Effect of impeller geometry and tongue shape on the flow field of cross flow fans

Experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of impeller geometry and tongue shape on the flow field of cross flow fans. Three impellers (Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ) having same outer diameter, but different radius ratio and blade angles were employed for the investigation. Each impeller was tested with two tongue shapes. Flow survey was carried out for each impeller and tongue shape at two flow coefficients, and for each flow coefficient at different circumferential positions. The flow is two-dimensional along the blade span except near the shrouds. The total pressure developed by the impellers in each case is found to be maximum at a circumferential position of around 270°. The total and static pressures at the inlet of impellers are more or less same regardless of impeller and tongue geometry, but they vary considerably at exit of the impellers. Impeller Ⅲ with tongue T2 develops higher total pressure and efficiency where as impeller Ⅱ with tongue T2 develops minimum total pressure. Higher diffusion and sma     

Computational studies of flow through cross flow fans - effect of blade geometry

Introduction Cross Flow Fan (CFF) is a turbomachine, which operates fundamentally in a different way compared to axial or centrifugal type of machines. Flow enters the full width of impeller through one sector and leaves through another sector. The flow structure inside the impeller can be divided into two regions: (a) eccentric vortex or recirculation region having closed streamlines (b) through flow region consisting of inflow and outflow of the fluid. The main components of CFF are imp…     

Simultaneous visualization of flow field and evaluation of local heat transfer by transitional impinging jets

A combined approach has been employed to characterize the flow field and local heat transfer in jet impingement configurations, featuring a mass transfer experiment and a digital visualization technique. A jet velocity range is spanned to ensure flow regime transition.The well-known heat/mass transfer analogy has been used to infer on the local heat exchange on a infinite plate. In this experiment, a naphthalene film is ablated from a disk, due to jet exposure. Automated contact measurements of the variation of film depth in the stagnation region and beyond have been performed. From the local naphthalene loss rate the local heat transfer is then inferred. Coherent structures are created both at the interface between free jet and quiescent medium and upon impingement at plate, and need to be visualized in the vicinity of stagnation. To this end a particle image velocimetry system is exploited to extract the two components velocity instantaneous information.Ablation measurements confirm the non-monotonic progress of local heat transfer for small nozzle-to-plate spacings. The visualizations evidence that local heat transfer is strongly influenced by impingement structures: the maximum heat transfer coefficient offset which can be detected is due, even for laminar or transitional jet, to large-scale toroidal vortices impacting on the plate.     

The effect of flow field and turbulence on heat transfer characteristics of confined circular and elliptic impinging jets

The flow field of confined circular and elliptic jets was studied experimentally with a Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) system. In addition, heat transfer characteristics were numerically investigated. Experiments were conducted with a circular jet and an elliptic jet of aspect ratio four, jet to target spacings of 2 and 6 jet diameters, and Reynolds number 10 000. The toroidal recirculation pattern was observed in the outflow region for both geometries at dimensionless jet to plate distance 2. Higher spreading rates in the minor axis direction of the elliptic jet have also been mapped. Along the target plate, different boundary layer profiles were obtained for circular and elliptic jets at H/d=2, but profiles became similar when dimensionless jet to plate distance was increased to 6. Positions of maximum radial and axial velocities and turbulence intensities have been determined for both geometries. For the confined circular and elliptic jet geometries, analysis of flow field measurements and numerical heat transfer results showed that inner peaks in local heat transfer closely relate to turbulence intensities in the jet and radial flow acceleration along the wall. Differences between the circular and elliptic jet, in terms of flow field and heat transfer characteristics, reduced with increase in the jet to plate distance.     

Size effect on microscale single-phase flow and heat transfer

The present discussion will focus on the size effect induced by the variation of dominant factors and phenomena in the flow and heat transfer as the device scale decreases. Due to the larger surface to volume ratio for microchannels and microdevices, factors related to surface effects have more impact to microscale flow and heat transfer. For example, surface friction induced flow compressibility makes the fluid velocity profiles flatter and leads to higher friction factors and Nusselt numbers; surface roughness is likely responsible for the early transition from laminar to turbulent flow and the increased friction factor and Nusselt number; the relative importance of viscous force modifies the correlation between Nu and Ra for natural convection in a microenclosure and, other effects, such as channel surface geometry, surface electrostatic charges, axial heat conduction in the channel wall and measurement errors, could lead to different flow and heat transfer behaviors from that at conventional scales.     

Experimental analysis of flow and heat transfer in a miniature porous heat sink for high heat flux application

A novel miniature porous heat sink system was presented for dissipating high heat fluxes of electronic device, and its operational principle and characteristics were analyzed. The flow and heat transfer of miniature porous heat sink was experimentally investigated at high heat fluxes. It was observed that the heat load of up to 280 W (heat flux of 140 W/cm²) was removed by the heat sink with the coolant pressure drop of about 34 kPa across the heat sink system and the heater junction temperature of 62.9 °C at the coolant flow rate of 6.2 cm³/s. Nu number of heat sink increased with the increase of Re number, and maximum value of 323 for Nu was achieved at highest Re of 518. The overall heat transfer coefficient of heat sink increased with the increase of coolant flow rate and heat load, and the maximal heat transfer coefficient was 36.8 kW(m² °C)^?1 in the experiment. The minimum value of 0.16 °C/W for the whole thermal resistance of heat sink was achieved at flow rate of 6.2 cm³/s, and increasing coolant flow rate and heat fluxes could lead to the decrease in thermal resistance. The micro heat sink has good performance for electronics cooling at high heat fluxes, and it can improve the reliability and lifetime of electronic device.     

