D. S. Martínez†, J. P. Solano, J. Pérez, A. Viedma
Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.2, No.3, pp. 1-10, 2011, DOI:10.5098/hmt.v2.3.3002
Abstract Non-Newtonian flow and heat transfer in tubes of heat exchangers with reciprocating insert devices have been numerically investigated. The heat
exchanger is mechanically assisted by a reciprocating cylinder, which moves the scraping rods inserted in the tubes. An array of semi-circular
elements is mounted on each rod, with a pitch p=5D. These elements fit the internal diameter of the tubes. During the reciprocating motion, they
scrape the inner tube wall, avoiding fouling. Additionally, the movement of the inserted device generates macroscopic displacements of the flow,
which continuously mix core regions with peripheral flow. A power More >
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