Study on Enhanced Heat Transfer and Structural Optimum for Combination Vortex Generator in Spiral Channel

Abstract:

The array configuration of delta wing and elliptical cylinder vortex generator in the spiral surface channel was studied. By changing the assembly distance s, the triangle wing vortex generator angle of attack α, the elliptical cylinder vortex generator angle of attack β to research the heat transfer and resistance properties under different working conditions. The research model as follow: the heat-medium is water-vapor [H₂, the cold medium of flow is air, Steam temperature is 400K and air inlet temperature is 293K, the Reynolds number ranging from 4000 to 7000.The optimum structure was determined by using numerical simulation method and orthogonal experiment method. The result shows the optimization structure of the combination vortex generator: α=45°, β=45°, s=90mm. Compared with the normal structure, the heat transfer enhancement comprehensive effect of the optimization structure raised about 36.2%~47.6%.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 501-504)
• Pages: 2338-2343
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.501-504.2338
• Online since: January 2014
• Authors: De Fan Qing, Ya Long Zhang, Sheng Xue Liu, Cui Fang Wang
• Keywords: Combination Vortex Generator, Enhanced Heat Transfer, Optimum Structure, Spiral Surface Channel

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