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Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers

Cilt: 17 Sayı: 1 23 Mart 2026
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Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers

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This study presents a detailed numerical investigation into the thermal performance of rotary regenerative heat exchangers, focusing on the influence of fin number, fin-to-inner-diameter spacing, and air inlet velocity. A simplified annular cross-sectional model was utilized to reduce computational cost while preserving geometric accuracy. A total of nine model variations were created by parametrically altering the number of fins (11, 13, and 15) and fin spacing (0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, and 1 mm). Simulations were performed using ANSYS Fluent under transient flow conditions, with air velocities ranging from 2.6 m/s to 3.8 m/s. Results showed that increasing the number of fins and expanding fin spacing both enhance heat transfer by improving flow uniformity and turbulence levels, with effectiveness improvements reaching up to 11%. Conversely, higher air velocities reduce heat exchanger effectiveness due to shortened contact time and boundary layer disruption. The findings highlight that even within a geometrically limited segment, measurable changes in performance occur, offering valuable insights for system-level design optimizations. The study contributes to the literature by demonstrating the feasibility of high-fidelity modeling of small-scale segments to evaluate parameter sensitivity in rotary heat exchangers.

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Makine Mühendisliğinde Sayısal Yöntemler

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

23 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Haziran 2025

Kabul Tarihi

9 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 17 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Muradoğlu, E., Tan, H., Erişen, A., & Doğu, Y. (2026). Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1713072
AMA
1.Muradoğlu E, Tan H, Erişen A, Doğu Y. Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers. DÜMF MD. 2026;17(1). doi:10.24012/dumf.1713072
Chicago
Muradoğlu, Ezgi, Hüsamettin Tan, Ali Erişen, ve Yahya Doğu. 2026. “Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 17 (1). https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1713072.
EndNote
Muradoğlu E, Tan H, Erişen A, Doğu Y (01 Mart 2026) Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 17 1
IEEE
[1]E. Muradoğlu, H. Tan, A. Erişen, ve Y. Doğu, “Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers”, DÜMF MD, c. 17, sy 1, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.24012/dumf.1713072.
ISNAD
Muradoğlu, Ezgi - Tan, Hüsamettin - Erişen, Ali - Doğu, Yahya. “Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 17/1 (01 Mart 2026). https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1713072.
JAMA
1.Muradoğlu E, Tan H, Erişen A, Doğu Y. Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers. DÜMF MD. 2026;17. doi:10.24012/dumf.1713072.
MLA
Muradoğlu, Ezgi, vd. “Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi, c. 17, sy 1, Mart 2026, doi:10.24012/dumf.1713072.
Vancouver
1.Ezgi Muradoğlu, Hüsamettin Tan, Ali Erişen, Yahya Doğu. Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers. DÜMF MD. 01 Mart 2026;17(1). doi:10.24012/dumf.1713072
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