Date of Award
Spring 1986
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Petrie, Thomas W.
Second Advisor
Weber, Robert C.
Abstract
This thesis presents a computer model which predicts the wall temperatures of three stacked rows of epoxy-coated aluminum heat sinks, with a steel shroud in front of them. The sinks are cooled by air in natural convection. The model deals with an isoftux case in which each row dissipates the same amount of power, and a staggered power case, in which each dissipates a different amount of power to yield roughly isothermal heat sinks. The results of the model are in good agreement with experimental data. Chapter I is the introduction to the thesis. Chapter II provides the theory behind the model. Chapter III explains the model. Chapter IV presents the results and discussion followed by Chapter V, conclusions.
Recommended Citation
Bajabir, Ali A., "Computer Model to Predict Temperatures of Stacked Heat Sinks Cooled by Natural Convection" (1986). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3920.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3920