Proceedings of International Conference on Thermofluids: KIIT Thermo 2020 [1st ed. 2021] 9811578303, 9789811578304

Table of contents :
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Fluid Dynamics
Large Eddy Simulation Modeling in 2D Lid-Driven Cavity
1 Introduction
2 Formulation of the Problem
2.1 Numerical Method
2.2 Convergence Details
2.3 Validation Study
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Numerical Study on Flow Over Two Inline Triangular Cylinders—Influence of Gap Ratio on Vortex Shedding
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Method
2.1 Computational Domain
2.2 Grid Independence Test
2.3 Validation
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Fluid–Structure Interaction Modelling of Physiological Loading-Induced Canalicular Fluid Motion in Osteocyte Network
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
2.1 The Osteon and Osteocyte Network Model
2.2 Governing Equations
3 Result and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Generation of Temperature Profile by Artificial Neural Network in Flow of Non-Newtonian Third Grade Fluid Through Two Parallel Plates
1 Introduction
2 Formulation
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics for an Impinging Jet with Various Angles of Inclination of Impingement Surface
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Formulation
2.1 Numerical Schemes and Boundary Conditions
2.2 Grid Independence Test and Validation
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Implementation of Improved Wall Function for Buffer Sub-layer in OpenFOAM
1 Introduction
2 Theory
2.1 Standard Wall Function
2.2 Implementation of New Wall Function
2.3 New Eddy Viscosity Expression for Buffer Sublayer
3 Numerical Setup
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Numerical Simulation of Low Reynolds Number Gusty Flow Past Two Side-By-Side Circular Cylinders
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 FVM Solver and Validation
2.2 Flow Past Two Side-By-Side Circular Cylinders
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 CASE A: Angular Gust Frequency 0.2π
3.2 CASE B: Angular Gust Frequency 0.5π
3.3 CASE C: Angular Gust Frequency 1π
4 Conclusions
References
Comparative Analysis of Inlet Boundary Conditions for Atmospheric Boundary Layer Simulation Using OpenFOAM
1 Introduction
2 Theory
3 Numerical Model
4 Result and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Parametric Analysis of Coupled Thermal Hydraulic Instabilities in Forced Flow Channel Using Reduced-Order Three-Zone Model
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Model Development
2.1 Conservation Equations
2.2 Profiles of Density and Enthalpy
2.3 Model of Lumped Parameter
2.4 Model of Fuel Rod Dynamic and Neutronics
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Numerical Simulation of a Single-Pass Parallel Flow Solar Air Heater with Circular Fins Using S2S Radiation Model
1 Introduction
2 CFD Analysis
2.1 Modeling and Meshing
2.2 Boundary Conditions
2.3 Governing Equations
2.4 Turbulence Modeling
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
High-Speed Flow
Parametric Study of Blast Wave Formation in a Shock Tube
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Simulations
2.1 Geometry
2.2 Boundary Conditions
2.3 Simulation Results and Analysis
3 Experimental Section
3.1 Experimental Setup
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Intermittent Afterburner Engagement Leading to Single Engine Landing in a Typical Bypass Military Aero Engine
1 Introduction
1.1 Principle
1.2 Objective
2 Literature Review
3 Afterburner Assembly
3.1 Exhaust Mixer
3.2 Transition Section
3.3 Exhaust Fairing
3.4 Fuel Manifolds and Flame Holders
3.5 Hot Streak Method of Ignition
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Case Study—I
4.2 Case Study—II
5 Conclusion
References
Numerical Simulation of Interaction of Blast Wave Generated from Cannon with Wall at Different Pressure Ratio
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Methodology
2.1 Governing Equations
2.2 Computational Domain and Boundary Conditions
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Validation
3.2 Grid Independency Test
3.3 Pressure Distributions on Wall
4 Conclusion
References
Review on Hypersonic SSTO Engine (HSE) with Variable Diffusers, Double Annular Combustors and N2O-Oxygen Enhancer
1 Introduction
2 Previous Work
3 HSE Design Operation
3.1 Design
3.2 Operations
3.3 Important Systems
3.4 Selection of Oxygen Enhancer
4 Development of HSE
5 Conclusion
References
Modified Method of Characteristics for Analysing Cold Flow in Bell-Type Rocket Nozzle
1 Introduction
2 Governing Equations
3 Grid Independence Test
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Aerodynamics
Performance Analysis of NACA4412 Airfoil with Gurney Flap
1 Introduction
