Aerothermal Characteristics of Surface-Mounted Round-Edged Slit Ribs with Performance Optimization using Response Surface Methodology

Author(s):  
Vaibhav Sharma ◽  
Andallib Tariq

Abstract The author has investigated the aerothermal characteristics of round-edged ribs with a continuous slit. The experiments have been performed by mounting an array of ribs on the bottom wall inside a rectangular duct. Heat transfer characteristics have been measured using Liquid crystal Thermography (LCT), whereas flow characteristics have been measured using two-dimensional particle image velocimetry (2D-PIV) technique. Experiments have been performed for flow over a rib having ~20% blockage ratio and 10% open area ratio. Geometrical parameters considered for the study are slit angle (a) and rib pitch to height ratio (p/e). Experiments have been performed for three distinct rib configurations having a values, i.e., 0°, 5° and 10° with different arrangements having p/e values of 5, 10 and 15, at four Reynolds number ranges from 6200-12200. The heat transfer results are evaluated by examining the surface and span wise-averaged distribution of augmented Nusselt Number. Flow field results are explained within the inter rib region by examining the time-averaged normalized velocity fields, streamlines, fluctuation statistics and vorticity distribution. Further, the impact of geometrical design parameters (a and p/e) on different performance parameters, i.e., overall averaged augmented Nusselt Number, Friction Factor Ratio and Thermal Performance Factor have been analyzed at all four Reynolds number using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Finally, the desired correlations for the performance parameters have been documented, and found in accord with an uncertainty range of ±10%.

Author(s):  
Naveen Sharma ◽  
Vaibhav Sharma ◽  
Andallib Tariq

In the present work, transient liquid crystal thermography (LCT) has been used for capturing the temperature field as well as the local heat transfer distribution inside a rectangular duct. Experiments have been carried out in an open loop airflow system at a Reynolds number (based on the channel hydraulic diameter) of 58850 and for rib height to channel hydraulic diameter ratio of 0.125. This investigation emphases headed for assessing the potential impact of design parameters such as chamfering angle and rib pitch to height ratio of the trapezium ribbed rectangular duct on the thermo-hydraulic performances, which forms the basis of analysis while using response surface methodology (RSM). The chamfering angle has been varied from 0 to 20° in a step of 5°, while the rib pitch to height ratio is varied from 8 to 12 in a step of 2. The quadratic model generated by RSM is used to predict the optimal performance parameters. The results show that different geometrical parameters have to be considered simultaneously in order to improve the performance of ribbed-duct. Eventually, based on this analysis, the optimum levels of design parameters for trapezium rib corresponding to the highest augmentation Nusselt number, the lowest friction factor, and the highest thermo-hydraulic performance have been determined. Finally, the desired correlations for all performance parameters have been developed using RSM. The comparison of predicted values with the experimental values has been carried out, which is found to be in harmony with the experimental values in the uncertainty range of ±5%., which are found to predict the performance parameters with reasonably good accuracy.


Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1099
Author(s):  
Hwi-Ung Choi ◽  
Kwang-Hwan Choi

In this study, a two-dimensional CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis was performed to investigate the heat-transfer and fluid-friction characteristics in a solar air heater having a transverse triangular block at the bottom of the air duct. The Reynolds number, block height (e), pitch (P), and length (l) were chosen as design parameters. The results are validated by comparing the Nusselt number predicted by simulation with available experimental results. Renormalization-group (RNG) k - ε model with enhanced wall-treatment was selected as the most appropriate turbulence model. From the results, it was found that the presence of a transverse triangular block produces a higher Nusselt number than that of smooth air duct. The enhancement in Nusselt number varied from 1.19 to 3.37, according to the geometric conditions investigated. However, the use of transverse triangular block also results in significantly higher friction losses. The thermohydraulic performance (THPP) was also estimated and has a maximum value of 1.001 for height (e) of 20 mm, length (l) of 120 mm, and pitch (P) of 150 mm, at Reynolds number of 8000. Furthermore, in the present study, correlations of the Nusselt number and friction factor were developed as a function of geometrical conditions of the transverse triangular block and Reynolds number, which can be used to predict the value of Nusselt number and friction factor with the absolute percentage deviations of 3.29% and 7.92%, respectively.


