Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
In this work, the optimization for a radiative-convective annular fin of arbitrary profile with base wall thermal resistances is considered. A fourth order Runge-Kutta method is used to solve the associated non-linear governing equa-tions. Further differentiations yield the optimum heat transfer and the optimum fin dimensions. To facilitate the thermal design, design charts for optimum dimensions are proposed. Furthermore, the fin effectiveness for the optimal annular ra-diative-convective fins is presented to check the practicality of the design.
Publication Title
The Open Thermodynamics Journal
Volume
6
First Page
15
Last Page
24
Recommended Citation
Zhang, G. and Chung, Benjamin T.F., "Design Charts for Circular Fins of Arbitrary Profile Subject to Radiation and Convection with Wall Resistances" (2012). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research. 1011.
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