The viscous dissipation effect on heat transfer and fluid flow in micro-tubes

The numerical modeling of the conjugate heat transfer and fluid flow through the micro-tube was presented in the paper, considering the viscous dissipation effect. Three different fluids with temperature dependent fluid properties are considered: water and two dielectric fluids, HFE-7600 and FC-70. The diameter ratio of the micro-tube was D_i/D_o = 0.1/0.3 mm with a tube length L = 100 mm. The laminar fluid flow regime is analyzed. Two different heat transfer conditions are considered: heating and cooling and three different Br = 0.01, 0.1 and 0.5. The influence of the viscous heating on Nu and Po is analyzed and compared with Br = 0.     

Measurement of performance of plate-fin heat sinks with cross flow cooling

This work assesses the performance of plate-fin heat sinks in a cross flow. The effects of the Reynolds number of the cooling air, the fin height and the fin width on the thermal resistance and the pressure drop of heat sinks are considered. Experimental results indicate that increasing the Reynolds number can reduce the thermal resistance of the heat sink. However, the reduction of the thermal resistance tends to become smaller as the Reynolds number increases. Additionally, enhancement of heat transfer by the heat sink is limited when the Reynolds number reaches a particular value. Therefore, a preferred Reynolds number can be chosen to reduce the pumping power. For a given fin width, the thermal performance of the heat sink with the highest fins exceeds that of the others, because the former has the largest heat transfer area. For a given fin height, the optimal fin width in terms of thermal performance increases with Reynolds number. As the fins become wider, the flow passages in the heat sink become constricted. As the fins become narrower, the heat transfer area of the heat sink declines. Both conditions reduce the heat transfer of the heat sink. Furthermore, different fin widths are required at different Reynolds numbers to minimize the thermal resistance.     

Effect of internal flux on the heat transfer coefficient in circular cylinders in cross flow

The present paper shows results of laboratory measurements carried out to study effect of perforations on the cooling of cylinders under forced convection. Measurements were carried out for Reynold’s numbers between 2000 and 15,000. Results indicate that the presence of holes and their orientation relative to air flux have a significant effect on the cooling process. Nusselt numbers have been found to increase as much as 20% as compared to a corresponding smooth cylinder.     

Effect of inlet box on performance of axial flow fans

Numerical investigations on 3D flow fields in an axial flow fan with and without an inlet box have been extensively conducted, focusing on the variation of fan performance caused by the internal flow fields and the velocity evenness at the exit of the inlet box. It is interesting to find that although the inlet box is well designed in accordance with basic design principles, there is a flow separation region in it. Furthermore, this flow separation and the resulting uneven velocity distribution at the exit lead to some decrease in the efficiency and an increase in the total pressure rise of the fan. This research shows that the inlet box needs further improvement and such a check on the flow fields is of value for the design of inlet boxes. __________ Translated from Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, 2007, 28 (Suppl.1): 161–164 [译自: 工程热物理学报]     

The effect of the inclined perforated baffle on heat transfer and flow patterns in the channel

The effect of a number of inclined perforated baffles on the flow patterns and heat transfer in the rectangular channel with different types of baffles is numerically and experimentally checked out. Reynolds numbers are varied between 23,000 and 57,000. The SST k − ω turbulence model is used in the method to predict turbulent flow. The baffles have the width of 19.8 cm, the square diamond type hole having one side length of 2.55 cm, and the inclination angle of 5°. The results show that the flow patterns around the holes are entirely different with different numbers of holes and it significantly affects the local heat transfer, and two baffles provide greater heat transfer performances than a single baffle.     

Effects of operating conditions on infiltration of molten aluminum and heat transfer in a centrifugal force field

This paper presents the results of an analysis aimed at determining the influence of changing operating conditions in the centrifugal infiltration casting. It considers the effect of centrifugal force on infiltration and heat transfer. The molten aluminum flow with heat transfer though SiC porous media in a centrifugal force field is described using a mathematical and physical model by employing the local thermal nonequilibrium between the solid and fluid phases. The calculation results show that the temperature difference between molten aluminum and SiC porous media in the infiltrated region decreases with the contact time. There are two distinctly noticeable stages of infiltration velocity: the onset stage of infiltration, which drops down sharply, and the following stage of smooth velocity. The operating conditions have important effects on the infiltration velocity and temperature patterns of fluid and solid. A suitable rotational speed and SiC volume fraction should be chosen to ensure the flow of molten metal in the porous preform and diminish the temperature difference between fluid and solid. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heat Trans Asian Res, 32(6): 501–510, 2003; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/htj.10114     

