Entropy generation-based computational geometry optimization of the pore structure of high-conductivity graphite foams for use in enhanced heat transfer devices

Computers and Fluids

Volumn 103, Issue , 2014, Pages 49-70

  Betchen, Lee J ^a   Straatman, Anthony G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Computational geometry optimization; Enhanced heat transfer; Entropy generation minimization; Graphite foams; Porous media

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS; ENTROPY; GRAPHITE; HEAT TRANSFER; PORE STRUCTURE; POROUS MATERIALS;

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID; ELLIPSOIDAL PORES; ENHANCED HEAT TRANSFER; ENTROPY GENERATION MINIMIZATION; GRAPHITE FOAM; OPERATING CONDITION; OPTIMIZATION PROCEDURES; THERMAL EXCHANGE;

GEOMETRY;

EID: 84905685635     PISSN: 00457930     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2014.07.012     Document Type: Article

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