A Review of Constructal Design of Heat Exchangers

Salemaa Rashid Salih; Ahmed Waheed Mustafa; M. M. Awad

doi:10.29194/NJES.28010021

Authors

Salemaa Rashid Salih Ministry of Electricity, Training & Energy research Office, Baghdad, Iraq.
Ahmed Waheed Mustafa Department of Mechanical Engineering, Collage of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq.
M. M. Awad Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29194/NJES.28010021

Keywords:

Forward Kinematic, Jacobian, Nonlinear Controller, Node45, Solid Works

Abstract

A substantial amount of research has been dedicated to improving the efficiency of heat exchangers, which are extensively utilized in electronic equipment, heating and air conditioning systems, space vehicles, thermal power systems, industrial applications, and transportation. Enhancing the efficiency of these devices can lead to significant reductions in materials, cost, and space. Constructal design offers a promising approach to optimizing various heat transfer systems, including electronic packages, by applying the constructal law to achieve optimal configurations. This review aims to examine recent advancements in the application of constructal design theory to heat exchangers and its potential for enhancing thermal performance. The most recent state-of-the-art developments are thoroughly described, along with their evaluating parameters, and recommendations for further research in this field are provided.

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Author Biography

M. M. Awad, Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.

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