Temperature dependent properties of liquid water

NicolasMisiara · September 3, 2020, 14:33

Dear all,
I am trying to select the most suitable set of physical properties for liquid water, with temperature dependency of the Specific heat, the Density, the Conductivity, the Dynamic Viscosity and Expansivity and so on...
Considering the available properties, the "Water Data,IAPWS IF97" seems to be appropriate for my simulation, and especially the "Water 1" because of the temperature range.
See the dedicated webpage :
http://www.iapws.org/relguide/IF97-Rev.html
I'm running a coupled Thermal-CFX analysis on a device submitted to a power flux, cooled down with water (that I need to keep liquid!). Therefore the aim is to assess the effectiveness of the cooling system with more reallistic physical properties.
Finally my question : have you already used this data set or would you recommend using an other one ?
I thank you in advance.
Best regards
Nicolas

ghorrocks · September 3, 2020, 20:03

The IAPWS water properties are the most accurate and complete properties for water.

NicolasMisiara · September 7, 2020, 03:52

Dear ghorrocks,
Thank you for your confirmation!
Best regards
Nicolas

September 3, 2020, 14:33	Temperature dependent properties of liquid water	#1
NicolasMisiara New Member Nicolas Misiara Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 6	Dear all, I am trying to select the most suitable set of physical properties for liquid water, with temperature dependency of the Specific heat, the Density, the Conductivity, the Dynamic Viscosity and Expansivity and so on... Considering the available properties, the "Water Data,IAPWS IF97" seems to be appropriate for my simulation, and especially the "Water 1" because of the temperature range. See the dedicated webpage : http://www.iapws.org/relguide/IF97-Rev.html I'm running a coupled Thermal-CFX analysis on a device submitted to a power flux, cooled down with water (that I need to keep liquid!). Therefore the aim is to assess the effectiveness of the cooling system with more reallistic physical properties. Finally my question : have you already used this data set or would you recommend using an other one ? I thank you in advance. Best regards Nicolas

September 3, 2020, 20:03		#2
ghorrocks Super Moderator Glenn Horrocks Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,872 Rep Power: 144	The IAPWS water properties are the most accurate and complete properties for water. __________________ Note: I do not answer CFD questions by PM. CFD questions should be posted on the forum.

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September 7, 2020, 03:52		#3
NicolasMisiara New Member Nicolas Misiara Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 6	Dear ghorrocks, Thank you for your confirmation! Best regards Nicolas