Heat Transfer Through Pin Rectangular Fins

Presenter: Ankit Tarafdar

Introduction
• Definition of pin rectangular fins
• Importance of heat transfer in engineering
applications
• Objective of the presentation:
Understanding heat transfer through pin
rectangular fins
• Definition of pin rectangular fins
• Importance of heat transfer in engineering
applications
• Objective of the presentation:
Understanding heat transfer through pin
rectangular fins
Basics of Heat Transfer

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF CONDUCTION, FOCUS ON CONDUCTION: TRANSFER

CONVECTION, AND RADIATION OF HEAT THROUGH SOLID MATERIALS
 Introduction to heat transfer

Types of fins

Heat Classification based on

geometry: straight fins, annular

Transfer fins, pin fins, etc.

Fins Importance of pin rectangular

fins in enhancing heat transfer
Pin Rectangular Fins: Anatomy

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VISUAL DIMENSIONS: EXPLANATION OF
REPRESENTATION OF LENGTH, WIDTH, KEY COMPONENTS:
PIN RECTANGULAR THICKNESS, AND BASE, PINS, AND TIP
FINS SPACING
Modes of Heat
Transfer in Pin
Fins
• Conduction through the base
and pins
• Convection between pins and
surrounding fluid
• Importance of fluid flow for
effective heat transfer
Governing Equations
• Heat conduction equation through the fin
• Convective heat transfer equation
• Combined equation for total heat transfer
Fin Efficiency

• Definition of fin efficiency

• Importance in quantifying heat transfer
performance
• Factors affecting fin efficiency: material
properties, geometry, etc.
Thermal Analysis Techniques
• Analytical methods: fin equation, effectiveness-NTU method
• Numerical methods: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational
Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Experimental techniques: heat transfer coefficient measurements
Applications

Aerospace and aviation:

Electronics: heat sinks for
cooling of aircraft
electronic devices
engines

Power generation: Automotive: radiator

cooling systems for design for efficient
thermal power plants engine cooling
Design Considerations
• Arterial selection for fins
• Optimal fin spacing and geometry
• Balancing heat transfer and pressure drop
• Practical constraints in manufacturing
Case Study
• Real-world example showcasing heat transfer through pin rectangular
fins
• Analysis of design choices and their impact on performance
• Comparison with alternative heat transfer solutions
Future Trends

ADVANCEMENTS IN MATERIALS INTEGRATION OF COMPUTATIONAL SUSTAINABLE HEAT TRANSFER

SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING METHODS FOR FIN DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY-
TECHNIQUES EFFICIENT APPLICATIONS
Conclusion