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27 articles for “Nusselt number enhancement”
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Forced Convection Heat Transfer Through Porous Media: A Review
Abstract: This paper reviews studies on forced convection heat transfer through Porous media. In the last four decades we have seen enormous amount of research work related to the study of heat transfer in porous media. Convective flows in porous media are of vital importance to these processes, thereby generating the need for their full understanding. This review paper includes the effects of pore to throat size ratio, Non-Darcy and dispersion …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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The Effect of CNT Coating on Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient, Heat Flux, Roughness, Pressure Drop of Porous Material with 3-Omega Technique: A Review
Abstract: The paper deals with the tentative survey on the heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of CNT glaze on a stainless steel substrate in a rectangular comprehensive channel with water as the working fluid. The extremely high thermal conductivity of individual carbon nanotubes was predicted hypothetically and pragmatic experimentally. Under both, laminar and turbulent flow conditions, the experiments were conducted with Reynolds number unpredictable from 500–2600. A nanofluid, which depends …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 18, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Numerical Study of Heat Transfer in Six Channeled Dimpled Plate Heat Exchanger
Abstract: Heat transfer augmentation is the most important criteria in many chemical, pharmaceutical and mechanical industry sectors. Considering this factor into account, heat transfer surface modification is being done for heat transfer augmentation purpose. Making dimples on heat transfer surface is one such augmentation technique. This study presents numerical analysis of six channeled counter current dimpled plate heat exchanger, in which the relative depth (dimple depth to diameter ratio (δ/D)) is …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Numerical Investigations of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in a Ribbed Heated Duct with Variable Aspect Ratios
Abstract: The present investigation has been carried out to investigate the steady-state forced convection heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of turbulent flow in an air cooled horizontal duct. The aspect ratio (W/H, where W is width and H is the height of the duct) is varied in the range of 1 to 4. Square ribs are fixed on the inner side of the bottom wall which is heated with constant …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Enhanced Heat Transfer in Double Pipe Heat Exchanger with Circular Fins Using Copper Nanofluid and Twisted Tape Inserts: A Computational Study
Abstract: The enhancement of convective heat transfer in a double-pipe heat exchanger utilizing circular finned twisted tape inserts and helical screw-tapes with centre rods, in conjunction with copper oxide nanofluid as the heat transfer medium was studied in this project. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations were conducted across Reynolds numbers ranging from 500 to 5000 to analyse heat transfer characteristics. The investigation focuses on Nusselt number improvement and friction factor analysis …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Influence of Epoxy-Based Thermally Conductive Polymer Composites on the Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Finned Helical Coil Heat Exchangers Across Flow Regimes
Abstract: The use of polymer composites in heat exchanger applications has gained increasing attention due to their advantages in weight reduction, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility. However, their relatively low thermal conductivity compared to conventional metallic materials remains a key limitation for efficient heat transfer. In this study, the thermo-hydraulic performance of a finned helical coil heat exchanger is investigated with particular focus on epoxy-based polymer composites reinforced with thermally conductive …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 586–602 Read article
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Natural Convection Heat Transfer from Annular Step Fins and Annular Triangular Fins Fitted over a Vertical Cylinder
Abstract: AbstractNatural convection heat transfer from a vertical cylinder with annular step and triangular fins has been studied numerically at various Rayleigh numbers within the laminar range. The computations were carried at a constant fin spacing to tube diameter ratio of 1. In the current study, numerical simulations of Navier-Stokes equation in support with the energy equation are conducted for a vertical cylinder with annular step fins as well as triangular …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Enhancement in Heat Transfer Rate of Plate Fin Heat Exchanger using Triangular Winglets
Abstract: AbstractHeat transfer enhancement in heat exchanger leads to higher saving in terms of manufacturing and operational costs. However, parameter pertaining to pressure drops needs to be effectively analyzed so as to make a balance between pressure drop and effectiveness against the operation costs. This paper focuses on the use of triangular winglets in plate fin heat exchangers to enhance the rate of heat transfer. An obstacle is provided in the …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Numerical Study on Thermal Performance Assessment of a Compact Heat Exchanger Equipped with Two Broken Twisted Strips
Abstract: Twisted strips are a widely used technique for heat transfer enhancement. In the present study, it proposed that two broken twisted strips aiming at achieving good thermohydraulic performance. Effects of the two broken twisted strips (BTS) on the heat transfer, friction factor and thermal performance factor behaviours in a heat exchanger are reported along with smooth duct. The computations are based on the finite volume method with the SIMPLE algorithm …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Thermal Performance Analysis and Optimization of Pin-Fin Heat Sink Using CFD, Taguchi Method, and Machine Learning
Abstract: Efficient thermal management is essential for improving the performance and reliability of modern engineering systems and electronic devices. This study presents the design, simulation, and optimization of a pin-fin heat sink using SolidWorks for three-dimensional modeling and ANSYS for thermal and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. Four different pin-fin geometries, namely square, pentagon, octagon, and circular fins, are considered to evaluate their thermal performance under varying operating conditions. Aluminum is …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Circular Wavy Channel
