Abstract

Entropy generation due to natural convection in an enclosure heated locally from below with two isoflux sources was investigated. The flow and temperature fields were determined by numerical simulation of two-dimensional laminar conservation equations for mass, momentum and energy. For heaters of equal length and strength, the effects of Rayleigh number and heater position on flow and temperature fields and local entropy generation were examined. For heaters of unequal heater length and heater strength, the effects of heater length and strength ratios were investigated. Minimum entropy generation rate was achieved for the same condition at which the minimum peak heater temperature was obtained.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.