Optimization of Printed Circuit Heat Exchanger Using Exergy Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Moon Lee ◽  
Kwang-Yong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Objective Function ◽  
Exergy Analysis ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Printed Circuit ◽  
Flow Channels ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Modeling Techniques ◽  
Geometric Variables ◽  
Rans Analysis

A printed circuit heat exchanger (PCHE) with zigzag flow channels in a double-faced configuration was optimized to enhance its thermal–hydraulic performance. Using exergy analysis, the objective function was defined as the net exergy gain of the system considering the exergy gain by heat transfer and exergy loss due to friction in the channels. A Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) analysis and surrogate modeling techniques were used for the optimization. Three geometric variables were selected as the design variables. The objective function was calculated at each design point through RANS analysis in order to construct a response surface surrogate model. Through the optimization, both the thermal and hydraulic performances of the PCHE were improved with respect to the reference geometry by suppressing flow separation in the channels.

Parametric Study on Thermal and Hydraulic Performance of a Hybrid Double-Side Micro-Jet Cooling System

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun-min Kim ◽  
Kwang-Yong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Parametric Study ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Jet Cooling ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Geometric Variables

Numerical analyses have been performed to investigate the thermal and hydraulic performances of a double-side micro-jet cooling system for thermal management of a high power Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) array. Three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations for the steady incompressible laminar flow and conjugate heat transfer were analyzed through a finite volume solver. A parametric study on the double-side micro-jet configuration has been performed to find the effects of seven geometric variables, i.e., diameter of the jet hole, length of the upper jet hole, length of the lower jet holes, distance from the upper jet exit to substrate, distance from the lower jet exit to substrate, height of the upper plenum, and height of the lower plenum, on the lowest temperature level at the chips and the pressure drop. Consequently, it is concluded that among the design variables, diameter of the micro-jet hole, height of the upper plenum, and height of the lower plenum show relatively large impact on the maximum temperature. The diameter of the micro-jet hole shows the largest impact on the maximum temperature, and height of the upper plenum shows the second highest. The height of the upper plenum shows the largest impact on the pressure drop, and other design variables are all of a sort.

Shape Optimization of Hydraulic Structures: an Example of an Optimum Design of a Fish Passage

10.29007/2k64 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat Prodanovic ◽  
Cedric Goeury ◽  
Fabrice Zaoui ◽  
Riadh Ata ◽  
Jacques Fontaine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Shape Optimization ◽  
Objective Function ◽  
Optimum Design ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Coupled System ◽  
Fish Passage ◽  
Hydraulic Structures ◽  
Design Variables

This paper presents a practical methodology developed for shape optimization studies of hydraulic structures using environmental numerical modelling codes. The methodology starts by defining the optimization problem and identifying relevant problem constraints. Design variables in shape optimization studies are configuration of structures (such as length or spacing of groins, orientation and layout of breakwaters, etc.) whose optimal orientation is not known a priori. The optimization problem is solved numerically by coupling an optimization algorithm to a numerical model. The coupled system is able to define, test and evaluate a multitude of new shapes, which are internally generated and then simulated using a numerical model. The developed methodology is tested using an example of an optimum design of a fish passage, where the design variables are the length and the position of slots. In this paper an objective function is defined where a target is specified and the numerical optimizer is asked to retrieve the target solution. Such a definition of the objective function is used to validate the developed tool chain. This work uses the numerical model TELEMAC- 2Dfrom the TELEMAC-MASCARET suite of numerical solvers for the solution of shallow water equations, coupled with various numerical optimization algorithms available in the literature.

scholarly journals Hybrid Seven-bar Press Mechanism

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-187
Author(s):  
M. Erkan Kütük ◽  
L. Canan Dülger
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Objective Function ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Hybrid System ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Dimensional Synthesis ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Optimization Study ◽  
Metal Stamping

An optimization study with kinetostatic analysis is performed on hybrid seven-bar press mechanism. This study is based on previous studies performed on planar hybrid seven-bar linkage. Dimensional synthesis is performed, and optimum link lengths for the mechanism are found. Optimization study is performed by using genetic algorithm (GA). Genetic Algorithm Toolbox is used with Optimization Toolbox in MATLAB®. The design variables and the constraints are used during design optimization. The objective function is determined and eight precision points are used. A seven-bar linkage system with two degrees of freedom is chosen as an example. Metal stamping operation with a dwell is taken as the case study. Having completed optimization, the kinetostatic analysis is performed. All forces on the links and the crank torques are calculated on the hybrid system with the optimized link lengths

scholarly journals Topology Optimization of Hard-Coating Thin Plate for Maximizing Modal Loss Factors

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 774
Author(s):  
Haitao Luo ◽  
Rong Chen ◽  
Siwei Guo ◽  
Jia Fu
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Objective Function ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Hard Coating ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Coating Composite ◽  
Damping Materials ◽  
Topology Optimization Method ◽  
Loss Factors

At present, hard coating structures are widely studied as a new passive damping method. Generally, the hard coating material is completely covered on the surface of the thin-walled structure, but the local coverage cannot only achieve better vibration reduction effect, but also save the material and processing costs. In this paper, a topology optimization method for hard coated composite plates is proposed to maximize the modal loss factors. The finite element dynamic model of hard coating composite plate is established. The topology optimization model is established with the energy ratio of hard coating layer to base layer as the objective function and the amount of damping material as the constraint condition. The sensitivity expression of the objective function to the design variables is derived, and the iteration of the design variables is realized by the Method of Moving Asymptote (MMA). Several numerical examples are provided to demonstrate that this method can obtain the optimal layout of damping materials for hard coating composite plates. The results show that the damping materials are mainly distributed in the area where the stored modal strain energy is large, which is consistent with the traditional design method. Finally, based on the numerical results, the experimental study of local hard coating composites plate is carried out. The results show that the topology optimization method can significantly reduce the frequency response amplitude while reducing the amount of damping materials, which shows the feasibility and effectiveness of the method.

scholarly journals Mechanical Integrity Assessment of Two-Side Etched Type Printed Circuit Heat Exchanger with Additional Elliptical Channel

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 4711
Author(s):  
Armanto P. Simanjuntak ◽  
Jae-Young Lee
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Integrity Assessment ◽  
Printed Circuit ◽  
Mechanical Integrity ◽  
Finite Element Analysis Simulation ◽  
Maximum Stress Intensity

Printed circuit heat exchangers (PCHEs) are often subject to high pressure and temperature difference between the hot and cold channels which may cause a mechanical integrity problem. A conventional plate heat exchanger where the channel geometries are semi-circular and etched at one side of the stacked plate is a common design in the market. However, the sharp edge tip channel may cause high stress intensity. Double-faced type PCHE appears with the promising ability to reduce the stress intensity and stress concentration factor. Finite element analysis simulation has been conducted to observe the mechanical integrity of double-etched printed circuit heat exchanger design. The application of an additional ellipse upper channel helps the stress intensity decrease in the proposed PCHE channel. Five different cases were simulated in this study. The simulation shows that the stress intensity was reduced up to 24% with the increase in additional elliptical channel radius. Besides that, the horizontal offset channels configuration was also investigated in this study. Simulation results show that the maximum stress intensity of 2.5 mm offset configuration is 9% lower compared to the maximum stress intensity of 0 mm offset. This work proposed an additional elliptical upper channel with a 2.5 mm offset configuration as an optimum design.

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