STUDIES IN ENGINEERING AND EXACT SCIENCES,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. e10851 - e10851
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
improve
the
performance
a
heat
exchanger
(triplex
tube).
To
achieve
aim,
contact
surfaces
were
increased
by
lessening
thickness
fins
in
previous
model.
This
provides
additional
and
enables
distribution
throughout
with
new
T-shaped
using
computational
fluid
dynamics
(CFD)
simulation
tool.
Two-dimensional
numerical
models
exchangers
tube)
filled
PCM
developed.
effects
various
fin
geometric
properties,
including
length,
thickness,
width,
on
liquid
fraction
temperature
examined,
along
impact
(HTF)
melting
time.
proposed
model
validated
experimental
studies,
as
results
provide
compromise
solution.
demonstrated
that
novel
configuration
triplex
tube
exhibits
superior
distribution,
time
ratio
33.5%
lower
compared
conventional
fins.
area
was
reduced
36
mm²,
allowing
for
an
increase
amount
PCM.
These
findings
strong
foundation
further
research
development
storage
units.
Additionally,
there
potential
incorporate
rotational
system
into
technique
enhance
energy
storage.
