To predict three-dimensional temperature distribution of molten aluminum and its influencing factors inside an industrial aluminum holding furnace,a fluid-solid coupled method was presented.The fluid-solid coupled mat...To predict three-dimensional temperature distribution of molten aluminum and its influencing factors inside an industrial aluminum holding furnace,a fluid-solid coupled method was presented.The fluid-solid coupled mathematics models of aluminum holding furnace in the premixed combustion processing were established based on mass conservation,moment conservation,momentum conservation,energy conservation and chemistry species conservation.Computational results agree well with the test data of the typical condition.The maximum combustion temperature is 1 850 K.The average temperature of the molten aluminum is 1 158 K,and the maximum temperature difference is about 240 K.The average temperature increases 0.3 ℃ while the temperature of combustion air increases 1 ℃.The optimal excess air ratio is 1.25-1.30.展开更多
The overall heat transfer coefficient(OHTC)of rock fractures is a fundamental parameter for characterizing the heat transfer behavior of rock fractures in hot dry rock(HDR)geothermal mining.Although a number of practi...The overall heat transfer coefficient(OHTC)of rock fractures is a fundamental parameter for characterizing the heat transfer behavior of rock fractures in hot dry rock(HDR)geothermal mining.Although a number of practical formulae for heat transfer coefficients have been developed in the literature,there is still no widely accepted analytical solution.This paper constructs highly accurate analytical solutions for the temperatures of the inner fracture wall and the fluid.Then they are employed to develop new definition-based formulae(formula A and its simplification formula B)of the OHTC,which are well validated by the experimental and numerical simulation results.An empirical correlation formula of heat transfer coefficient is proposed based on the definition-based formulae which can be directly used in the numerical simulations of heat transfer in rock fractures.A site-scale application example of numerical simulation also demonstrates the effectiveness of the empirical correlation formula.展开更多
Currently, when magnesium alloy sheet is rolled, the method of controlling roll temperature is simple and inaccurate. Furthermore, roll temperature has a large influence on the quality of magnesium alloy sheet; theref...Currently, when magnesium alloy sheet is rolled, the method of controlling roll temperature is simple and inaccurate. Furthermore, roll temperature has a large influence on the quality of magnesium alloy sheet; therefore, a new model using circular fluid flow control roll temperature has been designed. A fluid heat transfer structure was designed, the heat transfer process model of the fluid heating roll was simplified, and the finite di erence method was used to cal?culate the heat transfer process. Fluent software was used to simulate the fluid?solid coupling heat transfer, and both the trend and regularity of the temperature field in the heat transfer process were identified. The results show that the heating e ciency was much higher than traditional heating methods(when the fluid heat of the roll and tempera?ture distribution of the roll surface was more uniform). Moreover, there was a bigger temperature di erence between the input and the output, and after using reverse flow the temperature di erence decreased. The axial and circum?ferential temperature distributions along the sheet were uniform. Both theoretical calculation results and numerical simulation results of the heat transfer between fluid and roll were compared. The error was 1.8%–12.3%, showing that the theoretical model can both forecast and regulate the temperature of the roll(for magnesium alloy sheets) in the rolling process.展开更多
Due to the complex high-temperature characteristics of hydrocarbon fuel,the research on the long-term working process of parallel channel structure under variable working conditions,especially under high heat-mass rat...Due to the complex high-temperature characteristics of hydrocarbon fuel,the research on the long-term working process of parallel channel structure under variable working conditions,especially under high heat-mass ratio,has not been systematically carried out.In this paper,the heat transfer and flow characteristics of related high temperature fuels are studied by using typical engine parallel channel structure.Through numeri⁃cal simulation and systematic experimental verification,the flow and heat transfer characteristics of parallel chan⁃nels under typical working conditions are obtained,and the effectiveness of high-precision calculation method is preliminarily established.It is known that the stable time required for hot start of regenerative cooling engine is about 50 s,and the flow resistance of parallel channel structure first increases and then decreases with the in⁃crease of equivalence ratio(The following equivalence ratio is expressed byΦ),and there is a flow resistance peak in the range ofΦ=0.5~0.8.This is mainly caused by the coupling effect of high temperature physical proper⁃ties,flow rate and pressure of fuel in parallel channels.At the same time,the cooling and heat transfer character⁃istics of parallel channels under some conditions of high heat-mass ratio are obtained,and the main factors affect⁃ing the heat transfer of parallel channels such as improving surface roughness and strengthening heat transfer are mastered.In the experiment,whenΦis less than 0.9,the phenomenon of local heat transfer enhancement and deterioration can be obviously observed,and the temperature rise of local structures exceeds 200℃,which is the risk of structural damage.Therefore,the reliability of long-term parallel channel structure under the condition of high heat-mass ratio should be fully considered in structural design.展开更多
As the dominant seepage channel in rock masses,it is of great significance to study the influence of fracture roughness distribution on seepage and heat transfer in rock masses.In this paper,the fracture roughness dis...As the dominant seepage channel in rock masses,it is of great significance to study the influence of fracture roughness distribution on seepage and heat transfer in rock masses.In this paper,the fracture roughness distribution functions of the Bakhtiary dam site and Oskarshamn/Forsmark mountain were fitted using statistical methods.The COMSOL Multiphysics finite element software was utilized to analyze the effects of fracture roughness distribution types and empirical formulas for fracture hydraulic aperture on the seepage field and temperature field of rock masses.The results show that:(1)The fracture roughness at the Bakhtiary dam site and Oskarshamn/Forsmark mountain follows lognormal and normal distributions,respectively;(2)For rock masses with the same expected value and standard deviation of fracture roughness,the outflow from rock masses with lognormal distribution of fracture roughness is significantly larger than that of rock masses with normal distribution of fracture roughness;(3)The fracture hydraulic aperture,outflow,and cold front distance of the Li and Jiang model are significantly larger than those of the Barton model;(4)The outflow,hydraulic pressure distribution,and temperature distribution of the Barton model are more sensitive to the fracture roughness distribution type than those of the Li and Jiang model.展开更多
The use of nanofluids as heat transfer media represents an innovative strategy to enhance heat transfer performances.This study investigates experimentally the turbulent convective heat transfer characteristics of wat...The use of nanofluids as heat transfer media represents an innovative strategy to enhance heat transfer performances.This study investigates experimentally the turbulent convective heat transfer characteristics of waterbased nanofluids containing TiO_(2),CuO,and graphene nanoplatelet(GNP)nanoparticles as they flow through a copper tube.Both the dynamic viscosity and thermal conductivity of these nanofluids were modeled and experimentally measured across varying nanoparticle concentrations(0.01,0.02,and 0.03 vol.%)and temperatures(25℃,35℃,and 45℃).The findings indicate that the behavior of nanofluids depends on the parameter used for comparison with the base fluid.Notably,both the friction factor and heat transfer coefficient increase with higher nanoparticle volume concentrations at a constant Reynolds number.The results further reveal that the GNP/water nanofluid,with a volume concentration of 0.03%at 45℃,exhibit the highest Nusselt number,followed by the CuO/water and TiO_(2)/water nanofluids,with respective increases of 17.8%,11.09%,and 8.11%.展开更多
