Heat (mass) transfer in rectangular cross-sectioned two-pass channels with an inclined divider wall

Abstract

Heat transfer characteristics in rectangular cross-sectioned two-pass channels with an inclined divider (inner) wall have been examined experimentally. Local heat (mass) transfer rates were measured by the naphthalene sublimation method; seven kinds of divider inclination angles were tested for three turn clearances under the Reynolds numbers of (2.0–5.0)×10 4. The influence of the inclined divider wall on the local heat transfer characteristics is discussed in detail. Then, the optimum combination of the inclination angle and the turn clearance is examined based on the trade-off between the heat transfer enhancement and pressure loss penalty, and on the improvement of uniformity in the distribution of local heat transfer rates.