Study on the relationship between secondary flow intensity and synergy effects in the helical groove tube: A multiscale analysis of flow-heat synergy

Key Points

• Secondary flow intensity enhances flow-heat synergy effects in helical groove tubes, resulting in improved efficiency and performance.
• Experimental data indicates a correlation where increased secondary flow intensity uplifts heat transfer by approximately 30%.
• Multiscale analysis highlights the importance of secondary flow in optimizing thermal management in advanced heating systems.
• Findings suggest potential for significant thermal efficiency improvements in engineering applications through tailored designs.