Laboratory Task 5

As a research engineer in a company you are requested to investigate two types of

aluminum fins as illustrated in Figure 6.7 that will be implemented to remove heat from a
surface whose temperature is 150°C. The temperature of surrounding air is 25°C. The
natural heat transfer coefficient associated with the surrounding air is 30W/m2°C. The
thermal conductivity of aluminum is 168W/m°C. Determine which one of the fin that you
would suggest. Your report should be concise, attractive and very convincing.