This document summarizes a study analyzing the heat transfer performance of a plate heat exchanger with a biomimetic bird feather pattern compared to a conventional design. The study uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to model different heat exchanger designs, including ones patterned after bird feathers, and compare their heat transfer rates, pressure drops, and effectiveness. The simulations are validated against experimental data from an existing chevron-patterned plate heat exchanger. While the biomimetic designs aim to increase heat transfer area and turbulence like bird feathers, the simulation results found the conventional chevron design provides better heat transfer due to its more effective use of the patterned area.
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