Stagerred dropped and circular Pin Fins in 1D and 2D forced convection

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• LIST OF FIGURES
• LIST OF TABLES
• Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Pin fin
• 1.3 Types of pin fin
• 1.4 Literature review
• 1.5 Objective of the work
• Chapter 2: EXPERIMENTAL SETUP
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Components of experimental setup
• 2.3 Base plate
• 2.4 Duct
• 2.5 Selection of materials for fins
• 2.6 Pin fin
• 2.7 Test procedure
• 2.8 Safety precautions
• Chapter 3: EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Experimental results
• 3.3 Correlation between fin performance and its shape and material
• Chapter 4: CFD MODELING AND ANALYSIS
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 ANSYS R14.5
• 4.3 Geometry modelling
• 4.4 Mesh generation
• 4.5 Boundary conditions
• 4.6 CFD results and analysis
• Chapter 5: DISCUSSION
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Comparison between experimental and CFD results
• 5.3 Discussions
• Chapter 6: CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to conduct an experimental analysis and validation of staggered dropped and circular pin fins in 1D and 2D forced convection. The project investigates the influence of various factors like fin shape, material, and flow type on heat transfer performance. The primary goal is to determine the optimal fin configuration for enhanced heat dissipation.

• Experimental analysis and validation of staggered dropped and circular pin fins
• Impact of fin shape and material on heat transfer performance
• Influence of different flow types on heat transfer characteristics
• Comparison of experimental and CFD simulation results
• Determination of optimal fin configuration for efficient heat dissipation

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The dissertation begins with an introduction to the concept of pin fins, discussing their types, a review of relevant literature, and the objective of the research. Chapter 2 outlines the experimental setup, including components like the base plate, duct, and selection of materials for the fins. Chapter 3 presents experimental results and analyzes the correlation between fin performance, shape, and material. Chapter 4 delves into CFD modeling and analysis using ANSYS R14.5, covering geometry modeling, mesh generation, boundary conditions, and CFD results. Finally, Chapter 5 discusses the comparison between experimental and CFD results and presents a comprehensive analysis of the findings.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This dissertation focuses on the areas of heat transfer, pin fins, forced convection, experimental analysis, CFD simulation, fin optimization, staggered dropped fins, circular fins, material properties, and flow type. The research aims to provide insights into optimizing fin design for improved heat dissipation in various applications.