Table 2.
Comparison of six representative continuous and staged honeycomb configuration models
| Model # | θ twist | Configuration | Lfilter (mm) | Asurface (mm2) | ΔT (K) | ΔP (Pa) | ΔT/L (K/mm) | ΔP/L (Pa/mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30° | Continuous | 20 | 5420 | 319 | 371 | 16.0 | 18.6 |
| 2 | Staged (3 sections) 1.3 mm spacing | 5.8 × 3 | 4710 | 304 | 337 | 17.5 | 19.4 | |
| 3 | Staged (2 sections) 5.8 mm spacing Flipped | 5.8 × 2 | 3140 | 243 | 240 | 20.9 | 20.7 | |
| 4 | Staged (2 sections) 5.8 mm spacing | 5.8 × 2 | 3140 | 237 | 227 | 20.5 | 19.5 | |
| 5 | 45° | Continuous | 20 | 5570 | 352 | 425 | 17.6 | 21.3 |
| 6 | staged (3 sections) 11.6 mm spacing | 5.8 × 3 | 4840 | 334 | 391 | 19.2 | 22.5 |