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Multi-objective optimizations of structural parameter determination for serpentine channel heat sink

  • Xuekang Li
  • , Xiaohong Hao
  • , Yi Chen
  • , Muhao Zhang
  • , Bei Peng*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents an approach for modeling and optimization of the channel geometry of a serpentine channel heat sink using multi-objective genetic algorithm. A simple thermal resistance network model was developed to investigate the overall thermal performance of the serpentine channel heat sink. Based on a number of simulations, bend loss coefficient correlation for 1000<Re<2200 was obtained which was function of the aspect ratio (a), ratio of fins width to channel width (b). In this study, two objectives minimization of overall thermal resistance and pressure drop are carried out using multi-objective genetic algorithms. The channel width, fin width, channel height and inlet velocity are variables to be optimized subject to constraints of fixed length and width of heat sink. The study indicates that reduction in both thermal resistance and pressure drop can be achieved by optimizing the channel configuration and the inlet velocity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplications of Evolutionary Computation - 16th European Conference, EvoApplications 2013, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages449-458
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783642371912
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event16th European Conference on Applications of Evolutionary Computation, EvoApplications 2013 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 3 Apr 20135 Apr 2013

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume7835 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference16th European Conference on Applications of Evolutionary Computation, EvoApplications 2013
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period3/04/135/04/13

Keywords

  • bend loss coefficient
  • heat sink
  • multi-objective optimizations
  • serpentine channel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • General Computer Science

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