The growing need for enhanced heat dissipation is compelling the development of more effective heat exchangers.Innovation inspired by nature bionics,four types of leaf-shaped pin fins were proposed and four combinatio...The growing need for enhanced heat dissipation is compelling the development of more effective heat exchangers.Innovation inspired by nature bionics,four types of leaf-shaped pin fins were proposed and four combinations of them were considered.The leaf-shaped design of the cooling pin fin enhances uniformity and synergy,effectively creating an optimized flow path that boosts cooling performance.Eight three-dimensional conjugate heat transfer models in staggered arrangement were developed using ANSYS-Fluent software.Aluminum6061material was used as the heat sinkmaterial and single-phase liquid water flowed through the rectangular channel where the Reynolds(R_(e))number varies from 40 to 100.Using the same boundary conditions as the software simulations,two leaf-shaped channels were printed to validate numerical models.Velocity field and temperature differences of the eight proposed leaf-shaped pin fins configurations were discussed by comparison with cylindrical pin fins.Based on the findings of this study,at a Reynolds number of 80,the Leaf B Staggered Array(LBSA)records a maximum temperature that is 0.72 K lower than that of the cylindrical pin fins arrangement.Additionally,the LBSA exhibits a reduction in the friction factor by approximately 33.3%relative to the circular pin fins array under the same R_(e).This implies that the design of LBSA has been optimized to provide better heat dissipation performance while maintaining lower energy consumption.Furthermore,the LBSA demonstrates the most favorable thermal-hydraulic performance index(TPI),which is 1.18 times higher than that of the circular pin fins arrangement at R_(e)=80.The temperature reduction and friction factor reduction of the lobed channel is more pronounced than that of the conventional cooling channel,highlighting its potential to increase heat transfer efficiency and reduce energy consumption in practical applications.展开更多
The latent heat thermal energy storage system with solid-liquid phase-change material(SLPCM-LHTES)as energy storage medium provides outstanding advantages such as system simplicity,stable temperature control,and high ...The latent heat thermal energy storage system with solid-liquid phase-change material(SLPCM-LHTES)as energy storage medium provides outstanding advantages such as system simplicity,stable temperature control,and high energy storage density,showing great potential toward addressing the energy storage problems associated with decentralized,intermittent,and unstable renewable energy sources.Notably,effective heat transfer within the SLPCM-LHTES is crucial for extending its application potential.Therefore,a comprehensive understanding of the heat transfer processes in SLPCM-LHTES from a theoretical perspective is necessary.In this review,we propose a three-stage heat transfer pathway in SLPCM-LHTES,including external heating,interfacial heat transfer,and intrinsic phase transition processes.From the perspective of this three-stage pathway,the theoretical basis of heat transfer processes and typical efficiency enhancement strategies in SLPCM-LHTES are summarized.Moreover,an overview of the typical applications of SLPCM-LHTES in various fields,such as building energy efficiency,textiles and garments,and battery thermal management,is presented.Finally,the remaining challenges and possible avenues of research in this burgeoning field will also be discussed.展开更多
The present work deals with the numerical study of the two-phase flow pattern and heat transfer characteristics of single-loop pulsating heat pipes(PHPs)under three modified surfaces(superhydrophilic evaporation secti...The present work deals with the numerical study of the two-phase flow pattern and heat transfer characteristics of single-loop pulsating heat pipes(PHPs)under three modified surfaces(superhydrophilic evaporation section paired with superhydrophilic,superhydrophobic,and hybrid condensation section).The Volume of Fluid(VOF)model was utilized to capture the phase-change process within the PHPs.The study also evaluated the influence of surface wettability on fluid patterns and thermo-dynamic heat transfer performance under various heat fluxes.The results indicated that the effective nucleation and detachment of droplets are critical factors influencing the thermal performance of the PHPs.The overall heat transfer performance of the superhydrophobic surface was significantly improved at low heat flux.Under medium to high heat flux,the superhydrophilic condensation section exhibits a strong oscillation effect and leads to the thickening of the liquid film.In addition,the hybrid surface possesses the heat transfer characteristics of both superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic walls.The hybrid condensation section exhibited the lowest thermal resistance by 0.45 K/W at the heat flux of 10731 W/m^(2).The thermal resistance is reduced by 13.1%and 5.4%,respectively,compared to the superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic conditions.The proposed surface-modification method for achieving highly efficient condensation heat transfer is helpful for the design and operation of device-cooling components.展开更多
The pivotal role microchannels play in the thermal management of electronic components has,in recent decades,prompted extensive research into methods for enhancing their heat transfer performance.Among these methods,s...The pivotal role microchannels play in the thermal management of electronic components has,in recent decades,prompted extensive research into methods for enhancing their heat transfer performance.Among these methods,surface wettability modification was found to be highly effective owing to its significant influence on boiling dynamics and heat transfer mechanisms.In this study,we modified surface wettability using a nanocomposite coating composed of graphene nano plate(GNPs)and multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNT)and then examined how the modification affected the transfer of boiling heat in microchannels.The resultant heat transfer coefficients for hydrophilic and hydrophilic composite(GNPs+MWCNT)microchannels were,respectively,42.8%and 33.95%higher compared with that of the uncoated surface.These results verify that hydrophilic GNP-based coating significantly improves boiling heat transfer performance.It was observed that a minor increase in contact angle,θfrom 73.142°to 75.73°,resulted in a noticeable decrease in thermal performance.This is attributed to diminished liquid film stability,reduced nucleation site activity,and weakened capillary-driven liquid replenishment.These findings underscore the crucial role of optimized surface wettability in maintaining efficient microchannel boiling.At high mass flux,the GNPS microchannels exhibited maximum pressure drop values,with a pressure drop ratio as high as 36%compared to 29%for the GNPs+MWCNT composite samples.Nevertheless,when a composite hydrophilic–hydrophobic coating was deposited through electrodeposition,the enhancement in heat transfer was less significant.This was probably due to decreased surface uniformity,diminished liquid film stability,and the disruption of effective nucleation behavior,all associated with the slight increase in surface contact angle.The obtained results can be used as guidance for designing advanced cooling surfaces in high-performance microelectronic and energy systems,where precise control of surface characteristics is critical.展开更多
In exploring hypersonic propulsion,precooler combined engines require the development of lightweight,efficient,and compact heat exchangers(HX).As additive manufacturing technology continues to progress,triply periodic...In exploring hypersonic propulsion,precooler combined engines require the development of lightweight,efficient,and compact heat exchangers(HX).As additive manufacturing technology continues to progress,triply periodic minimal surface(TPMS)structures,characterized by exceptionally high surface area to volume ratios and intricate geometric structures,have demonstrated superior heat transfer performance.This research examines the thermal-hydraulic(TH)behavior of FKS and Diamond as heat transfer structures under different Reynolds numbers through numerical simulations.The Nusselt number for FKS is 13.2%–17.6%higher than Diamond,while the friction factor for FKS is approximately 18.8%–29.3%higher.A detailed analysis of the internal flow mechanisms reveals that the flow pattern within TPMS can be summarized as cyclic convergence-separation-convergence.The fluid experiences constant disturbances from the structure in all spatial directions,generating strong turbulent mixing and large wall shear stresses,which significantly enhance heat transfer performance.展开更多
