Chapter Two - Advances and Outlooks of Heat Transfer Enhancement by Longitudinal Vortex Generators

Optimization of winglet-type vortex generator positions and angles in plate-fin compact heat exchanger: Response Surface Methodology and Direct Optimization

Heat exchangers are critical components in various industrial applications, requiring efficient thermal management to enhance thermal performance and energy efficiency. Longitudinal vortex generators (LVGs) have emerged as a potent mechanism to enhance heat transfer within these devices. A precise knowledge of the thermal performance enhancement of HE through LVGs is missing in the literature. Therefore, this study aims to provide a critical review of both numerical simulations and experimental studies focusing on the enhancement of heat transfer through LVGs to further enhance the knowledge of the field. It begins with elucidating the fundamental principles behind LVGs and delineating their role in manipulating flow patterns to augment heat transfer. This is followed by an exploration of the various numerical methods employed in the field, including computational fluid dynamics techniques such as Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) models, Large Eddy Simulation (LES), and Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS). Various experimental methods are then summarised, including differential pressure measuring instruments, temperature measurements, velocity measurements, heat transfer coefficient measurements, and flow visualisation techniques. The effectiveness of these methods in capturing the complex fluid dynamics and thermal characteristics induced by LVGs is critically assessed. The review covers a wide range of LVG configurations, including their geometry, placements, and orientations, and their effects on the thermal performance of heat exchangers. Different from previous reviews that mainly focus on classical configurations and historical studies, this review also emphasizes recent developments in computational fluid dynamics and progress in interdisciplinary fields such as innovative materials, additive manufacturing, surface finishing, and machine learning. By bridging the gap between fluid dynamics, thermal enhancement, and emerging manufacturing technologies, this paper provides a forward-looking, comprehensive analysis that is valuable for both academic and industrial innovations.

The mechanism of heat transfer enhancement using longitudinal vortex generators in a laminar channel flow with uniform wall temperature

Heat transfer enhancement in a parallel, finless heat exchanger using a longitudinal vortex generator, Part B: Experimental investigation on the performance of finless and fin-tube heat exchangers

In this article, longitudinal vortex generator (LVG) for heat transfer enhancement in rectangular channel is investigated numerically and experimentally. Two symmetrical delta shaped plates are placed vertically at the bottom of a rectangular channel and a pair of longitudinal vortices are generated and transferred downstream. These vortices were clockwise and counterclockwise, respectively. Correspondingly, the flow has the tendency to shoot to the surface opposite to the one with the LVG, then it separates into two steams and runs back to the LVG surface. Local heat transfer enhancement in the rectangular channel varies due to this fountain effect. Size effects were discussed for two types of LVG. With the same height, the wider LVG has better thermal performance within the rectangular geometry limit. One specific LVG was fabricated and tested experimentally and results show significant heat transfer enhancement. It indicated that the LVG can enhance the heat transfer significantly and the numerical results are reliable.

Effects of longitudinal vortex interaction on periodically developed flow and heat transfer of fin-and-tube heat exchanger

Wing-type longitudinal vortex generators (LVGs) can be used as fins or fin modifications for heat transfer enhancement in compact heat exchangers. For the last 15 years a group at the Ruhr-University Bochum has studied systematically the characteristics of heat transfer surfaces with vortex generators. Recent results are reported here. Three heat transfer enhancement modes may be induced by LVGs: developing boundary layer, swirl (longitudinal vortices) and flow destabilization. First these enhancement modes were studied numerically and experimentally for a base configuration consisting of a rectangular winglet array in channel flow at a Reynolds number of 175. Then finned oval tube heat exchanger elements with and without punched delta winglets were studied numerically. Winglet number and arrangement on the fin were varied in the Re range from 100 to 500. Flow structure, temperature distribution, local and global heat transfer, and flow loss penalty were presented. Staggered winglet arrangements were superior to in-line arrangements. The fin heat transfer surface may be reduced by more than 50% compared to a plane fin for identical heat duty, pressure loss, mass flow rate and temperature difference of the hot and cold medium. Direction for further research is indicated.

