| Pub. Date | : Feb, 2024 |
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| Product Name | : The IUP Journal of Marketing Management |
| Product Type | : Article |
| Product Code | : IJMM010224 |
| Author Name | : Gautam S Kamble, Samruddhi V Shingate, Rucha R Bhise, Nivedita V Yammi, Netra G Panwal and Abhishek V Upadhye |
| Availability | : YES |
| Subject/Domain | : Marketing |
| Download Format | : PDF Format |
| No. of Pages | : 17 |
The paper explores the application of Wilson plot method, and its modifications, as an alternative approach for determining convective heat transfer coefficients in heat exchangers with complex geometries. For achieving the delicate balance, one needs to introduce heat transfer augmentation techniques in devices, which results in intricate geometries of heat exchanger. For such geometries of heat exchanger, correlations are not available to estimate convective heat transfer coefficients. The Wilson plot method provides a robust tool for deriving correlation equations based on experimental data. The paper discusses the implementation of the Wilson plot and modified Wilson plot methods to establish correlations for tube-in-tube type heat exchangers with wire mesh inserts, and results are obtained for both methods. It is found that modified Wilson plot method provides correlation with great accuracy in the range of 94 to 97%. Furthermore, the paper presents the development of a computational tool using VB.net, designed to facilitate the iterative calculations required for Wilson plot methods. The paper also describes a roadmap for the proficient application of Wilson plot method and its modification in heat exchanger analysis.
Heat exchangers play a vital role in a wide array of applications ranging from refrigeration and air-conditioning systems to food industry, chemical processing plants and large-scale power production industries. Designing efficient heat exchangers is a complex and pivotal task, requiring precise analysis of heat transfer rates and pressure drop predictions. The primary challenge in heat exchanger design revolves around achieving high heat transfer rates, while minimizing pumping power and maintaining a compact equipment profile.
Heat transfer, Augmentation technique, Wilson plot method, Wire mesh inserts,VB.Net computer program