Enhancement Of Heat Transfer Coefficient Research Articles

Graphene oxide – adipic acid nanocomposites for thermal energy storage: Assessment of thermophysical properties and energy storage performance

Adipic acid is one of the organic phase change materials with a melting temperature greater than 150 °C and a freezing point greater than 140 °C, making the same a suitable thermal energy storage medium for near-atmospheric pressure steam generation. This work attempts to alleviate the rate limitation posed by the lower thermal conductivity of adipic acid by adding graphene oxide (GO) nanostructures at lower concentrations such that the energy storage capacity is not severely affected. The resultant GO – adipic acid composites (0–2 wt% GO) were characterized in terms of latent heat for phase change, specific heat and thermal conductivity. The composite containing 1 wt% GO exhibited a 16 % enhancement in thermal conductivity with a 3.4 % reduction in latent heat and 3.6 % reduction in specific heat. The impact of GO addition on the solidification rate was remarkable, with a 44 % enhancement in overall heat transfer coefficient during the initial solidification phase, when solidification was carried out in thermal contact with a constant temperature heat transfer fluid (oil bath). Thus, the present work clearly demonstrates the intensification of heat transfer during the discharge cycle of a thermal energy system with 1 wt% GO-Adipic acid composite as the thermal energy storage medium.

Empirical investigation of nanofluid performance in a microchannel heat sink for various attributes in low Reynolds number range

Efficient cooling techniques are imperative and present a significant challenge in the electronics industry due to the increasing miniaturization of devices. Elevated temperatures on the surface of components pose a particular concern within the low Reynolds numbers range due to back axial conduction. The current research endeavours to provide an experimental assessment of cooling efficacy, heat transfer coefficient, thermohydraulic performance and loss in concentration utilizing alumina nanofluids with 1–4 % (w/w) concentration in a microchannel heat sink at low Reynolds numbers (10 ≤ Re ≤ 50). The findings indicate notably, the introduction of nanofluids resulted in a 51.54 % reduction in back axial conduction in the microchannel heat sink compared to base fluid, consequently yielding surface temperatures up to 29 % lower in the microchannel heat sink and a substantial enhancement in heat transfer coefficient and Nusselt number up to 43.34 % and 35.85 %, respectively at Reynold number 50. The optimal thermohydraulic performance was noted to be 1.17 at a 3 % (w/w) nanoparticles concentration and Reynold number 50. Correlations have been devised to predict the Nusselt number and friction factor for the microchannel heat sink based on the corresponding nanofluid concentration. The increase in heat transfer coefficient was elucidated by considering thermophoresis and Brownian motion of nanoparticles in the base fluid. In conclusion, this study affirms the potential of nanofluids in efficiently cooling electronic devices, showcasing superior heat transfer performance at low Reynolds number.

Enhanced pool boiling of refrigerants R-134a, R-1336mzz(Z) and R-1336mzz(E) on micro- and nanostructured tubes

Pool boiling of refrigerants is a primary heat transfer mode in flooded evaporators, as well as a promising solution in electronics cooling applications. In this work, the pool boiling performance of R-134a, R-1336mzz(E), and R-1336mzz(Z) on the external side of round tubes are reported and compared to Cooper's heat transfer coefficient (HTC) model. Modification of Cooper's correlation is found to be necessary for R-1336mzz(Z) at low reduced pressure. Micro- and nanostructured tubes are tested using the three different refrigerants and are shown to enhance the boiling HTC. Specifically, three various structures consisting of: boehmite (AlO(OH)) nanostructures, etched aluminum microstructures, and copper oxide (CuO) micro-nanostructures are fabricated on the external sides of aluminum and copper tubes. The surface structures have characteristic length scales of 100 nm, 1 µm, and 10 µm for boehmite, CuO, and etched aluminum, respectively. While the boiling HTC is enhanced up to 250% (compared to smooth tubes) using R-134a with etched aluminum, it shows a 15% decrease in HTC when boehmite structures are used. For CuO, higher heat fluxes showed a 25% HTC enhancement, while lower heat fluxes showed negligible effects when compared to smooth copper tubing. Different refrigerants showed various relations between structure and HTC enhancements. To take account of both structure length scale and refrigerant properties, we introduce a normalized structure size (Rn) and conclude that HTC enhancement ratio increases non-linearly with Rn. Our study not only provides valuable data on refrigerant pool boiling of recently developed low global warming potential and ozone depleting potential fluids, it also provides valuable design guidelines for the development and application of micro- and nanostructured surfaces in chiller and electronics cooling applications.

