Effect of Svelteness on tree shaped micro channels caracteristics

In this investigation, svelteness is introduced as an important factor which illustrates the importance of bifurcation angle effect on pressure drop and flow distribution uniformity in tree shaped networks. Moreover, the influence of mass flow rate and Reynolds number is also discussed. Results show that as svelteness increases, flow uniformity is enhanced while the effect of bifurcation angle, θ, on the pressure drop is diminished. The power-law relationship between Be and mass flow rate shows that the power component increases at higher values of svelteness which is in agreement with previously published work. Numerical simulations of the proposed networks showed that at low Reynolds numbers, flow distribution uniformity and thermal uniformity are achieved. Thus, expect for Sv, Re is also an important factor which should be considered when the uniformity is a goal.

This fundamental investigation in Constructal realm is done in collaboration with Professor Mujumdar's lab in National University of Singapore. The results are presented in a research papers which is sent to Applied Energy Journal.