Freeze-drying of structurally heterogeneous biomaterials such as porcine aorta presents considerable modeling challenges due to their inherent multilayer composition and moving sublimation interfaces.Conventional mode...Freeze-drying of structurally heterogeneous biomaterials such as porcine aorta presents considerable modeling challenges due to their inherent multilayer composition and moving sublimation interfaces.Conventional models often overlook structural anisotropy and dynamic boundary progression,while experimental determination of key parameters under cryogenic conditions remains difficult.To address these,this study develops a heat and mass transfer model incorporating a dynamic node strategy for the sublimation interface,which effectively handles continuous computational domain deformation.Additionally,specialized fixed nodes were incorporated to adapt to the multilayer structure and its spatially varying thermophysical properties.A novel non-contact gravimetric system was introduced to monitor mass loss in real time without disrupting vacuum,enabling accurate experimental validation.Combined with dehydration data,the model quantified critical parameters including effective thermal conductivity of the dried layer,vapor diffusivity,and sublimation mass transfer resistance.The results show that the migration of the sublimation fronts from both the inner and outer tunics toward the tunica media significantly alters the drying kinetics and heat-mass transfer characteristics.The proposed approach provides an adaptable and predictive framework for simulating freeze-drying processes in structurally heterogeneous systems with spatially varying thermophysical properties.展开更多
The heat transfer coefficient of the water surface is an important parameter in the design of thermal discharge in nuclear power plant engineering.In this study,in situ observations were performed in the northwestern ...The heat transfer coefficient of the water surface is an important parameter in the design of thermal discharge in nuclear power plant engineering.In this study,in situ observations were performed in the northwestern South China Sea near a coastal nuclear power plant to evaluate the applicability of heat transfer coefficient calculation algorithms commonly used in marine thermal discharge engineering in China.The results show that the Regulation for Hydraulic and Thermal Model in Cooling Water Projects(SL 160-2012)is not applicable in calculating the heat transfer coefficient in offshore areas.SL 160-2012 significantly overestimates the heat loss at the sea surface.However,Code for Design of Cooling for Industrial Recirculating Water(GB/T 50102-2014)performs well,and its estimation coefficient is roughly consistent with the estimations of the COARE 3.6 bulk algorithm,which is extensively used in physical oceanography for calculating air-sea heat fluxes,and the Gunneberg formula.In a 3-day observation,the average heat transfer coefficients estimated using these three algorithms were 50.4,48.5,and 48.8 W m^(-2)℃^(-1),respectively,with a deviation of less than 4% among them,whereas that estimated using SL 160-2012 was as high as 176.3 W m^(-2)℃^(-1).The abnormally large value of SL 160-2012 is due to its additional cooling term,which is artificially increased by 100 times because of the incorrect unit conversion used when developing the regulation.If this error is corrected,the value will decrease to 50.5 W m^(-2)℃^(-1),which is very close to the estimation of GB/T 50102-2014.展开更多
Utilizing superwettability micro/nanostructures to enhance the condensation heat transfer(CHT)performance of engineering materials has attracted great interest due to its values in basic research and technological inn...Utilizing superwettability micro/nanostructures to enhance the condensation heat transfer(CHT)performance of engineering materials has attracted great interest due to its values in basic research and technological innovations.Currently,exploring facile micro/nanofabrication approaches to create high-efficiency CHT surfaces has been one of research hotspots.In this work,we propose and demonstrate a type of new superwettability hybrid surface for high-efficiency CHT,which consists of superhydrophobic nanoneedle arrays and triangularly-patterned superhydrophilic microdots(SMDs).Such hybrid surface can be fabricated by the facile growth of densely-packed ZnO nanoneedles on the Zn-electroplated copper surface followed by fluorosilane modification and mask-assisted photodegradation.Through regulating the diameters and interspaces of SMDs,we obtain the optimized triangularly-patterned hybrid surface,which shows 42.7%higher CHT coefficient than the squarely-patterned hybrid surface and 58.5%higher CHT coefficient than the superhydrophobic surface.The key of such hybrid surface design is to considerably increase CHT coefficient brought about by SMD-triggered drop sweeping at the cost of slightly reducing heat transfer area of superhydrophobic functional zone for drop jumping.Such new strategy helps develop advanced CHT surfaces for high-efficiency electronic cooling and energy utilization.展开更多
This study aims to elucidate the connection between the shape factor of GO(graphene oxide)nanoparticles and the behavior of blood-based non-aligned,2-dimensional,incompressible nanofluid flow near stagnation point,und...This study aims to elucidate the connection between the shape factor of GO(graphene oxide)nanoparticles and the behavior of blood-based non-aligned,2-dimensional,incompressible nanofluid flow near stagnation point,under the influence of temperature-dependent viscosity.Appropriate similarity transformations are employed to transform the non-linear partial differential equations(PDEs)into ordinary differential equations(ODEs).The governing equations are subsequently resolved by utilizing the shooting method.The modified Maxwell model is used to estimate the thermal efficiency of the nanofluid affected by different nanoparticle shapes.The impact of various shapes of GO nanoparticles on the velocity and temperature profiles,along with drag forces and heat flux at the stretching boundary,are examined with particular attention to factors such as viscosity changes.Numerical findings are based on the constant concentration of ϕ=5% with nanoparticles measuring 25 nm in size.The influence of different shapes of GO nanoparticles is analyzed for velocity,temperature distributions,as well as drag forces,and heat transfer at the stretching boundary.The velocity profile is highest for spherical-shaped nanoparticles,whereas the blade-shaped particles produced the greatest temperature distribution.Additionally,itwas observed that enhancing the nanoparticles’volume fraction from 1%to 9%significantly improved the temperature profile.Streamline trends are more inclined to the left when the stretching ratio parameter B=0.7 is applied,and a similar pattern is noted for the variable viscosity case with m=0.5.Furthermore,the blade-shaped nanoparticles exhibit the highest thermal conductivity,while the spherical-shaped nanoparticles display the lowest.展开更多
This study investigates the flow boiling heat transfer coefficient and pressure gradient of refrigerant R410A inmicro-channel flat tubes.Experiments were conducted at saturation temperatures ranging from 25℃ to 30℃,...This study investigates the flow boiling heat transfer coefficient and pressure gradient of refrigerant R410A inmicro-channel flat tubes.Experiments were conducted at saturation temperatures ranging from 25℃ to 30℃,mass fluxes between 198 and 305 kg/m^(2)s,and heat fluxes from 9.77 to 20.18 kW/m^(2),yielding 99 sets of local heat transfer coefficient data.The results show that increasing heat flux and mass flux enhances the heat transfer coefficient,although the rate of enhancement decreases with increasing vapor quality.Conversely,higher saturation temperatures slightly reduce the heat transfer coefficient.Additionally,the experimental findings reveal discrepancies in the accuracy of existing pressure drop and heat transfer coefficient prediction models under the studied conditions.This study recommends using the Kimand Mudawar correlation to predict pressure gradients within the tested range,with aMean Error(ME)of−5.24%observed in this study.For heat transfer coefficients,the Cooper and Kandlikar correlations are recommended,achieving a Mean Absolute Error(MAE)of approximately 22%.This research provides value for performance prediction and parameter selection of micro-channel technology in broader application scenarios within heating,ventilation and air-conditioning fields.展开更多
