Microchannel Heat Source CFD Simulation, ANSYS Fluent Tutorial
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- The problem numerically simulates the Microchannel Heat Source using ANSYS Fluent software.
- We design the 3-D model by the Design Modeler software.
- We mesh the model with ANSYS Meshing software.
- The mesh type is Structured, and the element number equals 1500000.
- The Energy Equation is activated to consider heat transfer.
Description
Description
In this project, ANSYS Fluent software simulates fluid flow in a microchannel surrounded by a solid copper channel, which has a heat flux wall. We perform this CFD project and investigate it by CFD analysis.
The present model is designed in three dimensions using Design Modeler software. The meshing of the model has been done using ANSYS Meshing software. The mesh type is Structured, and the element number is 1500000.
Microchannel Methodology
Electronic devices with millimeter dimensions constantly need cooling due to their high heat generation rate. Macro heat exchangers and radiators are not efficient enough to cool down these devices, generating heat at megawatts per square meter.
The periodic boundary condition simulates real microchannel geometry at the lowest computational cost. Heat flux on the microchannel wall is equal to 243507.0629 W/m2.
The water flow enters the inlet boundary with a velocity of 0.59 m.s-1 and a temperature of 297K and leaves the computational domain through a pressure outlet boundary. The laminar model and energy equation are enabled to solve fluid equations and calculate temperature distribution, respectively.
Microchannel Conclusion
Finally, the contours related to pressure, velocity, temperature, and velocity vectors are obtained. As is seen in the temperature contour, the water flow has reduced the microchannel temperature indicating its ability to cool down electronic devices.
The heat flux absorbed by the water flow causes its temperature to increase from 297 k on the inlet to 304.64 k on the outlet.
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Justina Yundt –
Can this simulation be used for academic research?
MR CFD Support –
Absolutely. Our simulations can be a valuable tool for academic research in fields such as heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
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How can I purchase this simulation?
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You can purchase our simulations directly from our website, http://www.MR-CFD.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Shirley Hamill –
What kind of post-processing options are available for analyzing the simulation results?
MR CFD Support –
The post-processing options include the visualization of temperature and velocity fields, as well as the calculation of heat transfer coefficients and pressure drops.