Heat Transfer Investigation Inside Heated Pipes of Different Cross-sections

Authors

• Faik Hamad, School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX, U.K.Follow
• Kayser A. Ameen, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq.

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Heated pipe, circular, triangular, square

Abstract

This research examines the thermal transfer efficiency in pipes including various cross-sectional geometries, such as circular, square, and triangular shapes. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methodology was used to model flow conditions and examine heat transfer and turbulence intensities under consistent boundary conditions. The results indicate substantial variations in thermal and flow characteristics across the geometries. Circular pipes provide greater convective heat transfer efficiency and minimum temperature gradients, but square and triangular pipes show more turbulence accompanied by a higher pressure drop. These insights may guide the design of efficient piping systems for many technical applications, including HVAC, chemical processing, and renewable energy systems.

How to Cite This Article

Hamad, Faik and Ameen, Kayser A. (2024) "Heat Transfer Investigation Inside Heated Pipes of Different Cross-sections," Babylonian Journal of Mechanical Engineering: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58496/BJME/2024/011

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