A novel droplet solidification technique was developed to emulate sub-rapid solidification and facilitate the formation of deposited films during the strip casting of silicon steels(w(Si):2.5 and 3.5 wt.%).With the in...A novel droplet solidification technique was developed to emulate sub-rapid solidification and facilitate the formation of deposited films during the strip casting of silicon steels(w(Si):2.5 and 3.5 wt.%).With the increasing number of droplet ejection experiments,the peak heat fluxes between droplet and substrate decreased firstly(1rd–5th ejection),then increased(5th–7th ejection),and finally decreased again(>7th ejection).In the first five experiments,the interfacial thermal resistance between the droplet and the substrate improved with increasing film thickness.However,at the onset of the 6th droplet ejection experiment,the deposited film initiated its melting process due to the accumulated thermal resistance,which has the potential to eradicate the cavity or air space existing between the droplet and the substrate.Consequently,the interfacial contact condition was improved gradually with the increasing melting area from 5th to 7th droplet ejection experiments,leading to an increase in heat fluxes.Increased SiO_(2) content in deposited films for 3.5 wt.%Si steel led to lower peak heat fluxes than for 2.5 wt.%Si steel.The solidification structure of the 2.5 wt.%Si steel droplet sample comprised a fine grain zone at the base,a columnar grain zone in the center,and an equiaxed grain zone at the top.However,the solidification structure of the 3.5 wt.%Si steel droplet only contained columnar grains and equiaxed grains,with a larger average grain size due to the lower interfacial heat flux.展开更多
Heat and mass transfer within an electric arc furnace are strongly influenced by extreme temperatures and complex electromagnetic fields.Variations in temperature distribution play a crucial role in determining melt f...Heat and mass transfer within an electric arc furnace are strongly influenced by extreme temperatures and complex electromagnetic fields.Variations in temperature distribution play a crucial role in determining melt flow patterns and in the formation of stagnant regions,commonly referred to as dead zones.To better understand the internal flow dynamics and thermal behavior of the furnace,this study develops a multiphysics coupled model that integrates fluid heat transfer with Maxwell’s electromagnetic field equations.Numerical simulations are conducted to systematically examine how key operational parameters,such as electric current and arc characteristics,affect the heat transfer performance inside the furnace.The analysis reveals that arc length is the dominant factor governing both current density and heat distribution in the molten bath.Specifically,increasing the arc length from 200 mm to 400 mm results in a 16.1%rise in maximum current density within the titanium slag layer,from 7128 A/m^(2) to 8270 A/m^(2).However,a longer arc also introduces higher interfacial thermal resistance,which impedes heat transfer efficiency and leads to a significant drop in the peak temperature of the titanium slag,from 2618 K to 2125 K.These findings underscore the dual impact of arc length on both electrical and thermal behavior,highlighting the need for careful optimization.展开更多
Extracted natural gas hydrate is a multi-phase and multi-component mixture,and its complex composition poses significant challenges for transmission and transportation,including phase changes following extraction and ...Extracted natural gas hydrate is a multi-phase and multi-component mixture,and its complex composition poses significant challenges for transmission and transportation,including phase changes following extraction and sediment deposition within the pipeline.This study examines the flow and heat transfer characteristics of hydrates in a riser,focusing on the multi-phase flow behavior of natural gas hydrate in the development riser.Additionally,the effects of hydrate flow and seawater temperature on heat exchange are analyzed by simulating the ambient temperature conditions of the South China Sea.The findings reveal that the increase in unit pressure drop is primarily attributed to higher flowvelocities,which result in increased friction of the hydrate flowwithin the development riser.For example,at a hydrate volume fraction of 10%,the unit pressure drop rises by 166.65%and 270.81% when the average inlet velocity is increased from1.0 to 3.0m/s(a two-fold increase)and 5.0 m/s(a four-fold increase),respectively.Furthermore,the riser outlet temperature rises with increasing hydrate flowrates.Under specific heat loss conditions,the flowratemust exceed a minimum threshold to ensure safe transportation.The study also indicates that the riser outlet temperature increases with higher seawater temperatures.Within the seawater temperature range of 5℃ to 15℃,the heat transfer efficiency is reduced compared to the range of 15℃ to 20℃.This discrepancy is due to the fact that as the seawater temperature rises,the convective heat transfer coefficient between the hydrate and the inner wall of the riser also increases,leading to improved overall heat transfer between the hydrate and the pipeline.展开更多
The current work aims to numerically investigate the impact of using(50%ZnO and 50%Al_(2)O_(3))hybrid nanofluid(HNf)on the performance of convective heat transfer inside a horizontal wavy micro-channel.This issue repr...The current work aims to numerically investigate the impact of using(50%ZnO and 50%Al_(2)O_(3))hybrid nanofluid(HNf)on the performance of convective heat transfer inside a horizontal wavy micro-channel.This issue represents a novel approach that has not been extensively covered in previous research and provides more valuable insights into the performance of HNfs in complex flow geometries.The conjugate heat transfer approach is used to demonstrate the influence of adding hybrid nanoparticles(50%Al_(2)O_(3) and 50%ZnO)to pure water on the rate of heat transfer.The governing equations are numerically solved by using ANSYS FLUENT(2021 R2).The behaviors of convective heat transfer coefficient(HTC),Nusselt number(Nu)and pressure drop are presented under various volume concentrations of(1%,2%and 3%)and Reynolds numbers(Re=600,1200 and 1800).The numerical results are validated against the experimental one,where the validation test shows a good agreement between them.The findings display that the highest HTC enhancement is reached at 59.5%when using a volume concentration of 3%and Re=1800.TheNusselt number is increased with the rise in volume concentration of nanoparticles,where the value of the Nusselt number is improved by 42.25%at 3%volume concentration.The reduction in pressure is raised with an increase in volume concentration and Re.The results also show that the combination of dispersion characteristics,Brownian movement and nanoparticles leads to an improvement in the rate of heat transfer.It is concluded that Nu and the behavior of heat transfer are considerably enhanced when using a hybrid nanofluid inside a wavy micro-channel.展开更多
基金Project(2006AA03Z523) supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(08C26224302178) supported by the Innovation Foundation of Central South University,China
文摘To predict three-dimensional temperature distribution of molten aluminum and its influencing factors inside an industrial aluminum holding furnace,a fluid-solid coupled method was presented.The fluid-solid coupled mathematics models of aluminum holding furnace in the premixed combustion processing were established based on mass conservation,moment conservation,momentum conservation,energy conservation and chemistry species conservation.Computational results agree well with the test data of the typical condition.The maximum combustion temperature is 1 850 K.The average temperature of the molten aluminum is 1 158 K,and the maximum temperature difference is about 240 K.The average temperature increases 0.3 ℃ while the temperature of combustion air increases 1 ℃.The optimal excess air ratio is 1.25-1.30.
