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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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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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Vortex Shedding Characteristics of Tapered Cylinders at Turbulent Wake
Abstract: The physics of flow regime around a tapered cylinder is strongly three-dimensional (3D) and complex. These pose numerical difficulties in capturing the vortex shedding phenomena in the wake of cylinder. This paper discusses the main characteristics of vortex shedding behind a fixed linearly tapered circular cylinder at relatively high Reynolds numbers. A computational fluid dynamics model is employed to solve the 3D incompressible transient Navier-Stokes governing equations. The numerical model …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 25–38 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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Studies on Thick Aerofoils at Subsonic Speeds for a Civil Transport Wing
Abstract: Airfoils are the most important elements of an aircraft wing, having a chord length a camber and a thickness distribution. Traditionally, airfoils were being developed by empirical methods taking considerable support from wind tunnel testing. The ratio of lift to drag indicates the efficiency of an aerofoil. The purpose of this study is to adequately acquaint, as a first step, with a validated vertex lattice method code, the X-foil for …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Effect of the Absorber Plat Groove Roughness on Performance of Solar Air Heaters
Abstract: An experimental investigation on heat and fluid flow characteristics of fully developed turbulent flow in a rectangular duct having repeated integral transverse chamfered rib-groove roughness on one broad wall has been carried out. The flow Reynolds number of the duct varied in the range of approximately 3000–21000, most suitable for solar air heater. Experimentation has been done on chamfered rib-groove roughness having 60° V groove varying relative roughness pitch of …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Effect of Initial Temperature and Diameter of Ethanol Droplet on Evaporation Dynamics in Convective Air Medium
Abstract: Ethanol is a suitable biofuel as it has fewer toxic emissions and higher-octane numbers. For spray combustion applications, the gas phase motion must be considered while numerically investigating the fundamental aspects of droplet evaporation and combustion processes. Hence, we have numerically simulated the evaporation dynamics of an isolated spherically shaped ethanol droplet under a forced convective air environment in the absence of gravity. The momentum transfer between two phases is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 14, 2023 Read article
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Thermal-hydraulic Behaviour of Corrugated Pipe Configurations
Abstract: Heat exchangers have a wide range of applications and can be found in a variety of different industries, including chemical reactors, nuclear power plants, and solar energy generation. It is required to do thermal optimization on heat exchangers in order to decrease the size, cost, and energy requirements of the heat exchangers while simultaneously improving their capacity to transmit heat. In these types of businesses, heat exchangers frequently make use …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 14, 2023 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Transient Free Convection in a Rectangular Cavity Filled with Porous Material Using Finite Element Formulations
Abstract: In this study, the finite element method is used to quantitatively explore transient free convection in porous cavities in order to understand the flow characteristics and heat conduction processes in the square cavities. In comparison to an uniform temperature gradient, the left wall is swiftly heated and the right wall is allowed to cool to a specific temperature. The horizontal walls are insulated on both sides. Dimensionless representations of the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Study on a Supercritical Airfoil with Variation in Thickness for Improved Aerodynamic Characteristics in Transonic Regime
Abstract: In this research the steady state analysis of a supercritical airfoil is done to understand the flow physics at transonic Mach number regime for various thickness. The modeling of NASA SC (2) 0714 supercritical airfoil with various thickness values is done. The steady state analysis is carried out for different test cases in combination with different thickness, angle of attack and Mach number at 10 km altitude using density-based Reynolds …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 122–134 Read article
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Aerodynamic Analysis of Bio-inspired Wing with Adaptive Aspect Ratio
Abstract: The bio-inspired morphing wing is a futuristic concept in the aviation field that draws inspiration from birds and insects. Drawing inspiration from the exceptional flight capabilities of birds and insects, the goal is to develop a wing design that can adapt its aspect ratio, similar to nature. By incorporating the adaptive aspect ratio capabilities into the wing configuration, it becomes possible to optimize the wing's aerodynamic performance to adapt wide …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 143–153 Read article
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Energy harnessing solution using a vertical axis wind turbine installed on the automotive rooftop.
