Enhancement of Heat Transfer in Double Pipe Heat Exchangers Using Wavy
Edge Twisted Tape with Varying Twist Ratios and Perforated Diameters
Abstract
The current study presented numerical simulation for a double pipe heat
exchanger (DPHE) with a counter-flow, in order to study the effects of
twisting ratio for wavy edge twisted tape and the diameter of the holes
it contains. The impact factors, varying Reynolds number (6957-187837),
twisted tape ratio (0.5-3) on heat transfer and pressure drop. The inner
tube, carrying hot air, incorporates twisted tapes to enhance turbulence
and heat transfer. The outer tube, containing cold oil, experiences the
effects of the enhanced flow But The Reynolds range is investigated
range, and working fluids are on the side of the inner tube and annular
space is hot air cold oil . Results demonstrate significant improvements
in oil outlet temperature. Nusselt number (Nu) increases with increasing
Reynolds numbers and twist ratios, the maximum Nu for enhancement
devices with Tr = 0.5 and 3 are 38% and 10.7% higher than for the
plain tube. Increasing Reynolds number and twisted tape ratio generally
lead to higher heat transfer rates but also increased pressure drop.
Optimal configurations of (Tr=2 and hole diameter 30mm)gave a best
thermal performance index of 1.11 and 1.24 respectively when balancing
heat transfer and pressure drop. The findings provide valuable insights
for designing and optimizing heat exchangers in applications demanding
efficient heat transfer.