基金support of this work by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.41972316 and 41672252).
文摘The overall heat transfer coefficient(OHTC)of rock fractures is a fundamental parameter for characterizing the heat transfer behavior of rock fractures in hot dry rock(HDR)geothermal mining.Although a number of practical formulae for heat transfer coefficients have been developed in the literature,there is still no widely accepted analytical solution.This paper constructs highly accurate analytical solutions for the temperatures of the inner fracture wall and the fluid.Then they are employed to develop new definition-based formulae(formula A and its simplification formula B)of the OHTC,which are well validated by the experimental and numerical simulation results.An empirical correlation formula of heat transfer coefficient is proposed based on the definition-based formulae which can be directly used in the numerical simulations of heat transfer in rock fractures.A site-scale application example of numerical simulation also demonstrates the effectiveness of the empirical correlation formula.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1510131)Key Research and Development Projects of Shanxi Province of China(Grant Nos.201603D121010,201603D111004)+3 种基金Science and Technology Project of Jin Cheng City of China(Grant No.20155010)Youth Program of National Natural Science Fund of China(Grant No.51604181)Project of Young Scholar of Shanxi ProvinceLeading Talent Project of Innovative Entrepreneurial Team of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.51501122)
文摘Currently, when magnesium alloy sheet is rolled, the method of controlling roll temperature is simple and inaccurate. Furthermore, roll temperature has a large influence on the quality of magnesium alloy sheet; therefore, a new model using circular fluid flow control roll temperature has been designed. A fluid heat transfer structure was designed, the heat transfer process model of the fluid heating roll was simplified, and the finite di erence method was used to cal?culate the heat transfer process. Fluent software was used to simulate the fluid?solid coupling heat transfer, and both the trend and regularity of the temperature field in the heat transfer process were identified. The results show that the heating e ciency was much higher than traditional heating methods(when the fluid heat of the roll and tempera?ture distribution of the roll surface was more uniform). Moreover, there was a bigger temperature di erence between the input and the output, and after using reverse flow the temperature di erence decreased. The axial and circum?ferential temperature distributions along the sheet were uniform. Both theoretical calculation results and numerical simulation results of the heat transfer between fluid and roll were compared. The error was 1.8%–12.3%, showing that the theoretical model can both forecast and regulate the temperature of the roll(for magnesium alloy sheets) in the rolling process.
文摘Due to the complex high-temperature characteristics of hydrocarbon fuel,the research on the long-term working process of parallel channel structure under variable working conditions,especially under high heat-mass ratio,has not been systematically carried out.In this paper,the heat transfer and flow characteristics of related high temperature fuels are studied by using typical engine parallel channel structure.Through numeri⁃cal simulation and systematic experimental verification,the flow and heat transfer characteristics of parallel chan⁃nels under typical working conditions are obtained,and the effectiveness of high-precision calculation method is preliminarily established.It is known that the stable time required for hot start of regenerative cooling engine is about 50 s,and the flow resistance of parallel channel structure first increases and then decreases with the in⁃crease of equivalence ratio(The following equivalence ratio is expressed byΦ),and there is a flow resistance peak in the range ofΦ=0.5~0.8.This is mainly caused by the coupling effect of high temperature physical proper⁃ties,flow rate and pressure of fuel in parallel channels.At the same time,the cooling and heat transfer character⁃istics of parallel channels under some conditions of high heat-mass ratio are obtained,and the main factors affect⁃ing the heat transfer of parallel channels such as improving surface roughness and strengthening heat transfer are mastered.In the experiment,whenΦis less than 0.9,the phenomenon of local heat transfer enhancement and deterioration can be obviously observed,and the temperature rise of local structures exceeds 200℃,which is the risk of structural damage.Therefore,the reliability of long-term parallel channel structure under the condition of high heat-mass ratio should be fully considered in structural design.
基金College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project of Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic(2025CXCY015)。
文摘As the dominant seepage channel in rock masses,it is of great significance to study the influence of fracture roughness distribution on seepage and heat transfer in rock masses.In this paper,the fracture roughness distribution functions of the Bakhtiary dam site and Oskarshamn/Forsmark mountain were fitted using statistical methods.The COMSOL Multiphysics finite element software was utilized to analyze the effects of fracture roughness distribution types and empirical formulas for fracture hydraulic aperture on the seepage field and temperature field of rock masses.The results show that:(1)The fracture roughness at the Bakhtiary dam site and Oskarshamn/Forsmark mountain follows lognormal and normal distributions,respectively;(2)For rock masses with the same expected value and standard deviation of fracture roughness,the outflow from rock masses with lognormal distribution of fracture roughness is significantly larger than that of rock masses with normal distribution of fracture roughness;(3)The fracture hydraulic aperture,outflow,and cold front distance of the Li and Jiang model are significantly larger than those of the Barton model;(4)The outflow,hydraulic pressure distribution,and temperature distribution of the Barton model are more sensitive to the fracture roughness distribution type than those of the Li and Jiang model.
