Abstract
ABSTRACT In this study, the effects of various absorber configurations of a tubular solar air heater are investigated. The models such as direct flow with a standard absorber (DF-SA), swirl flow with a standard absorber (SF-SA), swirl flow with perforated longitudinal fins (SF-PLF), swirl flow with radial fins (SF-RF), swirl flow with perforated radial fins (SF-PRF) are studied. Investigation parameters including Nusselt number, exergy efficiency, PEC, and friction factor are examined with Reynolds numbers ranging from 8488 to 25,464. The findings reveal an enhancement in Nusselt number, PEC, and exergy efficiency corresponding to an increase in Reynolds numbers, while the friction factor decreases. Models employing air-swirl flow entrances demonstrate superior effects in improving the performance compared to direct flow inlets. Notably, the SF-PRF shape records the maximum Nu ratio of (102.5–108%). This model has the maximum values of PEC enhancement ratio of (103.9–106.2%) compared to DF-SA, indicating the enhancement obtained by using swirl flow with perforated ring fins. Analysis of streamlines and distributions of temperature, pressure, and velocity elucidates the effects of perforated radial fins on vortex generation and secondary flow, particularly when incorporating air swirl inlets.
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