Source Data for Figures 7–14 of “Multi-layer Circulating Topology Optimization of Periodic Plates for Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers”
Description
This Excel workbook contains the numerical data plotted in Figures 7–14 of the accompanying manuscript. The first two worksheets compare the simulated hot-side Nusselt number and Darcy friction factor with values calculated from the correlations of Liu et al. for six operating conditions (Cases 07–12). They also include the bounds of the comparison bands shown in Figures 7 and 8. The remaining two worksheets report the air-side and fuel-side results for three fin geometries: a fish-shaped fin, a forward airfoil, and a reverse airfoil. For each geometry, the workbook lists the Nusselt number, Fanning friction factor, and thermal–hydraulic performance index (JF) at nominal Reynolds numbers of 200, 400, 600, 1200, and 1800.
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Steps to reproduce
For Figures 7 and 8, plot the CFD and correlation values against Re using the “Fig 7 - Nu” and “Fig 8 - Darcy f” worksheets, respectively. Use the lower and upper bounds in each worksheet to draw the shaded comparison band. For Figures 9–11, use the “Figs 9-11 - Air” worksheet. For Figures 12–14, use “Figs 12-14 - Fuel”. Plot Nu, Fanning f, and JF in separate figures against nominal Re. Draw one curve for each fin geometry, connecting the points in order of increasing Re.
Institutions
- Northwestern Polytechnical UniversityShaanxi, Xi'an