Parametric CFD study for finding the optimal tube arrangement of a fin-and-tube heat exchanger with plain fins in a marine environment
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In the past, fin-and tube heat exchanger (FTHE) pattern ratios have been largely based on ad-hoc design principles. Here, we investigate optimal arrangements for a FTHE with plain fins in marine environments represented by two different air types; one unfiltered high condensation rate and clean dry filtered conditions. The thermal-hydraulic efficiency of is measured comparing modified ratio Colburn j-factor Fanning friction factor. regression model generated from CFD data then used to identify maximum specific fin pitches separately. We identified patterns: large pitch air, another small air. Manufacturing restrictions were found significantly limit achievable pattern. By neglecting related manufacturing restrictions, 4% higher 1.5 mm 23% 3.5 achieved. Without any application limitations or can 36% increased than mm. These novel results show that development potential significant improvements efficiency.
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عنوان ژورنال: Applied Thermal Engineering
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1873-5606', '1359-4311']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117642