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Computational fluid dynamics in research and design of heat exchangers

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Summary, in English

This paper gives a brief summary of computational methods in heat transfer equipment, such as CFD (computational fluid dynamics) methods for thermal problems (computational heat transfer), and turbulence modeling for single-phase applications in the design, research and development of heat exchangers. Details of the finite volume method and their extension to arbitrary geometries are presented. An overall presentation of turbulence modeling is provided. Some of the most common commercially available computer codes are listed. Ways to apply CFD to heat exchangers are discussed. The paper presents results from some examples of application of CFD methods for real heat exchangers in order to demonstrate how such methods can be used in the research, development, and design of heat transfer equipment. Limitaitons and shortcomings as well as needs for further research are also highlighted.

Department/s

Publishing year

2007

Language

English

Pages

898-910

Publication/Series

Heat Transfer Engineering

Volume

28

Issue

11

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Topic

  • Energy Engineering

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1521-0537