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    Numerical heat transfer study of square duct equipped with novel flapped V-baffles
    (2024-03-01) ; ;
    Skullong, Sompol
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    Promthaisong, Pitak
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    Nakhchi, Mahdi Erfanian
    The paper describes a computational study of heat transfer enhancement inside a square duct with V-shaped flapped baffles located repeatedly on the bottom and top walls for fluid flowing with Reynolds numbers (Re) from 3000 to 21,000. The basic goal of this work is to attain the largest relative Nusselt number (Nu/Nu<inf>0</inf>) whilst maintaining the highest thermal performance to improve energy savings. A finite volume method was used in the computations, along with the Realizable k‒ε turbulent model. The variable baffle parameters considered first in the current simulation were the relative height/blockade ratio (B<inf>R</inf> = 0.05−0.2) and the flap angle of the baffle hole (β = 0° − 90°), while the fixed parameters included the attack angle (α = 60°), hole diameter ratio (d<inf>R</inf> = 0.5), and pitch ratio (P<inf>R</inf> = 0.5). To accomplish this goal, the previously mentioned parameters providing the best thermal performance were investigated further by extending the values of B<inf>R</inf> to 0.25−0.3, d<inf>R</inf> to 0.8 and α to 45°−30°. The simulation results indicate that the jet flowing from the flapped hole, as well as the vortices created by the baffle, can boost heat transfer and friction loss in comparison to the plain duct. In comparison, using a flapped baffle with β > 0° results in less friction loss, a greater thermal enhancement factor (TEF), and a higher Nusselt number than using a baffle with no flap. The first investigation disclosed that for B<inf>R</inf> = 0.2 and β = 20°, the greatest TEF of 2.19 with Nu/Nu<inf>0</inf> of 7.9 times are obtained. The extended study, on the other hand, showed that the highest TEF of roughly 2.49 with Nu/Nu<inf>0</inf> of 8.4 times are seen for α = 45°, d<inf>R</inf> = 0.8, B<inf>R</inf> = 0.25 and β = 20° at lowest Re. Thus, the flapped baffle provides a significant increase in Nu/Nu<inf>0</inf> and TEF over the baffle alone.
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    Entropy generation and thermal performance of tubular heat exchanger fitted with louvered corner-curved V-baffles
    (2023-02-01) ; ; ;
    Skullong, Sompol
    The current article deals with an experimental study on entropy generation analysis and thermohydraulic performance of a uniform heat-flux tube equipped with louvered corner-curved baffle tape (LCBT). Air was drawn into the inserted tube for the Reynolds number (Re) between 4760 and 29,300. The V-shaped LCBT arranged by V-tip in downstream direction was introduced with three baffle pitch ratios (P<inf>R</inf> = 1–2) and six louver angles (θ = 0–90°) for a fixed attack angle (α) of 30° and baffle height ratio (B<inf>R</inf> = 0.25). The impacts of investigated parameters on the thermal enhancement factor (TEF), Nusselt number (Nu), friction factor (f), and total entropy generation (S˙<inf>gen</inf><sup>′</sup>) were examined. The measurements showed that the LCBT with the smallest values of P<inf>R</inf> = 1, θ = 0° give the largest Nu and f at about 4.4 and 19.2 times above the plain tube values, respectively. However, the greatest TEF around 2.23 was seen for employing the LCBT at P<inf>R</inf> = 1, θ = 45°. The entropy analysis also showed that the S˙<inf>gen</inf><sup>′</sup> is found to decline with the increment of P<inf>R</inf> and θ, whereas the minimal S˙<inf>gen</inf><sup>′</sup>is at P<inf>R</inf> = 1, θ = 0° for lower Re but at P<inf>R</inf> = 1, θ = 45° for higher Re. Furthermore, the Nu and f empirical correlations for employing LCBTs were also proposed.
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    Thermal performance of heat exchanger tube inserted with curved-winglet tapes
    The paper deals with the effect of curved-winglet (CW) inserts on thermal and flow behaviors in a constant heat-fluxed tube. A straight tape is used to support the 45° CWs mounted repeatedly on both tape sides to generate two pairs of longitudinal counter-rotating vortices along the test tube in order to assist the chaotic flow mixing and to disrupt the boundary layer leading to faster rate of heat transfer. The airflow and heat transfer behaviors in the tube are examined for Reynolds number (Re) in the range of 4150–25,400. The curved-winglet tape (CWT) parameters involved are the winglet attack angle of 45° three relative winglet heights (b/D = B<inf>R</inf> = 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3) and winglet pitches, (P/D = P<inf>R</inf> = 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0). The investigation reveals that the maximum thermal enhancement factor (TEF) of the CWT is about 1.62 at B<inf>R</inf> = 0.1 and P<inf>R</inf> = 1.0. For further improvement, the CWT at B<inf>R</inf> = 0.1 and P<inf>R</inf> = 1.0 is modified by punching the CW to be the perforated-curved-winglet tape (P-CWT) to reduce the pressure loss. The P-CWT characteristics include five different punched hole diameters (d = 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 mm). The experimental results show that TEF of all the P-CWTs is higher than that of the CWT and the maximum TEF of 1.76 higher than the CWT around 9% is found for d = 1.5 mm. To understand the flow pattern and heat transfer mechanism, a three-dimensional CFD investigation is also performed and for validation, the good agreement between numerical and experimental results is found. For experimental data, empirical correlations for Nu, f and TEF for the CWT and P-CWT inserts are also determined.
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    Heat transfer behaviors in a solar air heater channel with multiple V-baffle vortex generators
    (2014-12-01)
    Tamna, Sombat
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    Skullong, Sompol
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    The article presents a study on heat transfer augmentation in a solar air heater channel fitted with multiple V-baffle vortex generators (BVG). During the test air was passed through the test channel under a uniform wall heat-flux of the absorber plate. The fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics are presented for Reynolds numbers based on the channel hydraulic diameter ranging from 4000 to 21,000. The V-baffles are applied at a relative baffle height (in terms of blockage ratio, BR. =. b/. H=. 0.25) and attack angle of 45° with respect to the main flow direction. The use of BVG in the channel is to generate multiple longitudinal vortex flows through the test channel to increase turbulence intensity and stronger mixing of fluid between the core and the near-wall flow. Influences of three different baffle-pitch to channel-height ratios (PR. =. P/. H=. 0.5, 1 and 2) on heat transfer and pressure drop in terms of respective Nusselt number and friction factor (or energy loss for propelling air through the channel) are examined. Three BVG arrangements, namely, one BVG wall (or single BVG), in-line and staggered BVGs on two opposite walls are also investigated. The experimental result reveals that the smaller PR provides the highest heat transfer and friction factor for all BVGs. The in-line BVG yields higher heat transfer and friction loss than the staggered and the single BVG. However, the single BVG with PR. =. 0.5 yields the highest thermal performance. To shed light of heat transfer mechanism, a numerical work is also conducted to investigate heat transfer and flow friction characteristics in the channel fitted with 45° BVGs and in comparison, the numerical results are in good agreement with experimental data.
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    Enhanced thermal effectiveness of square duct with V-type double-baffles: Numerical study
    (2024-09-01) ;
    Sripattanapipat, Somchai
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    Skullong, Sompol
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    Promthaisong, Pitak
    The article puts forward three-dimensional computational research on heat transmission augmentation within a square channel containing 45<sup>o</sup> V-type double-baffles positioned on the lower and top parts at regular intervals in the turbulence zone for Reynolds numbers (Re) that vary from 3000 to 20,000. The primary goal of this research is to increase the thermal effectiveness and relative Nusselt number (Nu/Nu<inf>0</inf>), in order to conserve energy and reduce the size of the heating or cooling system. The simulations utilize a finite volume approach in common with the SIMPLE algorithm, whereas the turbulent model used is the realizable k–ε. The baffles are designed to be separated vertically for reducing pressure loss. Both single V-baffles and double V-baffles have four relative pitches (PR = 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, and 1.0) and height/blockage ratios (BR = 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, and 0.2), with a fixed attack angle (α) of 45<sup>o</sup>. The computational findings show that both V-baffles are capable of producing the primary vortices, but only the double V-baffles have the ability to provide the impinging streams onto the wall, cooling the region behind the baffles. This suggests that the double V-baffles not only boost heat transmission but also reduce frictional loss. When compared to a single V-baffle, the double ones enhance heat transfer by an average of 1.04–9.94% while decreasing frictional loss by an average of 9.88–31.73%. The thermal effectiveness factor (TEF) of the double V-baffles ranges from 1.03 to 3.21, and its peak value of around 3.21 is for PR = 0.4, BR = 0.05, at lower Re.
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    Heat transfer and turbulent flow friction in a round tube with staggered-winglet perforated-tapes
    (2016-04-01)
    Skullong, Sompol
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    The article deals with thermal and flow resistance characteristics in a tubular heat exchanger fitted with staggered-winglet perforated tapes (WPT). The experiment was conducted in the test tube having a constant wall heat-flux for turbulent airflow, Reynolds number (Re) from 4180 to 26,000. The aim of using the WPT is to generate longitudinal vortex flows to disrupt thermal boundary layer on the tube wall and to provide stronger fluid mixing. The WPT having an winglet inclination angle of 30° was inserted into the test tube at five different winglet blockage ratios (B <inf>R</inf> = 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25 and 0.3) and three winglet pitch ratios (P <inf>R</inf> = 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5). To find an optimum thermal performance condition, the effect of B <inf>R</inf> and P <inf>R</inf> on the heat transfer and pressure loss due to flow friction in the tube is examined. The experimental results reveal that Nusselt number (Nu) and friction factor (f) for the WPT increase with the increment of B <inf>R</inf> but the reduction of P <inf>R</inf> . The highest thermal enhancement factor (TEF) of 1.71 is achieved by utilizing the WPT with B <inf>R</inf> = 0.15, P <inf>R</inf> = 1.0 at Re = 4180. Compared to staggered-winglet typical non-perforated tape (WTT), the WPT yields the TEF of about 1.2 times higher than the WTT. Correlations of Nu, f and TEF for the WPT and the WTT are also proposed.
