Introduction

This guide describes an Evaluation Methodology for design, optimization and uncertainty quantification of fin-tube heat exchanger thermal and hydraulic performance. The elements of the Evaluation Methodology are:

1. Model Development
2. Optimization Study
3. Uncertainty Quantification Study

Model Development

The Model Development describes an automated method for generation of a parametric OpenFOAM fin-tube simulation model. The generated model allows for the evaluation of topological and operational parameters impact on the design and performance criteria.

Optimization Study

The Optimization Study documents the development of Dakota-OpenFOAM coupling and the optimization of topological and operational parameters for the parametric OpenFOAM fin-tube simulation model.

Uncertainty Quantification Study

The Uncertainty Quantification Study uses the Dakota-OpenFOAM coupling to determine the effect of topological and operational parameter uncertainties on the parametric OpenFOAM fin-tube simulation model performance.