@inproceedings{a4dd3ded0aaf45f3b0ea339305a118fc,
title = "Simple models for laminar thermally developing slug flow in non-circular ducts and channels",
abstract = "Solutions to the classical Graetz slug or plug flow problem in non-circular ducts are examined. These solutions have applications where a constant uniform velocity distribution exists across a channel or duct. These are most often realized in the laminar flow of low Prandtl number liquids, such as liquid metals, and low Reynolds number flows through porous media. Expressions are developed for a number of applications using the asymptotic correlation method of Churchill and Usagi. These expressions vary depending on the definition used for the dimensionless heat transfer coefficient in the case of constant wall temperature boundary condition (T), and the dimensionless wall temperature for the constant flux boundary conditions, (H) and (H1). Finally simple expressions are developed for predicting the thermal entrance length and fully developed flow Nu values for non-circular ducts.",
keywords = "Graetz flow, Heat exchangers, Heat sinks, Heat transfer coefficient, Laminar flow, Modelling, Plug flow, Porous media, Slug flow",
author = "Muzychka, {Y. S.} and Edmond Walsh and Pat Walsh",
year = "2010",
doi = "10.1115/1.4002095",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780791843826",
series = "ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings",
publisher = "American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)",
number = "PART C",
pages = "1867--1878",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2009, IMECE 2009",
edition = "PART C",
note = "ASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009 ; Conference date: 13-11-2009 Through 19-11-2009",
}