2 Governing Equations and Numerical Considerations
3 Code Validation
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Aircraft Performance of the Gurney Flap Attached Airfoil
4.2 Ground Clearance Effect
4.3 Pressure Distribution
5 Conclusions
References
Effect of Ground Clearance and Air Temperature on Drag and Lift for NACA 2412 Airfoil
1 Introduction
2 Computational Modeling
2.1 Profile Generation for Four-Digit NACA2412 Airfoil
2.2 Method of Solution
2.3 Various Parameters Used in Simulation
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Effect of Velocity on Drag and Lift
3.2 Effect of Temperature on Drag and Lift
3.3 Ground Clearance Effect on Drag and Lift
4 Conclusion
References
Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Square Cylinder: Effect of Dissimilar Leading Edges
1 Introduction
2 Computational Method and Validation
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Effect of Corner Recession on Cut Ratio (b/B)
3.2 Effect of Arc Cut on Cut Ratio (r/R)
4 Conclusions
References
Numerical Investigation of Various Wake Patterns in Flow Past Two Side-By-Side Cylinders
1 Introduction
2 Governing Equations
3 Problem Description
3.1 Initial and Boundary Conditions
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Flow Past a Single Circular Cylinder
4.2 Flow Across Cylinders at Same Time
5 Conclusion
References
Multiphase Flow and Phase Change Material
Effects of Joules Heating and Soret Number on Double-Diffusive Mixed Convection Flow in an Enclosed Square Cavity
1 Introduction
2 Simple Model Including Quantity Demand
3 Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Dimethyl Adipate-Based Microencapsulated Phase Change Material with Silica Shell for Cool Thermal Energy Storage
1 Introduction
2 Experimental
2.1 Materials
2.2 Synthesis of MPCM
2.3 Characterisation Methods
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Surface Morphology and Particle Size
3.2 Elemental Analysis
3.3 Chemical Structure of MPCM
3.4 Phase Change Properties of MPCM
3.5 Thermal Stability of MPCM
4 Conclusions
References
Estimation of Parameter in Non-Newtonian Third-Grade Fluid Problem by Artificial Neural Network Under Noisy Data
1 Introduction
2 Problem Formulation
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Role of PCM in Solar Photovoltaic Cooling: An Overview
1 Introduction
2 Review of Other Techniques for Cooling of Photovoltaic
3 Cooling of Photovoltaics Using PCM
4 Conclusion
References
Second Law and Cycle Analysis
Enhancement of Boiling Heat Transfer Using Surfactant Over Surface with Mini-Channels
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Set-up and Procedure
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
An Analytical Investigation of Pressure-Driven Transport and Heat Transfer of Non-Newtonian Third-Grade Fluid Flowing Through Parallel Plates
1 Introduction
2 Problem Formulation
2.1 Mathematical Formulation
2.2 0th-order equations and boundary conditions:
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusion
References
Design and Analysis of a Naturally Ventilated Fog Cooled Greenhouse Integrated with Solar Desalination System
1 Introduction
2 System Description
3 Mathematical Model
4 Numerical Solution Procedure
5 Results and Discussion
6 Conclusions
References
Performance Assessment of a Steam Gasification-Based Hybrid Cogeneration System
1 Introduction
2 Model Description
3 Thermodynamic Modeling and Analysis
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Heat and Mass Transfer
Experimental Study of Thermal Contact Conductance for Selected Interstitial Materials
1 Introduction
2 Experimentation
3 Data Analysis
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Bare SS Contacts
4.2 Silicon Grease as Interstitial Material
4.3 Graphene Paste as Interstitial Material
5 Conclusions
References
Boiling Front and Boiling Temperature in Microchannels Under Non-uniform Heat Flux Distribution
1 Introduction
2 Setup Description and Modelling
2.1 Pressure Drop
2.2 Computer Algorithm
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Natural Convection Heat Transfer on the Strip Heaters Flushed on the Vertical Flat Plate: A Numerical Study
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Methodology
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Using Isopropyl Alcohol and Ammonium Chloride Surfactant
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Setup and Procedure
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Numerical Simulation on Impact of a Liquid Droplet on a Deep Liquid Pool for Low Impact Velocities
1 Introduction
2 Governing Equation and Numerical Methodology
3 Boundary Conditions
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Validation
4.2 Results of Droplet Impact at Different Impact Velocities
5 Conclusion
References
Enhancement of Thermal Performance of Parabolic Trough Collector Using Cavity Receiver
