Performance evaluation of mixed convection in an inclined square channel with uniform temperature walls

Numerical analyses were performed for the effect of inclined angle on the mixing flow in a square channel with uniform temperature walls (Tw = 30 °C) and inlet temperature (T0 = 10 °C). Three-dimensional governing equations were solved numerically for Re = 100, Pr = 0.72 and various inclined angles (from −90° to 90°). Three-dimensional behavior of fluid in a channel was examined for each angle. Thermal performance was evaluated using the relationship between Nusselt number ratio and pressure loss ratio with and without buoyancy induced flow as a parameter of inclined angles. High heat transfer and low pressure loss region was from −15° to −60° in thermal performance using mean Nusselt number ratio.