The tubular reactor with laminar flow regime: An integral equation approach—I. homogeneous reaction with arbitrary kinetics

1988 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1103-1113 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.E. Arce ◽  
A.E. Cassano ◽  
H.A. Irazoqui
Keyword(s):  
Integral Equation ◽  
Laminar Flow ◽  
Flow Regime ◽  
Tubular Reactor ◽  
Equation Approach ◽  
Homogeneous Reaction ◽  
Laminar Flow Regime ◽  
Integral Equation Approach

AN INTEGRAL EQUATION APPROACH TO PHASE TRANSITIONS IN FERROFLUIDS

1988 ◽  
Vol 49 (C8) ◽  
pp. C8-1847-C8-1848
Author(s):  
G. A. R. Martin ◽  
A. Bradbury ◽  
R. W. Chantrell
Keyword(s):  
Integral Equation ◽  
Phase Transitions ◽  
Equation Approach ◽  
Integral Equation Approach

Heat transfer enhancement using second mode self-oscillating structures

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 3827-3842
Author(s):  
Samer Ali ◽  
Zein Alabidin Shami ◽  
Ali Badran ◽  
Charbel Habchi
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Nusselt Number ◽  
Laminar Flow ◽  
Flow Regime ◽  
Vortex Generator ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Laminar Flow Regime ◽  
Second Mode

Purpose In this paper, self-sustained second mode oscillations of flexible vortex generator (FVG) are produced to enhance the heat transfer in two-dimensional laminar flow regime. The purpose of this study is to determine the critical Reynolds number at which FVG becomes more efficient than rigid vortex generators (RVGs). Design/methodology/approach Ten cases were studied with different Reynolds numbers varying from 200 to 2,000. The Nusselt number and friction coefficients of the FVG cases are compared to those of RVG and empty channel at the same Reynolds numbers. Findings For Reynolds numbers higher than 800, the FVG oscillates in the second mode causing a significant increase in the velocity gradients generating unsteady coherent flow structures. The highest performance was obtained at the maximum Reynolds number for which the global Nusselt number is improved by 35.3 and 41.4 per cent with respect to empty channel and rigid configuration, respectively. Moreover, the thermal enhancement factor corresponding to FVG is 72 per cent higher than that of RVG. Practical implications The results obtained here can help in the design of novel multifunctional heat exchangers/reactors by using flexible tabs and inserts instead of rigid ones. Originality/value The originality of this paper is the use of second mode oscillations of FVG to enhance heat transfer in laminar flow regime.

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