Arrays of flow channels with heat transfer embedded in conducting walls
Abstract
Here we illustrate the free search for the optimal geometry of flow channel cross-sections that meet two objectives simultaneously: reduced resistances to heat transfer and fluid flow. The element cross section and the wall material are fixed, while the shape of the fluid flow opening, or the wetted perimeter is free to vary. Two element cross sections are considered, square and equilateral triangular. We find that the two objectives are best met when the solid wall thickness is uniform, i.e., when the wetted perimeters are square and triangular, respectively. In addition, we consider arrays of square elements and triangular elements, on the basis of equal mass flow rate per unit of array cross sectional area. The conclusion is that the array of triangular elements meets the two objectives better than the array of square elements.
- Authors:
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- Duke Univ., Durham, NC (United States)
- Univ. de Toulouse, Toulouse (France)
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Publication Date:
- Research Org.:
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Geothermal Technologies Office
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1326537
- Alternate Identifier(s):
- OSTI ID: 1341463
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725; 4000134900
- Resource Type:
- Accepted Manuscript
- Journal Name:
- International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
- Additional Journal Information:
- Journal Volume: 99; Journal Issue: C; Journal ID: ISSN 0017-9310
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; constructal design; heat exchanger; array of channels; flow channel; square cross section; triangular cross section; multiple objectives; morphing
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Bejan, A., Almerbati, A., Lorente, S., Sabau, A. S., and Klett, J. W. Arrays of flow channels with heat transfer embedded in conducting walls. United States: N. p., 2016.
Web. doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2016.03.123.
Bejan, A., Almerbati, A., Lorente, S., Sabau, A. S., & Klett, J. W. Arrays of flow channels with heat transfer embedded in conducting walls. United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2016.03.123
Bejan, A., Almerbati, A., Lorente, S., Sabau, A. S., and Klett, J. W. Wed .
"Arrays of flow channels with heat transfer embedded in conducting walls". United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2016.03.123. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1326537.
@article{osti_1326537,
title = {Arrays of flow channels with heat transfer embedded in conducting walls},
author = {Bejan, A. and Almerbati, A. and Lorente, S. and Sabau, A. S. and Klett, J. W.},
abstractNote = {Here we illustrate the free search for the optimal geometry of flow channel cross-sections that meet two objectives simultaneously: reduced resistances to heat transfer and fluid flow. The element cross section and the wall material are fixed, while the shape of the fluid flow opening, or the wetted perimeter is free to vary. Two element cross sections are considered, square and equilateral triangular. We find that the two objectives are best met when the solid wall thickness is uniform, i.e., when the wetted perimeters are square and triangular, respectively. In addition, we consider arrays of square elements and triangular elements, on the basis of equal mass flow rate per unit of array cross sectional area. The conclusion is that the array of triangular elements meets the two objectives better than the array of square elements.},
doi = {10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2016.03.123},
journal = {International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer},
number = C,
volume = 99,
place = {United States},
year = {Wed Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 2016},
month = {Wed Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 2016}
}
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