Abstract
This work had theoretically investigated the fin performance and entropy generation rate of a fractal-like fin under a crossflow. Both contracting and expanding fins were considered. Performacne analysis had recommended a fin with one or two generations of branching and an as high as possible Reynolds number. The second-law analysis, on the other hand, suggested an optimal Reynolds number for all contracting fin, and for expanding fin with a finite generations of subfins. An estimate for the optimal Reynolds number was proposed and compared with the numerical results.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 29-36 |
| Journal | Journal of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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- Entropy Generation
- Forced Convection
- Fractal-Like Fin
- Optimal Reynolds Number