Experimental and numerical study of flow and heat transfer of non-Newtonian power-law drilling fluids in helical tubes

Key Points

• The analysis reveals enhanced heat transfer rates for non-Newtonian fluids compared to traditional fluids, improving drilling efficiency.
• Key evidence includes numerical simulation results indicating up to 30% better heat transfer in specific flow conditions.
• Observational analysis of heat transfer and flow dynamics in helical tubes shows significant variations based on fluid characteristics and parameters.
• Understanding flow behaviors of power-law fluids is crucial for optimizing heat transfer in drilling operations.