Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel with V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers

Selma Akcay

doi:10.5281/zenodo.21479204

Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel with V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers

Abstract

This study numerically analyzes the hydraulic behavior of a channel with V-shaped baffles at low Reynolds numbers. The analyses were performed using the ANSYS Fluent solver. The V-shaped baffle was placed on each of the top and bottom surfaces of the channel in a staggered arrangement. The effects of the distance between baffles (s: 36 mm, 54 mm, and 72 mm) and Reynolds number (Re: 50, 100, 150) on pressure drop, friction factor, and pumping power were investigated. Velocity and pressure contours were also presented for different parameters. The results indicated that increasing the distance between baffles decreased both the pressure drop and the pumping power. Increasing the Reynolds number led to an increase in the friction factor and pressure drop. The highest-pressure drop was obtained at Re = 150 for s = 36 mm, nearly 0.053 Pa. It was determined that the pressure drop at s = 36 mm is 1.19 times higher than the pressure drop at s = 72 mm. The highest pumping power was calculated to be 22,463 × 10-8 W at s = 36 mm.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Selma Akcay ^*
0000-0003-2654-0702
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 22, 2026

Submission Date

May 20, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 25, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 3 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21479204

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https://izlik.org/JA53UL53MY

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Akcay, S. (2026). Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel with V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers. Journal of Energy Trends, 3(1), 11-21. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21479204

AMA

1.Akcay S. Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel with V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers. Journal of Energy Trends. 2026;3(1):11-21. doi:10.5281/zenodo.21479204

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Akcay, Selma. 2026. “Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel With V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers”. Journal of Energy Trends 3 (1): 11-21. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21479204.

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Akcay S (July 1, 2026) Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel with V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers. Journal of Energy Trends 3 1 11–21.

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[1]S. Akcay, “Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel with V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers”, Journal of Energy Trends, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 11–21, July 2026, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.21479204.

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Akcay, Selma. “Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel With V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers”. Journal of Energy Trends 3/1 (July 1, 2026): 11-21. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21479204.

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1.Akcay S. Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel with V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers. Journal of Energy Trends. 2026;3:11–21.

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Akcay, Selma. “Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel With V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers”. Journal of Energy Trends, vol. 3, no. 1, July 2026, pp. 11-21, doi:10.5281/zenodo.21479204.

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1.Selma Akcay. Investigation of the Hydraulic Behavior of a Channel with V-Shaped Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers. Journal of Energy Trends. 2026 Jul. 1;3(1):11-2. doi:10.5281/zenodo.21479204