Understanding Recycle Loop Systems: Purpose & Uses

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A recycle loop system is primarily used in laboratory experiments to study mass flow rates and steady-state heat balance. It is not the same as a pressurized water reactor, which serves a different purpose in energy generation. Understanding the theory behind recycle loop systems involves exploring fluid dynamics and thermodynamics principles. These systems are commonly utilized in various industrial applications, including chemical processing and HVAC systems. For more detailed information, academic resources or engineering textbooks on fluid mechanics may provide valuable insights.
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I have a recycle loop system:

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Please could someone give me a place to understand the theory behind it? What would be its purpose? Where would it be used?

I've googled recycle loop systems but I can't find anything relevant, is it the same as a pressurized water reactor...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pressurized_water_reactor

What would it be called generally?

Just need a place to start or a few ideas.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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are you thinking along the lines of a device that generates more energy than it uses?
 
Ingrid Eldevj said:
are you thinking along the lines of a device that generates more energy than it uses?

No, it's part of a lab experiment to investigate the "mass flow rate" of the system and also the "Steady State Heat Balance". I'm trying to learn about the theory of how the system works and what the system is used for in real life. I just don't know what the system would be called as "recycle loop" doesn't bring up the relevant info on a google search. Thanks for any ideas.
 
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