Influence of Crossflow-Induced Swirl and Impingement on Heat Transfer in an Internal Coolant Passage of a Turbine Airfoil

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 587-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. V. Ekkad ◽  
G. Pamula ◽  
S. Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Secondary Flows ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Feed System ◽  
Nusselt Numbers ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
Transient Liquid Crystal Technique ◽  
Measured Pressure

Detailed heat transfer distributions are presented inside a two-pass coolant channel with crossflow-induced swirl and impingement. The impingement and passage crossflow are generated from one coolant passage to the adjoining coolant passage through a series of straight or angled holes along the dividing wall. The holes provide for the flow turning from one passage to another typically achieved in a conventional design by a 180-deg U-bend. The holes direct the flow laterally from one passage to another and generate different secondary flow patterns in the second pass. These secondary flows produce impingement and swirl and lead to higher heat transfer enhancement. Three different lateral hole configurations are tested for three Reynolds numbers (Re=10,000, 25,000, 50,000). The configurations were varied by angle of delivery and location on the divider wall. A transient liquid crystal technique is used to measure the detailed heat transfer coefficient distributions inside the passages. Results with the new crossflow feed system are compared with the results from the traditional 180-deg turn passage. Results show that the crossflow feed configurations produce significantly higher Nusselt numbers on the second pass walls without affecting the first pass heat transfer levels. The heat transfer enhancement is as high as seven to eight times greater than obtained in the second pass for a channel with a 180-deg turn. The increased measured pressure drop (rise in friction factor) caused by flow through the crossflow holes are compensated by the significant heat transfer enhancement obtained by the new configuration. [S0022-1481(00)03103-0]

Influence of Cross-Flow Induced Swirl and Impingement on Heat Transfer in an Internal Coolant Passage of a Turbine Airfoil

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinath V. Ekkad ◽  
Gautam Pamula ◽  
Sumanta Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Feed System ◽  
Injection Angle ◽  
Nusselt Numbers ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
Transient Liquid Crystal Technique

Abstract Detailed heat transfer distributions are presented inside a two-pass coolant channel with crossflow-induced swirl and impingement. The crossflow is generated from one coolant passage to the adjoining coolant passage through a series of straight or angled holes along the dividing wall. The communicating holes provide for the flow turning from one passage to another typically achieved in a conventional design by a 180° U-bend. The holes direct the flow laterally from one passage to another, and depending on the injection angle, cause impingement and generate swirl. The heat transfer enhancement in the second pass is achieved by the combination of impingement and crossflow-induced swirl. Heat transfer distributions are presented on the sidewalls of the passages. Three different hole configurations are tested for three flow channel Reynolds numbers (Re = 10000–50000). The hole configurations were varied by angle of delivery and location on the divider wall. A transient liquid crystal technique is applied to measure the detailed heat transfer coefficient distributions inside the passages. Results for the three hole supply cases are compared with the results from the traditional 180° turn passage. Results show that the new feed system, from first pass to second pass using crossflow injection holes, produces significantly higher Nusselt numbers on the second pass walls. The enhancement is as high as 7–8 times greater than obtained in the second pass for a channel with a 180° turn. The additional pressure drop (rise in friction factor) caused by flow through the crossflow holes is compensated by the significant heat transfer enhancement obtained by the new configuration.

Influence of Cross-Flow Induced Swirl and Impingement on Heat Transfer in a Two-Pass Channel Connected by Two Rows of Holes

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Pamula ◽  
Srinath V. Ekkad ◽  
Sumanta Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Feed System ◽  
Square Channel ◽  
Nusselt Numbers ◽  
First Pass ◽  
Transient Liquid Crystal Technique

Detailed heat transfer distributions are presented inside a two-pass coolant square channel connected by two rows of holes on the divider walls. The enhanced cooling is achieved by a combination of impingement and crossflow-induced swirl. Three configurations are examined where the cross flow is generated from one coolant passage to the adjoining coolant passage through a series of straight and angled holes and a two-dimensional slot placed along the dividing wall. The holes/slots deliver the flow from one passage to another typically achieved in a conventional design by a 180° U-bend. Heat transfer distributions will be presented on the sidewalls of the passages. A transient liquid crystal technique is applied to measure the detailed heat transfer coefficient distributions inside the passages. Results for the three hole supply cases are compared with the results from the traditional 180° turn passage for three channel flow Reynolds numbers ranging between 10000 and 50000. Results show that the new feed system, from first pass to second pass using crossflow injection holes, produce significantly higher Nusselt numbers on the second pass walls. The heat transfer enhancement in the second pass of these channels are as high as 2–3 times greater than that obtained in the second pass for a channel with a 180° turn. Results are also compared with channels that have only one row of discharge holes.

