Numerical modelling of particle deposition in idealized porous channels


Autoria(s): Kuruneru, Sahan Trushad Wickramasooriya
Data(s)

2015

Resumo

This project provides a steppingstone to comprehend the mechanisms that govern particulate fouling in metal foam heat exchangers. The method is based on development of an advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics model in addition to performing analytical validation. This novel method allows an engineer to better optimize heat exchanger designs, thereby mitigating fouling, reducing energy consumption caused by fouling, economize capital expenditure on heat exchanger maintenance, and reduce operation downtime. The robust model leads to the establishment of an alternative heat exchanger configuration that has lower pressure drop and particulate deposition propensity.

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application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/90555/

Publicador

Queensland University of Technology

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/90555/1/Sahan_Kuruneru_Thesis.pdf

Kuruneru, Sahan Trushad Wickramasooriya (2015) Numerical modelling of particle deposition in idealized porous channels. Masters by Research thesis, Queensland University of Technology.

Fonte

School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering; Science & Engineering Faculty

Palavras-Chave #Metal Foam #Heat Exchanger #CFD-DEM #fouling #particle deposition
Tipo

Thesis