Optimizing Energy-Efficient jet impingement cooling using an artificial neural network (ANN) surrogate model for high heat flux Semiconductors

As the demand for high-performance electronic devices and electric vehicles (EVs) increases, the importance of energy-efficient thermal management has become more important. This study presents the optimization of two high-heat flux (865.8 W/cm2) semiconductor thermal management systems targeting an EV inverter. The cooling system employs a jet impingement integrated with microposts. The thermal resistance (Rth.avg) and pumping power (Ppump) were evaluated through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations by varying the jet nozzle parameters, micropost variables, and volume flow rate. To ensure the accuracy of the CFD model, experimental validation was also conducted, demonstrating less than a 5 % error. Then a surrogate model predicting Rth.avg and Ppump was developed using the artificial neural network (ANN) method. The sensitivity analysis subsequently identified the primary influencing factors of the system, and the Pareto optimal fronts were determined via the elitist non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II). Through optimization, the approach provided multiple optimal designs for a broad spectrum of Ppump values, which was feasible within a brief period (less than 200 s) due to the rapid estimations by the ANN-based surrogate model. The experimentally validated design achieved a 65 % improvement in heat transfer coefficient (∼102.96 kW/(m2·K)) at similar pumping power levels (∼0.42 W) compared to previously reported jet impingement studies. Moreover, the design chosen through the optimization (Case B) projected a 140 % enhancement in heat transfer coefficient (∼150.2 kW/(m2·K)) with only a 63 % rise in Ppump (∼0.65 W). By exploring a more diverse range of multi-jet and micropost configurations, we were able to achieve higher performance. This study highlights the potential of combining jet impingement cooling with microposts as a highly attractive strategy for thermal management in high heat flux and multi-hot spot applications.

An LBM study of multichannel flow boiling for electronic thermal management coupling flow instability mitigation

The rising heat dissipation requirement on electronic devices urges a more efficient and energy-saving cooling strategy to keep the equipment operating within a safe temperature range. Multichannel flow boiling provides a straightforward solution to this challenge due to enormous latent energy of vapor preventing heat accumulation. However, pressure drop minimization and flow instability mitigation should also be considered for optimizing multichannel design. Hence, a Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) study on multichannel flow boiling process is conducted to provide design-based suggestions. The effects of surface wettability, channel number, input heat flux, and inlet velocity on the two-phase flow characteristics, heat transfer coefficient enhancement, dimensionless pressure drop, and flow instability are compared to examine the overall performance. Non-dimensional pressure drop is proposed for comparison through dividing the pressure drop under two-phase flow stage by the pressure drop under single-phase flow stage. Results show that hydrophilic coating prevents the film boiling transition at high input heat flux and reduces the maximum temperature for safer electronic operation. Designing a dense channel array can enhance the overall HTC but also significantly increase flow instability on the inlet, leading to shorter pumping operation life. A hybrid design of multichannel with downstream microgap region is proposed, and results indicate great mitigation ability with the increase of gap length and inlet velocity. These findings offer an invaluable blueprint for multichannel heat sink design and reveal the mechanisms of flow boiling enhancement.

Experimental and heat transfer studies of MHP-PV/T by Reynolds number and heat transfer coefficient enhancement

The photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system, as an energy conversion system to generate electricity and heat, has great application potential in northwest zone of ample solar energy resource in China. The working media inside the micro heat pipe (MHP) of previous studies was acetone. Compared to acetone, R141b has better stability and lower solubility. For working fluid as R141b in the MHP, higher Reynolds Number (Re) theoretically means better heat transfer. During the typical winter season, when the inclination of the PV panel was 45°, the average power conversion efficiency (PCE) and thermal conversion efficiency (TCE) can reach 12.8 and 26.4 %. Furthermore, in order to reduce the simulation time and facilitate the research, the study establishes the fitting equation of MHP-PV/T surface temperature based on solar radiation intensity and environmental temperature with an average error of 7.6 %. Furthermore, a three-dimensional mathematical model of MHP-PV/T system was developed and validated with experimental results, investigating the Re of R141b in the MHPs and calculating the related heat transfer coefficient (h) based on Re. The simulation showed that the Re and h at the condensation section of the MHP were bigger than those at the evaporation section. The Re and h increased with the water temperature decrease of airfoil heat exchanger and solar radiation intensity rise. Lastly, when water temperature of airfoil heat exchanger was unchanged, the impact of solar radiation intensity on h was greater than Re. When the solar radiation intensity remained unchanged and the water temperature decreased, Re was the main reason for affecting the change of h. The research results will give a scientific foundation and technical application for the MHP-PV/T, as well as more efficient solar energy applications in the future.

Optimizing additively manufactured macro-fin structure designs for enhanced pool boiling of dielectric fluids

This paper presents the results of the saturated pool boiling heat transfer performances of macrostructured fins fabricated by Selective Laser Melting, a metal additive manufacturing technique. A plain surface, two-dimensional triangular and rectangular fins, and three-dimensional pin and segregated fin array designs investigated in this study were fabricated using AlSi10Mg. A dielectric fluid, HFE-7100, was used as the cooling medium in a water-cooled thermosyphon to test the structures under atmospheric conditions. A macro-fin design optimization approach was developed by experimentally characterizing the boiling performances and bubble dynamics in fin arrays with different fin parameters such as fin topology, angle, and height. From the results obtained, this study optimized and tuned the macrostructure design to eliminate the detrimental bubble dynamics that were identified through high-speed visualization. Following a systematic study of the boiling characteristics of two-dimensional triangular and rectangular fins, and three-dimensional pin fins, the segregated fin array was developed to tackle the unfavorable bubble dynamics in these conventional fin geometries to enhance both critical heat flux and heat transfer coefficient. Various performance metrics were used to compare and evaluate the boiling performances of different fin topologies. From our studies, the segregated fin specimen (Seg-3) was determined to achieve the best balance between critical heat flux and heat transfer coefficient enhancements, attaining a critical heat flux of 64.19 W/cm2 and a maximum heat transfer coefficient of 2.22 W/cm2·K, enhancing critical heat flux and heat transfer coefficient by up to 97.2 % and 43.1 % as compared to the plain surface, respectively. Furthermore, Seg-3 has achieved boiling enhancements with only 334 mm2 and 50.6 mm3 of surface area and fin volume, respectively, a substantial surface area and fin volume reduction as compared to conventional macro-fin geometries with the same fin height. In all, this work not only provides fundamental insights into the bubble dynamics in various macro-fin structures and their influence on the boiling performance, but it also presents a macro-fin design optimization strategy that can be adopted for other immersion cooling applications.

Enhanced nucleate boiling of Novec 649 on thin metal foils via laser-induced periodic surface structures

The low boiling temperature of dielectric fluids makes them suitable for satisfying the cooling requirements of advanced high-energy-density devices commonly found in microelectronics. However, the high wettability/wickability of such coolants significantly affects the boiling dynamics, opening new research questions on the crucial role played by micro- and nanostructures on the boiling surface. While different studies point out the importance of microscale grooves, pillars and cavities to promote nucleation and enhance boiling heat transfer coefficient (HTC) for water, the scientific data to support such observations for dielectric fluids is sparse. In this regard, the present work provides an experimental investigation of the nucleate boiling enhancement of Novec 649 on thin metallic stainless-steel foils with tailored, laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS). Femtosecond laser surface texturing was utilized to produce LIPSS with a periodicity of approx. 720 nm, while selected samples additionally included microscale grooves with a depth of 19.6 µm and a width of 25 µm, overlapped with the LIPSS features (labelled as GLIPSS). During boiling performance evaluation, high-speed IR thermography was used to measure the transient temperature fields of the boiling surface. LIPSS samples exhibited a reduction in wall superheat at the onset of boiling from 28 K to about 16 K, resulting in an HTC enhancement of about +65 %. Analysis of IR data was performed through multiscale proper orthogonal decomposition (mPOD) and revealed that the HTC enhancement in the presence of LIPSS is related to a faster heat transfer dynamics (dominant frequency: +54 %) occurring at a smaller spatial scale (dominant mean active site diameter: −12.5 %) and larger spatial density (dominant mean active site density: +39 %). Furthermore, the results for GLIPSS samples revealed a weak impact of micro features to the boiling performance of Novec 649, implying that sub-microscale surface topography is crucial to promote boiling in applications using dielectrics.

