This study focuses on computationally evaluating the performance of a flat plate fin with staggered square ribs along its length to enhance heat transfer under forced convection. The primary objective is to improve the heat transfer rate while minimizing the pressure drop penalty by incorporating small-height turbulent promoters. The square ribs are used to modify the fluid flow pattern for heat transfer enhancement. The analysis involves collecting data on heat transfer and friction by varying the rib height ratio (e/D) and the relative pitch ratio \((p/e)\) over a Reynolds number range of 500 to 5000. The highest Nusselt number of 24.54 and heat transfer rate of 11.245 are observed at an e/D ratio of 0.5, a \(p/e\) ratio of 6, and a Reynolds number of 5000.

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Numerical Analysis of Flat Fins Employing Staggered Square Rib Structures

  • Ayushman Srivastav,
  • Rajesh Maithani,
  • Sachin Sharma,
  • Ashish Dixit

摘要

This study focuses on computationally evaluating the performance of a flat plate fin with staggered square ribs along its length to enhance heat transfer under forced convection. The primary objective is to improve the heat transfer rate while minimizing the pressure drop penalty by incorporating small-height turbulent promoters. The square ribs are used to modify the fluid flow pattern for heat transfer enhancement. The analysis involves collecting data on heat transfer and friction by varying the rib height ratio (e/D) and the relative pitch ratio \((p/e)\) over a Reynolds number range of 500 to 5000. The highest Nusselt number of 24.54 and heat transfer rate of 11.245 are observed at an e/D ratio of 0.5, a \(p/e\) ratio of 6, and a Reynolds number of 5000.