Diffuser and Nozzle Design Optimization by Entropy Generation Minimization

Diffusers and nozzles within a flow system are optimized with respect to their wall shapes for a given change in cross sections. The optimization target is a low value of the head loss coefficient K, which can be linked to the overall entropy generation due to the conduit component. First, a polynom...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bastian Schmandt, Heinz Herwig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-07-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/13/7/1380/