Experimental and computational study of convective heat fluxes in swirling two‐phase flows

AbstractThe convective mode of heat transfer is mainly due to the bulk motion of the fluid. Its turbulent nature and enhanced heat transfer coefficients have always attracted the academic, scientific community, and industrialists for many decades. The current research is based on the experimental and theoretical investigations on the turbulent convective heat transfer in swirling (60–300 rpm) steam (1–3 bars) injection into cocurrently flowing water. An exponential increase in the convective heat transfers up till the most swollen part of the swirling steam‐water volume of fluids has been observed. However, the convective heat transfer of the remaining part of the steam's plume shows an almost stagnant decreasing trend. The range of Rayleigh number that supports the transition in trends of the convective heat fluxes is 2.84 × 1011–3.71 × 1011. This transition affects the magnitude of the convective heat fluxes and the extent of the effective momentum fluxes, which is evident in the dominant role of the flow instabilities acting across the length of the steam's plume. Computational Fluid Dynamic analysis also has supported the exhibition of the heat fluxes magnitudes under the influence of the interacting Kelvin–Helmholtz instabilities and inertial instabilities across and along with the cocurrently acting shear layer.

Pool-boiling enhancement on periodic micro/nano ripple-structured surfaces fabricated by femtosecond laser

A study was conducted on whether periodic micro/nano ripple structures generated on metal surfaces using femtosecond laser processing could improve pool boiling heat transfer. Depending on the laser irradiation conditions on the metal surface, a surface structure with different geometrical characteristics is created. Changes in sample surface morphology caused by the laser irradiation intensity are examined using scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser microscopy. Pool boiling tests are conducted to compare three laser irradiation conditions fabricated samples and the bare copper surface. The working fluid is deionized water. The pool boiling curves of each sample surface were compared with each other. Visualization of bubble nucleation is performed using a high-speed camera. The superheat, bubble departure diameter, and bubble growth period of each sample are measured and compared at the onset of nucleate boiling (ONB). The most efficient periodic micro/nano ripple-structured surface reduces the superheat at the ONB by 6.13 °C in comparison with that at the bare Cu surface. The enhanced surface structure reduced the bubble departure diameter and renewal period by 60.5% and 55.6% in comparison with that of the smooth surface. Further, the structured surface showed 178.5% enhancement in heat transfer coefficient and 39.1% in critical heat flux, respectively. Thus, the combination of increased nucleate site density, high nucleation site activation, and a wicking effect in the periodic micro/nano ripple structure significantly improves the pool boiling heat transfer.

Heat transfer of single-phase spray cooling on heated vibrating surfaces

Effective vibration control has potential to enhance convective heat transfer. However, the precise heat transfer mechanism of single-phase spray cooling under vibration remains elusive. This study aims to elucidate this mechanism by establishing a closed-loop system for vibrating surface spray cooling. Various vibration parameters, including vibration Reynolds number (Rev), dimensionless acceleration number (Ac), amplitude, and frequency, were investigated experimentally to determine their impact on heat transfer. The research findings demonstrate that the heat flux, heat transfer coefficient, cooling efficiency, and vibration enhancement factor all decrease with an increase in Rev and amplitude. At a heating power of 200 W and Rev of 4947, the spray cooling performance on the vibrating surface is inhibited by 22%. However, as the heating power increases, the inhibitory effects of Rev and amplitude on the spray cooling heat transfer performance are weakened. Conversely, the amplitude and frequency enhance the heat flux, heat transfer coefficient, cooling efficiency, and vibration enhancement factor. At a heating power of 200 W and an Ac of 3.6, the spray cooling heat transfer performance on the vibrating surface is enhanced by 17%. Finally, a dimensionless correlation equation and a Nusselt number (Nu) prediction model for single-phase spray cooling under vibrating conditions are derived and fitted with an error of ±13.2%.

