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Parametric Analysis for the Design of Compact Heat Exchangers
Technical Paper
2006-01-1578
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
In this paper, the effects of heat exchanger design parameters are investigated. The ease study being investigated here is the parametric analysis of automotive radiator where the hot fluid is the engine coolant and the cold fluid is the ambient air. Key parameters that are considered are the air density, fin thickness, fins height and air temperature. Effect of air density may be a concern since heat exchangers are usually designed, for automotive applications, under atmospheric pressure conditions. Changes in altitude will cause a change in air density. Therefore, the performance of cooling system may be affected by elevation. In this analysis, however, it is shown that the change in air density has very limited or no effect on the cooling system. The fin dimensions play a key role in the overall effectiveness of a heat exchanger. Some cost saving ideas may include reducing fin dimensions such as fin thickness or fin height. While some cost savings may be gained by reducing the fin dimensions, cooling system performance may be impacted.
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Citation
El-Sharkawy, A., "Parametric Analysis for the Design of Compact Heat Exchangers," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-1578, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-1578.Also In
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