scholarly journals Effect of Inclined Magnetic Field on the Entropy Generation in an Annulus Filled with NEPCM Suspension

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Seyyed Masoud Seyyedi ◽  
M. Hashemi-Tilehnoee ◽  
M. Sharifpur
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Entropy Generation ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Transfer Problem ◽  
Mass Conservation ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Inclined Magnetic Field

The encapsulation technique of phase change materials in the nanodimension is an innovative approach to improve the heat transfer capability and solve the issues of corrosion during the melting process. This new type of nanoparticle is suspended in base fluids call NEPCMs, nanoencapsulated phase change materials. The goal of this work is to analyze the impacts of pertinent parameters on the free convection and entropy generation in an elliptical-shaped enclosure filled with NEPCMs by considering the effect of an inclined magnetic field. To reach the goal, the governing equations (energy, momentum, and mass conservation) are solved numerically by CVFEM. Currently, to overcome the low heat transfer problem of phase change material, the NEPCM suspension is used for industrial applications. Validation of results shows that they are acceptable. The results reveal that the values of N u ave descend with ascending Ha while N gen has a maximum at Ha = 16 . Also, the value of N T , MF increases with ascending Ha . The values of N u ave and N gen depend on nondimensional fusion temperature where good performance is seen in the range of 0.35 < θ f < 0.6 . Also, Nu ave increases 19.9% and ECOP increases 28.8% whereas N gen descends 6.9% when ϕ ascends from 0 to 0.06 at θ f = 0.5 . Nu ave decreases 4.95% while N gen increases by 8.65% when Ste increases from 0.2 to 0.7 at θ f = 0.35 .

Heat Transfer Enhancement of Finned Copper Foam/Paraffin Composite Phase Change Material

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tingting Wu ◽  
Yanxin Hu ◽  
Xianqing Liu ◽  
Changhong Wang ◽  
Zijin Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Flow Resistance ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Heat Transfer Performance ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Copper Foam ◽  
Composite Phase Change Material ◽  
Change Material

Background: The employment of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) provides a potential selection for heat dissipation and energy storage. The main reason that hinders the wide application is the low thermal conductivity of PCMs. Combining the proper metal fin and copper foam, the fin/composite phase change material (Fin-CPCM) structure with good performance could be obtained. However, the flow resistance of liquid paraffin among the porous structure has seldom been reported, which will significantly affect the thermal performance inside the metal foam. Furthermore, the presence of porous metal foam is primarily helpful for enhancing the heat transfer process from the bottom heat source. The heat transfer rate is slow due to the one-dimensional heat transfer from the bottom. It should be beneficial for improving the heat transfer performance by adding external fins. Therefore, in the present study, a modified structure by combining the metal fin and copper foam is proposed to further accelerate the melting process and improve the temperature uniformity of the composite. Objective: The purpose of this study is to research the differences in the heat transfer performance among pure paraffin, Composite Phase Change Materials (CPCM) and fin/Composite Phase Change Material (Fin-CPCM) under different heating conditions, and the flow resistance of melting paraffin in copper foam. Methods: To experimentally research the differences in the heat transfer performance among pure paraffin, CPCM and Fin-CPCM under different heating conditions, a visual experimental platform was set up, and the flow resistance of melting paraffin in copper foam was also analyzed. In order to probe into the limits of the heat transfer capability of composite phase change materials, the temperature distribution of PCMs under constant heat fluxes and constant temperature conditions was studied. In addition, the evolution of the temperature distributions was visualized by using the infrared thermal imager at specific points during the melting process. Results: The experimental results showed that the maximum temperature of Fin-CPCM decreased by 21°C under the heat flux of 1500W/m2 compared with pure paraffin. At constant temperature heating conditions, the melting time of Fin-CPCM at a temperature of 75°C is about 2600s, which is 65% less than that of pure paraffin. Due to the presence of the external fins, which brings the advantage of improving the heat transfer rate, the experimental result exhibited the most uniform temperature distribution. Conclusion: The addition of copper foam can accelerate the melting process. The addition of external fins brings the advantage of improving the heat transfer rate, and can make the temperature distribution more uniform.