Heat Transfer Enhancement Using a Convex-Patterned Surface

2003 ◽  
Vol 125 (2) ◽  
pp. 274-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. K. Moon ◽  
T. O’Connell ◽  
R. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Smooth Wall ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Transfer Coefficients ◽  
Patterned Surface ◽  
Nusselt Numbers ◽  
Friction Factors ◽  
Smooth Channel

The heat transfer rate from a smooth wall in an internal cooling passage can be significantly enhanced by using a convex patterned surface on the opposite wall of the passage. This design is particularly effective for a design that requires the heat transfer surface to be free of any augmenting features (smooth). Heat transfer coefficients on the smooth wall in a rectangular channel, which had convexities on the opposite wall were experimentally investigated. Friction factors were also measured to assess the thermal performance. Relative clearances δ/d between the convexities and the smooth wall of 0, 0.024, and 0.055 were investigated in a Reynolds number ReHD range from 15,000 to 35,000. The heat transfer coefficients were measured in the thermally developed region using a transient thermochromic liquid crystal technique. The clearance gap between the convexities and the smooth wall adversely affected the heat transfer enhancement NuHD. The friction factors (f ), measured in the aerodynamically developed region, were largest for the cases of no clearance δ/d=0). The average heat transfer enhancement Nu¯HD was also largest for the cases of no clearance δ/d=0, as high as 3.08 times at a Reynolds number of 11,456 in relative to that Nuo of an entirely smooth channel. The normalized Nusselt numbers Nu¯HD/Nuo, as well as the normalized friction factors f/fo, for all three cases, decreased with Reynolds numbers. However, the decay rate of the friction factor ratios f/fo with Reynolds numbers was lower than that of the normalized Nusselt numbers. For all three cases investigated, the thermal performance Nu¯HD/Nuo/f/fo1/3 values were within 5% to each other. The heat transfer enhancement using a convex patterned surface was thermally more effective at a relative low Reynolds numbers (less than 20,000 for δ/d=0) than that of a smooth channel.

Heat Transfer Enhancement by EHD-Induced Oscillatory Flows

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. C. Lai ◽  
J. Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Secondary Flows ◽  
Temperature Fields ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Periodic Flows ◽  
Small Reynolds Numbers

Prior numerical solutions of electrohydrodynamic (EHD) gas flows in a horizontal channel with a positive-corona discharged wire have revealed the existence of steady-periodic flows. It is speculated that heat transfer by forced convection may be greatly enhanced by taking advantage of this oscillatory flow phenomenon induced by electric field. To verify this speculation, computations have been performed for flows with Reynolds numbers varying from 0 to 4800 and the dimensionless EHD number (which signifies the effect of electric field) ranging from 0.06 to ∞. The results show that heat transfer enhancement increases with the applied voltage. For a given electric field, oscillation in the flow and temperature fields occurs at small Reynolds numbers. Due to the presence of oscillatory secondary flows, there is a significant enhancement in heat transfer.

Influence of Crossflow-Induced Swirl and Impingement on Heat Transfer in a Two-Pass Channel Connected by Two Rows of Holes

2000 ◽  
Vol 123 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Pamula ◽  
Srinath V. Ekkad ◽  
Sumanta Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Feed System ◽  
Square Channel ◽  
Nusselt Numbers ◽  
First Pass ◽  
Transient Liquid Crystal Technique

Detailed heat transfer distributions are presented inside a two-pass coolant square channel connected by two rows of holes on the divider walls. The enhanced cooling is achieved by a combination of impingement and crossflow-induced swirl. Three configurations are examined where the crossflow is generated from one coolant passage to the adjoining coolant passage through a series of straight and angled holes and a two-dimensional slot placed along the dividing wall. The holes/slots deliver the flow from one passage to another. This is typically achieved in a conventional design by a 180 deg U-bend. Heat transfer distributions will be presented on the sidewalls of the passages. A transient liquid crystal technique is applied to measure the detailed heat transfer coefficient distributions inside the passages. Results for the three-hole supply cases are compared with the results from the traditional 180 deg turn passage for three channel flow Reynolds numbers ranging between 10,000 and 50,000. Results show that the new feed system, from first pass to second pass using crossflow injection holes, produces significantly higher Nusselt numbers on the second pass walls. The heat transfer enhancements in the second pass of these channels are as much as two to three times greater than that obtained in the second pass for a channel with a 180 deg turn. Results are also compared with channels that have only one row of discharge holes.

Heat Transfer Enhancement by EHD-Induced Oscillatory Flows

2006 ◽  
Vol 128 (9) ◽  
pp. 861-869 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. C. Lai ◽  
J. Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Secondary Flows ◽  
Temperature Fields ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Periodic Flows ◽  
Small Reynolds Numbers

Prior numerical solutions of electrohydrodynamic (EHD) gas flows in a horizontal channel with a positive-corona discharged wire have revealed the existence of steady-periodic flows. It is speculated that heat transfer by forced convection may be greatly enhanced by taking advantage of this oscillatory flow phenomenon induced by electric field. To verify this speculation, computations have been performed for flows with Reynolds numbers varying from 0 to 4800 and the dimensionless EHD number (which signifies the effect of electric field) ranging from 0.05 to ∞. The results show that heat transfer enhancement increases with the applied voltage. For a given electric field, oscillation in the flow and temperature fields occurs at small Reynolds numbers. Due to the presence of oscillatory secondary flows, there is a significant enhancement in heat transfer.

