CFD Analysis of Segmented Baffles Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

Authors

  • P S Mohammed Sharook PG Scholar1, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SIETK, Puttur, Andhra Pradesh, AP-517583
  • D Krishnaiah Associate Professor2, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SIETK, Puttur, Andhra Pradesh, AP-517583

Keywords:

baffle configurations, back pressure, turbulence energy, CFD

Abstract

A common technique to optimize the performance of shell and tube heat exchangers (STHE) is by redirecting the flow within the shell side with a series of baffles. A key aspect during this technique is to know the interaction of the fluid dynamics and transfer of heat. The objective of this work is CFD analysis for flow characteristics such as back pressure, velocity, turbulence kinetic energy in various geometrical modifications of Baffles in Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger and their impact on the performance has been collected and discussed and it is found that Triple Segmented Baffles Configuration exhibits best thermal characteristics and best flow characteristics.

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Published

2021-10-21

How to Cite

Sharook, P. S. M., & Krishnaiah, D. (2021). CFD Analysis of Segmented Baffles Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger. International Journal of Technical Innovation in Modern Engineering & Science, 6(11), 43–49. Retrieved from https://ijtimes.com/index.php/ijtimes/article/view/53

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 11 (2020): Vol. 6 No. 11: Volume 6 Issue 11 (November-2020)

Section

Articles