Numerical simulation of nanofluids flow and heat transfer through isosceles triangular channels

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Quchan Branch, Islamic Azad University Quchan, Iran

2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

3 Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111 Iran International Academy of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Ottawa, Canada

Abstract

Nanofluids are stable suspensions of nanoparticles in conventional heat transfer fluids (base fluids) that exhibit better thermal characteristics compared to those of the base fluids. It is important to clarify various aspects of nanofluids behavior. In order to identify the thermal and hydrodynamic behavior of nanofluids flowing through non-circular ducts, in the present study the laminar flow forced convective heat transfer of Al2O3/water nanofluid thorough channels with isosceles triangle cross section with constant wall heat flux was studied numerically. The effects of nanoparticle concentration, nanofluid flow rate and geometry of channels on the thermal and hydrodynamic behavior of nanofluids were studied. The single-phase model was used in simulations under steady state conditions. Results reveal that the local and average heat transfer coefficients of nanofluids are greater than those of the base fluid. Heat transfer coefficient enhancement of nanofluids increases with increase in nanoparticle concentration and Reynolds number. The local heat transfer coefficient of the base fluid and that of the nanofluids decrease with the axial distance from the channel inlet. Results also indicate that an increase in the apex angle of the channel, decreases the Nusselt number and heat transfer coefficient. The wall friction coefficient decreases with increasing axial distance from the channel inlet and approaches a constant value in the developed region. Friction coefficient and pressure drop decrease by increasing the apex angle of the channels. 

Graphical Abstract

Numerical simulation of nanofluids flow and heat transfer through isosceles triangular channels

Highlights

  • Laminar heat transfer nanofluid inside an isosceles triangle cross section is investigated.
  • Higher volume concentration is conducive to heat transfer.
  • Increased nanoparticle concentration increases the pumping power. 
  • Increasing the apex angle of the channels decreases the friction coefficient and pressure drop.

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Journal of Particle Science and Technology
Volume 4, Issue 1
March 2018
Pages 29-38

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  • Receive Date: 13 May 2018
  • Revise Date: 10 July 2018
  • Accept Date: 13 July 2018

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