Melting of Phase Change Materials With Volume Change in Metal Foams

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Suresh V. Garimella
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Nusselt Number ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Volume Change ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Metal Foam ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Metal Foams ◽  
Volume Shrinkage ◽  
Two Temperature

Melting of phase change materials (PCMs) embedded in metal foams is investigated. The two-temperature model developed accounts for volume change in the PCM upon melting. Volume-averaged mass and momentum equations are solved, with the Brinkman–Forchheimer extension to Darcy’s law employed to model the porous-medium resistance. Local thermal equilibrium does not hold due to the large difference in thermal diffusivity between the metal foam and the PCM. Therefore, a two-temperature approach is adopted, with the heat transfer between the metal foam and the PCM being coupled by means of an interstitial Nusselt number. The enthalpy method is applied to account for phase change. The governing equations are solved using a finite-volume approach. Effects of volume shrinkage/expansion are considered for different interstitial heat transfer rates between the foam and PCM. The detailed behavior of the melting region as a function of buoyancy-driven convection and interstitial Nusselt number is analyzed. For strong interstitial heat transfer, the melting region is significantly reduced in extent and the melting process is greatly enhanced as is heat transfer from the wall; the converse applies for weak interstitial heat transfer. The melting process at a low interstitial Nusselt number is significantly influenced by melt convection, while the behavior is dominated by conduction at high interstitial Nusselt numbers. Volume shrinkage/expansion due to phase change induces an added flow, which affects the PCM melting rate.

Nonhomogeneous model for conjugate mixed convection of nanofluid and entropy generation in an enclosure in presence of inclined magnetic field with Joule heating

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhasree Dutta ◽  
Somnath Bhattacharyya ◽  
Ioan Pop
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Mixed Convection ◽  
Entropy Generation ◽  
Joule Heating ◽  
Conjugate Heat Transfer ◽  
Inclined Magnetic Field ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Magnetic Field

Purpose This study aims to numerically analyse the impact of an inclined magnetic field and Joule heating on the conjugate heat transfer because of the mixed convection of an Al2O3–water nanofluid in a thick wall enclosure. Design/methodology/approach A horizontal temperature gradient together with the shear-driven Flow creates the mixed convection inside the enclosure. The nonhomogeneous model, in which the nanoparticles have a slip velocity because of thermophoresis and Brownian diffusion, is adopted in the present study. The thermal performance is evaluated by determining the entropy generation, which includes the contribution because of magnetic field. A control volume method over a staggered grid arrangement is adopted to compute the governing equations. Findings The Lorentz force created by the applied magnetic field has an adverse effect on the flow and thermal field, and consequently, the heat transfer and entropy generation attenuate because of the presence of magnetic force. The Joule heating enhances the fluid temperature but attenuates the heat transfer. The impact of the magnetic field diminishes as the angle of inclination of the magnetic field is increased, and it manifests as the volume fraction of nanoparticles is increased. Addition of nanoparticles enhances both the heat transfer and entropy generation compared to the clear fluid with enhancement in entropy generation higher than the rate by which the heat transfer augments. The average Bejan number and mixing-cup temperature are evaluated to analyse the thermodynamic characteristics of the nanofluid. Originality/value This literature survey suggests that the impact of an inclined magnetic field and Joule heating on conjugate heat transfer based on a two-phase model has not been addressed before. The impact of the relative slip velocity of nanoparticles diminishes as the magnetic field becomes stronger.

Coupled Impression of Radiative Thermal Flux and Lorentz Force on the Water Carrying Composite Nanoliquid Streaming Past an Elastic Sheet

