Optimization of radial convective radiating fin geometry for single cylinder internal combustion engine (ICE): Entropy generation minimization

Proceedings of the Spring Technical Conference of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division

Volumn , Issue , 2005, Pages 405-413

  Taufiq, B N ^a   Mahlia, T M I ^a   Masjuki, H H ^a   Faizul, M S ^a   Mohamad, E Niza ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Entropy generation; Fin array; Fin design; Optimum; Radiation

Indexed keywords

ENTROPY GENERATION; FLUID FRICTION; FLUID IRREVERSIBILITY;

ENTROPY; FINS (HEAT EXCHANGE); FRICTION; HEAT CONVECTION; OPTIMIZATION;

ENGINE CYLINDERS;

EID: 27744485662     PISSN: 15296598     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1115/ICES2005-1052     Document Type: Conference Paper

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