Genetic algorithm-based optimal design of plate fins following minimum entropy generation considerations

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

Volumn 219, Issue 8, 2005, Pages 757-765

  Jha, R K ^a   Chakraborty, Suman ^a  

^a INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (India)

Author keywords

Continuous plate; Entropy generation rate; Laminar forced convection; Staggered plate

Indexed keywords

DESIGN; ENTROPY; EVOLUTIONARY ALGORITHMS; FORCED CONVECTION; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; LAMINAR FLOW; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION; PLATES (STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS);

CONTINUOUS PLATE; ENTROPY GENERATION RATE; LAMINAR FORCED CONVECTION; STAGGERED PLATE;

FINS (HEAT EXCHANGE);

ENTROPY; FORCED CONVECTION; GENETIC ALGORITHM; HEAT TRANSFER;

EID: 27344457422     PISSN: 09544062     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/095440605X31544     Document Type: Article

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