Numerical Investigation of Thermal Performance Enhancement in a Newly Designed Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger using 〖"TiO" 〗_"2"  Nanofluids

Muiz  Abdul Raqib; Yaser ALAIWI; Ahmad T. A. JUNDI

doi:10.37934/cfdl.17.2.6082

Authors

Muiz Abdul Raqib Department of Mechanical Engineering, Altinbas University, Istanbul, Turkey
Yaser ALAIWI Department of Mechanical Engineering, Altinbas University, Istanbul, Turkey
Ahmad Jundi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Altinbas University, Istanbul, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/cfdl.17.2.6082

Keywords:

CFD, Nano-fluid, Investigate, Thermal performance, Analysis

Abstract

This study investigates the use of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanofluids to enhance the thermal performance of shell and tube heat exchangers. A comparative computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis is conducted using water and a 0.5% TiO₂ nanofluid. The heat exchanger is modelled using computer-aided design (CAD), with dimensions closely resembling commercial units. The CFD model is validated through a grid-independence study, with a mesh of 4,112,679 elements yielding grid-independent results. The key findings show that the 0.5% TiO₂ nanofluid increases the cold fluid outlet temperature by 11.44% compared to water (36.04°C vs. 33.63°C). The average heat transfer coefficient is enhanced by 12.3% when using the nanofluid. The CFD results are consistent with experimental data, with a maximum deviation of 4.2% in the outlet temperatures. This study demonstrates the successful integration of TiO₂ nanofluids with an optimized shell and tube heat exchanger design. The novelty lies in the application of nanofluids to improve the thermal performance of industrial heat exchangers. The presented methodology, combining CAD modelling and CFD analysis, provides a foundation for further optimization and experimental validation of nanofluid-enhanced heat transfer systems.

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Author Biographies

Muiz Abdul Raqib, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Altinbas University, Istanbul, Turkey

213723327@ogr.altinbas.edu.tr

Yaser ALAIWI, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Altinbas University, Istanbul, Turkey

Yaser.alaiwi@altinbas.edu.tr

Ahmad Jundi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Altinbas University, Istanbul, Turkey

ahmad.t.jundi@gmail.com

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