The paper presents an experimental investigation on enhanced heat transfer and pressure loss characteristics by using single, double, triple, and quadruple twisted-tape inserts in a round tube having a uniform heat-fl...The paper presents an experimental investigation on enhanced heat transfer and pressure loss characteristics by using single, double, triple, and quadruple twisted-tape inserts in a round tube having a uniform heat-fluxed wall. The investigation has been conducted in the heat exchanger tube inserted with various twisted-tape numbers for co- and counter-twist arrangements for the turbulent air flow, Reynolds number （Re） from 5300 to 24000. The typical single twisted-tape inserts at two twist ratios, y/w = 4 and 5, are used as the base case, while the other multiple twisted-tape inserts are aty/w = 4 only. The experimental results of heat transfer and pressure drop in terms of Nusselt number （Nu） and friction factor 00, respectively, reveal that Nu increases with the increment of Re and of twisted-tape number. The values of Nu for the inserted tube are in a range of 1.15-2.12 times that for the plain tube while f is 1.9-4.1 times. The thermal enhancement factor of the inserted tube under similar pumping power is evaluated and found to be above unity except for the single and the double co-twisted tapes. The quadruple counter-twisted tape insert provides the maximum thermal performance.展开更多
The influences of circular-ring turbulators （CRT） and twisted tape （TT） swirl generators on the heat transfer enhancement, pressure drop and thermal performance factor characteristics in a round tube are reported....The influences of circular-ring turbulators （CRT） and twisted tape （TT） swirl generators on the heat transfer enhancement, pressure drop and thermal performance factor characteristics in a round tube are reported. The circular-ring turbulators were individually employed and together with the twisted tape swirl generators in the heated section of the tube. Three different pitch ratios （I/D = 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0） of the CRT and three different twist ratios （y/W= 3, 4, and 5） of the TT were introduced. The experiments were conducted using air as the working fluid under a uniform wall heat flux condition, for the Reynolds number between 6000 and 20000. The experimental results reveal that the heat transfer rate, friction factor and thermal performance factor of the combined CRT and qT are considerably higher than those of CRT alone. For the range examined, the Sncreases of mean Nusselt number, friction factor and thermal performance, in the tube equipped with combined devices, respectively, are 25.8%, 82.8% and 6.3% over those in the tube with the CRT alone. The highest thermal performance factor of 1.42 is found for the combined device consisting of the CRT with l/D = 1.0 and TT with y/W= 3. The correlations of the Nusselt number, friction factor and thermal performance factor of the tubes with combined devices are also developed in terms of Reynolds number, Prandtl number, twist ratio and pitch ratio.展开更多
Basic mechanism of the secondary flow induced by discrete rib turbulators has been discussed, in detail, based on the flow visualization and heat transfer measurements in this paper. The controlling flow and rib geome...Basic mechanism of the secondary flow induced by discrete rib turbulators has been discussed, in detail, based on the flow visualization and heat transfer measurements in this paper. The controlling flow and rib geometric parameters responsible for the heat transfer enhancement have beed demonstrated. The finding would be used to develop more effective method of heat transfer augmentation in convective systems.展开更多
This paper details the results of a joint project between Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) and the Northwestern Polytechnical University of China (NWPU). The objective of the project was the determination of the influenc...This paper details the results of a joint project between Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) and the Northwestern Polytechnical University of China (NWPU). The objective of the project was the determination of the influence of tabulators in turbine blade cooling passages on film hole discharge coefficients (Cd coefficients). A large-scale plexiglas model was used by the NWPU to measure the turbulator influence on Cd coefficients for a wide range of different geometrical parameters, Reynolds numbers and cooling flow off take ratios. RRD specified the comprehensive test matrix and analysed the test data. The CFD code FLUENT was used by RRD for numerical simulation of the test cases with the main objective to support the interpretation of observed trends. Both, experimental and numerical results will be presented in this paper for a selection of test configurations.展开更多
In this paper,in order to improve the performance of a linear parabolic collector,the thermal effects of using Al_(2)O_(3)-syltherm oil nanofluid with different concentrations and new flange-shaped turbulators are inv...In this paper,in order to improve the performance of a linear parabolic collector,the thermal effects of using Al_(2)O_(3)-syltherm oil nanofluid with different concentrations and new flange-shaped turbulators are investigated.The simulation was performed by ANSYS-FLUENT-18.2 commercial software using Realizable k-εtwo-equation turbulence model.In accordance with the results,it was realized that increasing the volume fraction of nanoparticles(to 5%)and number of turbulators causes the heat transfer coefficient(h)of the fluid to elevate and ultimately the uniform temperature is created in the absorber.For instance,at a flow rate of 4.5kg/s and an inlet temperature of 350 K,the value of h increases by about 8.5%by changing the number of turbulators from 10 to 15 sets.On the other hand,the results indicate that by changing the arrangement of the turbulators,the heat transfer efficiency of the collector can be increased by 5%for 350 K,3.5%for 450 K and 1%for 550 K inlet temperature.展开更多
