Masters Theses
Abstract
"Enhanced convective heat transfer surfaces have been a subject of interest for quite some time. Many different methods have been used to increase the amount of heat transfered from a surface. However, nearly all surface enhancement methods come with a price, frictional losses. This thesis studies the use of enhanced convective heat transfer surfaces on air fins in the laminar, transitional, and turbulent flow regimes with emphasis on the transitional regime. A major goal of this thesis is to further the understanding of the influence of an enhanced wall geometry on the transition from laminar to turbulent flow. Causing the flow to transition at a lower Reynolds number is typically a desirable effect because heat transfer from the surface is increased with a relatively small frictional loss increase"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
Homan, Kelly
Committee Member(s)
Isaac, Kakkattukuzhy M.
Crosbie, A. L. (Alfred L.)
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Sponsor(s)
Adams Thermal Systems Inc.
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Summer 2007
Pagination
xvi, 95 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-47).
Rights
© 2007 Stephen J. D. Rucker, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Heat -- ConvectionHeat -- TransmissionSurfaces (Technology)
Thesis Number
T 9237
Print OCLC #
233636954
Electronic OCLC #
182624517
Recommended Citation
Rucker, Stephen John Dale, "Empirical investigation of enhanced air fins" (2007). Masters Theses. 4571.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4571