Numerical analysis of mixed convection in partially open cavities heated from below

Effect of the inlet opening on mixed convection inside a 3-D ventilated cavity

“…They analyzed the flow structure, heat transfer characteristics and the complex interaction between the induced stream flow at ambient temperature and the buoyancy-induced flow from the walls of the heated source. The 3-D mixed convection in partially opened cavities with internal heat sources are investigated numerically by Fontana et al [25]. Their results show the existence of two different processes controlling the formation of re-circulation inside the cavity: hydrodynamic re-circulation and thermal re-circulation.…”

Constructal design of a semi-elliptical fin inserted in a lid-driven square cavity with mixed convection

“…Therefore, several strategies have been employed to improve the thermal performance in these systems [1,2]. In this context, studies related to flow inside cavities have been carried out continuously over the years.…”

Numerical study of mixed convection inside a three-dimensional ventilated cavity in the presence of an isothermal heating block

“…Fontana et al [26] studied numerically the threedimensional mixed convection in partially opened cavities with internal heat sources. Their results indicated the existence of two different processes controlling the formation of recirculation inside the cavity; hydrodynamic recirculation and thermal recirculation.…”