1 Introduction
2 Model Description
2.1 Physical Modeling
2.2 Mathematical Modeling
2.3 Optical Modeling
2.4 Numerical Modeling
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Effect of Reynolds Number on Heat Transfer Performance Parameters
3.2 Effect of Reynolds Number on Average Friction Factor
3.3 Effect of Reynolds Number on Thermo-Hydraulic Performance
4 Conclusions
References
Laminar Mixed Convection Over a Rotating Vertical Hollow Cylinder Exposed in the Air Medium
1 Introduction
2 Problem Description
3 Numerical Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Impact of ReD on Thermal Plume
4.2 Impact of L/D on Plumes
4.3 Impact of Rotation on the Velocity Vector
4.4 Impact of ReD and Ra on the Heat Loss Rate
5 Conclusion
References
Computational Analysis of Static Flow Instabilities in Supercritical Natural Circulation Loop
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Modeling
3 Result and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Effect of Loop Geometry on the Flow Dynamics of a Single-Phase Natural Circulation Loop
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Modelling
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Effect of Variation of Aspect Ratio of the Loop
3.2 Effect of Variation of the Tube Diameter
4 Conclusion
References
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
A Comparative Analysis Between Indoor and Outdoor Thermal Comfort Parameters of Railway Pantry Car
1 Introduction
2 Method
2.1 Sample and Period
2.2 Field Measurement
3 Result and Discussion
3.1 Indoor and Outdoor Environment
4 Conclusion
References
Performance Optimization of an Air Conditioning System at Different Mass Flow Rates and Temperatures
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Section
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Effect of Flow Rate on the COP
3.2 Effect of Ambient Temperature on the COP
3.3 Effect of Flow Rate on Outlet Temperature of Air
3.4 Effect of Flow Rate on Bypass Factor
4 Conclusions
References
Thermo-physical Investigation of Vegetable Oil-Based Nano-lubricant
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Sample Preparation
2.2 Viscosity and Viscosity Index
2.3 Rheology
2.4 Thermal Conductivity
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Viscosity
3.2 Rheology
3.3 Thermal Conductivity
4 Conclusions
References
Numerical Analysis of Laser-Assisted Cryopreservation of Biological Tissues
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Modeling
2.1 Physical Domain
2.2 Boundary Conditions
2.3 Numerical Method
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Grid Independence Test
3.2 Validation
3.3 Temperature Variations and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Combustion Analysis
Experimental and Numerical Study of Temperature Distribution on Float Glass Along the Wall
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Numerical Study on Crude Oil Pool Fire Behavior in an Enclosure
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Study
3 Numerical Simulation
3.1 Computational Details
3.2 Grid Resolution Analysis
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Heat Release Rate
4.2 Hot Gas Layer Temperature
4.3 Doorway Temperature
4.4 Smoke Layer Height
5 Conclusions
References
Thermal and Emissions Characteristics of Pressurized Kerosene Stoves with Selected Commercial Burners
1 Introduction
2 Construction of Pressurized Kerosene Cook-Stove
2.1 Types of Commercial Burner for Kerosene Cook-Stoves
3 Experimental Method
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
Experimental Study on Elevated Methanol Pool Fires in a Compartment
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Soot Formation Characteristic of Impinging Diesel and Biodiesel Blended Sprays at Diesel Engine-Like Conditions
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Setup
2.1 Experimental Procedure
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Soot Formation Characteristic
3.2 Effects of HST and CP on SF
3.3 Comparison of SF of DF and BD50 Sprays
4 Conclusions
References
Effect of Inlet Swirl and Turbulence Levels on Combustion Performance in a Model Kerosene Spray Gas Turbine Combustor
1 Introduction
2 Computational Model
2.1 Governing Equations
2.2 Operating Conditions
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Effect of Swirl on Temperature Distribution
3.2 Effect of Inlet Turbulent Intensity and Length Scale on Temperature Distribution
4 Conclusion
References
Performance and Emission Analysis of CI Engine Fueled with Waste Cooking Biodiesel Blends at Different Compression Ratios
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Properties of Biodiesel and Waste Cooking Oil
2.2 Engine Specifications
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Performance Characteristics
3.2 Emission and Combustion Characteristics
