Numerical Heat Transfer Part A Applications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 20
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
AbstractOne
of
the
most
crucial
topics
in
thermal
sciences
is
analysis
how
an
external
electric
field
affects
natural
convection
flow.
In
this
study,
heat
transfer
electro-hydrodynamic
enclosure
with
a
wavy
hot
wall
numerically
studied.
Al2O3-water
nanofluid
considered
as
working
fluid,
and
furthermore,
effect
radiation
on
characteristics
fluid
flow
simulated.
Non-dimensional
forms
governing
equations
are
solved
using
control
volume
finite
element
method.
The
effects
operational
parameters
such
Rayleigh
number,
nanoparticles
volume-fraction,
Lorentz
force
Eckert
charge
diffusivity
number
maximum
absolute
value
stream
function
average
Nusselt
investigated.
Two
new
defined
to
evaluate
contribution
electrical
results
show
that
Nuave
ascends
7.95%
when
ϕ
increases
from
0
0.05
at
Ra=105.
Also,
values
|Ψmax|
increase
27.6%
37.2%,
respectively,
λ
goes
up
0.5
Rd=1.0.
decrease
48.7%
27.1%,
decreasing
amplitude
parameter
(an)
0.1
0.3
Ra=105.Keywords:
CVFEMelectric
fieldnanofluidnatural
convectionthermal
International Journal of Thermofluids,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 100463 - 100463
Published: Sept. 16, 2023
In
this
study,
entropy
accumulation
during
thermal
convection
of
a
hybrid
nanosuspension
in
an
undulating
cavity
having
interior
heated
plate
is
investigated
relation
to
magnetic
fields.
The
Darcy-Brinkman-Forchheimer
approach
employed
simulate
the
liquid
circulation
and
energy
transport
parameters,
while
impact
Lorentz
force
on
system's
thermodynamic
properties
analyzed.
To
better
understand
characteristics
complex
phenomenon,
best
compromise
combination
different
interacted
parameters
needed
be
set
on.
geometrical
are
number
waves
(N),
length
(s)
inclination
angle
(γ)
(δ).
These
studied
with
volume
fractions
compound
nanofluid
(φ
=
0
−
−0.02),
Rayleigh
numbers
(103
−106),
Darcy
changes
between
(Da
10−5
−10−1)
various
Hartmann
(Ha
−60).
mean
Nusselt
rises
growth
by
about
three
times
(≈300%),
average
skin
friction
parameter
reduces
wall
approximately
half
(≈50%).
Additionally,
Bejan
reaches
its
maximum
value
when
equals
(N
5).
Taking
into
consideration
objective
function
maximizing
Nu
minimizing
frication
coefficient
(Cf),
scenario
determined
at
3,
s
0.4,
γ
π/3
δ
π/2).
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43, P. 102788 - 102788
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Fins
are
utilized
in
a
variety
of
technical
applications
such
as
heat
exchangers,
electrical
transformers,
semiconductors,
air-cooled
engines,
gas
turbines,
automotive
radiators,
hydrogen
fuel
cells,
and
so
on.
Nanofluids
innovative
designed
fluids
with
improved
thermal
conductivity
comparison
to
standard
coolants.
The
nanofluids
more
efficient
well
repudiated
transportation
evaluated
regular
due
nanoparticle
presence
the
base
medium.
efficiency
nanofluid
is
nanoparticles.
With
this
motivation,
objective
present
article
analyze
hydrothermal
analysis
MgO−water
flow
across
hexagonal
cavity
inner
circular
cylinder.
inside
cylinder
fitted
various
rectangular
fins.
upper
bottom
wall
heated
while
other
alls
cold.
dimensional
equations
transmuted
into
non-dimensional
system
by
using
suitable
similarity
alternation.
tackled
utilizing
Galerkin
finite
element
method
computational
COMSOL
Multiphysics
software.
