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19 articles for “CFD fluent”
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Fluent Simulation & Analysis of Earth Heat Exchanger with Air as a Cooling Medium
Abstract: Because of the temperatures differential between the environment and the subsurface, an Earth Air Tube Heat Exchanger (EATHE) uses the thermal energy of the ground for air conditioners in the winter and air cooling in the summer. Everyone can lower the amount of energy needed for space heating or cooling with the aid of EATHE. However, it is challenging to create precise energy simulations and designs for calculating surface heat …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Optimizing Heat Transfer Performance in CO2 Finned-Tube Gas Coolers: A Comparative CFD Study of Design Variations
Abstract: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and mathematical analysis are used in this study to examine the heat transfer efficiency of CO2 fined tube gas coolers. To maximize heat transfer efficiency, CFD simulations were carried out on a variety of gas cooler designs with variable fin geometry, including offset strip fins, using the ANSYS Fluent program. Under the baseline design, there was a finned tube cooler measuring 610 mm in length, …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Computational Analysis of Non-Newtonian Blood Flow through Bifurcated Coronary Artery: Insights into Hemodynamics and Wall Shear Stress
Abstract: This abstract presents a study on the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of blood flow through a bifurcated coronary artery using non-Newtonian fluid model. The objective of this study is to investigate the hemodynamic characteristics in Bifurcated Coronary artery. The methodology involved the utilization of ANSYS SpaceClaim software for creating a geometric model of the bifurcated coronary artery. A mesh independent study was conducted to ensure the accuracy and reliability …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 160–168 Read article
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Thermo-hydraulic Performance of Annular-Finned Double-Pipe Heat Exchanger: Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Metallic and Polymer Composite Tube Wall Materials
Abstract: Double-pipe heat exchangers are central to the process industries — dependable, easily maintained, and straightforward to fabricate. Their conventional form relies on metallic tube materials, most often copper or stainless steel. Both metals conduct heat well, but they are dense, prone to corrosion in aggressive service environments, and increasingly at odds with the light-weighting goals that drive modern system design. Fibre-reinforced polymer composites, epoxy-based materials, and thermally enhanced thermoplastics such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 891–909 Read article
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Integrated Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Systems Using Taguchi Method and Computational Fluid Dynamics for Enhanced Efficiency
Abstract: The transition to renewable energy demands efficient and reliable photovoltaic (PV) systems to meet rising global energy needs. This study presents an integrated optimization framework combining the Taguchi method and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to improve the thermal and electrical performance of solar PV systems. A structured experimental design using an L9 orthogonal array evaluates the influence of three key parameters—material type, panel thickness, and cooling mechanism—on system efficiency. Analysis …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 10–25 Read article
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Optimizing Fin Parameters to Enhance Passive Heat Dissipation in Photovoltaic Panels
Abstract: This study explores passive cooling techniques to enhance the thermal management of photovoltaic (PV) modules, which is crucial for maintaining efficiency. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model, using ANSYS Fluent, was developed to evaluate three fin shapes: rectangular, trapezoidal, and triangular, attached to the back of PV modules. The study varied parameters such as fin count, thickness, and length to determine optimal configurations for cooling. Among the designs, triangular fins …
Published in International Journal of Radio Frequency Innovations · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Hydrodynamic Analysis of Symmetrical Naca Airfoils: A CFD Simulation Approach
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive numerical investigation of the hydrodynamic characteristics of selected NACA airfoil profiles using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations performed in ANSYS Fluent. The primary objective is to evaluate the fluid–structure interaction behavior of these airfoils when subjected to marine flow conditions relevant to offshore and submerged engineering applications. By modeling the interaction between incompressible fluid flow and various NACA geometries, the study systematically analyzes key …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Thermal Dissipation Performance of Metal–Polymer Composite Heat Exchanger for Enhanced Thermal Management in Compact Electric Geysers
Abstract: Most electric geysers these days are made from all-metal stuff, like stainless steel tanks and copper coils for heating, plus mild steel on the outside. Standby heat losses can be 20 to 40 watts, and a 15-litre unit weighs around 6 to 8 kilograms. Manufacturing costs are higher, too. Hard water makes it worse, with limescale building up on the heating elements and cutting thermal conductivity by 10 to 30 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 618–651 Read article
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Aerodynamic Analysis of Foliage Stimulated Airfoil Design for Enhanced Strength with Carbon Fibre-reinforced Polymer
Abstract: Ever since the beginning of aviation, there has been an unwavering desire to improve airfoil design in order to improve aircraft performance. This insatiable desire for improvement has driven innumerable aerodynamicists to create a diverse range of revolutionary airfoils. This research investigates a revolutionary method to airfoil design, inspired by the complicated structures and aerodynamic qualities of natural leaves. Using biomimicry, the project seeks to increase the performance and efficiency …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 560–616 Read article
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Designing and Analysis of Different Types of Fins in Air Cooled Engine
