Heat exchanger is a device used to transfer heat between one or more fluids. The fluids may be separated by a solid wall to prevent mixing or they may be in direct contact. In this work, different NANO fluids mixed with base fluid water are analysed for their performance in the shell and tube heat exchanger without baffle and with baffle(900,300 and helical type baffle). The NANO fluids are Aluminium Oxide and Titanium carbide for two volume fractions 0.4, 0.5. Theoretical calculations are done determine the properties for NANO fluids and those properties are used as inputs for analysis. 3D model of the shell and elliptical tube heat exchanger is modelling in CREO parametric software. CFD analysis is done by ANSYS software

Kumar, K. Kiran

Sainathan, P. Ch.

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      K Kiran Kumar * et al.  (IJITR) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH Volume No.5, Issue No.6, October - November 2017, 7634-7639.  2320 –5547 @ 2013-2017 http://www.ijitr.com All rights Reserved. Page | 7634 CFD Analysis of Shell And Tube Heat Exchanger With And Without Baffles By Using Nano Fluids K. KIRAN KUMAR M-Tech Student (Thermal Engineering), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Paladugu Parvathi Devi College of Engineering and Technology, Surampalli (v) Vijayawada, India P. CH. SAINATHAN Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Paladugu Parvathi Devi College of Engineering and Technology, Surampalli (v) Vijayawada, India Abstract: Heat exchanger is a device used to transfer heat between one or more fluids. The fluids may be separated by a solid wall to prevent mixing or they may be in direct contact. In this work, different NANO fluids mixed with base fluid water are analysed for their performance in the shell and tube heat exchanger without baffle and with baffle(900,300 and helical type baffle). The NANO fluids are Aluminium Oxide and Titanium carbide for two volume fractions 0.4, 0.5. Theoretical calculations are done determine the properties for NANO fluids and those properties are used as inputs for analysis. 3D model of the shell and elliptical tube heat exchanger is modelling in CREO parametric software. CFD analysis is done by ANSYS software. Keywords: Heat Exchanger; Shell And Tube Heat Exchanger; CREO Software; CFD Analysis; NANO Fluids; I. INTRODUCTION Heat exchangers are one of the mostly used equipment in the process industries. Heat Exchangers are used to transfer heat between two process streams. One can realize their usage that any process which involve cooling, heating, condensation, boiling or evaporation will require a heat exchanger for these purpose. Process fluids, usually are heated or cooled before the process or undergo a phase change. Different heat exchangers are named according to their application. For example, heat exchangers being used to condense are known as condensers, similarly heat exchanger for boiling purposes are called boilers. Factors Affecting the Performance of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger For a given shell geometry, the ideal configuration depends on the baffle cut, the baffle spacing, and baffle inclination angle. Even after fixing the right baffle cut and baffle space the performance can be still improved by varying baffle inclination angle. Having lower inclination angle, increases heat transfer at the cost of increased shell side pressure drop. On the other hand increasing angle beyond value might result in reduced pressure drop but with lesser heat transfer. So it is very important to have an optimum baffle angle to give minimum pressure drop with maximum heat transfer. Also determining effective baffle spacing and tube diameter for optimum baffle inclination. Heat transfer surfaces are plain or enhanced tubes. Additionally, shell-and-tube heat exchangers can contain multiple pass tube bundles, i.e., for double-pass we have a bundle of U-tubes, for triple-pass the tubes in the bundle bend twice, etc. Multiple-pass shells are common as well. Baffles, either segmental or doughnut and disc ones, present in the shell direct fluid flow in shell-side, support the tubes, and limit possible tube vibrations.  Fig: 1 Counter current double-pipe heat exchanger  Fig:2 Segmental baffled one-pass shell and two-pass tube shell-and-tube heat exchanger Flow in shell-side can be improved by suitable adjustments of baffle design as is done in helix changers (Král et al., 1996) – see Figure 1.2. Such an arrangement also increases the heat transfer rate vs. pressure drop ratio, reduces leakages (baffle bypass effect), flow-induced vibrations, and limits creation of stagnation zones thus decreasing fouling rate (CB&I Lummus Technology, 2012).  Fig: 3 Helix changer: shell-and-tube heat exchanger with helical baffles         K Kiran Kumar * et al.  (IJITR) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH Volume No.5, Issue No.6, October - November 2017, 7634-7639.  2320 –5547 @ 2013-2017 http://www.ijitr.com All rights Reserved. Page | 7635 II. LITERATURE REVIEW Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers  R. Shankar Subramanian  Shell-and-tube heat exchangers are used widely in the chemical process industries, especially in refineries, because of the numerous advantages they offer over other types of heat exchangers. A lot of information is available regarding their design and construction. The present notes are intended only to serve as a brief introduction. Experimental study on thermal and flow processes in shell and tube heat exchangers - influence of baffle cut on heat exchange efficiency - Nenad Radojković, Gradimir Ilić, Žarko Stevanović, Mića Vukić, Dejan Mitrović, Goran Vučković Experimental investigations were done to identify influence of thermal and flow quantities and shell side geometry on STHE's heat exchange intensity. In thismpaper special attention was paid to segmental baffle cut influence on apparatus efficiency. Design and Thermal Performance Analysis of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger by Using CFD-A Review Abstract: This paper is concerned with the study of shell and tube heat exchanger. Also the factors affecting the performance of shell and tube heat exchanger is studied and its details discussion is given. this paper focuses on the designing of small shell and tube heat exchanger with counter flow arrangement. Thermal analysis is carried out considering various parameters such as baffle spacing, baffle inclination, flow rates of hot and cold fluids, tube diameter etc. by using CFD. Some research papers are studied in details and then review from those papers is described in the paper. III. RESEARCH GAP & PROBLEM DESCRIPTION In the research by  R. Shankar Subramanian, the shell and tube heat exchanger is taken in the water with various temperatures. In this thesis, along with water Aluminum Al2O3 , silicon oxide and titanium carbide nano fluid at different volume fractions (0.7 and 0.8 ) of the shell and tube heat exchanger is analyzed for heat transfer properties, temperature, pressure ,velocity and mass flow rates in CFD analysis.  In thermal analysis, two materials Copper and Aluminum are considered for heat exchanger. Modeling is done in Pro/Engineer, Thermal analysis and CFD analysis is done in Ansys. The boundary conditions for thermal analysis are temperatures, for CFD analysis is pressure, velocity and temperature.  INTRODUCTION TO CAD Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer systems (or workstations) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to create a database for manufacturing. CAD output is often in the form of electronic files for print, machining, or other manufacturing operations. The term CADD (for Computer Aided Design and Drafting) is also used.  INTRODUCTION TO CREO  PTC CREO, formerly known as Pro/ENGINEER, is 3D modeling software used in mechanical engineering, design, manufacturing, and in CAD drafting service firms. It was one of the first 3D CAD modeling applications that used a rule-based parametric system. Using parameters, dimensions and features to capture the behavior of the product, it can optimize the development product as well as the design itself. ADVANTAGES OF CREO PARAMETRIC SOFTWARE  1. Optimized for model-based enterprises 2. Increased engineer productivity 3. Better enabled concept design 4. Increased engineering capabilities 5. Increased manufacturing capabilities 6. Better simulation 7. Design capabilities for additive manufacturing CREO parametric modules:  Sketcher  Part modeling  Assembly  Drafting 3D MODEL OF SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER  Tube outer dia. = 23 mm   Tube inner dia. = 17 mm   Number of tube = 9   Shell inner dia. = 136 mm   Shell outer dia. = 142 mm   Number of baffles = 5   Diameter of baffles = 136 mm   Distance between baffles B = 300 mm       K Kiran Kumar * et al.  (IJITR) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH Volume No.5, Issue No.6, October - November 2017, 7634-7639.  