文摘The use of nanofluids as heat transfer media represents an innovative strategy to enhance heat transfer performances.This study investigates experimentally the turbulent convective heat transfer characteristics of waterbased nanofluids containing TiO_(2),CuO,and graphene nanoplatelet(GNP)nanoparticles as they flow through a copper tube.Both the dynamic viscosity and thermal conductivity of these nanofluids were modeled and experimentally measured across varying nanoparticle concentrations(0.01,0.02,and 0.03 vol.%)and temperatures(25℃,35℃,and 45℃).The findings indicate that the behavior of nanofluids depends on the parameter used for comparison with the base fluid.Notably,both the friction factor and heat transfer coefficient increase with higher nanoparticle volume concentrations at a constant Reynolds number.The results further reveal that the GNP/water nanofluid,with a volume concentration of 0.03%at 45℃,exhibit the highest Nusselt number,followed by the CuO/water and TiO_(2)/water nanofluids,with respective increases of 17.8%,11.09%,and 8.11%.
基金supported by the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(Grant ZR2024ME136).
文摘The growing need for enhanced heat dissipation is compelling the development of more effective heat exchangers.Innovation inspired by nature bionics,four types of leaf-shaped pin fins were proposed and four combinations of them were considered.The leaf-shaped design of the cooling pin fin enhances uniformity and synergy,effectively creating an optimized flow path that boosts cooling performance.Eight three-dimensional conjugate heat transfer models in staggered arrangement were developed using ANSYS-Fluent software.Aluminum6061material was used as the heat sinkmaterial and single-phase liquid water flowed through the rectangular channel where the Reynolds(R_(e))number varies from 40 to 100.Using the same boundary conditions as the software simulations,two leaf-shaped channels were printed to validate numerical models.Velocity field and temperature differences of the eight proposed leaf-shaped pin fins configurations were discussed by comparison with cylindrical pin fins.Based on the findings of this study,at a Reynolds number of 80,the Leaf B Staggered Array(LBSA)records a maximum temperature that is 0.72 K lower than that of the cylindrical pin fins arrangement.Additionally,the LBSA exhibits a reduction in the friction factor by approximately 33.3%relative to the circular pin fins array under the same R_(e).This implies that the design of LBSA has been optimized to provide better heat dissipation performance while maintaining lower energy consumption.Furthermore,the LBSA demonstrates the most favorable thermal-hydraulic performance index(TPI),which is 1.18 times higher than that of the circular pin fins arrangement at R_(e)=80.The temperature reduction and friction factor reduction of the lobed channel is more pronounced than that of the conventional cooling channel,highlighting its potential to increase heat transfer efficiency and reduce energy consumption in practical applications.
基金financial support was provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52476146,52006008,and 52471219)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515140059 and 2025A1515011255)+2 种基金the Peking University Third Hospital Haidian transformation project(HDCXZHKC2023210)the National Foreign Expert Individual Human Project(Category H,No.H20240116)the State Key Laboratory of New Ceramic Materials Tsinghua University(No.KFZD202402).
文摘The latent heat thermal energy storage system with solid-liquid phase-change material(SLPCM-LHTES)as energy storage medium provides outstanding advantages such as system simplicity,stable temperature control,and high energy storage density,showing great potential toward addressing the energy storage problems associated with decentralized,intermittent,and unstable renewable energy sources.Notably,effective heat transfer within the SLPCM-LHTES is crucial for extending its application potential.Therefore,a comprehensive understanding of the heat transfer processes in SLPCM-LHTES from a theoretical perspective is necessary.In this review,we propose a three-stage heat transfer pathway in SLPCM-LHTES,including external heating,interfacial heat transfer,and intrinsic phase transition processes.From the perspective of this three-stage pathway,the theoretical basis of heat transfer processes and typical efficiency enhancement strategies in SLPCM-LHTES are summarized.Moreover,an overview of the typical applications of SLPCM-LHTES in various fields,such as building energy efficiency,textiles and garments,and battery thermal management,is presented.Finally,the remaining challenges and possible avenues of research in this burgeoning field will also be discussed.
基金support by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(3194046)BUCEA Post Graduate Innovation Project.
文摘The present work deals with the numerical study of the two-phase flow pattern and heat transfer characteristics of single-loop pulsating heat pipes(PHPs)under three modified surfaces(superhydrophilic evaporation section paired with superhydrophilic,superhydrophobic,and hybrid condensation section).The Volume of Fluid(VOF)model was utilized to capture the phase-change process within the PHPs.The study also evaluated the influence of surface wettability on fluid patterns and thermo-dynamic heat transfer performance under various heat fluxes.The results indicated that the effective nucleation and detachment of droplets are critical factors influencing the thermal performance of the PHPs.The overall heat transfer performance of the superhydrophobic surface was significantly improved at low heat flux.Under medium to high heat flux,the superhydrophilic condensation section exhibits a strong oscillation effect and leads to the thickening of the liquid film.In addition,the hybrid surface possesses the heat transfer characteristics of both superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic walls.The hybrid condensation section exhibited the lowest thermal resistance by 0.45 K/W at the heat flux of 10731 W/m^(2).The thermal resistance is reduced by 13.1%and 5.4%,respectively,compared to the superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic conditions.The proposed surface-modification method for achieving highly efficient condensation heat transfer is helpful for the design and operation of device-cooling components.
文摘The pivotal role microchannels play in the thermal management of electronic components has,in recent decades,prompted extensive research into methods for enhancing their heat transfer performance.Among these methods,surface wettability modification was found to be highly effective owing to its significant influence on boiling dynamics and heat transfer mechanisms.In this study,we modified surface wettability using a nanocomposite coating composed of graphene nano plate(GNPs)and multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNT)and then examined how the modification affected the transfer of boiling heat in microchannels.The resultant heat transfer coefficients for hydrophilic and hydrophilic composite(GNPs+MWCNT)microchannels were,respectively,42.8%and 33.95%higher compared with that of the uncoated surface.These results verify that hydrophilic GNP-based coating significantly improves boiling heat transfer performance.It was observed that a minor increase in contact angle,θfrom 73.142°to 75.73°,resulted in a noticeable decrease in thermal performance.This is attributed to diminished liquid film stability,reduced nucleation site activity,and weakened capillary-driven liquid replenishment.These findings underscore the crucial role of optimized surface wettability in maintaining efficient microchannel boiling.At high mass flux,the GNPS microchannels exhibited maximum pressure drop values,with a pressure drop ratio as high as 36%compared to 29%for the GNPs+MWCNT composite samples.Nevertheless,when a composite hydrophilic–hydrophobic coating was deposited through electrodeposition,the enhancement in heat transfer was less significant.This was probably due to decreased surface uniformity,diminished liquid film stability,and the disruption of effective nucleation behavior,all associated with the slight increase in surface contact angle.The obtained results can be used as guidance for designing advanced cooling surfaces in high-performance microelectronic and energy systems,where precise control of surface characteristics is critical.
基金supported by the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Program No.2024JC-YBMS-449)Project ZR2022QE233 supported by Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation.