Author(s):  
K. Godazandeh ◽  
M. H. Ansari ◽  
B. Godazandeh ◽  
M. Ashjaee

In order to reach a more efficient and compact heat exchanger, it is essential to optimize the design, having in mind the impact of different geometrical parameters. Many of the previously cited studies in the area of heat transfer enhancement using vortex generators were confined only to defined points in the possible design space. Thus, a multi-objective optimization study is particularly suitable in order to cover this space entirely. A CFD simulation along with Pareto method were used to simulate the air flow and heat transfer and optimize the design parameters. The angle of attack of a pair of delta-winglets mounted behind each tube is varied between β = −90° and β = +90°. Three elliptical tube rows with inline arrangements are investigated for Reynolds numbers from 500 to 1500 (based on the inlet properties). Use of delta-winglets as heat transfer enhancement elements increases the performance of elliptical-tubes heat exchanger. This enhancement is mainly due to the fact that delta-winglets increase the level of vorticity inside these devices and thus the mixing of the fluid is enhanced.


Author(s):  
Anupam Bhandari

Present model analyze the flow and heat transfer of water-based carbon nanotubes (CNTs) [Formula: see text] ferrofluid flow between two radially stretchable rotating disks in the presence of a uniform magnetic field. A study for entropy generation analysis is carried out to measure the irreversibility of the system. Using similarity transformation, the governing equations in the model are transformed into a set of nonlinear coupled differential equations in non-dimensional form. The nonlinear coupled differential equations are solved numerically through the finite element method. Variable viscosity, variable thermal conductivity, thermal radiation, and volume concentration have a crucial role in heat transfer enhancement. The results for the entropy generation rate, velocity distributions, and temperature distribution are graphically presented in the presence of physical and geometrical parameters of the flow. Increasing the values of ferromagnetic interaction number, Reynolds number, and temperature-dependent viscosity enhances the skin friction coefficients on the surface and wall of the lower disk. The local heat transfer rate near the lower disk is reduced in the presence of Harman number, Reynolds number, and Prandtl number. The ferrohydrodynamic flow between two rotating disks might be useful to optimize the use of hybrid nanofluid for liquid seals in rotating machinery.


Author(s):  
Marios Kazasidis ◽  
Elisa Verna ◽  
Shuo Yin ◽  
Rocco Lupoi

AbstractThis study elucidates the performance of cold-sprayed tungsten carbide-nickel coating against solid particle impingement erosion using alumina (corundum) particles. After the coating fabrication, part of the specimens followed two different annealing heat treatment cycles with peak temperatures of 600 °C and 800 °C. The coatings were examined in terms of microstructure in the as-sprayed (AS) and the two heat-treated conditions (HT1, HT2). Subsequently, the erosion tests were carried out using design of experiments with two control factors and two replicate measurements in each case. The effect of the heat treatment on the mass loss of the coatings was investigated at the three levels (AS, HT1, HT2), as well as the impact angle of the erodents (30°, 60°, 90°). Finally, the response surface methodology (RSM) was applied to analyze and optimize the results, building the mathematical models that relate the significant variables and their interactions to the output response (mass loss) for each coating condition. The obtained results demonstrated that erosion minimization was achieved when the coating was heat treated at 600 °C and the angle was 90°.


Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 595
Author(s):  
Mahir Faris Abdullah ◽  
Rozli Zulkifli ◽  
Hazim Moria ◽  
Asmaa Soheil Najm ◽  
Zambri Harun ◽  
...  

Impinging jets are considered to be a well-known technique that offers high local heat transfer rates. No correlation could be established in the literature between the significant parameters and the Nusselt number, and investigation of the interactions between the correlated factors has not been conducted before. An experimental analysis based on the twin impingement jet mechanism was achieved to study the heat transfer rate pertaining to the surface plate. In the current paper, four influential parameters were studied: the spacing between nozzles, velocity, concentration of Nano solution coating and nozzle-plate distance, which are considered to be effective parameters for the thermal conductivity and the heat transfer coefficient of TiO2 nanoparticle, an X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) analysis were done, which highlighted the structure and showed that the nanosolution coated the surface homogenously. Moreover, a comparison was done for the experimental results with that of the predicted responses generated by the Design Expert software, Version 7 User’s Guide, USA. A response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to improve a mathematical model by accounting for a D-optimal design. In addition, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed for testing the significance of the models. The maximum Nu of 91.47, where H = S = 1 cm; Reynolds number of 17,000, and TiO2 nanoparticle concentration of 0.5% M. The highest improvement rate in Nusselt was about 26%, achieved with TiO2 Nanoparticle, when S = 3 cm, H = 6 cm and TiO2 nanoparticle = 0.5 M. Furthermore, based on the statistical analysis, the expected values were found to be in satisfactory agreement with that of the empirical data, which was conducted by accounting for the proposed models’ excellent predictability. Multivariate approaches are very useful for researchers, as well as for applications in industrial processes, as they lead to increased efficiency and reduced costs, so the presented results of this work could encourage the overall uses of multivariate methods in these fields. Hypotheses: A comparison was done for the predicted responses generated by the Design Expert software with the experimental results and then studied to verify the following hypotheses: ► Preparation of three concentrations of TiO2 nanosolution was done and studied. ► The heat transfer rate could be increased by surface coating with TiO2 nanoparticle. ► The heat transfer could be improved by the impingement jet technique with suitable adjustments.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 3150
Author(s):  
Mengwei Xu ◽  
Chao Huang ◽  
Jing Lu ◽  
Zihan Wu ◽  
Xianxin Zhu ◽  
...  