This investigation numerically examined the combined impacts of different turbulator shapes,Al_(2)O_(3)/water nanofluid,and inclined magnetic field on the thermal behavior of micro-scale inclined forward-facing step(M...This investigation numerically examined the combined impacts of different turbulator shapes,Al_(2)O_(3)/water nanofluid,and inclined magnetic field on the thermal behavior of micro-scale inclined forward-facing step(MSIFFS).The length and height for all turbulators were considered 0.0979 and 0.5 mm,respectively,and the Reynolds number varied from 5000 to 10000.In order to compare the skin friction coefficient(SFC) and the heat transfer rate(HTR)simultaneously,the thermal performance factor parameter(TPF) was selected.The results show that all considered cases equipped with turbulators were thermodynamically more advantageous over the simple MSIFFS.Besides,using Al_(2)O_(3)/water nanofluid with different nanoparticles volume fractions(NVF) in the presence of inclined magnetic field(IMF)increased HTR.With an increment of NVF from 1% to 4% and magnetic field density(MFD) from 0.002 to 0.008 T,HTR and subsequently TPF improved.The best result was observed for MSIFFS equipped with a trapezoidal-shaped turbulator with 4% Al_(2)O_(3) in the presence of IMF(B=0.008 T).The TPF increased with the augmentation of Re,and the maximum value of it was 5.2366 for MSIFFS equipped with a trapezoidal-shaped turbulator with 4% Al_(2)O_(3),B=0.008 T,and Re=10000.展开更多
In present work,a helical double tube heat exchanger is proposed in which an advanced turbulator with blades,semi-conical part,and two holes is inserted in inner section.Two geometrical parameters,including angle of t...In present work,a helical double tube heat exchanger is proposed in which an advanced turbulator with blades,semi-conical part,and two holes is inserted in inner section.Two geometrical parameters,including angle of turbulator’s blades(θ) and number of turbulator’s blades(N),are considered.Results indicated that firstly,the best thermal stratification is achieved at θ=180°.Furthermore,at the lowest studied mass flow rate(m = 8 × 10^(-3) kg/s),heat transfer coefficient of turbulator with blade angle of 180° is 130.77%,25%,and 36.36% higher than cases including without turbulator,with turbulator with blade angle of θ =240°,and θ =360°,respectively.Moreover,case with N=12 showed the highest overall performance.At the highest studied mass flow rate(m = 5.842 × 10^(-2) kg/s),heat transfer coefficient for case with N=12 is up to 54.76%,27.45%,and 6.56% higher than cases including without turbulator,with turbulator with N=6,and with turbulator with N=9,respectively.展开更多
基金the Thailand Research Fund(TRF)(Grant No.Ph D/0143/2552)
文摘The paper presents an experimental investigation on enhanced heat transfer and pressure loss characteristics by using single, double, triple, and quadruple twisted-tape inserts in a round tube having a uniform heat-fluxed wall. The investigation has been conducted in the heat exchanger tube inserted with various twisted-tape numbers for co- and counter-twist arrangements for the turbulent air flow, Reynolds number （Re） from 5300 to 24000. The typical single twisted-tape inserts at two twist ratios, y/w = 4 and 5, are used as the base case, while the other multiple twisted-tape inserts are aty/w = 4 only. The experimental results of heat transfer and pressure drop in terms of Nusselt number （Nu） and friction factor 00, respectively, reveal that Nu increases with the increment of Re and of twisted-tape number. The values of Nu for the inserted tube are in a range of 1.15-2.12 times that for the plain tube while f is 1.9-4.1 times. The thermal enhancement factor of the inserted tube under similar pumping power is evaluated and found to be above unity except for the single and the double co-twisted tapes. The quadruple counter-twisted tape insert provides the maximum thermal performance.
文摘The influences of circular-ring turbulators （CRT） and twisted tape （TT） swirl generators on the heat transfer enhancement, pressure drop and thermal performance factor characteristics in a round tube are reported. The circular-ring turbulators were individually employed and together with the twisted tape swirl generators in the heated section of the tube. Three different pitch ratios （I/D = 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0） of the CRT and three different twist ratios （y/W= 3, 4, and 5） of the TT were introduced. The experiments were conducted using air as the working fluid under a uniform wall heat flux condition, for the Reynolds number between 6000 and 20000. The experimental results reveal that the heat transfer rate, friction factor and thermal performance factor of the combined CRT and qT are considerably higher than those of CRT alone. For the range examined, the Sncreases of mean Nusselt number, friction factor and thermal performance, in the tube equipped with combined devices, respectively, are 25.8%, 82.8% and 6.3% over those in the tube with the CRT alone. The highest thermal performance factor of 1.42 is found for the combined device consisting of the CRT with l/D = 1.0 and TT with y/W= 3. The correlations of the Nusselt number, friction factor and thermal performance factor of the tubes with combined devices are also developed in terms of Reynolds number, Prandtl number, twist ratio and pitch ratio.
