This guide describes an Evaluation Methodology for design, optimization and uncertainty quantification of fin-tube heat exchanger thermal and hydraulic performance. The elements of the Evaluation Methodology are:

1. Model Development
2. Optimization Study
3. Uncertainty Quantification Study

The Model Development describes an automated method for generation of a parametric OpenFOAM fin-tube simulation model. The generated model allows for the evaluation of topological and operational parameters impact on the design and performance criteria.

The Optimization Study documents the development of Dakota-OpenFOAM coupling and the optimization of topological and operational parameters for the parametric OpenFOAM fin-tube simulation model.

The Uncertainty Quantification Study uses the Dakota-OpenFOAM coupling to determine the effect of topological and operational parameter uncertainties on the parametric OpenFOAM fin-tube simulation model performance.