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Research Article

Heat transfer and friction factor correlations for double pipe heat exchanger with inner and outer corrugation

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Pages 18-45 | Received 25 Jun 2020, Accepted 01 Jul 2021, Published online: 19 Jul 2021
 

ABSTRACT

The double pipe heat exchanger (DPHE) is one of the most widely applicable heat transfer devices in many industries. In this study, numerical simulation is carried out to investigate a corrugation effect on the outer and inner surface of the inner tube in the double pipe heat exchanger. The liquid water is used as working fluid. The operating Reynolds number (Re) ranged from 4000 to 20000 and the constant temperature condition was imposed on the tube wall. The two kinds of tube named as internally corrugated inner tube (ICIT) and externally corrugated inner tube (ECIT) are modeled and numerically studied at three different helix angles (α) 15°, 20°, and 25° using the k-ε turbulence model. These numerical simulation results in heat transfer coefficient, frictional loss, drop in pressure, and rate of heat transfer. The findings indicated that externally corrugated inner tube (ECIT) shows greater efficiency with those from internal corrugated tube. The PEC was obtained higher for ECIT at α = 15°. Additionally, this investigation also develops correlations for heat transfer (Nu) and friction factor (f) and indicated maximum divergence between calculated and numerical values for Nu and f is ±5% and ±10% respectively.

Acknowledgments

Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, under grant No. (D-50-130-1442). The authors would also like to acknowledge the Sagar Institute of Science and Technology, Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal work and support.

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Funding

This project was funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, under grant No. (D-50-130-1442). The authors, therefore, gratefully acknowledge DSR technical and financial support.

Notes on contributors

Prem Kumar Chaurasiya

Dr. Prem Kumar Chaurasiya is working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, with additional charge of NAAC & NIRF Coordinator, Sagar Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal, India. He has completed his Ph.D. from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India. His nature of experience is Teaching and Research (Science, Technology, Society, and Sustainable Development). His areas of specializations are; Energy Technology, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy Applications, Energy Economics, Heat Transfer, and Environmental Issues. He has completed four research funded projects in these areas. He has more than 5 years of experience in the field of energy technology. He has published papers in International peer-reviewed journals like Renewable Energy, Fuel, Energy Conversion and Management. His paper is being cited in all the reputed relevant journals. He is an author of 2 books. He has been granted 2 Patent and published four patents. He has received awards and appreciation from reputed sources. Dr. Prem has also served as a Managing Guest Editor for Materials Today Proceeding (Elsevier) and Leading Guest Editor for Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (Springer). Currently he is handling the Guest Editorship of Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer) and Energies (MDPI). He is also an active reviewer for various international journal of repute. He has also organized International Conference entitled “Technology Innovation in Mechanical Engineering- TIME 2021”.

Sanjay Kumar Singh

Sanjay Singh is working as an Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering in Sagar Institute of Science and Technology. His research area of interest includes  Thermal energy and Energy storage system. He has published several research papers in reputed journals and conferences.

Piyush Kumar Jain

Piyush Kumar Jain is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rajasthan Technical University.  His research area of interest includes  Thermal energy and Energy storage system. He has published several research papers in reputed journals and conferences.

Upendra Rajak

Dr. Upendra Rajak has recieved his PhD Degree from National Institute of Technology Manipur. Presently working as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Nandayal. He has published more than 25 research paper in various National and International journal.

Tikendra Nath Verma

Dr. Tikendra Nath Verma has received his PhD Degree from National Institute of Technology Raipur (C.G.) Presently working as an Assistant Professor (Grade – I) in Mechanical Engineering Department in Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal. He has published more than 136 research article in various National & International journal, book chapter, conference with high Impact factor.

A.K. Azad

Dr. A. K Azad is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at College of  Engineering and Aviation, CQ University Australia. He has published more than 60 research article in various National & International journal, book chapter, conference with high Impact factor.

Keshavendra Choudhary

Dr. Keshavendra Choudhary is working as a Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering in Sagar Institute of Science and Technology. His research area of interest includes  Thermal energy and Energy storage system. He has published several research papers in reputed journals and conferences.

Abeer M. Alosaimi

Dr. Abeer Mohamed Alosaimi is currently working in Taif University, Saudi Arabia. He has published several research papers in various journals of repute.

Anish Khan

Dr. Anish Khan is working as an Assistant Professor in Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia and he is also affiliated Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia. He has published several research papers in various journals of repute. Dr. Khan has also authored and edited many books.

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