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    Thermal performance in solar air heater with perforated-winglet-type vortex generator
    (2018-08-01)
    Skullong, Sompol
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    Promthaisong, Pitak
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    An experimental and numerical study of turbulent convective heat transfer in a solar air heater duct with winglet-type vortex generators (WVGs) placed on the absorber plate is presented. Air as the test fluid enters the duct having a uniform wall heat-flux applied on the upper wall or the absorber plate with Reynolds number from 4100 to 25,500. Two types of WVGs are introduced: rectangular (RWVG) and trapezoidal (TWVG) WVGs, in order to create multiple vortex flows along the duct. The WVG parameters in the present study include two relative height (B<inf>R</inf> = e/H = 0.2 and 0.48), three longitudinal pitch ratios (P<inf>R</inf> = P<inf>l</inf>/H = 1, 1.5 and 2) and a single attack angle, α = 30°. The experimental result reveals that the RWVG with B<inf>R</inf> = 0.48 and P<inf>R</inf> = 1 provides the highest heat transfer and friction factor at about 7.1 and 109.5 times above the flat duct, respectively while the TWVG with B<inf>R</inf> = 0.2 and P<inf>R</inf> = 1.5 yields the maximum thermal performance around 1.84. Then, to improve the performance by reducing the substantial pressure loss, both the WVGs with B<inf>R</inf> = 0.48 and P<inf>R</inf> = 1.5 are modified to be perforated rectangular and trapezoidal winglet-type vortex generators (P-RWVG and P-TWVG) with four different punched hole/pore diameters (d = 1, 3, 5 and 7 mm) on their central area. The investigation indicates that among the perforated WVGs, the P-RWVG at d = 1 mm yields the highest heat transfer and friction factor up to 6.78 and 84.32 times higher than the smooth duct but the best thermal performance of about 2.01 is found for the P-TWVG with d = 5 mm. To explore the flow and heat transfer pattern, a 3D numerical flow simulation is performed and validated with available measurements where both the numerical and measured results are in good agreement.
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    Experimental and numerical heat transfer investigation in a tubular heat exchanger with delta-wing tape inserts
    (2016-11-01)
    Skullong, Sompol
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    Effects of insertion of a straight tape with double-sided delta wing pairs (called “delta-wing tape”, DWT) used as a longitudinal vortex generator (LVG) on forced convective heat transfer and flow friction characteristics in a uniform heat-flux heat exchanger tube are investigated experimentally and numerically in the present work. The experiment is conducted for turbulent airflow with the Reynolds number (Re) from 4200 to 25,500. The delta wings are in a forward-wing arrangement with three wing inclination angles (α = 30°, 45° and 60°) and with five ratios of wing-pitch to tube-diameter (P/D = PR = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5). Influences of the DWT insert on heat transfer in terms of Nusselt number (Nu) and pressure drop in the form of friction factor (f) are examined. The results indicate that the DWT provides the increases in Nu and f up to 505% and 69 times above the plain tube, respectively and the maximum thermal enhancement factor (TEF) is at 1.49. The 60° DWT with PR = 0.5 yields the highest Nu and f but the 30° one with PR = 1.0 gives the best TEF. To understand the flow structure and heat transfer mechanism, a three dimensional CFD simulation of the inserted tube is also performed. The simulated results are validated and are in good agreement with the current measurements. A simulated heat transfer and fluid flow structure is also reported.
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    Thermal performance in solar air heater channel with combined wavy-groove and perforated-delta wing vortex generators
    (2016-05-05)
    Skullong, Sompol
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    An experimental investigation on thermal performance improvement in a solar air heater channel with combined wavy-groove and delta-wing vortex generator (WVG) placed on the absorber plate having a uniform wall heat-flux is carried out. The Reynolds number based on the hydraulic diameter of the channel ranges from 4800 to 23,000. The effect of the combined groove and WVG on the heat transfer and pressure drop in the channel in terms of respective Nusselt number and friction factor is examined. Investigated parameters of the WVG mounted on the grooved absorber are three wing porosity area ratios (called porosity ratio, A<inf>h</inf>/A<inf>w</inf> = 0.031, 0.085 and 0.167) and four groove-wing distance to channel-height ratios (g/H = 0.4, 0.5, 0.75 and 1) at a single attack angle (α = 45°). The experimental result reveals that at g/H = 0.5, the smaller A<inf>h</inf>/A<inf>w</inf> provides the highest Nusselt number and friction factor around 6 and 30 times over the smooth channel, respectively, but the optimum thermal performance is at A<inf>h</inf>/A<inf>w</inf> = 0.085 and g/H = 0.5. The combined devices give the thermal performance augmentation at about 37.7-46.3% higher than the groove alone and also at about 1.5-12.5% above the combined groove and non-perforated WVG (without hole).