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Fin geometry for minimum entropy generation in forced convection

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Poulikakos, D; Bejan, A
Published in: Journal of Heat Transfer
January 1, 1982
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This paper establishes a theoretical framework for the minimization of entropy generation (the waste of exergy, or useful energy) in extended surf aces (fins). The entropy generation rate formula for a general fin is derived first. Based on this general result, analytical methods and graphic results are developed for selecting the optimum dimensions of pin fins, rectangular plate fins, plate fins with trapezoidal cross section, and triangular plate fins with rectangular cross section. © 1982 by ASME.

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Adrian Bejan
Author Adrian Bejan Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materia ...

Published In

Journal of Heat Transfer

DOI

10.1115/1.3245176

EISSN

1528-8943

ISSN

0022-1481

Publication Date

January 1, 1982

Volume

104

Issue

4

Start / End Page

616 / 623

Related Subject Headings

  • Mechanical Engineering & Transports
  • 4012 Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering
  • 0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0904 Chemical Engineering
 

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Poulikakos, D., & Bejan, A. (1982). Fin geometry for minimum entropy generation in forced convection. Journal of Heat Transfer, 104(4), 616–623. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3245176
Poulikakos, D., and A. Bejan. “Fin geometry for minimum entropy generation in forced convection.” Journal of Heat Transfer 104, no. 4 (January 1, 1982): 616–23. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3245176.
Poulikakos D, Bejan A. Fin geometry for minimum entropy generation in forced convection. Journal of Heat Transfer. 1982 Jan 1;104(4):616–23.
Poulikakos, D., and A. Bejan. “Fin geometry for minimum entropy generation in forced convection.” Journal of Heat Transfer, vol. 104, no. 4, Jan. 1982, pp. 616–23. Scopus, doi:10.1115/1.3245176.
Poulikakos D, Bejan A. Fin geometry for minimum entropy generation in forced convection. Journal of Heat Transfer. 1982 Jan 1;104(4):616–623.

Published In

Journal of Heat Transfer

DOI

10.1115/1.3245176

EISSN

1528-8943

ISSN

0022-1481

Publication Date

January 1, 1982

Volume

104

Issue

4

Start / End Page

616 / 623

Related Subject Headings

  • Mechanical Engineering & Transports
  • 4012 Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering
  • 0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0904 Chemical Engineering