Computational thermal-fluid dynamics analysis of the laminar flow regime in the meander flow geometry characterizing the heat exchanger used in high temperature superconducting current leads.

Highlights: [•] The laminar regime in the meander flow geometry has been analysed with a previously validated computational strategy. [•] Several meander flow geometries as well as flow conditions have been analysed. [•] A range for the Reynolds number has been defined in which the flow can be considered laminar. [•] Correlations for the pressure drop and the heat transfer coefficients in the laminar regime have been derived. [•] A comparison between the computed the experimental pressure drop of the W7-X HTS current lead prototype is presented. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]