A critical insight on nanofluids for heat transfer enhancement

There are numerous reports and publications in reputable scientific and engineering journals that attribute substantial enhancement in heat transfer capabilities for heat exchangers once they employ nanofluids as working fluids. By definition, a nanofluid is a working fluid that has a small volume fraction (5% or less) of a solid particle with dimensions in the nanoscale. The addition of this solid material has a reported significant impact on convective heat transfer in heat exchangers. This work investigates the significance of the reported enhancements in many recent related publications. Observations on these publications’ geographical origins, fundamental heat transfer calculations, experimental setups and lack of potential applications are critically made. Heat transfer calculations based on methodologies outlined in random selection of available papers were conducted along with a statistical analysis show paradoxically inconsistent conclusion as well as an apparent lack of complete comprehension of convective heat transfer mechanism. In some of the surveyed literature for example, heat transfer coefficient enhancements were reported to be up to 27% and 48%, whereas the recalculations presented in this work restrain proclaimed enactments to ~ 3.5% and − 4% (no enhancement), respectively. This work aims at allowing a healthy scientific debate on whether nanofluids are the sole answer to enhancing convective heat transfer in heat exchangers. The quantity of literature that confirms the latter statement have an undeniable critical mass, but this volition could be stemming from and heading to the wrong direction. Finally, the challenges imposed by the physical nature of nanoparticles, as well as economic limitations caused by the high price of conventional nanoparticles such as gold (80$/g), diamond (35$/g), and silver (6$/g) that hinder their commercialization, are presented.

Enhancement of heat transfer in heat sink under the effect of a magnetic field and an impingement jet

Improving the performance of heat sinks is very important in the development of cooling systems. In this study, the use of a novel combination method [magnetic field impingement jet (MF-IJ)] to improve the convective heat transfer coefficient in a designed heat sink is numerically investigated. To model heat transfer, a steady three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach is employed. Numerical results including velocity and temperature contours, as well as the distribution of wall temperature of the heat sink and also the convective heat transfer coefficient are analyzed. The results show that the use of ferrofluid (Fe3O4/water) flow with an external magnetic field alone increases the heat transfer coefficient by 10%, while the use of an air impingement jet with pure water and without a magnetic field increases it by 22.4%. By using the MF-IJ method, a 32% enhancement of heat transfer coefficient is achieved compared to the case of pure water flow and without MF-IJ. Based on results, at a Reynolds number of 600, by applying the magnetic field intensities of 400, 800, and 1600 G, the average heat transfer coefficient increases by 5.35, 11.77, and 16.11%, respectively. It is also found that the cooling of the heat sink and temperature distribution is improved by increasing the Reynolds number and the inlet mass flow rate of the impingement jet. For instance, at z = 0.02 m, the application of an impingement jet with mass flow rates of 0.001, 0.004, and 0.005 kg/s results in a respective decrease of 0.36, 1.62, and 1.82% in wall temperature. The results of the current study suggest that the combination method of MF-IJ can be utilized for heat sinks with high heat flux generation as a flow control device.

Enhanced liquid replenishment for pool boiling heat transfer and its CHF mechanism on patterned freeze-casted surfaces

In the current investigation, the pool boiling heat transfer process of patterned porous surfaces, as well as a smooth surface, in ethanol was examined from an academic perspective. The freeze casting (also known as ice-templating) processes was used to fabricate the structured surfaces. It was discovered that freeze-casted coatings significantly improved the performance of boiling heat transfer in comparison to the smooth surface (SMS). The most remarkable increase in Critical Heat Flux (CHF) was achieved by checkerboard porous surface(CHECKERBOARD), with an improvement of 81.6% relative to that of SMS. The maximum Heat Transfer Coefficient (HTC) enhancement was obtained by full porous surface (FULLY-COVERED), with an HTC value 215.8% higher than that of the SMS. For the semicircular porous surface (SEMICIRCULAR), striped porous surface (STRIPED), annular porous surface (ANNULAR) and checkerboard porous surface(CHECKERBOARD) with 50% coating coverage, CHECKERBOARD demonstrated the best heat transfer performance, with CHF and HTC increased by 32.3% and 48.9%, respectively, compared to the SEMICIRCULAR surface. The mechanism of liquid supply at the CHF of the patterned porous surfaces was investigated through phenomenological observations of the boiling phenomena. A modified model, accounting for the coalesced bubble departure frequency and capillary wicking effects, was proposed for CHF prediction. It is noteworthy that the fluid replenishment considers both vertical and lateral replenishment of porous coatings. The CHF data from this study, along with existing literature, were utilized to validate the model, and the predicted results exhibited good agreement with the experimental data, with errors within ±8%.

