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Improvement of tube heat exchanger performance with perforated ring inserts, tube rotation and using nanofluids
Abstract
Many engineering applications, such as waste heat recovery, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, include heat exchangers. In this work, the performance of a double-tube heat exchanger with a rotating tube, perforated ring inserts...
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Minor Loss Coefficient for Abrupt Section Changes in a Cylindrical Pipe Using a Numerical Approach
Abstract
Abrupt section changes are a classic problem in the study of flow in cylindrical ducts or pipes. For its analysis, there are a wide set of exiting data from previous studies, among which some authors stand out and will be mentioned. Tho...
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Numerical Study of a Heat Exchanger with a Rotating Tube Using Nanofluids under Transitional Flow
Abstract
Improvements in heat exchanger thermal efficiency are crucial for achieving energy use and cost reductions. The use of nanofluids and the rotation of the exchanger inner tube may enhance heat transfer and exchanger efficiency. In this w...
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