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Area of Science:

  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Building Energy Systems
  • Computational Engineering

Background:

  • Flow resistance in building transmission and distribution systems contributes to energy waste.
  • Optimizing local component design, like U-bends, is crucial for energy conservation.
  • Traditional U-bend designs may not offer optimal flow characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel low-resistance optimization method for U-bend shapes.
  • To identify the most effective machine learning model for predicting U-bend performance.
  • To quantify the energy-saving potential of optimized U-bends in building systems.

Main Methods:

  • Defined U-bend shape features (minor axis a, major axis b, offset c) within specified parameter ranges.
  • Systematically compared five machine learning regression models (ridge, support vector, random forest, multilayer perceptron, Gaussian process) to select the best surrogate model.
  • Validated the optimization method using full-scale experiments, numerical simulations, and turbulent energy dissipation analysis.

Main Results:

  • The optimized U-bend design achieved a 13-24% reduction in flow resistance compared to traditional circular U-bends.
  • Performance was evaluated within a Reynolds number range of 1.0 × 10^5 to 2.4 × 10^5.
  • The study identified a superior machine learning model for U-bend optimization through comparative analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed low-resistance optimization method effectively reduces energy dissipation in U-bend components.
  • Optimized U-bends offer significant energy savings for building transmission and distribution systems.
  • This research provides a valuable reference for designing energy-efficient building fluid systems.