Different
streamlines
isotherms
Nusselt
number
profile
plots
for
significance
Rayleigh
(Ra),
Hartmann
(Ha)
volume
fraction
(Φ)
different
fins
length
flow.
From
results,
it
observed
that
convection,
velocity
outcomes
boosted
up
number.
components
reduces
via
increment
nanoparticles
concentration.
Furthermore,
reveals
reduced
local
inverse
trend
noted
fraction.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54, P. 103992 - 103992
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Maximizing
heat
transfer
rates
within
enclosed
cavities
is
of
paramount
importance
in
various
engineering
applications.
This
study
focuses
on
enhancing
transmission
efficiency
through
forced
convection
a
triangular
cavity
containing
rotating
cylinder.
The
approach
involves
incorporating
Nano-Encapsulated
Phase
Change
Material
(NEPCM),
applying
uniform
magnetic
field,
and
introducing
cold,
dynamically
cavity's
configuration
maintains
an
elevated
temperature
the
upper
wall
while
inclined
side
walls
remain
cold.
investigation
also
explores
impact
varying
position
cylinder
cavity.
Mathematical
modeling
undertaken
using
Galerkin
finite
element
methodology.
Numerical
results
reveal
direct
proportionality
between
Nusselt
number
(Nu)
Darcy
(Da),
as
well
inverse
Nu
Hartmann
(Ha).
Elevating
from
10−5
to
10−2
leads
54%
increase
number,
increasing
0
100
12.5%
decrease
Nu.
Intriguingly,
positioning
cold
enclosure
240%
enhancement
highlights
intricate
interplay
geometry
external
fields
optimizing
complex
cavities.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part N Journal of Nanomaterials Nanoengineering and Nanosystems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 12, 2025
Minimizing
entropy
generation
boosts
the
efficacy
of
thermal
engineering
systems
by
reducing
energy
losses.
This
method
maximizes
fuel
cells,
nuclear,
and
geothermal
reactors,
electronic
heating
cooling,
photovoltaic
storage
energy,
processing
food.
Entropy
control
is
essential
for
contemporary
heat
conveyance
uses
because
it
enhances
efficiency,
sustainability,
saving
energy.
Thus,
this
work
presents
a
detailed
investigation
fluidic
transmission
entropic
fluctuations
caused
enclosure
aspect
ratio
change
in
naturally
convective
water
flow
an
L-shaped
chamber.
Conservation
rules
are
used
to
represent
issue
dimensional
governing
equations.
After
that,
variables
make
constitutive
equations
dimensionless.
The
finite
element
(FEM)
COMSOL
Multiphysics
solve
issue.
Graphs
show
viscous
versus
settings.
Nusselt
number
total
calculated
against
various
factors.
Comparing
current
data
published
research
ensures
accuracy.
A
step
height
produces
more
than
width.
decreases
as
Rayleigh
(
Ra
)
increases,
but
increases.
Additionally,
outperforms
low
irreversibility
parameters.
study
suggests
that
temperature
gradients
contribute
at
levels,
whereas
forces
Ra>104
.
(6.0955)
(1033.9)
peak
Pr=7.0
When
ϕ−3
,
reaches
its
maximum
value
70.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47, P. 103072 - 103072
Published: May 20, 2023
Using
the
potential
of
nature's
phenomena
such
as
free
convection
phenomenon
could
help
to
cooling
a
piece,
moving
hot
plate
in
lid-driven
problems.
Moreover,
adding
modern
nanostructures
named
nano-encapsulated
phase
change
material
(NEPCM)
with
ability
transition
greatly
improve
heat
transfer
processes.
In
this
study,
mixed
ethylene
glycol
(EG)
and
NEPCM
was
simulated
inside
cavity
rotating
cylinder
evaluate
contribution
Grashof
number,
speed,
concentration
on
characteristics.
Hence,
findings
current
numerical
study
indicated
that
6%
increased
mean
Nusselt
number
by
41.7%.
speed
enhanced
38.7%.
Finally,
there
an
optimum
value
for
occurred
4%
brought
104.