Numerical Simulation and Parametric Study of Heat-Driven Self-Cooling of Electronic Devices

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robel Kiflemariam ◽  
Cheng-Xian Lin
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Direct Contact ◽  
Parametric Analysis ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Shunt Operation ◽  
Thermo Electric ◽  
Electric Generator ◽  
System Parameters

A heat-driven self-cooling system could potentially utilize the heat dissipated from a device to power a thermo-electric generator (TEG) which could then provide power to run a cooling system. In this paper, numerical simulation and parametric analysis of the geometrical parameters (such as fin density and height) and system parameters are conducted to better understand the performance of the self-cooling system within wide ranges. The study showed further decrease in device temperature could be achieved by using shunt operation instead of direct contact between the device and the TEG module. The use of TEG cascades could also help improve the decrease in power generation as a result of shunt arrangement.

A Novel Micro Cooling System for Electronic Devices Using a Micro Capillary Groove Evaporator

2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuegong Hu ◽  
Yaohua Zhao ◽  
Xiaohong Yan ◽  
T. Tsuruta
Keyword(s):  
Cooling System ◽  
Electronic Devices

Numerical Simulation on the Temperature Characteristics of Indirect Air Cooling System

2015 ◽  
Vol 741 ◽  
pp. 536-540
Author(s):  
Xiao Zhi Qiu ◽  
Yan Ming Zhao ◽  
Bao Hua Huang ◽  
Wei Xu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
System Change ◽  
Temperature Characteristic ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
System A ◽  
Air Cooling System ◽  
Simulation Results

Based on the analysis of indirect air cooling system, a numerical simulation model of indirect air cooling system was constructed by ANSYS software. According to the different wind speed condition, the temperature characteristic of indirect air cooling system was analyzed. The simulation results show that with the increase of wind speed, the ventilation and heat release of the indirect air cooling system change greatly. It provides a theoretical basis for the design of the wind-proof device of indirect air cooling system.

Inlet Air Cooling Applied to Combined Cycle Power Plants: Influence of Site Climate and Thermal Storage Systems

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Palestra ◽  
Giovanna Barigozzi ◽  
Antonio Perdichizzi
Keyword(s):  
Power Output ◽  
Parametric Analysis ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Thermal Storage ◽  
Combined Cycle ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Cooling Systems

The paper presents the results of an investigation on inlet air cooling systems based on cool thermal storage, applied to combined cycle power plants. Such systems provide a significant increase of electric energy production in the peak hours; the charge of the cool thermal storage is performed instead during the night time. The inlet air cooling system also allows the plant to reduce power output dependence on ambient conditions. A 127MW combined cycle power plant operating in the Italian scenario is the object of this investigation. Two different technologies for cool thermal storage have been considered: ice harvester and stratified chilled water. To evaluate the performance of the combined cycle under different operating conditions, inlet cooling systems have been simulated with an in-house developed computational code. An economical analysis has been then performed. Different plant location sites have been considered, with the purpose to weigh up the influence of climatic conditions. Finally, a parametric analysis has been carried out in order to investigate how a variation of the thermal storage size affects the combined cycle performances and the investment profitability. It was found that both cool thermal storage technologies considered perform similarly in terms of gross extra production of energy. Despite this, the ice harvester shows higher parasitic load due to chillers consumptions. Warmer climates of the plant site resulted in a greater increase in the amount of operational hours than power output augmentation; investment profitability is different as well. Results of parametric analysis showed how important the size of inlet cooling storage may be for economical results.

Numerical Simulation Study on Thermal-Hydraulic Performances of Vehicular Radiator Heat Transfer Units

2012 ◽  
Vol 538-541 ◽  
pp. 2061-2066
Author(s):  
Yang Zheng ◽  
Bao Lan Xiao ◽  
Wei Ming Wu ◽  
Xiao Li Yu ◽  
Guo Dong Lu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Orthogonal Experiment ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Manufacturing Cost ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
Factor Study ◽  
Testing Cost

A radiator is one of the most important components in vehicular cooling system whose excellent fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics guarantees the engine operations. The calculation workload for performance simulation of a whole radiator is too huge due to its size. Experimental study is the conventional method to study radiator performance. This paper put forward a numerical simulation method and radiator heat transfer units were taken as study objects. Orthogonal experiment method was adopted to arrange multi-factor and multi-level calculation schemes. 23 samples with different fin parameters were simulated to investigate their thermal-hydraulic performances. Compared with experimental testing, this method greatly reduced sample manufacturing cost and testing cost, and offered data support for the effect factor study of radiator heat transfer units.

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