Numerical Simulation and Energy-Saving Application of Elliptical Twisted Tube Energy Recovery Device
To solve the problems of cross-contamination of fresh and return air and low comprehensive energy recovery rate of paper core energy recovery devices commonly used in traditional fresh air systems,a new and efficient energy recovery device based on aluminum alloy heat transfer elements was developed.Two kinds of energy recovery devices with different structures,elliptical twisted and circular tubes,were designed.The numerical simulation was carried out by Fluent software.Their heat transfer and flow performance were compared and analyzed,and the energy-saving effect of its application in air conditioning fresh air system was analyzed.The results show that,compared with the circular tube energy recovery device,the shell-side temperature of the air passing through the elliptical twisted tube energy recovery device drops faster,the tube-side temperature rises faster,the heat transfer coefficient is higher,and the heat transfer effect is better,especially in summer.In addition,the new fan with an energy recovery device can effectively improve the comfort of the indoor environment,and the energy-saving effect is obvious in hot-summer and cold-winter areas and cold areas.