Award Date

5-15-2018

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)

Department

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member

Samir Moujaes

Second Committee Member

Darrell Pepper

Third Committee Member

Hui Zhao

Fourth Committee Member

Samaan Ladkany

Number of Pages

80

Abstract

Three-dimensional numerical simulations are run on a cylindrical electrical transformer that is generating heat in order to study the resulting natural convection that is driven by density variation. The transformer generates a constant heat flux and is incased in a sleeve with radial fins. At first, the sleeve is analyzed without fins and compared to an analytical solution in order to validate the numerical simulations. Next, fins are added to the sleeve in order to maximize the heat transfer from the transformer. Heat transfer from the sleeve per number of fins is to be determined. Small pins are then added to the channels between the fins in order to perturb the flow and thermal boundary layer with the goal of increasing heat transfer. Results show that adding the pins to both the base and fins increases heat transfer but adding pins to the base alone does not guarantee an increase in heat transfer.

Keywords

convection; fins; numerical; simulations; SolidWorks

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering

File Format

pdf

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Additional Files
Thesis Presentation.pptx (4804 kB)

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