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Heat Transfer Analysis of Fins with Spine Geometry Using Differential Transform Method

Melih Fidanoglu 1, Guven Komurgoz 2, and Ibrahim Ozkol 1
1. Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
2. Faculty of Electrical and Electronical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract—In this study, a general expression for heat distribution profile of a fin with spine geometry is found using Differential Transform Method (DTM). By using this general expression, fin efficiency, fin effectiveness, and entropy generation are calculated for different profiles. Based on efficiency, effectiveness and entropy generation values, cylindrical fin profile is found to have the highest heat transfer rate. 

Index Terms—Differential Transform Method, DTM, spine fin, heat distribution, fin efficiency, fin effectiveness, entropy generation

Cite: Melih Fidanoglu, Guven Komurgoz, and Ibrahim Ozkol, "Heat Transfer Analysis of Fins with Spine Geometry Using Differential Transform Method," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 67-71, January 2016. DOI: 10.18178/ijmerr.5.1.67-71

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