The effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro-channel heatsink: a review
Understanding of flow characteristics of microchannel heat sink (MCHS) is a prerequisite for its design. Performance optimization via accurate design of manifold zone and subsequent reduction of the flow maldistribution (MLD) remains challenging. This communication critically evaluates the effects o...
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author | Ghani Al-Mashhadani, Ihsan Ali Che Sidik, Nor Azwadi Kamaruzaman, Natrah Yahya, Wira Jazair Mahian, Omid |
author_facet | Ghani Al-Mashhadani, Ihsan Ali Che Sidik, Nor Azwadi Kamaruzaman, Natrah Yahya, Wira Jazair Mahian, Omid |
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description | Understanding of flow characteristics of microchannel heat sink (MCHS) is a prerequisite for its design. Performance optimization via accurate design of manifold zone and subsequent reduction of the flow maldistribution (MLD) remains challenging. This communication critically evaluates the effects of manifold zone related geometrical parameters including inlet-outlet flow arrangement, design and shape on the hydrothermal performance of MCHS in terms of flow mal-distribution. It is demonstrated that split-flow strategy has a significant impact on the hydrothermal performance enhancement. I-type flow feed with vertical inlet and outlet reveals improved flow distribution than horizontal supply. Furthermore, the reverse flow arrangement of C-type performs better than parallel flow arrangement of Z-type. It is affirmed that for reduced flow MLD the channel area must be smaller than manifold region. Meanwhile, the enlargement of combining manifold region is discerned to improve the flow uniformity. For I-type manifolds with vertical feeding, the rectangular configuration produces better normal flow distribution. Conversely, for axial feeding, the manifold shape alteration is essential to reduce the incoming jet flow. For Z-type manifolds, symmetrical triangular geometry generates superior flow distribution. In the case of a C-type manifold, both dividing triangular shape as well as combining trapezoidal configuration creates better flow distribution. This informative review article is hoped to serve as taxonomy for navigating and understanding the research advancements towards the manifold zone parameters dependent hydrothermal performance of MCHS. |
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spelling | utm.eprints-661792017-07-17T01:52:45Z http://eprints.utm.my/66179/ The effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro-channel heatsink: a review Ghani Al-Mashhadani, Ihsan Ali Che Sidik, Nor Azwadi Kamaruzaman, Natrah Yahya, Wira Jazair Mahian, Omid T Technology TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Understanding of flow characteristics of microchannel heat sink (MCHS) is a prerequisite for its design. Performance optimization via accurate design of manifold zone and subsequent reduction of the flow maldistribution (MLD) remains challenging. This communication critically evaluates the effects of manifold zone related geometrical parameters including inlet-outlet flow arrangement, design and shape on the hydrothermal performance of MCHS in terms of flow mal-distribution. It is demonstrated that split-flow strategy has a significant impact on the hydrothermal performance enhancement. I-type flow feed with vertical inlet and outlet reveals improved flow distribution than horizontal supply. Furthermore, the reverse flow arrangement of C-type performs better than parallel flow arrangement of Z-type. It is affirmed that for reduced flow MLD the channel area must be smaller than manifold region. Meanwhile, the enlargement of combining manifold region is discerned to improve the flow uniformity. For I-type manifolds with vertical feeding, the rectangular configuration produces better normal flow distribution. Conversely, for axial feeding, the manifold shape alteration is essential to reduce the incoming jet flow. For Z-type manifolds, symmetrical triangular geometry generates superior flow distribution. In the case of a C-type manifold, both dividing triangular shape as well as combining trapezoidal configuration creates better flow distribution. This informative review article is hoped to serve as taxonomy for navigating and understanding the research advancements towards the manifold zone parameters dependent hydrothermal performance of MCHS. Elsevier 2017-01-06 Article PeerReviewed Ghani Al-Mashhadani, Ihsan Ali and Che Sidik, Nor Azwadi and Kamaruzaman, Natrah and Yahya, Wira Jazair and Mahian, Omid (2017) The effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro-channel heatsink: a review. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 109 . pp. 1143-1161. ISSN 0017-9310 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2017.03.007 DOI:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2017.03.007 |
spellingShingle | T Technology TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Ghani Al-Mashhadani, Ihsan Ali Che Sidik, Nor Azwadi Kamaruzaman, Natrah Yahya, Wira Jazair Mahian, Omid The effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro-channel heatsink: a review |
title | The effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro-channel heatsink: a review |
title_full | The effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro-channel heatsink: a review |
title_fullStr | The effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro-channel heatsink: a review |
title_full_unstemmed | The effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro-channel heatsink: a review |
title_short | The effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro-channel heatsink: a review |
title_sort | effect of manifold zone parameters on hydrothermal performance of micro channel heatsink a review |
topic | T Technology TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
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