Annual energy consumption simulation of separated heat-pipe heat exchangers

Builds up the model of separated heat-pipe (SHP) heat exchanger by theoretical analysis and experimental data, and accomplishes the SHP simulation module in DeST for calculating its annual operation conditions. Compares the simulation and measured results of the hourly indoor temperature and the electricity consumption of SHP heat exchanger to verify the model. The simulation result analysis of SHP heat exchanger of two communication base stations in Guangzhou and Beijing shows the application of the simulation model in designing air conditioning systems in the base station.