Large-Scale Heat Exchanger Networks Synthesis using Simulated Annealing and the novel Rocket Fireworks Optimization
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DOI: 10.1002/aic.15524
Abstract: Heat Exchanger Network (HEN) synthesis is an important field of study in process engineering. However, obtaining optimal HEN design is a complex task. When mathematically formulated, it may require sophisticated methods to achieve good solutions.… read more here.
Keywords: large scale; rocket fireworks; heat exchanger; fireworks optimization ... See more keywords
Analysis of effective thermal conductivity stability of geothermal heat exchanger according to ambient environmental conditions
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DOI: 10.1002/er.4733
Abstract: At present, geothermal energy is a promising research area but still has numerous areas to be explored. The thermal performance verification of U‐shaped closed geothermal heat exchange was proposed to improve the effective thermal conductivity… read more here.
Keywords: thermal conductivity; heat; effective thermal; heat exchanger ... See more keywords
Fabrication and testing of metal/polymer microstructure heat exchangers based on micro embossed molding method
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DOI: 10.1007/s00542-018-3988-x
Abstract: The metal/polymer composite microstructure radiator based on the microstructure radiator, has the advantages of small radiating volume, high thermal efficiency, low processing cost, which has a huge market potential in microelectronics, such as LED and… read more here.
Keywords: metal polymer; heat exchanger; microstructure heat; heat ... See more keywords
Nanofluid heat transfer and entropy generation through a heat exchanger considering a new turbulator and CuO nanoparticles
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DOI: 10.1007/s10973-018-7866-7
Abstract: In this research, a numerical macroscopic approach has been employed to analyze nanofluid entropy generation and turbulent flow through a circular heat exchanger with an innovative swirl flow device. A homogenous model was considered for… read more here.
Keywords: heat exchanger; entropy generation; entropy;
Numerical simulation of nanofluid turbulent flow in a double-pipe heat exchanger equipped with circular fins
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DOI: 10.1007/s10973-020-09364-w
Abstract: In this study, the thermal and flow characteristics of a nanofluid were evaluated numerically in a circular finned double-pipe heat exchanger. A 3D CFD model was employed to study the effects of nanofluid properties and… read more here.
Keywords: heat exchanger; pipe heat; double pipe; heat ... See more keywords
Thermal–hydraulic efficiency management of spiral heat exchanger filled with Cu–ZnO/water hybrid nanofluid
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DOI: 10.1007/s10973-020-09721-9
Abstract: In this paper, the effect of different channel spacing in spiral heat exchanger filled with Cu–ZnO–water hybrid nanofluid was investigated to find the optimum thermal–hydraulic performance. The hot water flow enters into the test section… read more here.
Keywords: spiral heat; water; heat exchanger; channel spacing ... See more keywords
Performance analysis of photovoltaic-thermal air collectors combined with a water to air heat exchanger for renewed air conditioning in building
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08052-4
Abstract: In this work, a new solar system that includes photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) air collectors coupled to a water-to-air heat exchanger is investigated. The considered system generates sufficient energy for cooling and heating of the ambient air… read more here.
Keywords: energy; air collectors; heat exchanger; air ... See more keywords
Experimental Investigation of Microbial Fouling and Heat Mass Transfer Characteristics on Ni-P Modified Surface of Heat Exchanger
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DOI: 10.1007/s11630-020-1304-4
Abstract: Fouling deposition problem on heat transfer surface is widely distributed in the field of energy and chemical industry, and microbial fouling is a common fouling type in heat exchanger. In this article, the surface modification… read more here.
Keywords: microbial fouling; surface; heat exchanger; fouling deposition ... See more keywords
Failure Analysis of Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Tubes in a Petrochemical Plant
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DOI: 10.1007/s11668-018-0422-8
Abstract: A shell and tube heat exchanger had failed its four tubes after just over a year in service. One of these tubes was analyzed in this examination. This heat exchanger is used to transfer heat… read more here.
Keywords: heat; heat exchanger; failure analysis;
Automated retrofit targeting of heat exchanger networks
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DOI: 10.1007/s11705-018-1747-2
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to develop a novel heat exchanger network (HEN) retrofit method based on a new automated retrofit targeting (ART) algorithm. ART uses the heat surplus-deficit table (HSDT) in combination with… read more here.
Keywords: automated retrofit; retrofit; heat exchanger; retrofit targeting ... See more keywords
Investigation of heat-exchanger-sizing methods using genetic, pattern search, and simulated annealing algorithms and the effect of entropy generation
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DOI: 10.1007/s12206-018-0142-0
Abstract: A numerical study on the heat exchanger design process has been conducted in order to propose a more effective method for the preliminary design of highly efficient and compact heat exchanger. The ε-NTU based performance… read more here.
Keywords: pattern search; heat exchanger; search simulated; heat ... See more keywords