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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

DETERMINATION OF THE EFFECTIVE RADIAL THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY FOR EVALUATING ENHANCED HEAT TRANSFER IN TUBES UNDER NON-NEWTONIAN LAMINAR FLOW

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Author(s):
Morais, A. O. [1] ; Gut, J. A. W. [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Politecn, Dept Chem Engn, BR-05424970 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering; v. 32, n. 2, p. 445-454, APR-JUN 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

AbstractEnhanced heat transfer in tubes under laminar flow conditions can be found in coils or corrugated tubes or in the presence of high wall relative roughness, curves, pipe fittings or mechanical vibration. Modeling these cases can be complex because of the induced secondary flow. A modification of the Graetz problem for non-Newtonian power-law flow is proposed to take into account the augmented heat transfer by the introduction of an effective radial thermal diffusivity. The induced mixing was modeled as an increased radial heat transfer in a straight tube. Three experiments using a coiled tube and a tubular heat exchanger with high relative wall roughness are presented in order to show how this parameter can be obtained. Results were successfully correlated with Reynolds number. This approach can be useful for modeling laminar flow reactors (LFR) and tubular heat exchangers available in the chemical and food industries. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/07934-3 - Study and modeling of thermal processing in double-pipe heat exchanger
Grantee:Jorge Andrey Wilhelms Gut
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants