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Numerical Modeling of Cross Flow Compact Heat Exchanger with Louvered Fins using Thermal Resistance Concept
Technical Paper
2006-01-0726
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
Compact heat exchangers have been widely used in various applications in thermal fluid systems including automotive thermal management systems. Radiators for engine cooling systems, evaporators and condensers for HVAC systems, oil coolers, and intercoolers are typical examples of the compact heat exchangers that can be found in ground vehicles. Among the different types of heat exchangers for engine cooling applications, cross flow compact heat exchangers with louvered fins are of special interest because of their higher heat rejection capability with the lower flow resistance.
In this study, a predictive numerical model for the cross flow type heat exchanger with louvered fins has been developed based on the thermal resistance concept and the finite difference method in order to provide a design and development tool for the heat exchanger. The model was validated with the experimental data from an engine cooling radiator. As a case study, the effect of the geometric changes of the heat exchanger on the heat rejection performance was explored. The results suggested that a predictive heat exchanger model is advised for the investigation of the effect of the geometric changes due to the non-linear characteristics of the heat exchanger performance related to geometric changes.
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Jung, D. and Assanis, D., "Numerical Modeling of Cross Flow Compact Heat Exchanger with Louvered Fins using Thermal Resistance Concept," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-0726, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-0726.Also In
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