Advanced Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (ENGT5141)

2016-2017
COURSE WORK (23% of module marks)
AIM
The overall aim of this assignment is to demonstrate that you have a clear understanding of
Thermal Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Methods, and the role these
techniques play in development of heat and mass transfer systems, the benefits associated
with their use and the problems and limitations encountered when using these methods.
The above aim is to be achieved through a written report, not exceeding 5000 words.
CASE STUDY 1
In a heat recovery system, Cold water enters the counter-flow heat exchanger at Tc,in oC at a
rate of m A kg/s, where it is heated by exhaust gasses ( of your choice) that enters the heat
exchanger at Th,in oC at a rate of m B kg/s,
Each student will generate 2 case studies - A bench mark case which corresponds to the
boundary conditions in the table below ( Use the row that matches the last ID of your
student P No). And another case where you optimise the design and operation of the heat
exchanger. The objective is to optimise the rate of heat transfer, within the constraints of 5m
length and a fixed outer shell diameter of 1m. Flow rates must be realistic!

Figure 1: Schematic of Heat exchanger

Each student will use the following details for a base case and then optimise the heat transfer

Last Digit of Tc,in oC Th,in oC m A kg/s m B kg/s

Student ID
0-1 5 350 0.4 2
2-3 7 375 0.4 3
4-5 10 400 0.4 1
6-7 12 425 0.4 0.7
8-9 15 450 0.4 2

Penultimate Digit Tube diameter Shell diameter Interface

of Student ID (m) (m) thickness (mm)
0-1 0.4 1 5
2-3 0.4 1 10
4-5 0.5 1 15
6-7 0.5 1 20
8-9 0.6 1 25
The work includes using a Fluid flow (CFX) analysis system (Figure 2) in Ansys workbench.
You will need to work through the following steps
1. Geometry Creation: using Ansys Design Modeller or importing from other CAD
software such as Creo, Solidworks. etc
2. Meshing the geometry: (Mesh)
3. Setting the boundary conditions: (setup)
4. Performing the simulation (Solution): Ansys CFX solver (steady state calculation
based on k- model)
5. Post processing the results: (Results)

Figure 2: CFX analysis system in Workbench

CASE STUDY 2

The burner with the dimensions below should be built on meshed and solved in Ansys
workbench using a basic combustion model (for methane-air mixture or any other mixture
the student may opt to go for should be set in .

Figure 2: Burner Geometry

Last Digit of Student ID D(mm)
0-1 55
2-3 60
4-5 63.5
6-7 65
8-9 70

Fuel
inflow
Out-flow

Air
inflow

Combustion
Figure 3: Burner Geometry 3D chamber

Marking guide

Item Possible
Marks
Presentation/structure 10
Aims/Objectives should be stated clearly and concisely
Report should have clearly defined sections such as: Introduction, Review,
Methodology, Results/ Discussion, Conclusions, References, etc.
Introduction/background 10
Role of CFD and Computational Heat Transfer methods in modelling and design of
thermo-fluid systems
Review 10
The numerical methods used for convective heat transfer and fluid flow (CFD) and the
latest development in these fields the basic theoretical principles underpinning modern
computational Heat Transfer and CFD.
Role of CFD and Computational Heat Transfer methods in modelling and design of
thermo-fluid systems
Methodology 25
Mesh convergence and boundary conditions
Results and Discussion 30
Discussing results of your case study: briefly interpreting and discussing the
results and comparing it to the bench mark.
General visualisation of the flow and temperature field may include:
Contours of velocity, temperature, pressure and any other relevant
parameter.
Vertical and axial profiles for velocity and temperature at specific
location of interest
Horizontal as well as cross-sectional images of velocity profiles coloured
with other variables.
You should demonstrate understanding of theory of Navier-Stokes equation of
motion and the various turbulence modelling used in CFD and in solving the 3D
convective heat transfer equation (steady state only).

Discuss the benefits that can be gained from using modern CFD and
Computational Heat Transfer methods

Discuss the limitations and problems associated with the use of CFD and
Computational Heat Transfer methods.

Conclusion 5

References/Appendices 10
At least 5 academic references
Total 100

Due date :Thursday 6th of April 2017

An electronic copy of the completed report should be submitted through the turnitin
link on blackboard.

Muyiwa Oyinlola Ext. 7162; e-mail: muyiwa.oyinlola@dmu.ac.uk