Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Regular Issue

Efficiency comparison of fin heatsink models using solidworks thermal analysis

Hermawansyah, Angga (Unknown)
Kurniawan, Andre (Unknown)
Win, Sein Laer Yi (Unknown)
Qosim, Nanang (Unknown)
Biki, Syamsul Bahri (Unknown)
Wiyono, Apri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jul 2023

Abstract

Heatsink is composed of square or circular-shaped base plates connected to fins on one side. Fluid flow within the heatsink typically occurs through natural convection, where colder air flows into the hotter fin region and exits through the fin tips. In this study, we conducted numerical simulations using Solidworks 2021-2022 Research Licence software to investigate three different heatsink models with distinct shapes, aiming to determine the most effective cooling rate. The thermal simulation results revealed that the heatsink design with square fins exhibited lower maximum temperatures, making it recommended for applications utilizing natural convection. Additionally, heat sinks with thinner fins have a larger surface area, accommodating more fins compared to thicker ones, which affects the heat transfer efficiency within the heat sink.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jerel

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Education Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Description

The Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer is dedicated as a forum for researchers and lecturers around the world to report the research results. All papers are peer-reviewed by at least two referees. The scope includes technological and learning innovation in engineering (miscellaneous). ...