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Numerical investigation of turbulent forced convection in a duct with a trapezoidal cross section

  • Masoud Rokni
  • , Bengt Sunden
  • Lund Institute of Technology

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Abstract

The present work concerns development and application of turbulence models for forced convective heat transfer in trapezoidal ducts. The numerical approach is based on the finite volume technique with a non-staggered grid arrangement. The pressure-velocity coupling is handled by using the SIMPLEC-algorithm. Cyclic conditions in the main flow direction are imposed. The standard k-ε model with wall functions is used as a reference. The non-linear k-ε of Speziale is applied to calculate the turbulent shear stresses. The turbulent heat fluxes are calculated by the simple eddy diffusivity (SED) concept, the GGDH method and the WET method. The overall comparison between the methods is presented in terms of the friction factor and average Nusselt number. In particular the secondary flow field is investigated.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication:Proceedings of the 2nd Baltic Heat Transfer Conference
Publication date1995
Pages321-331
ISBN (Print)1853124311
Publication statusPublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd Baltic Heat Transfer Conference - Riga, Latvia
Duration: 21 Aug 1995 → 23 Aug 1995

Conference

Conference2nd Baltic Heat Transfer Conference
Country/TerritoryLatvia
CityRiga
Period21/08/1995 → 23/08/1995
SeriesAdvances in Engineering Heat Transfer

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