Second law analysis for optimal thermal design of radial fin geometry by convection

• Main Authors: Taufiq, B.N., Masjuki, Haji Hassan, Mahlia, T.M.I., Saidur, Rahman, Faizul, M.S., Niza Mohamad, E.
• Format: Article
• Published: Applied Thermal Engineering 2007
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/6866/; http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33846673851&partnerID=40&md5=93cd8ce1abc43347c8916959371bc020

This paper presents a second law analysis for the optimal geometry of fin array by forced convection. The analytical analysis involves the achievement of a balance between the entropy generation due to heat transfer and entropy generation due to fluid friction. In the design of a thermal system, it...