Three-dimensional natural convection in a high-pressure mercury discharge lamp

W. Shyy*, J. T. Dakin

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A three-dimensional computer model is used to calculate the convective flow in a 400 W high-pressure Hg discharge lamp. The model gives the expected axisymmetric flow when the arc tube axis is vertical, and more complex three-dimensional flows when it is not.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)51-58
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

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