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7 articles for “natural and forced convection”
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Indoor Room Air Conditioning Using Heat Removal from PV Panels
Abstract: The paper describes the characteristics of a novel hybrid system of air conditioning and PV panel used to remove heat from PV panels located on the building roof and to air conditioning the space of the building placed just below. The design of the system is based on the well- known Trombe wall principle with the special characteristic of using a PV panel as front surface “to collect” heat that …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Improving the Efficiency of Solar Cabinet Dryers: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Solar cabinet dryers offer an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for drying agricultural products, utilizing solar energy to reduce moisture content. However, to match the performance of conventional drying methods, there is a need to enhance the efficiency of these systems. This research article delves into various strategies to increase the efficiency of solar cabinet dryers, including design optimization, material selection, airflow management, and operational adjustments. Key improvements such as multi-pass …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Reimagining Nuclear Reactor Safety: The Study toward Passive Safety
Abstract: Nuclear power has been at a crossroads for decades. Acclaimed for its massive, decarbonized energy production, it has also been questioned because of the disastrous possibility of mishaps. Nuclear power remains a vital component of the global energy mix, offering a low-carbon, high- capacity solution to growing energy demands. However, its widespread adoption has historically been tempered by public safety concerns, amplified by incidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima. Traditional reactor …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Numerical and Experimental Investigation of AlHE30 for Rectangular Finned Cooking Vessel
Abstract: AbstractFins are basically extended surface, which is used to increase the heat transfer rate, this is basically a secondary surface mounted on primary surface to augment heat transfer from it. A numerical study using ANSYS were conducted to optimize fin shape based on base temperature and maximize the heat transfer across the cooking vessel. By investigating fin of (AlHE30) material were conducted experiments the fin of diameter 14 and 195 …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Modification in Stacks Design for the Integrated Incinerator–Fired Heater System Using CFD
Abstract: AbstractIn a unique integration of its kind, incinerator hot flue gases are routed below convection section of fired heater for enhanced heat recovery for an ongoing oil and gas field development projects. High degree of flue gas mixing between incinerator and heater flue gases is desired at inlet section of coils in convection section for optimal heat recovery. Also design of stack should take care of required draught in incinerator …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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CFD Analysis of Effect of Forced Vibration on Heat Transfer in Laminar Flow
Abstract: Vibration of pipes conveying fluid is an important problem present in installations which are normally used in petroleum industries, hydropower systems, food processing industries, chemical plants and hydraulic power systems. Research is needed to further understand and be able to predict the flow behavior and investigate ways of improving their processing. The current work involves the numerical simulation of flow and heat transfer under an externally imposed mechanical vibration. CFD …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The Onset of Rayleigh-Bénard-Marangoni Convection in a Ferromagnetic Fluid Layer
Abstract: This study examined the implications of magnetic boundary conditions, which are vertical in nature, on buoyancy and surface tension–driven ferrothermal convection (FTC) in a ferrofluid layer. While the upper surface is stress-free and susceptible to general thermal boundary issues, the bottom surface is stiff and insulating against temperature changes. The eigenvalue issue is solved analytically using the regular perturbation method and numerically using the Galerkin technique. According to analysis, raising …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article