This work relies on constructal design to perform the geometric optimization of morphing T-shaped fins that remove a constant heat generation rate from a rectangular basement. The fins are bathed by a steady stream with constant ambient temperature and convective heat transfer. The body that serves as a basement for the T-shaped construct generates heat uniformly and it is perfectly insulated on the outer perimeter. It is shown numerically that the global dimensionless thermal resistance of the T-shaped construct can be minimized by geometric optimization subjected to constraints, namely, the basement area constraint, the T-shaped fins area fraction constraint and the auxiliary area fraction constraint, i.e., the ratio between the area that circumscribes the T-shaped fin and the basement area. The optimal design proved to be dependent on the degrees of freedom (L1/L0, t1/t0, H/L): first achieved results indicate that when the geometry is free to morph then the thermal performance is improved according to the constructal principle named by Bejan âoptimal distribution of imperfections.â.
Geometric optimization of T-shaped constructs coupled with a heat generating basement: A numerical approach motivated by Bejanâs constructal theory / Lorenzini, G.; Biserni, C.; Dalpiaz, F. L.; Fagundes, T. M.; Rocha, L. A. O.. - In: JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING THERMOPHYSICS. - ISSN 1810-2328. - 26:4(2017), pp. 485-497. [10.1134/S1810232817040051]
Geometric optimization of T-shaped constructs coupled with a heat generating basement: A numerical approach motivated by Bejanâs constructal theory
Lorenzini, G.
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2017-01-01
Abstract
This work relies on constructal design to perform the geometric optimization of morphing T-shaped fins that remove a constant heat generation rate from a rectangular basement. The fins are bathed by a steady stream with constant ambient temperature and convective heat transfer. The body that serves as a basement for the T-shaped construct generates heat uniformly and it is perfectly insulated on the outer perimeter. It is shown numerically that the global dimensionless thermal resistance of the T-shaped construct can be minimized by geometric optimization subjected to constraints, namely, the basement area constraint, the T-shaped fins area fraction constraint and the auxiliary area fraction constraint, i.e., the ratio between the area that circumscribes the T-shaped fin and the basement area. The optimal design proved to be dependent on the degrees of freedom (L1/L0, t1/t0, H/L): first achieved results indicate that when the geometry is free to morph then the thermal performance is improved according to the constructal principle named by Bejan âoptimal distribution of imperfections.â.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.