2320 –5547 @ 2013-2017 http://www.ijitr.com All rights Reserved. Page | 7636  Fig: 4 3d model  Fig 5: drafting  Fig:6 Without baffles  Fig:7 Baffles with 900  Fig: 8Baffle with 300  Fig:9 Helix type baffle INTRODUCTION TO FEA Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was first developed in 1943 by R. Courant, who utilized the Ritz method of numerical analysis and minimization of variational calculus to obtain approximate solutions to vibration systems. Shortly thereafter, a paper published in 1956 by M. J. Turner, R. W. Clough, H. C. Martin, and L. J. Top established a broader definition of numerical analysis. The paper centered on the "stiffness and deflection of complex structures".  INTRODUCTION TO ANSYS ANSYS is the standard FEA teaching tool within the Mechanical Engineering Department at many colleges. ANSYS is also used in Civil and Electrical Engineering, as well as the Physics and Chemistry departments.  INTRODUCTION TO CFD Computational fluid dynamics, usually abbreviated as CFD, is a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical methods and algorithms to solve and analyse problems that involve fluid flows. NANO FLUID PROPERTIES  FLUID Volume  fraction Thermal conductivity (w/m-k) Specific heat (J/kg-k) Density (kg/m3) Viscosity (kg/m-s)  ALUMINUM OXIDE 0.4 2.647 1809 2150.92 0.002006 0.5 4.17 1570.9 2439.1 0.002256 TiC  0.4 2.625 5357.01 2570.92 0.002006 0.5 4.12 4069.1 2964.1 0.002256 IV. CFD ANALYSIS OF SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER  FLUID- WATER ALUMINUM OXIDE NANO  FLUID VOLUME FRACTION - 0.4  Fig 9: heat transfer coefficient       K Kiran Kumar * et al.  (IJITR) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH Volume No.5, Issue No.6, October - November 2017, 7634-7639.  2320 –5547 @ 2013-2017 http://www.ijitr.com All rights Reserved. Page | 7637  Fig 10: heat transfer coefficient VOLUME FRACTION - 0.5 TITANIUN CARBIDE NANO FLUID VOLUME FRACTION - 0.4  Fig 11: heat transfer coefficient  Fig 12: heat transfer coefficient VOLUME FRACTION - 0.5 SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER WITH BAFFLES BAFFLE AT 900 FLUID- TITANIUM CARBIDE VOLUME FRACTION AT 0.4  Fig 13: heat transfer coefficient  Fig 14: heat transfer coefficient FLUID- TITANIUM CARBIDE VOLUME FRACTION AT 0.4 HELIX TYPE BAFFLE FLUID- TITANIUM CARBIDE VOLUME FRACTION AT 0.4  Fig 15: heat transfer coefficient  Fig 16: heat transfer coefficient V. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Without baffles   With baffles: Angle 900        K Kiran Kumar * et al.  (IJITR) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH Volume No.5, Issue No.6, October - November 2017, 7634-7639.  2320 –5547 @ 2013-2017 http://www.ijitr.com All rights Reserved. Page | 7638  With baffles: Angle 300  Helix type baffle  Pressure plot  Velocity plot  Heat transfer coefficient plot  Mass flow rate plot  Heat transfer rate plot  VI. CONCLUSION In this work, different nano fluids mixed with base fluid water are analyzed for their performance in the shell and tube heat exchanger without baffle and with baffle(900,300 and helical type baffle). The nano fluids are Aluminum Oxide and Titanium carbide for two volume fractions 0.4, 0.5. Theoretical calculations are done determine the properties for NANO fluids and those properties are used as inputs for analysis. 3D model of the shell and elliptical tube heat exchanger is done in CREO parametric software. CFD analysis is done in ANSYS software.  By observing the CFD analysis the heat transfer rate increases for titanium carbide at volume fraction 0.4 when compare with aluminum oxide and water. So it can be conclude the shell and tube heat exchanger with helix type baffle is the better model because the more heat transfer rate for helical type baffle shell and tube heat exchanger whe we compare the without baffle,with baffle at angle 900 and baffle with angle 300 . VII. REFERENCES [1]. A.O. Adelaja, S. J. Ojolo and M. G. Sobamowo, “Computer Aided Analysis of Thermal and Mechanical Design of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers”, Advanced Materials       K Kiran Kumar * et al.  (IJITR) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH Volume No.5, Issue No.6, October - November 2017, 7634-7639.  2320 –5547 @ 2013-2017 http://www.ijitr.com All rights Reserved. Page | 7639 Vol. 367 (2012) pp 731 -737 © (2012) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. [2]. Yusuf Ali Kara, Ozbilen Guraras, “A computer program for designing of Shell and tube heat exchanger”, Applied Thermal Engineering 24(2004) 1797–1805 [3]. 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