Application of Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics in Second Law Analysis

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. F. Sun ◽  
C. G. Carrington
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics ◽  
Local Thermodynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Second Law Analysis ◽  
Exergy Balance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Heat Transfer By Radiation ◽  
Dissipation Processes ◽  
Generation Procedure

We examine the exergy balance of a multi-component fluid subject to viscous dissipation processes, heat transfer by conduction, heat transfer by radiation, matter diffusion and chemical reactions. The differential equations for exergy balance in the fluid formalize the relationship between the exergy input/output approach to second law analysis and the entropy generation procedure using the Gouy-Stodola theorem. The balance relations for mass, momentum, energy and entropy are used to establish the validity conditions for the exergy balance equations. In particular, we define the role and significance of the assumption of local thermodynamic equilibrium. The general functions and restrictions of nonequilibrium thermodynamics within second law analysis are also discussed.

scholarly journals Analytical Assessment of (Al2O3–Ag/H2O) Hybrid Nanofluid Influenced by Induced Magnetic Field for Second Law Analysis with Mixed Convection, Viscous Dissipation and Heat Generation

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 498
Author(s):  
Wasim Ullah Khan ◽  
Muhammad Awais ◽  
Nabeela Parveen ◽  
Aamir Ali ◽  
Saeed Ehsan Awan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Viscous Dissipation ◽  
Entropy Generation ◽  
Heat Generation ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Hybrid Nanofluid ◽  
Entropy Generation Number ◽  
Generation Number ◽  
Second Law Analysis

The current study is an attempt to analytically characterize the second law analysis and mixed convective rheology of the (Al2O3–Ag/H2O) hybrid nanofluid flow influenced by magnetic induction effects towards a stretching sheet. Viscous dissipation and internal heat generation effects are encountered in the analysis as well. The mathematical model of partial differential equations is fabricated by employing boundary-layer approximation. The transformed system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations is solved using the homotopy analysis method. The entropy generation number is formulated in terms of fluid friction, heat transfer and Joule heating. The effects of dimensionless parameters on flow variables and entropy generation number are examined using graphs and tables. Further, the convergence of HAM solutions is examined in terms of defined physical quantities up to 20th iterations, and confirmed. It is observed that large λ1 upgrades velocity, entropy generation and heat transfer rate, and drops the temperature. High values of δ enlarge velocity and temperature while reducing heat transport and entropy generation number. Viscous dissipation strongly influences an increase in flow and heat transfer rate caused by a no-slip condition on the sheet.

Second Law Analysis of Spray Evaporation

1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Som ◽  
A. K. Mitra ◽  
S. P. Sengupta
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Entropy Generation ◽  
Exergy Analysis ◽  
Droplet Evaporation ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Hot Gas ◽  
Second Law Analysis ◽  
Initial Drop ◽  
Parallel Stream

A second law analysis has been developed for an evaporative atomized spray in a uniform parallel stream of hot gas. Using a discrete droplet evaporation model, an equation for entropy balance of a drop has been formulated to determine numerically the entropy generation histories of the evaporative spray. For the exergy analysis of the process, the rate of heat transfer and that of associated irreversibilities for complete evaporation of the spray have been calculated. A second law efficiency (ηII), defined as the ratio of the total exergy transferred to the sum of the total exergy transferred and exergy destroyed, is finally evaluated for various values of pertinent input parameters, namely, the initial Reynolds number (Rei = 2ρgVixi/μg) and the ratio of ambient to initial drop temperature (Θ∞′/Θi′).

Second Law Analysis of Tree-Shaped Fins for the Heat Transfer Enhancement in a PCM Thermal Storage System

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Sciacovelli ◽  
Elisa Guelpa ◽  
Vittorio Verda
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Solidification Rate ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Second Law Analysis ◽  
Melting And Solidification

Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) systems based on phase change materials (PCMs) are a promising option to be employed as effective energy storage devices. PCM allows one to achieve high energy storage density and almost constant temperature energy retrieval, however LHTES systems performance is limited by poor thermal conductivity of the PCMs which leads to unacceptably low melting and solidification rates. Thus, heat transfer enhancement techniques are required in order to obtain acceptable melting and solidification rates. The preliminary design of a shell-and-tube LHTES unit is investigated by means of computational fluid-dynamics (CFD). Three different fin designs are considered: a conventional radial fin, a constructal Y-shaped fin design and a non-constructal Y-shaped configuration previously investigated by the authors. The performances of each fin configuration are evaluated by means of a Second-law analysis. Moreover, local and global entropy generation rates are analyzed in order to show the main source of thermodynamic irreversibilities occurring in the system. The analysis indicates that solidification rate is significantly enhanced when Y-shaped fins are adopted in the LHTES unit, however the constructal Y-shaped geometry is not optimal since further improvements can be achieved by means of a Y-shaped fins with elongated secondary branches.

Second-Law Analysis of Heat Transfer in Swirling Flow Through a Cylindrical Duct

1987 ◽  
Vol 109 (2) ◽  
pp. 308-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Mukherjee ◽  
G. Biswas ◽  
P. K. Nag
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Swirling Flow ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Merit Function ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Constant Wall Temperature ◽  
Boundary Layer Equations ◽  
Second Law Analysis ◽  
Cylindrical Duct

A second-law analysis is made on a swirling flow in a cylindrical duct with constant wall temperature. A purely tangential entry of the fluid is considered and a simplified model, consisting of a central air core enclosed by a potential, free vortex region and a boundary layer, is assumed. The approximate hydrodynamic boundary layer equations, and the continuity equation, are set up and solved numerically for the velocity gradients in the boundary layer. Similarly, the temperature gradients within the thermal boundary layer are obtained from the energy equation. The local Nusselt number and rate of entropy generation are calculated and used to evaluate the rate of heat transfer and loss of available energy, respectively. A merit function, defined as the ratio of exergy transferred to the sum of exergy transferred and exergy destroyed, is evaluated for various values of Reynolds number, based on the inlet tangential velocity, and conclusions are drawn about the influence of inlet swirl on irreversibility.

Second-Law Analysis of Fluidized-Bed Steam Generators

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianni Bidini ◽  
Carlo N. Grimaldi ◽  
Giampaolo Manfrida
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Release ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Chemical Reactions ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Solid Residue ◽  
Sensible Heat ◽  
Steam Generators ◽  
Second Law Analysis ◽  
Fluidized Bed Combustor

Direct and indirect exergy balances are applied to a simplified fluidized bed combustor. The major losses are calculated, including exergy from chemical reactions (combustion, calcination, and sulfation), heat transfer, and sensible heat release to the environment (ash and solid residue flows). The analysis is applied to atmospheric and pressurized fluidized bed combustors.

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