Abstract: This paper is dedicated to the study of various shapes of extended surfaces, commonly known as fins, which are used on cylinder heads of internal combustion engines. Extended surfaces are used to improve heat dissipation from the object by increasing its effective surface area. Efficient heat dissipation is very important since proper cooling of an engine cylinder head helps to maintain optimal working temperatures, improves engine performance, increases service life, …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 33–79 Read article
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A Study of The Performance of surface modified NACA 2416 Airfoils at various Angles of Attach at Re80000
Abstract: This study delves into the aerodynamic effects and characteristics of surface-modified NACA 2416 airfoils, placing a greater emphasis on the aerodynamic efficiency of a two-dimensional surface-modified NACA 2416 airfoil under subsonic flow conditions at Re=80000 and various angles of attack (AOAs). The surface-modified airfoils were crafted using CATIA V5, and simulations were conducted in ANSYS Fluent for angles of attack ranging from 0° to 12°.The CFD results encompass a broad …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Air Flow Field of A Gas Turbine Engine Air blast Atomizer
Abstract: One of the most crucial process that occurs before the fuel is burned in the combustion chamber is atomization. The performance of a engine will be depend mainly on the fuel mixture. Performance of the engine depends on atomization process because it breaks the bulk fuel into small droplets and injects it into the combustion chamber, in order to make this happen consequently the dimensions of most of the fuel …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 169–180 Read article
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Thermo-Fluid Characterization of Corrugated U-Tube Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger with Polymer Composite Tube Wall: A Combined CFD and Experimental Investigation
Abstract: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers built with metallic tubes work well thermally, but corrosion problems, extra weight, and the inability to adjust the wall’s thermal properties through material choice remain genuine engineering headaches, particularly for corrosive or weight-critical applications. Over the past few years there has been a fair amount of interest in replacing metal tubes with polymer composite alternatives, since blending thermally conductive fillers — graphite nanoplatelets, boron nitride platelets and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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CFD Analysis of Six-Flow Microchannel Heat Sink Using the Different Nanofluid
Abstract: In this study, we compare the heat-conveying capabilities of ordinary water with those of cooling fluids such as Ag-Water, TiO2-water, and Al2O3-water nanofluid at a volume percentage of 0.50%, and we also examine the six flow micro-channels of the fin-equipped heat sink. Hardware like microprocessors and integrated circuits are not used in the comparison. To evaluate the effectiveness of different cooling fluids, a number of thermal metrics are used, such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 11, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Optimizing Heat Dissipation: Analysis of Air Cooled Fins for Electronic Equipments
Abstract: This paper focuses on the thermal management of electronic components in modern technologies like RADAR electronics, UAV and Drone technologies,Automotive Electronic Components etc. The main objective of this research is to design and develop an efficient heat dissipation system, using fins, for an electronic component with dimensions of 80 x 300 mm, dissipating 30W heat. The process starts by calculating essential parameters for fin design, followed by modeling the fins …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 26–50 Read article
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Numerical Analysis of Straight Wire and Helical Wire wrap 2x2 Rod Bundle with Supercritical Water
Abstract: Investigations using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) have been conducted on a 2x2 rod bundle that has been wrapped with both straight and helical spacer wires. The bundle has been wrapped with both types of spacer wires. There have been investigations conducted in this regard. The wires that have been coiled have been wrapped around another rod bundle that has been looped around them. An examination and investigation into the employment …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Analysis of Submarine Hydrodynamics and NACA Aerofoils Using Ansys Fluent
Abstract: This study investigates the hydrodynamic behaviour of submerged offshore vehicles, including submarine hull and NACA aerofoils through simulation and fluid flow analysis, using ANSYS Fluent. The study models the interaction between fluid flow and offshore submerged vessels i.e. a Standard Submarine Model and various NACA profiles, simulating pressure distributions and drag forces that affect offshore operational stability. The analysis comprises of the study of multiple mesh profiles required to calculate …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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A Computational Study of Lift and Drag Characteristics for NACA 4415 and NACA 2412 Aerofoils
Abstract: The performance of an aerofoil is crucial in designing wind turbine blades, aircraft wings, and other aerodynamic surfaces. This project presents a comparative analysis of two widely used aerofoil profiles, NACA 4415 and NACA 2412, to study their lift and drag characteristics under different flow regimes. The aerofoil geometries were developed using the NACA four-digit notation and modeled in ANSYS Design Modeler. Numerical simulations were conducted in ANSYS Fluent for …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1298–1315 Read article
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Fluid-Structure Interaction Simulation of Parachute by Eulerian-Lagrangian penalty method
Abstract: In general, modeling and simulation of a model consisting of fluid and solid combinations has been considered difficult, and it has become impossible in terms of computer dependencies and accuracy to be analyzed by Fluent or other programs. The parachute evaluation process, which is historically based on a large amount of experimental data, necessitates many falling experiments. These tests can be costly and time-consuming, and they don't always allow for …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–22 Read article