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Ch 2. FINS
Flow Flow
h, T1 h, T1
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Assumptions:
1. h is uniform over the fin surface
2. T does not vary across the fin (1D heat conduction) How can we verify?
3. kfin constant
4. No internal heat generation
5. Shape is constant over the length of the fin
6. Steady conduction
Flow
h, T1
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characteristic equation
Q̇act,f in
define fin efficiency: ⌘f =
Q̇ideal,f in
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