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Harish Babu D ◽  
Venkateswarlu B ◽  
Sarojamma G ◽  
Satya Narayana P.V.
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Radiation ◽  
Thermal Flux ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Hybrid Nanofluid ◽  
Inclined Magnetic Field ◽  
Flow Equations ◽  
Hybrid Nanofluids ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Significance of the study: Hybrid nanofluids attract the attention of many current researchers due to the enhanced heat transport rate in many engineering and industrial applications. The influence of an inclined magnetic field over an exponentially stretched sheet in the presence of thermal radiation cannot be ignored and the literature available in this domain is scanty. The novelty of this communication is to explore the impact of inclined magnetic field and thermal radiative heat on the hybrid nanofluid consisting of and nanoparticles in the base fluid, water. Aim of the study: A mathematical model for hybrid nanofluid is proposed to study the influence of oblique magnetic field and thermal radiation on an exponentially elongated sheet. A comparision of the thermal characteristics of the hybrid nanofluid and the mono nanofluids is made. Research methodology: The governing flow equations are transformed into a system of ODEs with the assistance of similarity variables and are then computationally addressed using bvp4c.The graphs are displayed for velocity, heat measure and reduced frictional coefficients for selected flow parameters. Results: Hybrid nanofluid has 1-4 % growth in the rate of heat transfer when compared to mono nanofluid while it is 1-4.5% in comparison to viscous fluid for increasing radiation parameter. Conclusion: The outcomes of this work revealed that the heat transfer as a consequence of the dispersion of dual nanomaterials is more promising than the mono nanofluid. To accomplish very effective cooling/ heating in industrial and engineering applications, hybrid nanofluids can substitute mono nanofluids.

Melting Process Expedition of Phase Change Materials via Silicone Oil

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarvenaz Sobhansarbandi ◽  
Fatemeh Hassanipour
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Silicone Oil ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Ccd Camera ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Transfer Enhancement

This paper presents a novel method of heat transfer enhancement and melting process expedition of phase change materials (PCMs) via silicone oil for the application in thermal energy storage systems. Sudden spot heating/cooling of the PCM causes a non-uniform melting process and in some cases the volume expansion/contraction. To avoid this malfunction, silicone oil can be applied in these systems to increase convective heat transfer (stirring effect). The feasibility of this method is investigated by two experimental analysis, one by having the mixture in a cylindrical container and one in a cubic container. The results from the images taken by Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) camera in the first analysis show a uniform melting process of the PCM. In the second analysis, the comparison is made for the two parallel setups with and without the silicone oil with the same operating conditions. The results show that in the system that lacks silicone oil, the paraffin starts melting after around 11 minutes from the heater start-up, while this time is around 6 minutes in the system with silicone oil. The effectiveness of silicone oil in enhancing the heat transfer rate is shown by a temperature rise of around 10 °C in the container. Applying PCMs in conjunction with silicone oil in various thermal storage systems for heating/cooling applications specifically in solar thermal collectors, enables heat transfer enhancement and consequently heat storage directly on the system.

Effect of Geometric Configurations on the Thermal Performance Of Encapsulated PCMs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Mohaghegh ◽  
Shohel Mahmud ◽  
Syeda Tasnim
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Transport Processes ◽  
Melting Time

Abstract The integration of thermal energy storage (TES) systems with Phase Change Materials (PCMs) is a promising technique not only for storing thermal energy, also for thermal management applications. Encapsulation is a safe and efficient integration technique of using PCM, which has various advantages such as PCM protection, mechanical stability, leakage prevention and, diversified shapes and sizes. The thermal performance of these systems is heavily dependent on the form and geometry of the encapsulating PCM. Various literature has investigated PCM encapsulation for different applications; however, they were limited to just a few common geometries, i.e., rectangular, spherical, and cylindrical. The present research is aimed to investigate the effect of shape/geometry on the thermal performance of encapsulated PCMs and visualize the PCM melting process to a further improvement in the thermal performance of TES systems for different applications. For this purpose, transient heat transfer and the melting process of the same volume of PCM encapsulated in four different geometrical configurations of the capsules, including the common encapsulation shapes such as spherical, cubical, cylindrical, and conical shape as less studied and new proposed shape, are studied. A mathematical model is developed and numerically solved to study the energy transport processes inside the enclosures. The melting process is visualized numerically to track the solid-liquid interface during the phase change. Moreover, the heat transfer characteristics such as melting fraction and energy stored in the system and their temporal variation during the phase change process are determined. A comparison of the four cases in terms of melting rate and energy storage is carried out, as well. The results show that the conical capsule exhibits the best thermal performance with a total melting time of 72 minutes. While the cubical capsule requires 111 minutes to complete the melting process.

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