Numerical study on laminar convection heat transfer in a channel with longitudinal vortex generator. Part B: Parametric study of major influence factors

Numerical simulation on flow and heat transfer of fin-and-tube heat exchanger with longitudinal vortex generators

A review on single-phase convective heat transfer enhancement based on multi-longitudinal vortices in heat exchanger tubes

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Vortex generators have been widely used to enhance heat transfer in various heat exchangers. Out of the two types of vortex generators, transverse vortex generators and longitudinal vortex generators (LVGs), LVGs have been found to show better heat transfer performance. Past studies have shown that the implementation of these LVGs can be used to improve heat transfer in thermoelectric generator systems. Here, a built in module in COMSOL Multiphysics® was used to study the influence of the location of LVGs in the channel on the comprehensive performance of an integrated thermoelectric device (TED). The physical model under consideration consists of a copper interconnector sandwiched between p-type and n-type semiconductors and a flow channel for hot fluid in the center of the interconnector. Four pairs of LVGs are mounted symmetrically on the top and bottom surfaces of the flow channel. Thus, using numerical methods, the thermo-electric-hydraulic performance of the integrated TED with a single module is examined. By fixing the material size D, the fluid inlet temperature Tin, and attack angle β, the effects of the location of LVGs and Reynolds number were investigated on the heat transfer performance, power output, pressure drop, and thermal conversion efficiency. The location of LVGs did not have significant effect on the performance of TEGs in the given model. However, the performance parameters show a considerable change with Reynold's number and best performance is obtained at Reynold number of Re = 500.

Vortex generators have been widely used to enhance heat transfer in various heat exchangers. Out of the two types of vortex generators: Transverse vortex generators (TVGs) and longitudinal vortex generators (LVGs), LVGs have been found to show better heat transfer performance. Past studies have shown that the implementation of these LVGs can be used to improve heat transfer in thermoelectric generator systems. Here a built in module in COMSOL Multiphysics® was used to study the influence of the location of LVGs in the channel on the comprehensive performance of an integrated thermoelectric device (ITED). The physical model under consideration consists of a copper interconnector sandwiched between p-type and n-type semiconductors and a flow channel for hot fluid in the center of the interconnector. Four pairs of, LVGs are mounted symmetrically on the top and bottom surfaces of the flow channel. Thus, using numerical methods, the thermo-electric-hydraulic performance of the ITED with a single module is examined. By fixing the material size D, the fluid inlet temperature Tin, and attack angle β; the effects of the location of LVGs and Reynolds number were investigated on the heat transfer performance, power output, pressure drop and thermal conversion efficiency. The location of LVGs did not have significant effect on the performance of TEGs in the given model. However, the performance parameters show a considerable change with Reynold’s number and best performance is obtained at Reynold number of Re = 500.

Numerical study on a slit fin-and-tube heat exchanger with longitudinal vortex generators

The effective utilization of renewable energy has become critical to technological advancement for the energetic transition from fossil fuels to clean and sustainable sources. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technology, which generates electricity by leveraging the temperature differential between surface and deep ocean waters, enables stable power generation around the clock. In this domain, the combination of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and heat exchangers has exhibited immense potential for ameliorating the deficiencies of conventional OTEC. This study uses finite element numerical simulation of the COMSOL5.5 software to investigate the fluid dynamics characteristics of heat exchangers with flat fins and different types of longitudinal vortex generators (LVGs) under the same number of fins. This research encompasses heat exchangers with rectangular, triangular, and trapezoidal LVGs. Concurrently, the analysis examines how the vortices generated by the LVGs influence the thermoelectric performance of the TEGs. The results demonstrate that heat exchangers integrating flat fins and LVGs can enhance the power generation efficiency of TEGs. However, the pumping power required by the LVGs constrains the thermoelectric conversion efficiency. Compared to rectangular and triangular LVGs, trapezoidal LVGs achieve a superior balance between output and pumping power. Heat exchangers utilizing trapezoidal LVGs can attain the highest TEG thermoelectric conversion efficiency with a specific seawater flow velocity. Overall, these findings provide valuable reference information for applying TEGs and heat exchangers in OTEC design.