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Thermal effectiveness and entropy-exergy estimation in a tube with punched double V-winglets
Author(s)
Sripattanapipat, Somchai
Erfanian Nakhchi, Mahdi
Skullong, Sompol
Date Issued
June 1, 2026
Type
Article
Abstract
Vortex generators are effective devices for enhancing heat transfer rates in heating or cooling systems with minimal frictional losses via the production of streamwise vortices. This research effort presents the perforated double V-winglet (P-DVW) and looks at how it affects heat transmission and friction when mounted inside a heat exchange tube that is consistently heated for producing multiple vortices whereas its flow is turbulent. Optimizing thermal performance for increased energy savings and maximizing the Nusselt number ( Nu ) to minimize heat exchanger size are the major goals. Thermal characteristics, including generated entropy and exergy efficiency, are explored in depth. A Reynolds number (Re) that varies from 4760 to 29,270 is employed to explore the friction and thermal features of the tube. The P-DVW parameters encompass attack angles of α2 = 15° and α1 = 30°, four porosity ratios ( A h/ A w = 0, 0.0188, 0.0523, and 0.1026), and three pitch ratios, PR, (0.75, 1, and 1.25), while maintaining a constant winglet height. At PR = 0.75 and A h/ A w = 0, the P-DVW exhibits peak f and Nu values around 23.83 and 5.31 times bigger than those of the plain tube, accordingly. Further, under the specified conditions, it yields minimal entropy production, while the optimal exergy efficiency is roughly 0.9829. The thermal effectiveness of P-DVW is anticipated to reach its maximum at 2.55 with NuR = 4.54 at A h/ A w = 0.0523 and PR = 0.75 to reveal its actual benefits. Furthermore, the correlations of f , Nu , and TEF were determined for the examined range of values.
Citation
International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 224, 2026