Computation of annular turbulent flows with heat transfer and property variations
Abstract
A finite-difference calculation method is described whereby the governing partial differential equations for conservation of mass, momentum, and energy are solved for the prediction of heat transfer in variable property turbulent flow through straight annular passages. A turbulence model has been developed which utilizes a simplified transport equation for the characteristic mixing length scale in the outer (central) part of the flow. The model correctly predicts the center-line velocity overshoot in developing flow between parallel plates. Several comparisons with experimental data are presented.
- Publication:
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6th International Heat Transfer Conference, Volume 2
- Pub Date:
- 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978iht.....2..537M
- Keywords:
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- Annular Flow;
- Heat Transfer;
- Thermal Boundary Layer;
- Turbulent Flow;
- Boundary Value Problems;
- Eddy Viscosity;
- Finite Difference Theory;
- Hydrodynamics;
- Mixing Length Flow Theory;
- Parallel Plates;
- Partial Differential Equations;
- Prediction Analysis Techniques;
- Temperature Distribution;
- Turbulence Models;
- Velocity Distribution;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer