Title :
Optimal channel width distribution of single-phase microchannel heat sinks
Author :
Van Oevelen, T. ; Rogiers, F. ; Baelmans, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Katholieke Univ. Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Abstract :
The channel width distribution of single-phase microchannel heat sinks is optimized based on 1D-modeling. Two objectives are regarded, i.e. minimal thermal resistance and minimal wall temperature gradient. The results differ significantly from the present status in literature due to a new parameterization. In addition the effects of axial conduction, fin width and pressure drop are investigated.
Keywords :
heat conduction; heat sinks; microchannel flow; axial conduction; fin width; microchannel heat sinks; minimal thermal resistance; minimal wall temperature gradient; optimal channel width distribution; parameterization; pressure drop; Electronics cooling; Heat engines; Heat sinks; Heat transfer; Mathematical model; Mechanical engineering; Microchannel; Temperature; Thermal resistance; Thermal stresses; heat sink; microchannel; optimal width distribution;
Conference_Titel :
Thermal Investigations of ICs and Systems, 2009. THERMINIC 2009. 15th International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Leuven
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5881-3
