30.06.2013 Views

View/Open

View/Open

View/Open

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

Figure 5.18 Comparison of model outputs and experimental results of humidifier water<br />

temperature vs. ambient temperature under heating element temperature setting at 55°C and<br />

pressure setting at 12cmH2O<br />

It can be seen that the most important factor influencing the water temperature is the<br />

heating element setting and the model predicts the water temperature very well.<br />

5.3.1.2 In-chamber air temperature<br />

The air temperature in the chamber varied from spot to spot. However the air<br />

temperature in the outlet extension tube was very stable and was within the varied<br />

range. Thus the air temperature in the outlet is used to represent the average temperature<br />

of the in-chamber air. The location for measuring it is shown in Figure 5.19.<br />

Figure 5.19 Measuring of airflow temperature at chamber outlet<br />

126

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!