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Impact of vortex generator, magnetic field, and magnetic two-phase hybrid nanofluid on the performance of a dual-tube heat exchanger: Hydrodynamic and exergy analyses

Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, ISSN: 0955-7997, Vol: 157, Page: 471-482
2023
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In this study, a three-dimensional model of a counter-flow dual-tube heat exchanger is developed. The heat exchanger is equipped with a vortex generator, and the working fluid used is a hybrid nanofluid consisting of water and iron-copper oxide. The effects of using the hybrid nanofluid and pure water are investigated. Turbulent flow conditions are assumed within a Reynolds number (Re) range of 30,000 to 48,000, employing the realizable k-ε turbulence model. The coupled algorithm is employed to solve the velocity and pressure equations, and the equations are discretized using the least square method. The vortex generator is utilized with various pitch ratios (Ω). Furthermore, the magnetic field affects the middle section of the inner tube, with Hartmann numbers (Ha) of 35, 65, 95, and 125. The study reveals that an increase in the volume fraction (φ) positively impacts the exergy of the heat exchanger, while an enhancement in Ω negatively influences it. Furthermore, the energy efficiency improves with increasing Re. By applying the magnetic field, the maximum power of the system in producing work corresponds to Re  = 36,000 because η ex is reduced when Re > 36,000. At all values of Re, the increase in Ha improves η ex.

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