Abstract
An experimental study of heat transfer and pressure drop in a rectangular channel roughened by scaled surfaces on two opposite walls with flows directed in the forward and downward directions for Reynolds numbers (Re) in the range of 1500 ≤ Re ≤ 15,000 was performed. Nusselt number ratios between the scale-roughened and smooth-walled ducted flows (Nu/Nu∞) were in the range of 7.4-9.2 and 6.2-7.4 for laminar forward and downward flows respectively. The Nu/Nu∞ values for turbulent developed flows in the scale-roughened channel with forward and downward flows were about 4.5 and 3 respectively. A comparison of present data with reported results using different types of surface roughness demonstrated the better thermal performances of present scale-roughened channel with forward flow at conditions of Re > 10,000. Experimental correlations of heat transfer and friction coefficient were derived for the present scale-roughened rectangular channel.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3921-3931 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 19-20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Sep 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes