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Influence of the geometry on heat transfer by natural convection in a rectangular cavity

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Lorente, S; Lacarriere, B; Lartigue, B

Published in: Heat and Technology

2002

This paper documents the heat transfer by natural convection in a high aspect ratio rectangular cavity. The problem is a two-dimensional one. We aim to determine the effects of a deformation of the side walls (bending inward) on the heat transfer rate. The problem is solved numerically using a fluid dynamics code. The perfectly rectangular cavity case is first studied in order to become a "reference" case; then the cavity with bent vertical faces is examined. A thermal transfer coefficient is calculated showing that the heat transfer rate is increased due to the curvature of the vertical plates.

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Author Sylvie Lorente Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materia ...

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Heat and Technology

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2002

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75 / 80

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Lorente, S., Lacarriere, B., & Lartigue, B. (2002). Influence of the geometry on heat transfer by natural convection in a rectangular cavity. Heat and Technology, 20(2), 75–80.

Lorente, S., B. Lacarriere, and B. Lartigue. “Influence of the geometry on heat transfer by natural convection in a rectangular cavity.” Heat and Technology 20, no. 2 (2002): 75–80.

Lorente S, Lacarriere B, Lartigue B. Influence of the geometry on heat transfer by natural convection in a rectangular cavity. Heat and Technology. 2002;20(2):75–80.

Lorente, S., et al. “Influence of the geometry on heat transfer by natural convection in a rectangular cavity.” Heat and Technology, vol. 20, no. 2, 2002, pp. 75–80.

Lorente S, Lacarriere B, Lartigue B. Influence of the geometry on heat transfer by natural convection in a rectangular cavity. Heat and Technology. 2002;20(2):75–80.