Flow characteristics in heated trapezoidal channels: A finite element method study of Reynolds number and fin design influences
This work investigates the effect of a number of perforated fin configurations on the convective flow characteristics within a heated trapezoidal channel. By improving the flow characteristics, pressure distribution, velocity profiles, and temperature patterns, it is intended to investigate optimum...
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| author | Mohammed Riad Benouaz Houssameddine Kandouci Mohammed Ayad Alkhafaji Noureddine Kaid Alain M. Dikandé Younes Menni Giulio Lorenzini Ali J. Chamkha |
| author_facet | Mohammed Riad Benouaz Houssameddine Kandouci Mohammed Ayad Alkhafaji Noureddine Kaid Alain M. Dikandé Younes Menni Giulio Lorenzini Ali J. Chamkha |
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| description | This work investigates the effect of a number of perforated fin configurations on the convective flow characteristics within a heated trapezoidal channel. By improving the flow characteristics, pressure distribution, velocity profiles, and temperature patterns, it is intended to investigate optimum performance by using different geometrical fin designs. Numerical simulations are performed for solid and perforated fins with Reynolds numbers from 100 000 up to 200 000. Most importantly, the results highlight that perforations cause significant changes in flow behavior, such as the formation of distinct recirculation zones and dynamic pressure profile variations, which influence the thermal characteristics. This study identifies that optimization of perforated fin geometries is a key strategy to achieve high efficiency in thermal management systems for effective cooling of engineering applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-713264fb30b1411493fa21e06f14b3aa2025-02-03T16:40:41ZengAIP Publishing LLCAIP Advances2158-32262025-01-01151015002015002-1610.1063/5.0240719Flow characteristics in heated trapezoidal channels: A finite element method study of Reynolds number and fin design influencesMohammed Riad Benouaz0Houssameddine Kandouci1Mohammed Ayad Alkhafaji2Noureddine Kaid3Alain M. Dikandé4Younes Menni5Giulio Lorenzini6Ali J. Chamkha7Energy and Environment Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. University Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, AlgeriaEnergy and Environment Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. University Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, AlgeriaCollege of Technical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar 64001, IraqEnergy and Environment Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. University Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Research on Advanced Materials and Nonlinear Science (LaRAMaNS), Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, CameroonEnergy and Environment Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. University Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, AlgeriaDepartment of Engineering and Architecture, Parco Area delle Scienze 181/A, Parma 43124, ItalyFaculty of Engineering, Kuwait College of Science and Technology, Doha District, Kuwait 35004, KuwaitThis work investigates the effect of a number of perforated fin configurations on the convective flow characteristics within a heated trapezoidal channel. By improving the flow characteristics, pressure distribution, velocity profiles, and temperature patterns, it is intended to investigate optimum performance by using different geometrical fin designs. Numerical simulations are performed for solid and perforated fins with Reynolds numbers from 100 000 up to 200 000. Most importantly, the results highlight that perforations cause significant changes in flow behavior, such as the formation of distinct recirculation zones and dynamic pressure profile variations, which influence the thermal characteristics. This study identifies that optimization of perforated fin geometries is a key strategy to achieve high efficiency in thermal management systems for effective cooling of engineering applications.http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0240719 |
| spellingShingle | Mohammed Riad Benouaz Houssameddine Kandouci Mohammed Ayad Alkhafaji Noureddine Kaid Alain M. Dikandé Younes Menni Giulio Lorenzini Ali J. Chamkha Flow characteristics in heated trapezoidal channels: A finite element method study of Reynolds number and fin design influences AIP Advances |
| title | Flow characteristics in heated trapezoidal channels: A finite element method study of Reynolds number and fin design influences |
| title_full | Flow characteristics in heated trapezoidal channels: A finite element method study of Reynolds number and fin design influences |
| title_fullStr | Flow characteristics in heated trapezoidal channels: A finite element method study of Reynolds number and fin design influences |
| title_full_unstemmed | Flow characteristics in heated trapezoidal channels: A finite element method study of Reynolds number and fin design influences |
| title_short | Flow characteristics in heated trapezoidal channels: A finite element method study of Reynolds number and fin design influences |
| title_sort | flow characteristics in heated trapezoidal channels a finite element method study of reynolds number and fin design influences |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0240719 |
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