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ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
Module title: Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Module code: EN0776 / KB7001
Assignment title: Assignment
Part 1. Design and validation of a heat sink
Module tutor name(s): Dr.Ulugbek Azimov
Assessment set by: (if not the
module tutor)
Academic year: 2016 - 17
% Weighting (to overall module): This assignment is worth 32% of the module marks.
Average study time required by
student: 60 hours
Date of hand out to students: Monday 17th of October, 2016
Mechanism to be used to
disseminate to students: in lecture class, via eLP
Date and time of submission by
student: Friday 11th of November 2016 by 4pm
Mechanism for submission of
work by student: via Faculty Office, via elp
Date by which work, feedback and
marks will be returned to
students:
Thursday 8th December 2016
Mechanism(s) for return of
assignment work, feedback and
marks to students:
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EN0776/KB7001 Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Assignment
PART 1. - Design and validation of a heat sink
Problem Statement
An electronic component has dimensions of A mm X B mm, and generates heat at a rate of C
W (total). A grey cast iron layer E mm is located above the electronic component. A heat sink
needs to be designed so that the component temperature remains below 80 0C when the
ambient temperature is 30 0C. It has previously been decided that a finned heatsink will be
used, as shown in Figure 1. The convective heat transfer rate from the base and fins is D
W/m2K.
As an engineer assigned this task you are required to design a heatsink that fulfils these
requirements. You must develop at least 3 different designs, and evaluate their performance
and cost. For at least one design you must investigate how changes in both the fin length and
the convective heat transfer coefficient affect the performance of the heatsink.
Figure 1. Finned heatsink
Design constraints
1. The maximum height of the heatsink is 80 mm.
2. The minimum thickness of any fin is 2 mm
3. The minimum distance between any two fins is 3 mm
4. The thickness of the base is fixed at 5 mm.
5. Material data for copper and aluminium are given at the end.
Notes
1. Any assumptions you have made must be stated.
2. Your assignment must be in a design report format and must include (as a minimum) the
following sections:
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Design 1
- Description (including diagram)
- Analysis
- Discussion of Performance
. . . (repeat the above for each design)
You should select the shape of the fin cross-section for each design at your own discretion.
Parametric Study (Effect of varying convection coefficient (h) and fin length (L) for one
of the above designs)
Selected Final Design
Discussion and Conclusion
3. You must apply Gauss-Seidel method to find temperature distribution in the grey cast iron
layer.
4. You must include the hand calculations for final-difference analysis and analytical fin
analysis for each design.
5. Construct the same geometry for all designs and analyse the temperature distribution and
heat transfer rate in the sink using ANSYS.
Parameters
The parameters A, B, C, D and E depend on your student number, and are assigned as
follows.
Parameter A B C D E
Digit of
student No.
4th from the
last
3rd from
the last
2nd from
the last
1st from
the last
The last
digit
Digit
Value
0
60 60
50 20
10
1 2
65 65 15
3 4
70 70 20
5
80 25
6
75 75 25
7 8
80 80 30
9
Material data
Material Price Density Conductivity
Copper £ 9.25 per kg 8900 kg/m3 400 W/mK
Aluminium £ 2.60 per kg 2700 k/m3 240 W/mKMCE Assignment Brief 2016-17
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Marking scheme
For this part of the assignment marks will be allocated under the following headings:
- Introduction 10%
- Computational details 10%
- Results and discussion for designs 1, 2 and 3 (15% for each design) 45%
- Parametric study 20%
- Selected final design, discussion, justification and conclusion 15%
Additional instructions to students: This is an individual work. This assignment should be
presented in a standard engineering report format. You must include the final-difference
analysis and analytical fin analysis with all relevant equations. The report for this
assignment must not exceed 15 pages, including appendices.
Further Information
Learning outcomes tested in this assessment (from the Module Descriptor):
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the governing equations and mathematical
principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer employed in CFD software
2. Independently plan a CFD project to solve unknown problems involving thermofluids,
considering time and computer resource constraints and demonstrating an awareness of
the limitations of CFD methodologies
3. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the current and emerging numerical methods in the
field of fluid dynamics and heat transfer
4. Analyse complex engineering flows systematically using CFD software and make
judgements based on available data
5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of physical models and their application in CFD
software
Assessment criteria / marking scheme:
As shown on the assignment
Referencing style:
Harvard
(https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/static/5007/llspdf/skills/referencingstyles.pdf)
Expected size of the submission:
The report for this assignment must not exceed 15 pages, including appendices.
Academic integrity statement: You must adhere to the university regulations on academic
conduct. Formal inquiry proceedings will be instigated if there is any suspicion of plagiarism or
any other form of misconduct in your work. Refer to the University's Assessment Regulations
for Northumbria Awards if you are unclear as to the meaning of these terms. The latest copy
is available on the University website.
Failure to submit: The University requires all students to submit assessed coursework by the
deadline stated in the assessment brief. Where coursework is submitted without approval
after the published hand-in deadline, penalties will be applied as defined in the University
Policy on the Late Submission of Work (available at the link below).
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/static/5007/arpdf/lateappr