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Author(s): Barbie Borthakur and Partha Protim Borthakur*

DOI: 10.2174/0118722121266385230926130027

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The Role of Thermal Analysis in Engine Fin Design: Insights and Perspectives

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Abstract

Objective: The study aims to address the significance of fins in enhancing the heat transfer rate of engine cylinders and highlight their applications and advancements in various fields.

Methods: Thermal analysis of fins using ANSYS Workbench is an invaluable tool for engineers and researchers in determining and optimizing the heat transfer characteristics of finned structures. ANSYS Workbench provides a comprehensive platform for evaluating the performance of fins in various applications using simulations of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA). With ANSYS Workbench, it is possible to assess the thermal behaviour of fins under a variety of conditions, such as variable boundary conditions and thermal loads. Some significant recent patents on Engine fin are also discussed in this review article.

Results: Fins are designed to maximize contact with the surrounding air or coolant, thereby facilitating engine heat transfer to the surrounding environment. Engineers can enhance heat dissipation capabilities by considering parameters such as fin geometry, density, material selection, and manufacturing techniques while minimizing associated drawbacks.

Conclusion: The numerous applications of fins highlighted in this review article will encourage researchers to find novel strategies to improve heat transfer by employing fins for use in a variety of sectors.

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