Abstract: The transportation sector plays a major role in greenhouse gas emissions, prompting worldwide initiatives to mitigate its environmental effects. While the shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is growing, it often merely shifts emissions rather than eliminating them, as fossil fuels continue to dominate energy production. A comprehensive solution requires universal access to renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro power, which is currently impractical due to …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Review Article on Biomedical Lubricant Hydrogels as Cartilage Substitutes
Abstract: This article underscores the increasing popularity of hydrogel lubricants in the biomedical domain and presents a comprehensive exploration of their potential as substitutes for cartilage. This understanding forms the foundation for the development of hydrogel-based lubricants that are designed to emulate these natural functionalities. Providing detailed insights, this article navigates through cutting-edge bio-inspired architecture techniques tailored to create hydrogels for cartilage. The emphasis is on achieving superior strength through diverse …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 35–48 Read article
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Effects of Bearing Design Parameter on Working Characteristics of Floating Ring Bearing
Abstract: The working stability of turbochargers supported by floating ring bearings depends on not only the structure of the rotors but also working characteristic of floating ring bearings. These working characteristics are related to working conditions and design parameters of floating ring bearings. The main goal of this research is to investigate the working characteristics of bearings by design parameters of floating ring bearings. In order to study the working characteristics …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 39–52 Read article
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Biomimicry of Eucalyptus Leaf Design for Optimization and Fabrication of Airfoil
Abstract: Biomimicry is the practice of drawing inspiration from natural forms to solve engineering problems, which has become progressively popular for refining design efficiency and performance. This work discovers how biomimicry can be applied to airfoil design, precisely through the unique structure of Eucalyptus leaves, a concept rarely explored in airfoil profiling. The work presented here, focuses on enhancing airfoil designs by incorporating the intricate features of these leaves. The airfoil …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 359–372 Read article
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Geometrical, Numerical and Materialistic Parameters used for Studying and Reducing Tube-Side Flow Inconsistency in Tube and Shell Heat Exchangers: An Overview
Abstract: A Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger (STHE) exchanges heat between two fluids flowing at different temperatures. More than 60% of the market is occupied by STHE’s out of all the different kinds of heat exchangers. Maldistribution is the uneven fluid flow distribution in the tubes of the STHE. The aim of this study is to provide a detailed review on the various methods used by researchers for reducing the maldistribution …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 603–621 Read article
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Experimental and CFD Investigation of an Epoxy-Based Thermally Conductive Polymer Composite U-Tube Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger: A Lightweight Alternative to Conventional Metal Systems
Abstract: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers continue to play a critical role in industrial thermal systems; however, their conventional design based on fully metallic materials often leads to challenges related to weight, corrosion, and cost. In recent years, thermally conductive polymer composites have emerged as promising alternatives, offering improved corrosion resistance and design flexibility. In this study, the thermo-hydraulic performance of a U-tube shell-and-tube heat exchanger is investigated by partially replacing conventional metallic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 685–700 Read article
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Effect of Leading-Edge Roughness on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Wind Turbine blade
Abstract: Leading-Edge Roughness (LER) strongly dictates boundary layer transition and performance degradation on an airfoil operating at transitional Reynolds numbers, an aerodynamic regime where shear-layer stability mechanisms remain highly complex. The wind tunnel experiments were conducted to investigate the aerodynamic impacts of surface roughness applied over 25% of the chord of a NACA 0018 airfoil using two discrete roughness gradations. Surface roughness induces an early boundary layer trip, causing elevated section …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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A Taguchi approach for determination of parametric dependence in absorber tube of parabolic trough solar collector with roughened surfaces
Abstract: The Taguchi experimental design approach is used in this study to offer the ideal design parameters for the absorber tube with roughened surfaces. In order to determine parametric dependence, passive heat transfer augmentation strategies have been used in the parabolic trough receiver in this article by applying the Taguchi approach. So, for better understanding, two case studies are analyzed using two augmentation technique i.e., wire coil and twisted tape inserts. …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Analysis of Hydrodynamic Characteristics of a Squeeze Film in O-Ring Assembly Under the Oscillating Motion
Abstract: In the most of the non-contacting face seals, squeezing occurs in the fluid film between the O-ring surface and the mating surfaces in the gland assembly. Therefore, hydrodynamic characteristics are easily simulated by considering a fluid film between a rubber surface (O-ring surface) and a rigid surface (machined surface). In this paper, effects of surface roughness of rubber block on leakage flow rate and hydrodynamic force developed in fluid film …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–12 Read article