Enhancing heat transfer of rectangular fins: Implementing constructal optimization approach

Fadi Alnaimat, Mohammed Ziauddin, Bobby Mathew

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Abstract

Fin shape optimization is essential to enhance heat transfer by maximizing the heatflux and reducing material. This study examined rectangular fin shape optimized through material reduction and increasing effective surface area to enhance more heat flux. Simulation approach was adopted using ANSYS Workbench carrying out a Steady-State Thermal Analysis. The base temperature of the surface in contact to fins was assumed to be 100 °C. Basically, three cases of rectangular fins were studied: without modification, with circular cavities of 0.3 cm, and with circular cavities of 0.5 cm. The results show that, by introducing circular cavities, the heat flux distribution enhanced as well as there was reduction in the minimum temperature at the far edge of the fin.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538623992
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 8 2018
Event2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2018 - Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Feb 6 2018Apr 5 2018

Publication series

Name2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2018

Other

Other2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Period2/6/184/5/18

Keywords

  • Constructal Theory
  • Rectangular Fins
  • Steady-State Thermal Analysis
  • Total Heat Flux

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Water Science and Technology

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