ABSTRACT
This paper presents the application of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) in modeling the heat transfer coefficient of a staggered multi-row, multi-column, cross-flow, tube-type heat exchanger. Heat transfer data were obtained experimentally for air flowing over a bank of copper tubes arranged in staggered configuration with 5 rows and 4 columns at different air flow rates with throttle valve openings at 10 - 100%. The Reynolds number and the row number were used as input parameters, while the Nusselt number was used as output parameter in training and testing of the multi-layered, feed-forward, back-propagation neural networks. The network used in this study was designed using the MATLAB® Neural Network Toolbox.
The results show that the accuracy between the neural networks predictions and experimental values was achieved with mean absolute relative error (MRE) less than 1 and 4% for the training and testing data sets respectively, suggesting the reliability of the networks as a modeling tool for engineers in preliminary design of heat exchangers.
Fadare, D & Fatona, A (2021). Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Heat Transfer in a Staggered Cross-flow Tube-type Heat Exchanger.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/artificial-neural-network-modeling-of-heat-transfer-in-a-staggered-cross-flow-tube-type-heat-exchanger
Fadare, D.A. and A.S. Fatona "Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Heat Transfer in a Staggered Cross-flow Tube-type Heat Exchanger." Afribary. Afribary, 21 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/artificial-neural-network-modeling-of-heat-transfer-in-a-staggered-cross-flow-tube-type-heat-exchanger. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
Fadare, D.A., A.S. Fatona . "Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Heat Transfer in a Staggered Cross-flow Tube-type Heat Exchanger.". Afribary, Afribary, 21 Apr. 2021. Web. 14 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/artificial-neural-network-modeling-of-heat-transfer-in-a-staggered-cross-flow-tube-type-heat-exchanger >.
Fadare, D.A. and Fatona, A.S. . "Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Heat Transfer in a Staggered Cross-flow Tube-type Heat Exchanger." Afribary (2021). Accessed May 14, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/artificial-neural-network-modeling-of-heat-transfer-in-a-staggered-cross-flow-tube-type-heat-exchanger