文摘Basic mechanism of the secondary flow induced by discrete rib turbulators has been discussed, in detail, based on the flow visualization and heat transfer measurements in this paper. The controlling flow and rib geometric parameters responsible for the heat transfer enhancement have beed demonstrated. The finding would be used to develop more effective method of heat transfer augmentation in convective systems.
文摘This paper details the results of a joint project between Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) and the Northwestern Polytechnical University of China (NWPU). The objective of the project was the determination of the influence of tabulators in turbine blade cooling passages on film hole discharge coefficients (Cd coefficients). A large-scale plexiglas model was used by the NWPU to measure the turbulator influence on Cd coefficients for a wide range of different geometrical parameters, Reynolds numbers and cooling flow off take ratios. RRD specified the comprehensive test matrix and analysed the test data. The CFD code FLUENT was used by RRD for numerical simulation of the test cases with the main objective to support the interpretation of observed trends. Both, experimental and numerical results will be presented in this paper for a selection of test configurations.
文摘In this paper,in order to improve the performance of a linear parabolic collector,the thermal effects of using Al_(2)O_(3)-syltherm oil nanofluid with different concentrations and new flange-shaped turbulators are investigated.The simulation was performed by ANSYS-FLUENT-18.2 commercial software using Realizable k-εtwo-equation turbulence model.In accordance with the results,it was realized that increasing the volume fraction of nanoparticles(to 5%)and number of turbulators causes the heat transfer coefficient(h)of the fluid to elevate and ultimately the uniform temperature is created in the absorber.For instance,at a flow rate of 4.5kg/s and an inlet temperature of 350 K,the value of h increases by about 8.5%by changing the number of turbulators from 10 to 15 sets.On the other hand,the results indicate that by changing the arrangement of the turbulators,the heat transfer efficiency of the collector can be increased by 5%for 350 K,3.5%for 450 K and 1%for 550 K inlet temperature.
文摘This investigation numerically examined the combined impacts of different turbulator shapes,Al_(2)O_(3)/water nanofluid,and inclined magnetic field on the thermal behavior of micro-scale inclined forward-facing step(MSIFFS).The length and height for all turbulators were considered 0.0979 and 0.5 mm,respectively,and the Reynolds number varied from 5000 to 10000.In order to compare the skin friction coefficient(SFC) and the heat transfer rate(HTR)simultaneously,the thermal performance factor parameter(TPF) was selected.The results show that all considered cases equipped with turbulators were thermodynamically more advantageous over the simple MSIFFS.Besides,using Al_(2)O_(3)/water nanofluid with different nanoparticles volume fractions(NVF) in the presence of inclined magnetic field(IMF)increased HTR.With an increment of NVF from 1% to 4% and magnetic field density(MFD) from 0.002 to 0.008 T,HTR and subsequently TPF improved.The best result was observed for MSIFFS equipped with a trapezoidal-shaped turbulator with 4% Al_(2)O_(3) in the presence of IMF(B=0.008 T).The TPF increased with the augmentation of Re,and the maximum value of it was 5.2366 for MSIFFS equipped with a trapezoidal-shaped turbulator with 4% Al_(2)O_(3),B=0.008 T,and Re=10000.
文摘In present work,a helical double tube heat exchanger is proposed in which an advanced turbulator with blades,semi-conical part,and two holes is inserted in inner section.Two geometrical parameters,including angle of turbulator’s blades(θ) and number of turbulator’s blades(N),are considered.Results indicated that firstly,the best thermal stratification is achieved at θ=180°.Furthermore,at the lowest studied mass flow rate(m = 8 × 10^(-3) kg/s),heat transfer coefficient of turbulator with blade angle of 180° is 130.77%,25%,and 36.36% higher than cases including without turbulator,with turbulator with blade angle of θ =240°,and θ =360°,respectively.Moreover,case with N=12 showed the highest overall performance.At the highest studied mass flow rate(m = 5.842 × 10^(-2) kg/s),heat transfer coefficient for case with N=12 is up to 54.76%,27.45%,and 6.56% higher than cases including without turbulator,with turbulator with N=6,and with turbulator with N=9,respectively.
