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Fin Design for Maximum Thermal Dissipation

This study focuses on the design of a fin system that effectively dissipates heat from an engine casing using Aluminum Alloy and Carbon Steel. The primary objective is to analyze which material offers superior thermal performance. By simulating operating conditions and applying various boundary conditions in a Computer-Aided Engineering environment, we assess temperature distributions for different fin designs. The results indicate that the Aluminum fin system provides significantly greater heat transfer efficiency, enhancing the safety and performance of the motor casing by reducing overheating risks.

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Fin Design for Maximum Thermal Dissipation

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  1. Fin Design for Maximum Thermal Dissipation ME 450: Computer Aided Engineering Analysis Instructor: Dr. Nema Group Members: Wei-Yuan Chu, Brad Holtsclaw, Nick Metzger, Breanne Walters

  2. Objectives • Maximize Thermal Dissipation by Designing a Fin System that will Draw Heat Away from the Engine Casing • Using Aluminum Alloy and Carbon Steel as Materials, we will analyze which material makes a better fin.

  3. Introduction • Engine is used to run a small blower • It is assumed that the motor casing will be subjected to cooling by a fan or other suitable ventilation. • Main area of concern is drawing heat into the fin system in order to dissipate it into the air.

  4. Complete Assembly Area of Interest

  5. Theoretical Background ;

  6. Theoretical Background (Cont.) Where: Assuming Convection Heat Transfer @ x=L

  7. Model Details (Solid Modeling) Solid Models were created in Pro-Engineer and Converted to IGES Files to Import into Ansys

  8. Model Details (Type I) • SOLID 92 Element Type • 5,829 Elements • 10,706 Nodes

  9. Model Details (Type II) • SOLID 92 Element Type • 16,196 Elements • 29,355 Nodes

  10. Model Details (Type III) • SOLID 92 Element Type • 16,196 Elements • 29,355 Nodes

  11. Boundary Conditions • Temperature of 65.56oC applied to Internal Surface to Simulate Operating Conditions

  12. Boundary Conditions (Cont.) • Ambient Temperature of 10oC • Film Coefficient of 100 W/m*oC (for cooling airspeed of 10 m/s)

  13. Results and Discussion:S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type I) – Steel Top Fins • Carbon Steel Top Fins • Max. Temp. in Fins is 55.078oC

  14. Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type I) – Aluminum Top Fins • Aluminum Top Fins • Max. Temp. in Fins is 60.218oC

  15. Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type II) – Steel Top Fins • Steel Top Fins • Max. Temp. in Fins is 50.885oC

  16. Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type II) – Aluminum Top Fins • Aluminum Top Fins • Max. Temp. in Fins is 55.777oC

  17. Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type III) – Steel Top and Side Fins • Steel Top and Side Fins • Max. Temp. in Fins is 50.885oC

  18. Results and Discussion: S.S. Temperature Distribution (Type III) – Aluminum Top and Side Fins • Aluminum Top and Side Fins • Max. Temp. in Fins is 55.777oC

  19. Results and Discussion: Transient Response(Type III) – Aluminum Top and Side Fins

  20. Results and Discussion: Top Fin Design Comparison Solutions STEEL ALUMINUM

  21. Results and Discussion: Side Fin Design Comparison Solutions STEEL ALUMINUM

  22. Results and Discussion: Heat Transfer Comparison for Type III Design Aluminum Steel

  23. Impact Statements • The Addition of Fins will Aid in the Heat Dissipation from the Motor Casing, making the Part More Safe for General Use • Motor Casing with Type III Fins Will have a Reduced Surface Temperature and Less of a Chance of Overheating the Interior Electronics and Causing a Fire

  24. Conclusions • Total Heat Transferred from Aluminum Fin is 245.83 W Greater than that from the Steel Fin. • Efficiency for Aluminum Fin is Greater than that of Steel. • Aluminum is the Best Choice for the Fin Material.

  25. References Nematollahi, Khosrow. "Oncourse, ME 450." Scheduled Reading and Assignments. IUPUI. 23 Apr 2007 <https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/knematol/Filemanager_Public_Files/ME450LectureNotesCh13r>. Incropera, Frank, David Dewitt, and Theodore Bergman. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. 6th. Hoboken NJ: Wilet & Sons, 2007. Rengifo, Gustavo. "Oncourse, ME 546." ME 546 Resources, Project #1. IUPUI. 23 Apr 2007 <https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/group/SP07-IN-ME-546-26532/Lab%20Projects/Project%>.

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