Magnetic MXene composite Fe3O4@Ti3C2 was successfully prepared and employed as 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) adsorbent from water solution. The response surface methodology was employed to investigate the interactive effects of adsorption parameters (adsorption time, pH of the solution, initial concentration, and the adsorbent dose) and optimize these parameters for obtaining maximum adsorption efficiency of EE2. The significance of independent variables and their interactions were tested by the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test statistics. Optimization of the process variables for maximum adsorption of EE2 by Fe3O4@Ti3C2 was performed using the quadratic model. The model predicted maximum adsorption of 97.08% under the optimum conditions of the independent variables (adsorption time 6.7 h, pH of the solution 6.4, initial EE2 concentration 0.98 mg L−1, and the adsorbent dose 88.9 mg L−1) was very close to the experimental value (95.34%). pH showed the highest level of significance with the percent contribution (63.86%) as compared to other factors. The interactive influences of pH and initial concentration on EE2 adsorption efficiency were significant (p < 0.05). The goodness of fit of the model was checked by the coefficient of determination (R2) between the experimental and predicted values of the response variable. The response surface methodology successfully reflects the impact of various factors and optimized the process variables for EE2 adsorption. The kinetic adsorption data for EE2 fitted well with a pseudo-second-order model, while the equilibrium data followed Langmuir isotherms. Thermodynamic analysis indicated that the adsorption was a spontaneous and endothermic process. Therefore, Fe3O4@Ti3C2 composite present the outstanding capacity to be employed in the remediation of EE2 contaminated wastewaters.


2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 3827-3842
Author(s):  
Samer Ali ◽  
Zein Alabidin Shami ◽  
Ali Badran ◽  
Charbel Habchi

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.


2015 ◽  
Vol 813-814 ◽  
pp. 685-689
Author(s):  
M. Vijay Anand Marimuthu ◽  
B. Venkatraman ◽  
S. Kandhasamy

This paper investigates the performance and characteristics of saw tooth shape micro channel in the theoretical level. If the conduct area of the nano fluid increases the heat transfer also increases. The performance curve has drawn Reynolds number against nusselt number, heat transfer co efficient. Pressure drop plays an important role in this device. If pressure drop is high the heat transfer increases. The result in this experiment shows clearly that the heat transfer is optimized.


2012 ◽  
Vol 135 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Neil Jordan ◽  
Lesley M. Wright

An alternative to ribs for internal heat transfer enhancement of gas turbine airfoils is dimpled depressions. Relative to ribs, dimples incur a reduced pressure drop, which can increase the overall thermal performance of the channel. This experimental investigation measures detailed Nusselt number ratio distributions obtained from an array of V-shaped dimples (δ/D = 0.30). Although the V-shaped dimple array is derived from a traditional hemispherical dimple array, the V-shaped dimples are arranged in an in-line pattern. The resulting spacing of the V-shaped dimples is 3.2D in both the streamwise and spanwise directions. A single wide wall of a rectangular channel (AR = 3:1) is lined with V-shaped dimples. The channel Reynolds number ranges from 10,000–40,000. Detailed Nusselt number ratios are obtained using both a transient liquid crystal technique and a newly developed transient temperature sensitive paint (TSP) technique. Therefore, the TSP technique is not only validated against a baseline geometry (smooth channel), but it is also validated against a more established technique. Measurements indicate that the proposed V-shaped dimple design is a promising alternative to traditional ribs or hemispherical dimples. At lower Reynolds numbers, the V-shaped dimples display heat transfer and friction behavior similar to traditional dimples. However, as the Reynolds number increases to 30,000 and 40,000, secondary flows developed in the V-shaped concavities further enhance the heat transfer from the dimpled surface (similar to angled and V-shaped rib induced secondary flows). This additional enhancement is obtained with only a marginal increase in the pressure drop. Therefore, as the Reynolds number within the channel increases, the thermal performance also increases. While this trend has been confirmed with both the transient TSP and liquid crystal techniques, TSP is shown to have limited capabilities when acquiring highly resolved detailed heat transfer coefficient distributions.


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