Impact of High-Yield Pulp Substitution on the Brightness Stability of Uncoated Wood-Free Paper, TAPPI JOURNAL March 2010
Impact of High-Yield Pulp Substitution on the Brightness Stability of Uncoated Wood-Free Paper, TAPPI JOURNAL March 2010
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Water-Uptake Studies of Dry, Mountain Pine Beetle-Infested, Grey-Stage Lodgepole Pine Sapwood Chips, TAPPI JOURNAL March 2010
Water-Uptake Studies of Dry, Mountain Pine Beetle-Infested, Grey-Stage Lodgepole Pine Sapwood Chips, TAPPI JOURNAL March 2010