文摘In exploring hypersonic propulsion,precooler combined engines require the development of lightweight,efficient,and compact heat exchangers(HX).As additive manufacturing technology continues to progress,triply periodic minimal surface(TPMS)structures,characterized by exceptionally high surface area to volume ratios and intricate geometric structures,have demonstrated superior heat transfer performance.This research examines the thermal-hydraulic(TH)behavior of FKS and Diamond as heat transfer structures under different Reynolds numbers through numerical simulations.The Nusselt number for FKS is 13.2%–17.6%higher than Diamond,while the friction factor for FKS is approximately 18.8%–29.3%higher.A detailed analysis of the internal flow mechanisms reveals that the flow pattern within TPMS can be summarized as cyclic convergence-separation-convergence.The fluid experiences constant disturbances from the structure in all spatial directions,generating strong turbulent mixing and large wall shear stresses,which significantly enhance heat transfer performance.
基金funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Projects in Henan Province(No.252102310425)the Key Scientific Research Projects of Higher Education Institutions in Henan Province(No.23A560018).
文摘Freeze-drying of structurally heterogeneous biomaterials such as porcine aorta presents considerable modeling challenges due to their inherent multilayer composition and moving sublimation interfaces.Conventional models often overlook structural anisotropy and dynamic boundary progression,while experimental determination of key parameters under cryogenic conditions remains difficult.To address these,this study develops a heat and mass transfer model incorporating a dynamic node strategy for the sublimation interface,which effectively handles continuous computational domain deformation.Additionally,specialized fixed nodes were incorporated to adapt to the multilayer structure and its spatially varying thermophysical properties.A novel non-contact gravimetric system was introduced to monitor mass loss in real time without disrupting vacuum,enabling accurate experimental validation.Combined with dehydration data,the model quantified critical parameters including effective thermal conductivity of the dried layer,vapor diffusivity,and sublimation mass transfer resistance.The results show that the migration of the sublimation fronts from both the inner and outer tunics toward the tunica media significantly alters the drying kinetics and heat-mass transfer characteristics.The proposed approach provides an adaptable and predictive framework for simulating freeze-drying processes in structurally heterogeneous systems with spatially varying thermophysical properties.
基金supported by the Laoshan Laboratory(No.LSKJ202201600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41821004)。
文摘The heat transfer coefficient of the water surface is an important parameter in the design of thermal discharge in nuclear power plant engineering.In this study,in situ observations were performed in the northwestern South China Sea near a coastal nuclear power plant to evaluate the applicability of heat transfer coefficient calculation algorithms commonly used in marine thermal discharge engineering in China.The results show that the Regulation for Hydraulic and Thermal Model in Cooling Water Projects(SL 160-2012)is not applicable in calculating the heat transfer coefficient in offshore areas.SL 160-2012 significantly overestimates the heat loss at the sea surface.However,Code for Design of Cooling for Industrial Recirculating Water(GB/T 50102-2014)performs well,and its estimation coefficient is roughly consistent with the estimations of the COARE 3.6 bulk algorithm,which is extensively used in physical oceanography for calculating air-sea heat fluxes,and the Gunneberg formula.In a 3-day observation,the average heat transfer coefficients estimated using these three algorithms were 50.4,48.5,and 48.8 W m^(-2)℃^(-1),respectively,with a deviation of less than 4% among them,whereas that estimated using SL 160-2012 was as high as 176.3 W m^(-2)℃^(-1).The abnormally large value of SL 160-2012 is due to its additional cooling term,which is artificially increased by 100 times because of the incorrect unit conversion used when developing the regulation.If this error is corrected,the value will decrease to 50.5 W m^(-2)℃^(-1),which is very close to the estimation of GB/T 50102-2014.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21573276)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20170007)Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(No.2022ZB846).
文摘Utilizing superwettability micro/nanostructures to enhance the condensation heat transfer(CHT)performance of engineering materials has attracted great interest due to its values in basic research and technological innovations.Currently,exploring facile micro/nanofabrication approaches to create high-efficiency CHT surfaces has been one of research hotspots.In this work,we propose and demonstrate a type of new superwettability hybrid surface for high-efficiency CHT,which consists of superhydrophobic nanoneedle arrays and triangularly-patterned superhydrophilic microdots(SMDs).Such hybrid surface can be fabricated by the facile growth of densely-packed ZnO nanoneedles on the Zn-electroplated copper surface followed by fluorosilane modification and mask-assisted photodegradation.Through regulating the diameters and interspaces of SMDs,we obtain the optimized triangularly-patterned hybrid surface,which shows 42.7%higher CHT coefficient than the squarely-patterned hybrid surface and 58.5%higher CHT coefficient than the superhydrophobic surface.The key of such hybrid surface design is to considerably increase CHT coefficient brought about by SMD-triggered drop sweeping at the cost of slightly reducing heat transfer area of superhydrophobic functional zone for drop jumping.Such new strategy helps develop advanced CHT surfaces for high-efficiency electronic cooling and energy utilization.
文摘This study aims to elucidate the connection between the shape factor of GO(graphene oxide)nanoparticles and the behavior of blood-based non-aligned,2-dimensional,incompressible nanofluid flow near stagnation point,under the influence of temperature-dependent viscosity.Appropriate similarity transformations are employed to transform the non-linear partial differential equations(PDEs)into ordinary differential equations(ODEs).The governing equations are subsequently resolved by utilizing the shooting method.The modified Maxwell model is used to estimate the thermal efficiency of the nanofluid affected by different nanoparticle shapes.The impact of various shapes of GO nanoparticles on the velocity and temperature profiles,along with drag forces and heat flux at the stretching boundary,are examined with particular attention to factors such as viscosity changes.Numerical findings are based on the constant concentration of ϕ=5% with nanoparticles measuring 25 nm in size.The influence of different shapes of GO nanoparticles is analyzed for velocity,temperature distributions,as well as drag forces,and heat transfer at the stretching boundary.The velocity profile is highest for spherical-shaped nanoparticles,whereas the blade-shaped particles produced the greatest temperature distribution.Additionally,itwas observed that enhancing the nanoparticles’volume fraction from 1%to 9%significantly improved the temperature profile.Streamline trends are more inclined to the left when the stretching ratio parameter B=0.7 is applied,and a similar pattern is noted for the variable viscosity case with m=0.5.Furthermore,the blade-shaped nanoparticles exhibit the highest thermal conductivity,while the spherical-shaped nanoparticles display the lowest.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52306026)the State Key Laboratory of Air-Conditioning Equipment and System Energy Conservation Open Project(Project No.ACSKL2021KT01)The APC was covered by the Special Innovation Project Fund of the the State Key Laboratory of Air-Conditioning Equipment and System Energy Conservation Open Project(Project No.ACSKL2021KT01).
