Heat transfer from a flat plate to a turbulent axisymmetric impinging jet

Abstract

The heat transfer due to a single axisymmetric impinging jet at a Reynolds number of 20 000 and nozzle-to-plate spacings of 1—8 has been determined using a combined constant heat flux/constant temperature electrocaloric test plate. Both unconfined and semi-confined geometries have been considered for a uniform mean exit velocity. The exit conditions and axial development of the jet have been quantified using hot-wire anemometry. Careful design of the composite heater plate has reduced experimental uncertainties in the local Nusselt number to 5 per cent.