Xu, F., Patterson, J.C., and Lei, C. (2007) Natural convection in a differentially heated cavity with a square obstruction on the sidewall. Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 4 (1). pp. 77-86.

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Abstract

Natural convection in a differentially heated cavity with a square obstruction placed in the middle of the hot wall is investigated numerically. The results demonstrate that, firstly, the thermal boundary layer flow, blocked by the obstruction, forms a lower intrusion front, which then detaches from the hot wall, bypasses the obstruction, and reattaches to the thermal boundary layer. While the reattachment occurs, a complicated flow with circulations is induced, and the heat transfer through the hot wall is significantly enhanced.

Item ID:	2546
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1448-4846
Keywords:	natural convection; heat transfer; buoyancy; fluid mechanics; fin; differential heating
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2009 05:14
FoR Codes:	09 ENGINEERING > 0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering > 091504 Fluidisation and Fluid Mechanics @ 60% 09 ENGINEERING > 0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering > 091505 Heat and Mass Transfer Operations @ 30% 09 ENGINEERING > 0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering > 091508 Turbulent Flows @ 10%
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