文摘This study investigates the flow boiling heat transfer coefficient and pressure gradient of refrigerant R410A inmicro-channel flat tubes.Experiments were conducted at saturation temperatures ranging from 25℃ to 30℃,mass fluxes between 198 and 305 kg/m^(2)s,and heat fluxes from 9.77 to 20.18 kW/m^(2),yielding 99 sets of local heat transfer coefficient data.The results show that increasing heat flux and mass flux enhances the heat transfer coefficient,although the rate of enhancement decreases with increasing vapor quality.Conversely,higher saturation temperatures slightly reduce the heat transfer coefficient.Additionally,the experimental findings reveal discrepancies in the accuracy of existing pressure drop and heat transfer coefficient prediction models under the studied conditions.This study recommends using the Kimand Mudawar correlation to predict pressure gradients within the tested range,with aMean Error(ME)of−5.24%observed in this study.For heat transfer coefficients,the Cooper and Kandlikar correlations are recommended,achieving a Mean Absolute Error(MAE)of approximately 22%.This research provides value for performance prediction and parameter selection of micro-channel technology in broader application scenarios within heating,ventilation and air-conditioning fields.
基金supports from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52304361 and 52130408)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(2023JJ40737)are great acknowledged.
文摘A novel droplet solidification technique was developed to emulate sub-rapid solidification and facilitate the formation of deposited films during the strip casting of silicon steels(w(Si):2.5 and 3.5 wt.%).With the increasing number of droplet ejection experiments,the peak heat fluxes between droplet and substrate decreased firstly(1rd–5th ejection),then increased(5th–7th ejection),and finally decreased again(>7th ejection).In the first five experiments,the interfacial thermal resistance between the droplet and the substrate improved with increasing film thickness.However,at the onset of the 6th droplet ejection experiment,the deposited film initiated its melting process due to the accumulated thermal resistance,which has the potential to eradicate the cavity or air space existing between the droplet and the substrate.Consequently,the interfacial contact condition was improved gradually with the increasing melting area from 5th to 7th droplet ejection experiments,leading to an increase in heat fluxes.Increased SiO_(2) content in deposited films for 3.5 wt.%Si steel led to lower peak heat fluxes than for 2.5 wt.%Si steel.The solidification structure of the 2.5 wt.%Si steel droplet sample comprised a fine grain zone at the base,a columnar grain zone in the center,and an equiaxed grain zone at the top.However,the solidification structure of the 3.5 wt.%Si steel droplet only contained columnar grains and equiaxed grains,with a larger average grain size due to the lower interfacial heat flux.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China under Contract(NO.51966005)Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(NO.202301AT070469)Yunnan Major Scientific and Technological Projects(NO.202202AG050002).
文摘Heat and mass transfer within an electric arc furnace are strongly influenced by extreme temperatures and complex electromagnetic fields.Variations in temperature distribution play a crucial role in determining melt flow patterns and in the formation of stagnant regions,commonly referred to as dead zones.To better understand the internal flow dynamics and thermal behavior of the furnace,this study develops a multiphysics coupled model that integrates fluid heat transfer with Maxwell’s electromagnetic field equations.Numerical simulations are conducted to systematically examine how key operational parameters,such as electric current and arc characteristics,affect the heat transfer performance inside the furnace.The analysis reveals that arc length is the dominant factor governing both current density and heat distribution in the molten bath.Specifically,increasing the arc length from 200 mm to 400 mm results in a 16.1%rise in maximum current density within the titanium slag layer,from 7128 A/m^(2) to 8270 A/m^(2).However,a longer arc also introduces higher interfacial thermal resistance,which impedes heat transfer efficiency and leads to a significant drop in the peak temperature of the titanium slag,from 2618 K to 2125 K.These findings underscore the dual impact of arc length on both electrical and thermal behavior,highlighting the need for careful optimization.
基金This work was supported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology High Tech Ship Special Project(Grant No.CBG3N21-2-6).
文摘Extracted natural gas hydrate is a multi-phase and multi-component mixture,and its complex composition poses significant challenges for transmission and transportation,including phase changes following extraction and sediment deposition within the pipeline.This study examines the flow and heat transfer characteristics of hydrates in a riser,focusing on the multi-phase flow behavior of natural gas hydrate in the development riser.Additionally,the effects of hydrate flow and seawater temperature on heat exchange are analyzed by simulating the ambient temperature conditions of the South China Sea.The findings reveal that the increase in unit pressure drop is primarily attributed to higher flowvelocities,which result in increased friction of the hydrate flowwithin the development riser.For example,at a hydrate volume fraction of 10%,the unit pressure drop rises by 166.65%and 270.81% when the average inlet velocity is increased from1.0 to 3.0m/s(a two-fold increase)and 5.0 m/s(a four-fold increase),respectively.Furthermore,the riser outlet temperature rises with increasing hydrate flowrates.Under specific heat loss conditions,the flowratemust exceed a minimum threshold to ensure safe transportation.The study also indicates that the riser outlet temperature increases with higher seawater temperatures.Within the seawater temperature range of 5℃ to 15℃,the heat transfer efficiency is reduced compared to the range of 15℃ to 20℃.This discrepancy is due to the fact that as the seawater temperature rises,the convective heat transfer coefficient between the hydrate and the inner wall of the riser also increases,leading to improved overall heat transfer between the hydrate and the pipeline.
文摘The current work aims to numerically investigate the impact of using(50%ZnO and 50%Al_(2)O_(3))hybrid nanofluid(HNf)on the performance of convective heat transfer inside a horizontal wavy micro-channel.This issue represents a novel approach that has not been extensively covered in previous research and provides more valuable insights into the performance of HNfs in complex flow geometries.The conjugate heat transfer approach is used to demonstrate the influence of adding hybrid nanoparticles(50%Al_(2)O_(3) and 50%ZnO)to pure water on the rate of heat transfer.The governing equations are numerically solved by using ANSYS FLUENT(2021 R2).The behaviors of convective heat transfer coefficient(HTC),Nusselt number(Nu)and pressure drop are presented under various volume concentrations of(1%,2%and 3%)and Reynolds numbers(Re=600,1200 and 1800).The numerical results are validated against the experimental one,where the validation test shows a good agreement between them.The findings display that the highest HTC enhancement is reached at 59.5%when using a volume concentration of 3%and Re=1800.TheNusselt number is increased with the rise in volume concentration of nanoparticles,where the value of the Nusselt number is improved by 42.25%at 3%volume concentration.The reduction in pressure is raised with an increase in volume concentration and Re.The results also show that the combination of dispersion characteristics,Brownian movement and nanoparticles leads to an improvement in the rate of heat transfer.It is concluded that Nu and the behavior of heat transfer are considerably enhanced when using a hybrid nanofluid inside a wavy micro-channel.