Experimental Study on the Effect of TiO2–Water Nanofluid on Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in Heat Exchanger with Varying Helical Coil Diameter

The growing demand for efficient heat exchangers has promoted extensive research in exploring advanced heat transfer fluids and novel geometries. This paper investigates the heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics in helical coil heat exchanger employing water-based TiO2 as nanofluid. The utilization of nanofluids offers promising enhancements in thermal conductivity and convective heat transfer in heat exchanger applications. The effect of nanofluid concentration and flow rate on heat transfer and pressure drop with varying helical coil diameter performance is investigated. Experimental tests were conducted using a heat exchanger with different helical coil pipe diameters of 9.53mm, 12.7mm and 15.88mm with constant pitch of 30mm and varying concentrations of TiO2 nanoparticles in water (ranging from 0.1% to 0.5% by volume). The heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop were measured at different operating conditions. The results shows that the addition of TiO2 nanoparticles to water significantly enhanced the heat transfer performance in the helical coil heat exchanger. There is an enhancement in heat transfer coefficient with increasing nanofluid concentration and with increase in pipe diameter. The maximum enhancement in heat transfer coefficient is observed at nanofluid concentration of 0.5% and for pipe diameter of 15.88 mm. However, there is increase in pressure drop with increase in nanofluid concentration and with decreasing pipe diameter. The pressure drop found to be higher for nanofluids compared to pure water. The maximum pressure drop is observed at a concentration of 0.5% and for pipe diameter 9.53mm. In conclusion, the use of a water-based TiO2 nanofluid in a helical coil heat exchanger offers improved heat transfer performance compared to pure water. However, the pressure drop also increases with nanofluid concentration and decreasing pipe diameter. Therefore, a trade-off between heat transfer enhancement and pressure drop should be considered in the design and operation of such heat exchangers.

Thermalhydraulic assessment and design optimization of incorporating flow obstructors in a supercritical minichannel heat sink

Modulation of the thermalhydraulic characteristics of the miniaturized heat sink by geometric alteration is a less explored topic, particularly in conjunction with the supercritical fluids, which can experience both enhancement and deterioration in performance based on the conditions. The present study appraises the response of a square minichannel by incorporating rectangular obstructions, with the primary aim of identifying an optimized orientation and design. A performance evaluation criterion, defined as a combined change in both heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop because of geometric modification, is selected as the primary variable. Installation of the baffles substantially augments the turbulent mixing among the fluid layers, realizing a lower wall-to-fluid temperature differential and enhanced heat transfer coefficient. A relatively lower level of temperature is maintained within the baffled section, thereby delaying the appearance of heat transfer deterioration. Obstructions, however, considerably increases the pressure losses, necessitating careful selection of the dimensions. The use of three pairs of baffles has been identified to be the most feasible option. Desirable values of the height, thickness, and inclination angle for individual plates in this orientation have also been identified, along with a detailed thermalhydraulic assessment about the role of the operating variables with the optimum design.

Influence of PST and PHF heating conditions on the swirl flow of Al+Mg+TiO2 ternary hybrid water-ethylene glycol based nanofluid with a rotating cone

Swirl flow heat exchangers are commonly used in industrial processes such as power generation, chemical processing, and refrigeration. They can be used for both heating and cooling applications and can be designed to handle a wide range of fluid flow rates and temperatures. This study investigated the influence of PST (prescribed surface temperature) and PHF (prescribed heat flux) heating conditions on the swirl flow of Al+Mg+TiO2 ternary hybrid water-ethylene glycol (50/50) based nanofluid with a heated rotating cone. The governing ordinary differential equations were derived from the partial differential equations using the proper similarity transformations. The problem was solved using the Shifted Legendre Collocation Method (SLCM), which is a powerful numerical method. The results showed that the PST heating conditions had a significant impact on the flow and heat transfer characteristics of the ternary hybrid nanofluid. Under PHF heating conditions, the swirl velocity distribution was leading to a noteworthy influence. The use of the Al+Mg+TiO2 ternary hybrid water-ethylene glycol based nanofluid resulted in a significant enhancement in the convective heat transfer coefficient. The SLCM method provided accurate and efficient numerical solutions for the problem, demonstrating its suitability for simulating complex fluid flow and heat transfer problems.

