Numerical Study to Investigate Heat and Fluid Flow Characteristics of a Roughened Solar Air Heater

Project Title

Numerical Study to Investigate Heat and Fluid Flow Characteristics of a Roughened Solar Air Heater

Project Area of Specialization Mechanical EngineeringProject Summary

It is a research-based project in which we need to do the simulation of the air passing through the roughened solar air heater. We need to check how the geometry pattern varies the flow and how it changes the Nusselt Number of the stream on different Reynold Numbers. 

Project Objectives

The objective of the project is to publish the research paper in the journal with a good impact factor so that the researchers in the future can cite our work. 

Project Implementation Method

The project is implemented by using the software ANSYS available in the computer lab of our university. First, the geometry was made then the mesh was created. The boundary condition then applied to get the results. The work is in progress, and the mesh independence test will be done. 

Benefits of the Project

Solar Air Heaters have a wide application in the field. Solar Air Heaters are used for drying purposes of the crops. With the simulation, we can find out which geometry is suitable for this purpose. 

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The project is result-based, and the research paper will be written at the end of the project. 

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Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	50000
Computing accessories	Equipment	1	50000	50000