Figure 11.
Two-part visualization of fluid dynamics in a finned heat exchanger module: (a) streamlines, illustrating the complex flow paths around the twisted fins; (b) a central 3D model of the module surrounded by six cross-sectional slices showing velocity contours (u*) at different axial positions.The flow pattern is composed of intertwined surfaces that indicate directional movement. Below this illustration are three circular distributions, each paired with a colour scale for u asterisk, also ranging from zero to two, showing how the variable varies across each circular region. Section b presents a central three-dimensional twisted geometry positioned above four circular distributions. Each of these circular distributions includes its own colour scale for u asterisk, ranging from zero to two. Arrows extend from the central twisted geometry to each circular distribution, visually indicating the connections or influence between them. The layout emphasises variation in flow characteristics and distribution across different geometric configurations.

(a) Streamlines and (b) dimensionless velocity contours along a representative finned module of the studied HE

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