Abstract
In the present work, the effects of radii ratios of curved rib on heat transfer performance, friction factor, thermal performance factor and exergy loss in roughened duct are investigated. The curved ribs are formed in concave and convex shapes, with and without cut. Reynolds number values are varied in the range of 5000 to 30,000, which were most suitable for roughened duct. The radii ratios of curved rib are studied with values of (2, 3 and 4), and the effects are discussed and compared with the transverse straight rib (R00). The results show that the heat transfer enhances by using a convex broken rib at different radii ratios. The curved rib with a radius ratio of 2 offers the best heat transfer characteristics and exergy loss compared with the other cases. Convex broken rib (case D) shows the highest thermal performance factor compared with the other investigated cases. Case D shows a good improvement in heat transfer with lower pumping power consumption compared with the other investigations.
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