Augmenting the double pipe heat exchanger efficiency using varied molar Ag ornamented graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles aqueous hybrid nanofluids

The optimization of heat transfer in heat exchanging equipment is paramount for the efficient management of energy resources in both industrial and residential settings. In pursuit of this goal, this empirical study embarked on enhancing the heat transfer performance of a double pipe heat exchanger (DPHX) by introducing silver (Ag)-graphene oxide (GO) hybrid nanofluids into the annulus of the heat exchanger. To achieve this, three distinct molar concentrations of Ag ornamented GO hybrid nanoparticles were synthesized by blending GO nanoparticles with silver nitrate at molarities of 0.03 M, 0.06 M, and 0.09 M. These Ag-GO hybrid nanoparticles were then dispersed in the base fluid, resulting in the formation of three distinct hybrid nanofluids, each with a consistent weight percentage of 0.05 wt%. Thorough characterization and evaluation of thermophysical properties were performed on the resulting hybrid nanomaterials and nanofluids, respectively. Remarkably, the most significant enhancement in heat transfer coefficient, Nusselt number, and thermal performance index (62.9%, 33.55%, and 1.29, respectively) was observed with the 0.09 M Ag-GO hybrid nanofluid, operating at a Reynolds number of 1,451 and a flow rate of 47 g/s. These findings highlight the substantial improvement in thermophysical properties of the base fluid and the intensification of heat transfer in the DPHX with increasing Ag molarity over GO. In summary, this study emphasizes the vital importance of optimizing the molarity of the material, which also plays a significant role in nanoparticle synthesis to achieve the optimal amplification of heat transfer.

Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement through Biphilic Stepped Microchannel

In present study, pool boiling heat transfer (PBHT) from biphilic stepped microchannel comprising: hydrophobic fin top and hydrophilic channel region is investigated. The biphilic stepped microchannel is prepared by mechanical polishing and thermo-catalytic etching. The improved liquid supply pattern, increased nucleation site density, retarded bubble coalescence between the adjacent channel and decreased wall forces acting on the bubble meniscus resulted in the PBHT enhancement. Contact angle of the water droplet on hydrophobic and hydrophilic surface is 74.02° and 22.5°, respectively. Enhancement in critical heat flux and heat transfer coefficient by the biphilic stepped microchannel is 195.52% and 367.00%, respectively.

Flow Boiling Performance Evaluation of Recharging Microchannel

Nowadays, miniaturization of high-performance electronic devices leads to higher heat generation, which needs efficient cooling to maintain device temperature below its operating temperature. This work proposed an efficient cooling technique using two-phase flow boiling in a recharging microchannel (RMC) and compared its performance with the conventional simple microchannel (SMC). A three-dimensional numerical investigation is carried out using the volume-of-fluid multiphase model and evaporation–condensation phase-change model in ANSYS Fluent V15. Water with mass fluxes of 100 and 500 kg/(m2·s) enters through the microchannel at inlet subcooling of 5 °C, whereas the substrate bottom surface is subjected to constant heat flux in the range of 10–40 W/cm2. The water saturation temperature is considered as 50 °C, corresponding to the saturation pressure of 12.352 kPa. Results reveal that the RMC shows enhanced heat transfer coefficient, reduced thermal resistance, reduced wall superheat, and reduced substrate temperature compared to SMC. Besides, the RMC shows a reduced pressure drop than the SMC at lower mass flux, whereas it shows an increased pressure drop at higher mass flux. The flow boiling instabilities can mitigate during the bubbly flow regime in RMC. This study suggests the possible application of flow boiling in RMC to cool high-performance electronic devices.