Large-Eddy Simulations of Flow and Heat Transfer in Complex Three-Dimensional Multilouvered Fins

Tafti, D.K.; Zhang, X.; Huang, W.; Wang, G.

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Title

Large-Eddy Simulations of Flow and Heat Transfer in Complex Three-Dimensional Multilouvered Fins

Author(s)

• Tafti, D.K.
• Zhang, X.
• Huang, W.
• Wang, G.

Issue Date

2000-04

Keyword(s)

louvered-fin heat exchangers

Abstract

The paper describes the computational procedure and results from large-eddy simulations in a complex three-dimensional louver geometry. The three-dimensionality in the louver geometry occurs along the height of the fin, where the angled louver transitions to the flat landing and joins with the tube surface. The transition region is characterized by a swept leading edge and decreasing flow area between louvers. Preliminary results show a high energy compact vortex jet forming in this region. The jet forms in the vicinity of the louver junction with the flat landing and is drawn under the louver in the transition region. Its interaction with the surface of the louver produces vorticity of the opposite sign, which aids in augmenting heat transfer on the louver surface. The top surface of the louver in the transition region experiences large velocities in the vicinity of the surface and exhibits higher heat transfer coefficients than the bottom surface.

Publisher

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center. College of Engineering. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Series/Report Name or Number

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center TR-165

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Project 94

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