Mass and overall optimization of radiator design

Abstract

The models of finned radiator are formed by computing aided engineering systems. The relations between sizes of construction elements and boundaries of operability domain are obtained for radiators of minimal mass, minimal volume and minimal overall parameters. Iteration algorithm is used. The non-linear characteristics of weight functions and allowable input heat resistances of radiator are applied in the algorithm. Mass and overall parameters of standard and optimal radiator are defined by different strategies.

Keywords

• finned heat sink
• thermal model
• design strategy
• iterative algorithm
• high efficiency