Local entropy generation in co-flowing turbulent jets with variable density
International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow
ISSN: 0961-5539
Article publication date: 28 October 2014
Abstract
Purpose
The effects of a co-flow and inlet jet temperature on local entropy generation in turbulent round jets have been studied numerically. The second-order closure turbulence model has been used. The paper aims to discuss these issues.
Design/methodology/approach
Numerical results are presented and discussed.
Findings
The numerical results for the mean quantities, entrainment of air, mixing efficiency, generation of entropy rate and Merit number are presented and discussed.
Originality/value
The expansion of the jet at low velocity of the co-flow and high inlet jet temperature enhances the heat transfer rate and reduces the irreversibility of the jet.
Keywords
Citation
Hichem Gazzah, M. and Belmabrouk, H. (2014), "Local entropy generation in co-flowing turbulent jets with variable density", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 24 No. 8, pp. 1679-1695. https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-02-2013-0055
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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