Computational Fluid Dynamics2019 – 2020CFD Analyst

Concentric-Tube & Plate Heat Exchangers

2D / 3D CFD of parallel and counter flow

Hand-calculated then simulated concentric-tube and plate heat exchangers in ANSYS Fluent. Compared 2D and 3D models, parallel vs counter flow, and boundary-layer behaviour across volumetric flow rates — the fluids work behind a perfect score in Fluids & Heat Transfer.

FluentSolver

2D + 3DModels

Parallel / CounterFlows

The Problem & Engineering Constraint

The Core Challenge

Need to reconcile analytical heat-exchange calculations with 2D and 3D CFD, including error analysis between parallel and counter flow at multiple flow rates.

Technical Architecture & Approach

Engineering Solution & Implementation

Designed 2D and 3D models of both exchanger types in ANSYS Fluent and CATIA V5, ran mesh-convergence and boundary-layer studies, then compared Fluent results to hand calculations. Team: Arkaan Quanunga, Borhan Shakarami, Ming Fung Ian NG, Manickkavasagam Sathiyamoorthy.

ANSYS Fluent 3D static temperature contour of a plate heat exchanger — 3D static temperature contour — 3.47 L/min

ANSYS Fluent 2D static temperature contour — 2D static temperature contour — 1.52 L/min

Heat transfer comparison of experimental, ANSYS 3D, and ANSYS 2D results — Heat-transfer comparison: experimental vs ANSYS 2D / 3D

Measured Production Impact

Verified Outcomes & Deliverables

Completed parallel and counter-flow simulations at multiple volumetric flow rates.

Compared 2D vs 3D results and fulfilled error analysis against hand calculations.

Aligned with a 100% score in the Fluids & Heat Transfer module.

Technologies & Components

System Tooling & Technologies

ANSYS FluentCATIA V5CFDMesh ConvergenceBoundary-Layer Analysis