Heat Transfer Enhancement Using a Convex-Patterned Surface

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. K. Moon ◽  
T. O’Connell ◽  
R. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Smooth Wall ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Transfer Coefficients ◽  
Patterned Surface ◽  
Nusselt Numbers ◽  
Friction Factors ◽  
Smooth Channel

The heat transfer rate from a smooth wall in an internal cooling passage can be significantly enhanced by using a convex patterned surface on the opposite wall of the passage. This design is particularly effective for a design that requires the heat transfer surface to be free of any augmenting features (smooth). Heat transfer coefficients on the smooth wall in a rectangular channel, which had convexities on the opposite wall were experimentally investigated. Friction factors were also measured to assess the thermal performance. Relative clearances (δ/d) between the convexities and the smooth wall of 0, 0.024, and 0.055 were investigated in a Reynolds number (ReHD) range from 15,000 to 35,000. The heat transfer coefficients were measured in the thermally developed region using a transient thermochromic liquid crystal technique. The clearance gap between the convexities and the smooth wall adversely affected the heat transfer enhancement (NuHD). The friction factors (f), measured in the aerodynamically developed region, were largest for the cases of no clearance (δ/d = 0). The average heat transfer enhancement (NuHD) was also largest for the cases of no clearance (δ/d = 0), as high as 3.08 times at a Reynolds number of 11,456 in relative to that (Nuo) of an entirely smooth channel. The normalized Nusselt numbers (NuHD/Nuo), as well as the normalized friction factors (f/fo), for all three cases, decreased with Reynolds numbers. However, the decay rate of the friction factor ratios (f/fo) with Reynolds numbers was lower than that of the normalized Nusselt numbers. For all three cases investigated, the thermal performance ((NuHD/Nuo) /(f/fo)1/3) values were within 5% to each other. The heat transfer enhancement using a convex patterned surface was thermally more effective at a relatively low Reynolds numbers (less than 20,000 for δ/d = 0) than that of a smooth channel.

Heat Transfer Investigation of the Channels With Rib Turbulators and Double-Row Bleed Holes

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Guo ◽  
Huiren Zhu ◽  
Dunchun Xu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Double Row ◽  
Average Heat ◽  
Rib Turbulators ◽  
Transient Liquid Crystal Technique

The detailed heat transfer distributions are measured for the wall of a channel with rib turbulators and double-row bleed holes by transient liquid crystal technique. The effects of the relative positions of rib turbulators and bleed holes, rib angles, channel Reynolds numbers and bleed ratios on heat transfer character are studied. The bleed holes are located near the upstream ribs, equidistant between ribs and near the downstream ribs. Three different rib angles of 60°, 90° and 120° are selected with the holes equidistant between ribs. The channel Reynolds numbers are changed from 30000 to 120000. The bleed ratios are between 0.09 and 0.22. The results show that angled ribs produces higher heat transfer enhancement in conjunction with the effect of bleed holes. The heat transfer characters are best when the bleed holes are located near the upstream ribs in the channels with 90° ribs. The change of bleed holes locations does not change the position of the flow reattachment, but affect the heat transfer distribution and intensity in the region. The average heat transfer enhancement decreases with the increasing of Reynolds number, and slight increases as the bleed ratio increases.

An Experimental and Numerical Study of Heat Transfer and Pressure Loss in a Rectangular Channel With V-Shaped Ribs

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Maurer ◽  
Jens von Wolfersdorf ◽  
Michael Gritsch
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Pressure Loss ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Rectangular Channel ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
High Reynolds Numbers ◽  
High Reynolds

An experimental and numerical study was conducted to determine the thermal performance of V-shaped ribs in a rectangular channel with an aspect ratio of 2:1. Local heat transfer coefficients were measured using the steady state thermochromic liquid crystal technique. Periodic pressure losses were obtained with pressure taps along the smooth channel sidewall. Reynolds numbers from 95,000 to 500,000 were investigated with V-shaped ribs located on one side or on both sides of the test channel. The rib height-to-hydraulic diameter ratios (e/Dh) were 0.0625 and 0.02, and the rib pitch-to-height ratio (P/e) was 10. In addition, all test cases were investigated numerically. The commercial software FLUENT™ was used with a two-layer k-ε turbulence model. Numerically and experimentally obtained data were compared. It was determined that the heat transfer enhancement based on the heat transfer of a smooth wall levels off for Reynolds numbers over 200,000. The introduction of a second ribbed sidewall slightly increased the heat transfer enhancement whereas the pressure penalty was approximately doubled. Diminishing the rib height at high Reynolds numbers had the disadvantage of a slightly decreased heat transfer enhancement, but benefits in a significantly reduced pressure loss. At high Reynolds numbers small-scale ribs in a one-sided ribbed channel were shown to have the best thermal performance.

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