Extended surface heat transfer: Kern, Donald Q. - Amazon.com
The fundamental objective of an extended surface (or fin) is to increase the available surface area for convection, thereby improving the overall thermal performance of a system. Kern and Kraus moved beyond simple 1-D conduction by introducing complex mathematical treatments for varied geometries and assembly configurations. Key concepts from their methodology include: Kern Kraus Extended Surface Heat Transfer
Designing heat sinks with optimal fin height and spacing to prevent semiconductor failure in high-power processors. Extended surface heat transfer: Kern, Donald Q
When they tested it, the numbers were unbelievable. The heat transfer coefficient tripled. The weight halved. The thermal stress was perfectly uniform. The Cryo-Accelerator worked on the first try. Extended surface heat transfer: Kern
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