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Fin shape thermal optimization using Bejan's constructal theory /

"The book contains research results obtained by applying Bejan's constructal theory to the study and therefore the optimization of fins, focusing on T-shaped and Y-shaped ones" --from abstract.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lorenzini, G. (Giulio)
Other Authors: Moretti, Simone, Conti, Alessandra
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [San Rafael, Calif.] : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, [2011]
Series:Synthesis lectures on engineering ; #13.
Subjects:
Constructal theory.
Heat > Transmission.
Surfaces.
Mathematical optimization.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: General introduction
  • General overview on heat transfer
  • Conservation equations
  • Dimensionless group
  • Units and conversion factors
  • Overview of heat transfer on extended surfaces
  • State of the art in theT-shaped fins
  • II. Methods of analysis: Thermal exchange basis
  • Models: T-shaped fins
  • Y-shaped fins
  • Modular systems of Y-shaped fins
  • Heat removal vs. pressure drops
  • Conclusions
  • Appendix: Constructal theory.