Unlocking Heat Transfer Potential in Multi-sided Porous Geometries: A Study on Magnetothermal Effects and Entropy Generation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-16-2024
Abstract
This study investigates heat transfer efficiency and irreversibility generation in multi-sided porous thermal systems filled with a Cu-Al2O3-water hybrid nanofluid. The research examines convective heat transfer across various polygonal geometries, ranging from four-sided to infinitely-sided (circular) structures, aiming to maximize thermal system performance intended for scientific and industrial applications. For a standardized comparison, the fluid volume and active heating and cooling lengths are kept constant for all the geometries considered. The analysis includes varying flow-controlling variables like the modified Rayleigh number (Ram), Hartmann number (Ha), and Darcy number (Da) to evaluate how they affect heat transfer efficiency and entropy generation, including total, magnetic, and viscous entropy. The numerical simulations, conducted using the finite element approach, explore Ram values ranging from 10 to 104, Ha from 0 to 70, and Da from 10-4 to 10-2. Streamline and isothermal contours analyze flow behavior, while heatline tools reveal thermal energy transport dynamics. Results show up to a 20 % improvement in heat transfer efficiency in optimized configurations. Key findings indicate that hexagonal structures can be viable alternatives to circular tubes in space-constrained applications, offering comparable thermal performance. Interestingly, pentagonal cavities exhibit the highest irreversibility due to symmetry loss. The study offers insightful information for enhancing thermal system design in various industrial settings, particularly for applications requiring efficient heat transfer in limited spaces. © 2024 The Author(s)
Source Publication
International Journal of Thermofluids (ISSN 2666-2027)
Recommended Citation
Goswami, G., Manna, N. K., Mandal, D. K., Gorla, R. S. R., & Biswas, N. (2024). Unlocking heat transfer potential in multi-sided porous geometries: A study on magnetothermal effects and entropy generation. International Journal of Thermofluids, 24, 100949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijft.2024.100949
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