4 Conclusions
References
Effect of Compression Ratio on Thermal Efficiency and Cycle-by-Cycle Variation of a Biogas-Fueled SI Engine
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
CFD Simulation of Gasoline and Methanol Combustion in a Twin Spark IC Engine
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 CFD Simulation
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Flow Visualization
4 Conclusion
References
Thermofluids in Energy Applications
Performance Study on Flat Plate Solar Water Heater with Copper Nanoparticles
1 Introduction
2 Selection of Nanoparticles
3 Physical Properties of Nanoparticles
3.1 Effective Thermal Conductivity
3.2 Density
3.3 Specific Heat
3.4 Viscosity
4 Experimental Section
4.1 Experimental Setup
4.2 Experimental Procedure
5 Simulation Procedure
5.1 Governing Equations
5.2 CAD Modelling and Meshing
5.3 Boundary Conditions
6 Result and Discussion
6.1 Effect of Cu Nanoparticles on Heat Transfer and Overall Efficiency
7 Conclusions
References
Experimentation with a Solar Air Heater Coupled with Evacuated Tubes and Heat Pipes
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Setup
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusion
References
Design of Low-Cost Solar Powered E-Rickshaw: A Case Study
1 Introduction
2 Model Development
2.1 Principle and Process
2.2 Solar Energy Harvesting
2.3 Aerodynamic Drag
2.4 Design for Stability
2.5 Solar Panel Selection
2.6 Transmission System
3 Result and Discussion
3.1 Case Study of On-Road Performance
3.2 Benefits of Solar E-rickshaw
4 Conclusions
References
Integrated MSW to Energy and Hot Water Generation Plant for Indian Cities: Thermal Performance Prediction
1 Introduction
2 Plant Configuration
3 Model Equations
3.1 Performance Parameters
4 Results and Discussions
5 Conclusions
References
Thermal Performance Evaluation of an Improved Biomass Cookstove for Domestic Applications
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Material and Methodology
3.1 Mathematical Modeling
4 Experimental Procedure
5 Experimental Setup
6 Results and Discussion
7 Conclusions
References
Experimental Investigation of Paddy Drying in Rotating Fluidized Bed in Static Geometry
1 Introduction
2 Application of RFB-SG in Drying
3 Experimental Setup
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Drying Characteristics of Paddy in RFB-SG
4.2 Effect of Air Inlet Temperature
4.3 Effect of Inventory on Drying
5 Conclusion
References
Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of Solar Cooker Cavity Using CFD Approach
1 Introduction
2 Setup Description
3 Mathematical Modelling and Simulation Approach
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Temperature Contours and Velocity Vectors
4.2 Effect of Emissivity and Ratio of Temperature (T*)
4.3 Effect of External Nusselt Number (Nue)
5 Conclusions
References
Thermofluids in Materials and Manufacturing
Experimentation with Thermally Stable Mesoporous Silica Powder and Its CO2 Adsorption
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Section
2.1 Materials
2.2 Synthesis of OMS
2.3 CO2 Adsorption Measurements
2.4 Thermal Stability Measurement
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Surface Area of OMS
3.2 CO2Uptake Analysis
3.3 Thermal Stability of OMS
4 Conclusions
References
Experimentation with Thermo-mechanically Stable Epoxy Composite Reinforced with Palm Fiber
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Details
2.1 Materials and Methods
2.2 Composite Fabrication
2.3 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
2.4 Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
2.5 Corrosion Testing
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Thermal Analysis
4 Conclusions
References
A Review on Materials Used for Combustion in Porous Radiant Burners
1 Introduction
2 Porous Burner
2.1 Single and Double Layer
3 Materials and Properties of Porous Media
4 Conclusions
References
Thermal Analysis of Al 7075-T651 During High-Speed Machining
1 Introduction
2 Model Geometry and Material Modeling
2.1 Model Geometry
2.2 Material Modeling
3 Friction Modeling and Heat Generation
4 Boundary Condition and Mesh Generation
5 Model Validation
6 Simulation Runs
7 Analysis of Variance
8 Conclusion
References
Analysis of Heat Transfer Coefficient in Turning Process
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Methodology
2.1 Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient
2.2 Estimation of Tool–Work Interface Heat Transfer Coefficient
3 Results Analysis and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Embedded Heat Pipe-Assisted Cooling in Machining Process: A Comprehensive Review
1 Introduction
2 Review of Selected Literature
2.1 Framework on Heat Pipe-Assisted Cooling
2.2 Regions of Heat Pipe
2.3 Heat Generation Sources
3 Issues Related to Embedded Heat Pipe
4 Research Summary
5 Conclusion
References