Optimization of a Thermally Asymmetric Convective and Radiating Annular Fin

Author

Hyung Suk Kang
Dwight C. Look, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

In this study, convective and radiating annular fins of rectangular profile under thermally asymmetric conditions are examined using an analytical method. For the fin base condition, it is assumed that heat transfer from the fluid to the inside surface of the pipe is equal to the heat transfer through the fin base. The temperature distribution along the fin height at the fin tip is presented to demonstrate the effects of the thermally asymmetric condition. The heat loss and fin tip radius for fixed fin height are optimized as a function of the fin top convection characteristic number. Also, for fixed fin volume, the heat loss and fin dimensions are optimized based on the top, bottom, and tip convection characteristic numbers, radiation characteristic numbers, fin base radius, and fin volume. The fin effectiveness as a function of the top convection characteristic number and annular fin length are also presented.

Recommended Citation

H. S. Kang and D. C. Look, "Optimization of a Thermally Asymmetric Convective and Radiating Annular Fin," Heat Transfer Engineering, Taylor & Francis, Jan 2007.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/01457630601122609

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0145-7632

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2007 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2007