Tube Heat Exchanger With Helical Groove CFD Simulation, ANSYS Fluent Training
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The tube heat exchanger with a helical groove improves efficiency and performance. Helical grooves in tubes provide a whirling flow pattern that boosts heat transfer. This design promotes fluid flow turbulence, improving thermal conductivity and lowering boundary layer development, which impacts heat exchange. This makes the exchanger ideal for viscous or particle fluids. Industries that need excellent thermal efficiency and durability choose the helical groove design because it increases heat transmission and assures a more consistent temperature distribution along the tube length. The present CFD study is supported by a valuable reference paper entitled “ CFD Study of Tube in Tube Heat Exchanger with Helical Insert of Different Height and Helical Groove”.
Simulation Process
The model consists of four parts. Two are dedicated to fluid regions, and the other two are designed for the walls of the tubes. The helical groove plays a vital role in the concept of optimized heat exchangers. However, their curvature design can cause a formidable challenge for mesh generation. This is why 14423295 cells were produced. The copper helical groove and walls boost the heat transfer. The cold fluid enters at 305K and the hot fluid is at 328K.
Post-processing
The tube heat exchanger with an interior helical groove performed better in the simulation. Effective heat transfer occurred when cold and hot water entered the exchanger at 305K and 328K, respectively, and departed at 309K and 324K. Interestingly, the grooved tube’s heated fluid entered at 1.3 m/s and departed at 1.313. This slight velocity increase implies that the pressure drop was insignificant and increased turbulence. Helical grooves increased fluid mixing and temperature uniformity, improving heat transfer efficiency. These findings show that the helical groove design preserves fluid flow and improves thermal performance, making it ideal for heat exchange applications.
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