In: Mechanical Engineering
Mention some ways or examples to increase Heat Transfer in an internal flow?
There are several ways to increase the heat transfer in an internal flow. By increasing the surface area for convection or increasing the convection coefficient, heat transfer can be enhanced. For example, the surface roughness can be used to increase turbulence which in turn increases convection coefficient. Other examples are tangential inserts which optimize the velocity of the flow near the tube wall, and provide greater area for heat transfer. However, pressure drop must be taken into consideration in order to meet the fan or pump power constraints while trying to increase convection process in an internal flow. Fins elements of proper height also provides greater surface area to facilitate heat transfer.