Transition of free convection flow inside an inclined parallel walled channel: effects of inclination angle and width of the channel

Alzwayi, A.S. and Paul, M.C. (2014) Transition of free convection flow inside an inclined parallel walled channel: effects of inclination angle and width of the channel. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 68, pp. 194-202. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2013.09.015)

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Abstract

Transition of free convection flow in an inclined parallel walled channel has been investigated numerically by employing k–ɛ turbulent model. Particular attention is paid on how the inclination angle and width of the channel affect the transition process of the flow developing in the channel. The upper plate of the channel is heated isothermally and facing downward, while the lower one is kept under the adiabatic condition. The inclination angle of the channel is varied from 0° to 85° with respect to its vertical position while the distance separating the two plates is systematically reduced from 0.45 to 0.06 m. Distributions of velocity, turbulent kinetic energy and local heat flux are presented to examine the critical distance and the results obtained show good agreement with experimental data available in the literature.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 68, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2013.09.015
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Paul, Professor Manosh
Authors: Alzwayi, A.S., and Paul, M.C.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Publisher:Pergamon Press (Elsevier Science)
ISSN:0017-9310
ISSN (Online):1879-2189
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
First Published:First published in International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 68:194-202
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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