Numerical optimization of solar air heaters having different types of roughness shapes on the heated plate – Technical note

Anil Kumar and Man-Hoe Kim

Energy, 2014, vol. 72, issue C, 731-738

Abstract: This paper presents numerical optimization results for the thermal and effective efficiencies of a solar air heater duct as a function of various roughness geometries on the heated plate. A methodology for the prediction of thermal and effective efficiency of the SAH has been developed on the basis of heat transfer and friction factor correlations. Among the roughness geometries considered, the discrete multiple V-shaped rib results in the best thermal and effective efficiencies over the entire range of design conditions. This work also addresses the scope for future research in the area of roughened SAH ducts and will be helpful for researchers investigating new artificial shapes for SAH ducts to enhance the heat transfer.

Keywords: Thermohydraulic optimization; SAH; Heat transfer enhancement; Artificial roughness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2014.05.100

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