Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Forced Convection Heat Transfer in Turbulent Flows

AbstractIn this paper an attempt has been made with experimental as well as theoretical analysis to find the variation in heat transfer coefficient with Reynolds number and numerical simulation attempt has also been done with different turbulence models in forced convection turbulent flows. Experimental analysis was carried out by using forced convection experimental setup at constant power supply to the heater and by varying the different flow rates of air with the help of a blower. The tube heat exchanger is fully insulated. In turbulent flows, the heat transfer coefficient is greatly affected by the turbulence, hence in this paper numerical analysis was carried out with different turbulence models and analysis has been done with both experimental and theoretical values to find the best turbulence model