Abstract: The present study focuses on the computation of fully developed flow and heat transfer through a stationary circular wavy-walled duct. The fluid temperature at the channel inlet (Tin) is taken less than that of the walls (Tw). The governing equations are numerically solved in the domain by the control volume approach based on the SIMPLE technique. The circular wavy channel of 2.0 m length are tested in the current work; …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Investigation of Heat Transfer in Concentric Annuli with Perforated Inserts
Abstract: The increasing necessity for saving energy and material imposed by the diminishing world resources and environmental concerns have prompted the development of more effective heat-transfer equipment with improved heat-transfer rates. The hydrodynamic boundary layer acts as main resistance for the transfer of heat from tube surface to fluid or vice-versa and many researchers are trying to improve the convective heat transfer rate with inserts in tubes to break the boundary …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 56–68 Read article
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CFD Analysis of Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Circular Pipe Flow by Swirl Flow
Abstract: Heat transfer enhancement techniques are very important to save more energy by using optimal energy sources. Heat transfer rate depends upon different parameters like Reynolds number, properties of fluid, nature of surface, mass flow rate, velocity, temperature and pressure. Many techniques are used for heat transfer enhancement in which swirl flow devices are effective. For enhancement of heat transfer, smooth pipe with tangentially injected swirl flow is better option than …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–44 Read article
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MHD-Assisted Flow Regulation of Viscoelastic Polymer Fluids for Industrial Cooling and Composite Fabrication with Isotherml Plates
Abstract: This study investigates the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) regulation of viscoelastic polymer fluid flow over a permeable plate, emphasizing its relevance to industrial cooling and composite fabrication. An incompressible, electrically conducting viscoelastic fluid is analyzed under a transverse magnetic field with Hall and ion-slip effects to capture electromagnetic alterations in polymer transport. The governing non-dimensional equations for momentum, temperature, and concentration are solved analytically using the perturbation method. The results show that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 851–866 Read article
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Fractional Calculus-Based Analysis of Magneto-Thermal Nanofluid Flow Over Stretching and Shrinking Surfaces
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive investigation of magneto-thermal hybrid nanofluid flow over stretching and shrinking surfaces using a fractional calculus framework to capture the memory and hereditary characteristics of complex fluid transport phenomena. The proposed model incorporates the effects of magnetic field intensity, thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, Brownian motion, and thermophoretic diffusion on the velocity and temperature distributions within the boundary layer region. A fractional-order derivative formulation is employed to …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Corrugated Tube Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Epoxy-Based Polymer Composite Coatings for Lightweight and Efficient Thermal Systems
Abstract: Corrugated tube geometries are widely recognized for their ability to enhance heat transfer through boundary layer disruption and secondary flow generation. In this study, a combined experimental and computational investigation is carried out to evaluate the thermo-hydraulic performance of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger incorporating corrugated stainless steel tubes integrated with an epoxy-based polymer composite coating and housed within a mild steel shell. Unlike conventional metallic systems, the present work introduces …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 603–617 Read article
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Numerical Analysis of Thermal Performance of Cylindrical Perforated Pin Fins for Aligned Arrangement
Abstract: Present paper investigates the thermal characteristics pertaining to laminar forced convection heat transfer enhancement achieved in a flat surface mounted with cylindrical perforated pin fins in a rectangular channel having a area of cross section 280 x150 mm2.The analysis was done for the range of angle of perforated holes from 00 to 600 for a constant value of Reynolds Number and fixed fin spacing of 40 mm using air as …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Numerical Study on Heat Transfer Enhancement of Laminar Flow through a Circular Tube with Artificial Rib Roughness
Abstract: This work presents the configuration optimization of a typical square roughness in a circular tube for laminar heat transfer in air using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling. Conjugate heat transfer 2D numerical model has been developed and successfully carried out. CFD numerical simulations were carried out to analyze the flow and heat transfer in the air duct of a solar air heater provided with rectangular ribs. The laminar flow model …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Hybrid Numerical–Artificial Neural Network Study of Chemically Reactive MHD Nanofluid Flow Incorporating Thompson–Troian Slip and Stefan Blowing
Abstract: Boundary layer behaviour in chemically reactive nanoliquid is significantly affected by surface conditions, magnetic fields, heat and mas transfer mechanisms. However, the combined impact of Stefan blowing and nonlinear Thompson–Troian slip under inclined magnetic fields remains mostly unexplored, particularly in mixed convection flows. In this research work, the flow of a chemically reactive nanoliquid over a permeable surface is investigated by considering the Troian slip, inclined magnetic fields, Stefan blowing, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 409–425 Read article
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Coupled Magneto–Thermal–Diffusion Transport in an Unsteady Maxwell Polymer Fluid with Activation Energy over a Porous Stretching Surface
Abstract: The present study investigates the combined effects of activation energy and diffusion-thermo (Dufour) processes on unsteady magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow, heat, and mass transfer of a Maxwell viscoelastic fluid past a porous exponentially stretching vertical sheet. The electrically conducting and incompressible polymeric fluid flows through a saturated porous medium under a transverse magnetic field. The governing momentum, energy, and concentration equations are transformed into nonlinear ordinary differential equations using similarity transformations …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 581–590 Read article