Experimental study on CMC-based non-Newtonian fluids for thermo-hydraulic performance of shell and helical tube heat exchanger equipped with helical inserts

Key Points

• Thermo-hydraulic performance improves with the use of non-Newtonian fluids in heat exchangers, leading to higher efficiency.
• Experiments revealed significant enhancements in thermal conductivity with CMC-based fluids as compared to standard fluids.
• The study utilized experimental setups to evaluate heat exchangers specifically designed with helical inserts for optimized flow.
• Findings highlight the potential for using non-Newtonian fluids to enhance energy efficiency in industrial heat exchange applications.