Fin Design for Maximum Thermal Dissipation

ME 450: Computer Aided Engineering Analysis Instructor: Dr. Nema Group Members: Wei-Yuan Chu, Brad Holtsclaw, Nick Metzger, Breanne Walters

Objectives


Maximize Thermal Dissipation by Designing a Fin System that will Draw Heat Away from the Engine Casing Using Aluminum Alloy and Carbon Steel as Materials, we will analyze which material makes a better fin.

Introduction
 

Engine is used to run a small blower It is assumed that the motor casing will be subjected to cooling by a fan or other suitable ventilation. Main area of concern is drawing heat into the fin system in order to dissipate it into the air.

Complete Assembly
Area of Interest

Theoretical Background
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Theoretical Background (Cont.)

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Model Details (Solid Modeling)

Solid Models were created in Pro-Engineer and Converted to IGES Files to Import into Ansys

Model Details (Type I)

 

SOLID 92 Element Type 5,829 Elements 10,706 Nodes

Model Details (Type II)

 

SOLID 92 Element Type 16,196 Elements 29,355 Nodes

Model Details (Type III)

 

SOLID 92 Element Type 16,196 Elements 29,355 Nodes

Boundary Conditions

Temperature of 65.56oC applied to Internal Surface to Simulate Operating Conditions

Boundary Conditions (Cont.)

Ambient Temperature of 10oC Film Coefficient of 100 W/m*oC (for cooling airspeed of 10 m/s)

Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type I) Steel Top Fins


Carbon Steel Top Fins Max. Temp. in Fins is 55.078oC

Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type I) Aluminum Top Fins

Aluminum Top Fins Max. Temp. in Fins is 60.218oC

Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type II) Steel Top Fins

Steel Top Fins Max. Temp. in Fins is 50.885oC

Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type II) Aluminum Top Fins

Aluminum Top Fins Max. Temp. in Fins is 55.777oC

Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type III) Steel Top and Side Fins


Steel Top and Side Fins Max. Temp. in Fins is 50.885oC

Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type III) Aluminum Top and Side Fins

Aluminum Top and Side Fins Max. Temp. in Fins is 55.777oC

Results and Discussion: Transient Response (Type III) Aluminum Top and Side Fins

Results and Discussion: Top Fin Design Comparison Solutions

Temperature Distribution (Top Fins)
Aluminum 1.2 1 0.8 / b 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 Steel

Length (m)

Steel Top Fins Length (m) thickness (midth (m) w 0.019 0.002 0.210 Af Ab At 0.008 0.013 0.064 Aluminum Top Fins Length (m) thickness (midth (m) w 0.019 0.002 0.210 Af Ab At 0.008 0.013 0.064

Lc 0.020 m 43.644 Lc 0.020 m 20.015

t 0.002 nf 0.800 t 0.002 nf 0.900

0.423

k 100.000 53.000 b qt 0.632 55.410 651.498 k 100.000 252.000 b qt 0.290 55.410 679.434 h

0.423

Results and Discussion: Side Fin Design Comparison Solutions

Temperature Distribution (Side Fins)
Aluminum 1.2 Steel 1 0.8 t/tb 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05

Length (m)
Steel Side Fins Length (m) thickness (midth (m) w 0.051 0.004 0.229 Af Ab At 0.024 0.010 0.083 Aluminum Side Fins w Length (m) thickness (midth (m) 0.051 0.004 0.229 Af Ab At 0.024 0.010 0.083

Lc 0.053 m 30.959 Lc 0.053 m 14.198

t 0.004 nf 0.580 t 0.004 nf 0.850

P 0.465 1.173 P 0.465 0.538

k 100.000 53.000 b qt 55.410 583.892 k 100.000 252.000 b qt 55.410 801.786

Results and Discussion: Heat Transfer Comparison for Type III Design

Total Heat Transferred by Aluminum Fins Top Fins (W) 679.434 Side Fins (W) 801.786 Total (W) 1481.220

Total Heat Transferred by Steel Fins Top Fins (W) 651.498 Side Fins (W) 583.892 Total (W) 1235.390 q (W) 245.830

Impact Statements


The Addition of Fins will Aid in the Heat Dissipation from the Motor Casing, making the Part More Safe for General Use Motor Casing with Type III Fins Will have a Reduced Surface Temperature and Less of a Chance of Overheating the Interior Electronics and Causing a Fire

Conclusions


Total Heat Transferred from Aluminum Fin is 245.83 W Greater than that from the Steel Fin. Efficiency for Aluminum Fin is Greater than that of Steel. Aluminum is the Best Choice for the Fin Material.

References
Nematollahi, Khosrow. "Oncourse, ME 450." Scheduled Reading and Assignments. IUPUI. 23 Apr 2007 <https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/knematol/Filemanager_Public_Fil es/ME450LectureNotesCh13r>. Incropera, Frank, David Dewitt, and Theodore Bergman. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. 6th. Hoboken NJ: Wilet & Sons, 2007. Rengifo, Gustavo. "Oncourse, ME 546." ME 546 Resources, Project #1. IUPUI. 23 Apr 2007 <https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/group/SP07-IN-ME-54626532/Lab%20Projects/Project%>.

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