Advancements in Heat Exchangers for Improved Engine Cooling: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Abstract
This literature review investigates the dynamic environment of heat exchangers employed in engine cooling systems, exploring advancements and innovations that have shaped the field. The increasing demand for enhanced engine performance, fuel efficiency, and environmental sustainability has propelled research into heat exchanger technologies. The review encompasses a comprehensive analysis of different types of heat exchangers, materials utilized, design considerations, and performance evaluations, with a keen focus on their respective applications in engines and radiators. The various kinds of heat exchangers belong to the most important themes, such as air-to-air, liquid-to-liquid, finned-tube, and plate heat exchangers, with a focus on their respective advantages, drawbacks, and applications. Design considerations encompass size, shape, and configuration, addressing the factors influencing design choices in modern engine cooling systems. A comprehensive evaluation of heat exchanger performance is carried out, taking into account variables including energy consumption, pressure drop, and heat transfer efficiency. The review incorporates insights from experimental methods and simulations used in assessing heat exchanger performance. Challenges in the field are discussed, providing a nuanced understanding of current limitations, and potential areas for improvement are explored. The literature review concludes with a synthesis of key findings, emphasizing the current state of knowledge in heat exchangers for engine cooling. The abstract aims to provide a concise overview of the multifaceted aspects covered in the literature review, offering valuable insights for researchers and engineers in the advancement of engine cooling systems.