Investigation into the influence of diffuser stagger angles on the flow field and performance of a centrifugal compressor

The performance graphs of a centrifugal compressor under different diffuser stagger angles were measured, and the influence of different stagger angles of vanes on the stage performance as well as flow field was investigated numerically. The results show that the performance graph shifts when the diffuser stagger angle is altered; the influence of different stagger angles of vanes on the flow field inside the centrifugal compressor is great. Large scale vortices appear on the diffuser vane under larger incidence. An optimal diffuser stagger angle should exist at a specified flow rate to make the characteristic of the flow optimized. The incidence corresponding to the highest efficiency is not 0° at the design condition. Translated from Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, 2006, 27(1): 61–64 [译自: 工程热物理学报]     

The effect of axial conduction on heat transfer in a liquid microchannel flow

Analysis is presented for conjugate heat transfer in a parallel-plate microchannel. Axial conduction in the fluid and in the adjacent wall are included. The fluid is a constant property liquid with a fully-developed velocity distribution. The microchannel is heated by a uniform heat flux applied to the outside of the channel wall. The analytic solution is given in the form of integrals by the method of Green’s functions. Quadrature is used to obtain numerical results for the local and average Nusselt number for various flow velocities, heating lengths, wall thicknesses, and wall conductivities. These results have application in the optimal design of small-scale heat transfer devices in areas such as biomedical devices, electronic cooling, and advanced fuel cells.     

水流量变化对机油热交换器传热性能的影响

介绍了内燃机车机油热交换器性能试验设备、试验方法,列举了3种水流量试验工况下的传热性能对比试验结果,分析了水流量变化对机油热交换器传热性能和水侧压力损失的影响,为新车型的设计提供依据。     

Experimental study of forced convection heat transfer from a cam shaped tube in cross flows

An experimental investigation has been conducted to clarify forced convection heat transfer characteristic and flow behavior of an isothermal cam shaped tube in cross flow. The range of angle of attack and Reynolds number based on an equivalent circular tube are within 0° < α < 180° and 1.5 × 10⁴ < Re_eq < 2.7 × 10⁴, respectively.The results show that the mean heat transfer coefficient is a maximum at about α = 90° over the whole range of the Reynolds numbers. It is found that thermal hydraulic performance of the cam shaped tube is larger than that of a circular tube with the same surface area except for α = 90° and 120°. Furthermore, the effect of the diameter of the cam shaped tube upon the thermal hydraulic performance is discussed.     

Entrance effect on heat transfer to laminar flow through passages

This paper presents an accurate methodology to determine heat transfer coefficients near the thermal entrance region of ducts. These include parallel plate channels, circular pipes and rectangular passages. The solution technique uses a classical Airy differential equation when the thermal penetration is small. The validation and verification of these solutions are the essential part of this presentation as they are compared with available solutions. The results show a high degree of accuracy when the thermal entrance distance is very small. Also, this paper discusses the range of validity of this solution since its accuracy reduces at a larger distance from the thermal entrance location.     

The effect of confinement on the flow and turbulent heat transfer in a mist impinging jet

Numerical study of the effect of confinement on a flow structure and heat transfer in an impinging mist jets with low mass fraction of droplets (M_L1 ? 1%) were presented. The turbulent mist jet is issued from a pipe and strikes into the center of the flat heated plate. Mathematical model is based on the steady-state RANS equations for the two-phase flow in Euler/Euler approach. Predictions were performed for the distances between the nozzle and the target plate x/(2R) = 0.5–10 and the initial droplets size (d₁ = 5–100 μm) at the varied Reynolds number based on the nozzle diameter, Re = (1.3–8) × 10⁴. Addition of droplets causes significant increase of heat transfer intensity in the vicinity of the jet stagnation point compared with the one-phase air impinging jet. The presence of the confinement upper surface decreases the wall friction and heat transfer rate, but the change of friction and heat transfer coefficients in the stagnation point is insignificant. The effect of confinement on the heat transfer is observed only in very small nozzle-to-plate distances (H/(2R) < 0.5) both in single-phase and mist impinging jets.     

Investigation of flow dynamics and decrease of vortex noise inside volute of centrifugal fans

The characteristics of three-dimension flow dynamics inside the volute of a G4-73No.8D centrifugal fan was simulated numerically using a computational fluid dynamics(CFD) technique. The generation, evolution, and noise of the vortex were investigated when cylinder-shaped and cone-cylinder-shaped anti-vortex rings were added separately. Numerical results showed that large-scale vortices were broken effectively and the flow fields inside the fan were more uniform with the two anti-vortex rings installed. Experimental results indicated A-sound level and spectrum noise of the refitted fan decreased and the two anti-vortex rings were effective in decreasing vortex noise. The cone-cylinder-shaped anti-vortex ring was more effective than the cylinder-shaped one in breaking large-scale vortexes and decreasing vortex noise. __________ Translated from Proceedings of the CSEE, 2006, 26(17): 117–121 [译自: 中国电机工程学报]