Air cooled heat sink design optimization in free convection

Peter Rodgers, Valerie Eveloy

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Abstract

The optimization of heat sink performance is becoming ever more critical in passively air-cooled applications. In this paper, an overview of analytical, semi-empirical and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)-based methodologies for air-cooled heat sink design optimization in free convection is presented. The advantages and potential limitations of these design techniques are summarized. A multi-faceted heat sink design strategy is advocated, which combines the analysis techniques presented with experimentation. The need to incorporate sustainability and formal optimization in the design process is highlighted.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication29th Annual IEEE Semiconductor Thermal Measurement and Management Symposium, SEMI-THERM 2013 - Proceedings
Pages170-172
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event29th Annual IEEE Semiconductor Thermal Measurement and Management Symposium, SEMI-THERM 2013 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 17 Mar 201321 Mar 2013

Publication series

NameAnnual IEEE Semiconductor Thermal Measurement and Management Symposium
ISSN (Print)1065-2221

Conference

Conference29th Annual IEEE Semiconductor Thermal Measurement and Management Symposium, SEMI-THERM 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period17/03/1321/03/13

Keywords

  • Air Cooling
  • CFD
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Design
  • Heat Sink
  • Optimization
  • Sustainability

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